Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry, Inc.

     Beth-El is a ministry of compassion,  self-development, and justice provided by the presbytery of Tampa Bay, Peace River Presbytery, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  Self-development is promoted with classes in English and Spanish, job development, and advocacy for support of farm workers and the poor.

     Through an extensive program of assistance and self help, Beth-EL serves the rural poor in the Ruskin-Wimauma area of Hillsborough County.  In late 2006, the program was expanded to Immokalee by establishing a reformed traditional church for Spanish speaking workers.  

     Social services,  worship services, Christian education and evangelistic outreach are all offered at both locations.

Guadalupe Social Services

     Originally a ministry of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Immokalee, these services now have ecumenical support.  Education and learning projects have been initiated as well as home visitation and immigration assistance; guidance is given and referrals are made.  Van service is available for those attending Naples Collier Vocational School.

     The Chapel supports this ministry both financially and with canned goods.

Guadalupe Center

     This is a non-profit organization located on the grounds of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Immokalee.

     The center provides a soup kitchen five days a week.  In addition those in need have access to showers and clean clothing three days a week.  Daycare for infants through pre school is provided, as well as after school tutoring for grades K-4. 

     The Chapel aids the mission monetarily as well as volunteers who work in the Soup Kitchen. 

     Chapel  also sponsors the collection of Christmas toys for the children of Immokalee who are from mostly migrant worker families.  The toys are distributed to families with children ages birth through high school by the Guadalupe Center and Friendship House.  The Center stresses non-violent toys and teaches peace education, that is to be helpful not hurtful, to both children and parents.

Immokalee Friendship House

     The Friendship House is a place for working men and  women who labor in the fields and packing plants.  Temporary shelter, a safe clean bed, a shower, hot evening meal, clean clothes, breakfast, and a bag lunch are provided.  Emergency shelter can also be provided for families with children.  Referrals are made as necessary.

     The Chapel contributes financially to this facility in addition to food and items for their thrift store.

Habitat for Humanity

     A group of Chapel members and friends volunteer to help build homes for low income families who would not otherwise be able to become home-owners.

     Generally, a group goes to work by Chapel mini-bus one day a week through the winter season, depending on available building sites.

     The Lee County Habitat affiliate was started by members of the Chapel in 1978 and has grown to be the second largest affiliate in the country with more than 300 homes finished.

Brightest Horizons

     Brightest Horizons is committed to a partnership with local families striving to maintain their family's education, self sufficiency and independence. 

     Chapel volunteers help in the infant and pre-school day care center or assisting in the after-school program by helping the older children with home work.  Others bake birthday cakes or assist with office work. 

Our Sew 'N Sews group regularly supplies the daycare center with bibs, nap blankets, toys and "sew on".

Brightest Horizon Child Development Center

     The children's center tries to meet the social, emotional, economic, and developmental needs of the children and families they serve.

     The philosophy stresses appropriate developmental settings that allow children to be active explorers and encourages learning through play, movement, music, stories.

     The Chapel contributes through the Mission Committee and with food items.

God’s Table

An Ecumenical program sponsored by the Beach Ministerial Association helping the homeless and needy. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-8:30 am, to help provide breakfast, bag lunches, canned foods, showers, clothing and fellowship.

      God's table is always in need of MEN'S clothing, T-Shirts, polo shirts, shorts, jeans (28-36 waist), white socks, new underwear, baseball caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, deodorant sweatshirts and BLANKETS.

Donations may be made out directly to God's Table and brought to the Chapel office. Contact Max & Barb Steffey 239.765.8292 for more information.