THE WHY.
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:40
In Mark 12:31 we are given a clear command, to “…love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Loving our neighbors isn't simply a good suggestion, it's at the very heart of what it means to follow Christ. As we experience God's love for us, we are called to reflect that same love by serving, encouraging, and caring for the people He has placed around us.
This is why one of our core values and part of our mission at Downtown Community Church is to Be Great Neighbors. We believe the Gospel transforms not only our hearts but also the way we engage with our city. Whether it's serving alongside local ministries, meeting practical needs, building meaningful relationships, or simply showing kindness in our everyday interactions, we want the love of Christ to be evident in everything we do.
Being a great neighbor begins right here in Tallahassee, but it doesn't stop at our city limits. We are passionate about seeing God's love reach our neighborhoods, our communities, and beyond through local outreach, missions, and opportunities to serve wherever God leads. We believe that every act of service, no matter how big or small, is an opportunity to point people to Jesus and demonstrate His love in tangible ways.
The neighbors.
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Big bend Continuum of care
BBOC’s Street Outreach is the first step in connecting with people who are unsheltered — meeting them with compassion, offering supplies, and helping them begin the path toward stability.
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PHI CENTER
The Pregnancy Help and Information Center offers services to women who believe they might be pregnant, those who are pregnant, and those with young children.
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Little sunshine Pantries
Bringing joy through unconditional generosity and working to normalize giving from abundance, Little Sunshine Pantries is an organization fighting against food insecurity.
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Second Harvest
Second Harvest’s mission is to advance change by feeding the hungry and educating and engaging the community in the fight to end hunger.
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One More Child
One More Child exists to provide Christ-centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families.
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Live the Life
Live the Life provides world-class relationship education for every age and stage of life. From singles and premarital couples to marriages needing a fresh start, our programs are designed to build healthy, lasting relationships.
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Echo
ECHO’s mission is to empower individuals to transition from poverty to prosperity by ensuring that they lead fulfilling lives – economically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
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neighborly
Neighborly’s is to create spaces where the Gospel is experienced with all five senses for five of the world’s most vulnerable people groups.
