Local MIssions

Rahab Ministries

Rahab supports women who have been victimized by sex trafficking.  

HPC supports these women by collection of ongoing supplies. 

 

Ways to help 



Cycles for Christ

This ministry was founded by one of our own members, Jon Polhamus. Jon has a passion for cycling, which the Lord is using in tremendous ways. Cycles for Christ collects old bikes & parts, fixes them up and donates them to children and adults in need.  


Now Open for 2026


Cycles for Christ will be collecting, repairing and delivering bikes to the poor, homeless, refugees, immigrants and veterans in the communities around Hudson. They are looking forward to a busy year!


Last year they distributed five hundred bikes and repaired another 100 for their owners.  

They also provide a helmet and a lock with most bikes! 


If you have any old bikes taking up space in your garage, let Jon know! Your donation would be appreciated.

If you are looking for a more active role, Jon is always looking for volunteers to help them collect, clean up, repair, and distribute the bikes. You need not be a bike expert; all tools and supplies are provided.  


Contact Jon                2025 Year in Review




Habitat for Humanity

We are blessed to gather with other in our area to join Habitat for Humanity build homes for those who simply do not have one.  We get to work alongside the receiving family, and serve Jesus by serving them.




Upcoming for 2026

 Aug 8th


Everyone deserves a good place to live!

Our church has supported Habitat for Humanity as part of the Hudson Coalition of Churches for over 30 years, helping to build homes in Akron, Stow, Twinsburg, Barberton, and Cuyahoga Falls.  


Habitat will be building a home in Akron this year for the Solomon Family in Akron, OH.


We had a fantastic workday on May 8th, but the building project continues and we need volunteers for our next service date on August 8th! We would love to have your help on-site. No specialized construction experience is necessary—just a willingness to lend a hand and serve the community. 


On our workdays, we asked to provide a crew of seven volunteers over the age of eighteen.

All tasks are completed under the supervision of Habitat Construction professional. Lunch will be provided. 



Sign-up Today!               Habitat Work Day Insight




Akron Salvation Army

We partner in numerous ways with the Salvation Army in both hands-on capacities, as well as

through clothing & food drives. 


Ways To Give 




Emergency Assistance Center

A Food pantry located in Northfield, OH that serves people in need in Northern Summit County.  

They rely exclusively on support from local businesses, churches, community groups

and neighbors who are willing to answer the call for help. 

HPC partners with EAC mainly to help collect supplies & donations according to current need.



Ways to give 




Akron Pregnancy Services

Akron Pregnancy Services is a non profit organization that has been serving Akron area women, men, and families for over 30 years. They offer free pregnancy testing, options counseling, limited ultrasounds, diapers and formula, children's and maternity clothing, referrals and classes.


Ways to Give



NavNeighbors

This outreach from Navigators, ministers to the unchurched in the local community.


More info 




International Missions



Russia

HPC also supports an EPC missionary family in Russia, in the area of the country north of Kazakhstan. Their main work involves evangelism through English courses and youth discipleship. The same rules of sensitivity apply to this family as well so check our Mission Board to learn more.


El Salvador

In San Salvador we partner with Harvesting In Spanish, an orphanage working to house, feed, and show Christ to local children in need. HPC regularly sends adult teams from our congregation to work alongside of the people there and maintains a close relationship with it's founders and staff.


Bolivia

Judy Yund is a missionary serving in the medical field in one of the poorest areas of Bolivia. She runs a Christian Hospital in Laz Paz. Judy has been able to visit us somewhat regularly in person to share what God is doing in Bolivia.


South East Asia


For more information, please reach out to a mission committee member.  See our Elder page for current members. 



Suggest a Mission Partner

Have an idea for an HPC Mission Partner? You may not realize this, but most of our partnerships began because someone just like you brought them to our attention!


The Mission Committee is seeking suggestions for initiatives HPC should support. While we cannot guarantee immediate adoption, please be assured that every proposal will be seriously considered alongside our current funded, donated, and volunteer efforts.

https://edunations.org/

EduNations Golf Tournament Fundraiser

EduNations Igniting Hope…

Motivated by compassion for “the least of these,” EduNations gives forgotten children tangible reasons to hope. More than teaching the ABCs, we create schools in Sierra Leone, Western Africa, that become self-supporting beacons of growth and learning. Rescuing one child enriches a community, which strengthens a nation. By helping to educate forgotten children today, we help create a brighter future for this nation tomorrow.

Stay connected

One of the things we value at HPC is to ensure our members are involved in & connected to the missions we support. We work hard to make sure you get regular updates about our mission partners and how you can get involved. One example of this is regular Skype Sessions with our international missionaries. You can also click below for some of our most current updates! Finally scroll all the way down to read about our Mission Partnership Criteria & to suggest ideas for new partnerships!