When Melissa stood at the base of her mother Elizabeth’s front porch steps, she was overwhelmed—navigating thoughts about discharge paperwork, wheelchairs, and the reality that her mom couldn’t come home unless those steps somehow became a ramp.
The cost felt overwhelming, and the timeline was urgent.
Then Love INC of Cowlitz County stepped in.
One of their Gap Ministry teams—skilled volunteers from local churches—arrived with lumber, tools, and willing hands. They built what Melissa could not—at no cost.
That is what generosity looks like in the Body of Christ:
Lent reminds us that Christ gave everything for us—not to burden us with guilt, but to invite us into grace-filled generosity. So as you reflect this season, consider:
Because somewhere, someone is standing at the bottom of a steep set of stairs—waiting to take a step forward with hope.
If you’re wondering how you might offer your time, skills, or prayers more directly in your own community, we invite you to look up the Love INC location nearest you and explore how you can be part of building bridges right in your own community.
Whether your “yes” is financial, practical, or prayerful, you are helping strengthen a movement that turns obstacles into pathways home.
