Answers to the Quiz

1.  Meadows Community Services was established in 1986.

2.  Elssy Fabela saw the needs of low-income immigrant families slipping through the cracks and established a ministry that would meet both their spiritual and physical needs.

3.  Approximately 300 clients receive some sort of assistance from mcs every month.

4.  We are located in the basement of Meadows Baptist Church.

5.  Over 14,000 lbs. of food was distributed to needy families in 2006.

6.  Our staff speak English and Spanish.

7.  Tapestry of Cultures is the largest fund-raising event sponsored by mcs during the year. It is usually held in October or November of each year.

8. We are recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals as an accredited organization and Leticia Ortiz is an accredited representative who can provide immigration services such as citizenship applications, requests for permanent residency and non-immigrant visas. Our clients can obtain these services at greatly discounted prices because of our generous supporters.

9. The services of mcs are only as good as the people who are involved in providing them.  Local Sunday School classes "adopt" mcs, coming alongside us in providing food, clothing, Vacation Bible School and other services.  Monthly donations help us provide staffing.  Your prayers fuel all of our ministries.  Please consider joining us.

 

Meadows Community Services  Ÿ  2401 Kirchoff Road  Ÿ  Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone  (847) 255-6338  Ÿ  Fax  (847) 590-9290