Making a Difference
At Connections at The Exchange, we serve as a bridge to resources, hope, and lasting change.
We exist to connect individuals and families to essential support—whether it's food, clothing, guidance, or opportunity. Join us in our mission to restore dignity, break cycles of poverty, and empower people to move forward in purpose. Together, we can build stronger communities, one connection at a time.
About
Our Cause
Our Vision
At Connections at The Exchange, we believe that every individual deserves access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that foster a life of dignity and purpose. As a resource center, our cause is rooted in compassion and justice—we exist to bridge the gap between need and support, isolation and community, despair and hope.
We serve individuals and families navigating difficult seasons by providing practical help, emotional encouragement, and spiritual support. From clothing and food distribution to life skills coaching and resource navigation, Connections at The Exchange is a safe space where restoration begins and transformation continues.
We don't just give handouts—we extend hands of hope. Because when people are seen, supported, and spiritually empowered, cycles can be broken, families can flourish, and futures can change.
Our Projects
Community Food Security Initiative
In response to rising food insecurity, we launched a community-based program that provided food packages to hundreds of families in need. But we didn’t stop there—we partnered with local food pantries and v established an on-going food distribution, ensuring local pantries are supported in their efforts. If you are interested in volunteering please contact us
Youth Empowerment & Resource Program
Each year, Connections at The Exchange hosts a School Supply and Undergarment Giveaway to ensure that children in our community start the school year with confidence, dignity, and the essentials they need to succeed. We provide brand-new backpacks, grade-appropriate supplies, and undergarments—items often overlooked but vitally important. This initiative reflects our commitment to meeting both practical and personal needs while affirming the worth of every child. Together, we’re equipping the next generation to thrive—mind, body, and spirit.
Annual Winter Coat & Clothing
Our annual Coat Giveaway at Connections at The Exchange provides warmth, dignity, and hope to individuals and families as they face the colder months. To date, we’ve distributed over 500 brand-new coats to children and adults in need throughout our community. More than just outerwear, each coat is a reminder that someone cares. With every zipper and button, we’re wrapping people in love, protection, and the promise of a better tomorrow.
Year Around Hub
At Connections at The Exchange, we are a year-round hub of hope—offering essential resources to individuals and families whenever the need arises. Through our School Supply & Undergarment Program and Coat Giveaway Initiative, we provide children and adults with items that affirm dignity and meet practical needs—not just during back-to-school or winter seasons, but all throughout the year. With over 500 coats already distributed and countless backpacks and undergarments placed into the hands of families, our mission is simple: to cover our community in love, one need at a time. When people come to us, they find more than resources—they find compassion, consistency, and care.