Serving through A Small Hand | Luke's Backpack | The Good Shepherd
Join our mission to serve our friends and neighbors in need, right here in Shenandoah County.
SVLM is a non-profit charitable organization with a mission to work with communities of faith and existing agencies to strengthen outreach throughout Shenandoah County by providing community services related to support of the aging, infant, and youth communities in fulfillment of faith-based principles.
Since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
Our Ministries
Diapers and Wipes for Infants through 2 YO
Diapers and Wipes for Infants through 2 YO
Diapers and Wipes for Infants through 2 YO
A Small Hand is an infant pantry for parents enrolled in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) government program and provides diapers and wipes on a monthly basis. Other items, such as formula, baby wash, lotion, and other baby essentials, may be provided as available.
"These diapers helped me save enough money to be able to take classes at Laurel Ridge (and graduate!)."
Weekend Food for School Children
Diapers and Wipes for Infants through 2 YO
Diapers and Wipes for Infants through 2 YO
Luke's Backpack provides food for children who have no or limited access to a food source during school weekends. School personnel identify students, who then receive a bag of food items to help sustain their nutritional needs throughout the weekend.
"When my mom got cancer, she had to retire early. With the decrease in income, my sister and I rely on the weekly bags of food."
Helping Seniors Extend Fixed Incomes
Diapers and Wipes for Infants through 2 YO
Helping Seniors Extend Fixed Incomes
The Good Shepherd partners with the Department of Social Services, Seniors First, nursing homes, home health providers, and parish nurses to provide care packages for seniors. Care packages may include personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and paper towels.
"This program has been a blessing for me. I am disabled on a walker and unable to get to the store and on a limited income. This has really helped on getting through the end of the month. I really appreciate this extra help very much. Thanks again for doing this for me and so many others."