{"id":141,"date":"2023-02-15T18:54:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T18:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urwelcomehere.org\/church\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2026-02-03T19:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:36:12","slug":"c-a-r-d-s-ministry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/urwelcomehere.org\/church\/c-a-r-d-s-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"C.A.R.D.S Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-le6184pk-2a29c8ce13a2df232b84d93d57f5abab\">\n.avia-section.av-le6184pk-2a29c8ce13a2df232b84d93d57f5abab{\nbackground-color:#745f7e;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-le6184pk-2a29c8ce13a2df232b84d93d57f5abab main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" 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comfort to those facing challenges or illness.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-e1x2l-bcff037d06189d80b5920e5d790e2d75 hr-default  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhnxhh1t-0238f2315a02fb505c63bf57978d576a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mhnxhh1t-0238f2315a02fb505c63bf57978d576a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:17px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhnxhh1t-0238f2315a02fb505c63bf57978d576a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Welcome to the C.A.R.D.S. Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At Upper Room Ministries and Community Impact Corporation, we believe that small acts of kindness can bring great comfort in times of need. The C.A.R.D.S. Program (Compassion And Relief During Suffering) is our way of sharing God\u2019s love through heartfelt gestures\u2014sending cards, flowers, and gifts to those who are sick, grieving, or going through difficult seasons. Every delivery is a message of hope, a reminder that someone cares, and a reflection of the compassion that strengthens our community.<\/p>\n<p>If you know someone who could use encouragement or if you\u2019d like to volunteer with the C.A.R.D.S. team, please reach out to us at info@urwelcomehere.org or visit www.urwelcomehere.org to get involved. Together, we can lift spirits and bring comfort\u2014one card, one act of love, one life at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7lyrh-8d15059f083d14b6c9a6bc584759448e\">\n.avia-section.av-7lyrh-8d15059f083d14b6c9a6bc584759448e{\nbackground-color:#745f7e;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-7lyrh-8d15059f083d14b6c9a6bc584759448e main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-141'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhnxmrtt-0307873a7ffc515316c14159502549e2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mhnxmrtt-0307873a7ffc515316c14159502549e2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:17px;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhnxmrtt-0307873a7ffc515316c14159502549e2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>C.A.R.D.S. Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Compassion And Relief During Suffering)<br \/>\nA Partnership of Upper Room Ministries &#038; Community Impact Corporation<\/p>\n<p>\u2e3b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To create a caring network of compassion that reflects God\u2019s love by offering encouragement, comfort, and hope to those enduring illness, loss, or hardship. Through thoughtful gestures\u2014cards, flowers, and gifts\u2014we aim to remind every recipient that they are not forgotten and that healing is surrounded by love.<\/p>\n<p>\u2e3b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>C.A.R.D.S. exists to extend Compassion and Relief During Suffering by connecting hearts to those in need. Our mission is to:<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provide spiritual and emotional encouragement to individuals who are hospitalized, grieving, or in crisis.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Deliver cards, flowers, and care packages as tangible expressions of love and support.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Partner with local hospitals, care facilities, and community agencies to identify and uplift those facing difficult times.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Empower volunteers to serve as compassionate ambassadors of faith, kindness, and community care.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we turn sympathy into service and compassion into action\u2014one card, one visit, one smile at a time.<\/p>\n<p>\u2e3b<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cLifting Spirits. Spreading Joy. 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