Reach Out & Mission Partners

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Reach Out

First Church focuses on one of our Reach Out Partners each month to help raise awareness and money for their cause. Please read below and consider a donation today.

November 2026 Reach Out: APK Charities

Veterans Day November 11^th commemorates the service of all U.S. Veterans

Let us honor and support those who served by supporting CT veterans!

APK charities was established in loving memory of Captain Andrew Michael Pedersen-Keel (PK), Special Forces ODA 3126 Commander, a highly decorated and exceptional leader who gave his life in Afghanistan in March 2013. (Read Hartford Courant article by RON FARINA here.)

APK Charities seek to raise awareness and support for our active, retired, wounded and fallen warriors and their families and to provide financial aid and material assistance to charitable organizations and causes.

The APK Direct Assistance Program (DAP) is designed to provide direct financial and other support services to service members and their families who are in need of emergency or hardship assistance.

Examples of support include but are not limited to:

Medical Support (e.g. treatment costs, rehabilitation support, short term counseling, medical equipment, medical supplies, prescription drug)
Housing Assistance (e.g. mortgage, rent, security deposits, heat, utilities)
Transportation Assistance (e.g. auto repair, fuel costs, auto insurance, public transportation costs)
Individual and Family Support (e.g. home care, day care, job search costs, training)
Service/Emotional Support Animals (costs associated with medically prescribed service animals including but not limited to: licensing and mandatory vaccinations. Routine veterinary care will not be covered.)

To learn more and donate please use the links provided. When donating thru church note APK.

Donate by using a button below. When donating through the church please indicate the Reach Out partner your supporting in note.

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Mission Partners

At First Church we understand that we truly are the body of Christ, and our outreach missions reflect our belief in showing kindness and compassion to all of God’s creation. First Church Outreach is involved in helping people who struggle with food insecurity and homelessness, and we are particularly involved in working for equity and social justice. Many of our Mission Partners are listed below.