Agape Empowerment
National Agape Gift Bag & Sock Ministry
Our ministry is all about empowering individuals to make the best possible life choices to prevent homelessness. The below flowchart shows just how we achieve successful outcomes for many of our youth and adults alike.
National Agape Gift Bag & Sock Ministry Leaders
Pastor John McCain
President
Pastor John had a vision of a man sticking his bare feet out of a tent and saw himself giving the homeless man socks to protect and warm his feet. He started this charity because of this vision. Pastor John is President of the Church and the Agape Ministry.
Number: 202-313-1500
pastorjohn@21ccoc.org
Ms. Janice Euell
Vice President
Janice has been in children's outreach for 30 years and is the Vice-President of the Agape Ministry.
Number: 202-313-1500
janice_euell@21ccoc.org
If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD – and he will repay you! Proverbs 19:1
Mission
Our nonprofit empowerment ministry provides mentorship, educational resources, and leadership training to help youth and adults develop essential life skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Join us in making a difference!
How did We Get Started?
Our ministry, National Agape Gift Bags Sock Ministry is a charity operated by 21st Century Church of Christ and is dedicated to improving the lives of people in a particular local geographic area. We bring together the financial resources of individuals, organizations, and businesses to support local shelters.
Pastor John McCain Had A Vision A Few Years Ago About Homeless People Living Under A Bridge. In The Vision, One Of The Displaced Individuals Had His Feet Uncovered Outside Of His Tent. Pastor John Thought That If He Had On A Pair Of Socks, He Would Feel Much Better and Warmer.
The Pastor Began to Prepare a Ministry to Not Only Make Disciples but To Include A Sock Ministry Where Socks Would Be Given To Those Who Need Them.
Later in 2021, Pastor John later shared his vision with Ms. Janice Euell and Ms. Toni Colwell who were both touched by the concept of giving socks to the homeless just because we care. From that moment on, the three of them and quite a few others, have been working diligently producing the AGAPE Gift Bags that we are asking your help with.
Remember, the homeless should be treated with dignity and love as Christ commanded of us...right?With your donation, you can have one of these bags donated with a personal label from you. If interested email Pastor John at pastorjohn@21ccoc.org. Each bag costs $10-20 or you can pick your own item and quantity to include and donate that item. Please note that items must be delivered to us for storage.
For empowerment classes, please reach out to us here!
chapter directors
- Pastor John McCain
- Janice Euell
chapter leaders
- Leahnese Baughn - Heflin, Alabama
- Rose Harper - Atlanta, Georgia
- Emmanuel Whitmore - Brooklyn, New York
- Sheena Blake - Washington, DC Maryland
- Barbara Black - Fredericksburg, VA
- Jeff Burrell - Lexington Park
- James Pettiway - Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, Maryland
distribution sites
Pilgrimage Christian Church - Suitland, MD
Easter Seals - District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Martha's Table - Washington, DC
McDonald Inc.- Suitland, MD
statistics for the agape sock ministry
In a short time (approx.1 1/2 years), we have made a remarkable difference in the lives of those who are affected by homelessness. You can too! Homeless does not mean hopeless; young children are homeless. Let’s work together to give them hope for a better life. The following are our statistics:
- Number of Agape Gift Bags distributed as of 9/2024: 1,200.
- Number of items in each bag: 11,000+ as of 9/2024; Items include lotions, loofahs, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and many more.
- Number of states participating as of 9/2024: 7
- Number of current chapter leaders: 7
- Facebook as of 9/2024: 67 Leads; 179,000 Reach; 26,190 Impressions; 4,000+ link-clicks
*Reach= # of people who viewed our content
*Impressions= likes, clicks, engagement
List of supplies we need
You can also purchase the following items and send them to us to distribute:
White Socks (Number One most requested item)
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer
Masks
Pocket Tissues
Body Wash
Loofahs
Skull caps
gloves
plastic ponchos
foil thermal blankets
Lotion
Reflective drawstring bags
Men/Ladies underwear, S, M, L
Ladie's scarves
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We assemble and distribute the Agape gift bags every month. Each bag costs roughly $10 to 20 to fill with socks, toiletries and other necessary items. Please donate what you can; even $5 helps to fill the bags for those men, women, children, and veterans who desperately need them.
Start Your Own Chapter
We are forming chapters so that those of you interested in donating can do so in your area. You will gather supplies and send them to us or inquire how to start donating to those in need in your very own areas.
It's as easy as 1-2-3! For more details or to start a chapter, email us at pastorjohn@21ccoc.org or janice_euell@21ccoc.org. We have started chapters in Webster, TX, New York City, NY, and Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC, and other areas.
Here's a copy of the membership card...
Join the Mission
Serve the National Agape Gift Bags Sock Ministry in the Washington DC Metro Area and its Surrounding Counties
If you would like to become a sponsor and donate to our Agape Sock Ministry, please contact our Pastor John or Janice Euell at 202-313-1500 or you can simply click on the GIVE button below to make a monetary donation. Your contribution helps us to help the homeless with new socks and toiletries. Socks are the most requested yet believe it or not, the least donated of all the items in homeless shelters. We can change that with your help. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.
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