Linary Church of Christ · 1244 Old Hwy 28 · Crossville TN 38555 · USA

Helping people is a natural response for a Christian. See a need = Fill the need. Our benevolence program coordinates with local agencies such as Cumberland Good Samaritans. In this way we can be more sure that our help is actually needed and that we are not duplicating the work of others.

• Financial assistance - The church and individual members help many people through the year with medical bills, utilities, transportation, motel space for stranded travelers and other financial and physical needs.
   
• Disaster Relief - In association with Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Inc. in Nashville, we provided relief to the victim of the local tornado, Nov. 10, 2002: Emergency food and clean-up supplies, furniture and appliances, and Christmas toys.
   
• Food pantry - Food is available for those in need.
   
• Back -to-School Supplies  - In August before school starts we invite families of school-age children to come pick up a set of school supplies. We also provide free hair cuts for the children.
  • 2000  -290 children
  • 2001 - more than in 2000
  • 2002 - 277
  • 2003 - 621 children!
  • 2004 - (count not available)
  • 2005 - 642 children
  • 2006 - 682 children
     
• Tennessee Children's Home
  Monthly support for this home for children whose parents cannot care for them at this time.
  
   
• Adopt-a-Highway - the youth have adopted a mile of highway, which they clean up 4 times a year
  
   
• Free snack rack in ICU waiting room at Cumberland Medical Center