How We Serve

Love INC of Greater Hancock County serves Hancock County churches.

Love INC serves the church – the church serves those with needs.

Love INC, through church volunteers, serves anyone with a manageable need in their service area.

We strive to use our core principles in all of our areas of ministry. From taking calls and directing resources to helping those in need, we aim to serve in ways that transform.

Clearinghouse Ministry

The Clearinghouse- our call center- is the heart of the Love INC ministry. It serves as the first connection point between neighbors in need and local churches, laying the foundation for meaningful, Christ-centered relationships.

When a request for help comes in, trained volunteers listen with care, gather details, and verify needs. From there, the Clearinghouse connects the individual or family with the most appropriate resource- whether that’s a church ministry, a skilled volunteer, or a community agency.

But the work doesn’t end with a referral. The Clearinghouse follows up to ensure the need was met and to offer ongoing encouragement and spiritual support. Every intake is an opportunity to show God’s love in both word and action.

Gap Ministry

As the Clearinghouse listen to requests for help, we often discover “gaps” where community services or resources are limited or unavailable. Love INC partners with local churches that have the passion and capacity to step in and create ministries that “fill the gap.” These church-led ministries meet practical needs while opening doors for relationships and spiritual support. Examples include:

• Furniture & Appliances
• Household & Hygiene Items
• Handyman Services
• Giving Nursery
• New Creation Kitchen Ministry
• Linen Closet Ministry
• Medical Supply Closet
• Gas Cards
• Wheelchair Ramps (partnership with SAWS)

Transformational Ministry

At Love INC, we believe lasting change happens through relationships. Partnering with local churches, we walk alongside people in chronic need by offering both caring connections and practical training opportunities. To make these connections possible, Love INC equips and organizes church members to:

• Lead Faith & Finances courses
• Facilitate life-skills classes
• Serve as short-term mentors (typically two to four months)

These experiences not only empower individuals to grow and thrive but also create meaningful, life-giving relationships for everyone involved.

Faith & Finances, a Financial Education Series, by The Chalmers Center

A FREE Financial Education Series that empowers adults with basic money management skills, biblical stewardship principles, and supportive relationships with our classroom mentors. The program is offered throughout the year and includes dinner and childcare.

Areas of Study:

• Money & Relationships, Our Attitudes and Values
• Recognizing Obstacles, Setting Goals:
• Creating a Spending + Savings Plan
• Giving Back, Thrifty Living, Managing Debt
• Protecting Our Assets and Calculating Net Worth