advent giving 2024

This Advent season we are seeking to grow increasingly aware of people in need - around the world, in our nation, and in our local community. Through our annual Advent Giving Campaign, we invite you to provide an extra financial gift to the following organizations and causes:

  • The Sudan Refugee Crisis is one of the most urgent, yet underreported challenges of our time. As conflict, displacement, and violence continue to ravage Sudan, millions of families have been forced to flee their homes, seeking safety and shelter in neighboring countries. Many of these refugees face dire conditions—living in overcrowded camps with limited access to food, clean water, healthcare, and education. Women and young children have been particularly affected. This Advent season, we will be partnering with World Vision as they have been at the forefront of Sudan relief efforts, delivering essential aid to those most in need.

  • Hurricane Relief - In the wake of the recent hurricanes that have devastated communities across the United States, the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) is stepping up to offer critical support to affected congregations and their surrounding neighborhoods. Through the efforts of Covenant World Relief and other partners, the ECC is providing emergency aid, supplies, and long-term recovery assistance to those whose lives have been torn apart by these natural disasters. As members of the Covenant family, we have a unique opportunity to come alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ, offering our financial support and prayers in this time of need.

  • Advent Group Ministries Counseling Services in San Jose has been a vital resource for over 35 years for individuals and families who are navigating the difficult challenges of life, including emotional struggles, relationship issues, and mental health crises. Their particular focus is on helping low income families who have nowhere else to turn. Through compassionate, Christ-centered counseling, Advent Counseling helps people find healing, hope, and restoration in their most difficult moments. Our support of Advent Group Ministries allows us to make a direct impact in the lives of those in our community who need emotional healing.

Ways to Give

Online

Online by Credit, Debit, 
or EFT (Bank Transfer)
Select which organization you wish to support in the drop down list.

Check

Make check out to “The River” and write "Sudan", “Hurricane" or
“Advent Counseling" on the memo line.

Drop in an offering cabinet or mail to us at:
670 Lincoln Ave, Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95126

Stock

Please email our Business Manager Lisa Wiltjer at Lisa@the-river.org

If you have donated stock in the past, please note that our E*Trade
account number has changed.
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