MESSAGE: For over 15 years, Caterpillar Ministries has been growing and changing alongside the residents of the Huntington Green community. We love our neighbors (seniors, adults, youth and children) and always want to be learning more about the love of Jesus and serving others with them. We provide spiritual support and education; academic assistance, including tutoring, back-to-school supplies and liaison with schools; family activities like seasonal parties, summer camps and teen nights; adult programs like sewing classes and nutrition for women; and benevolence in the form of a food pantry, and help with rent/utilities. Often, advocacy and crisis assistance offer a light of hope in scary situations. And the Lord — who is the Spirit — makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image. 2 Cor. 3:18 While the staff said goodbye to Anne Crawford, our founder who retired in 2020, we look forward to many more years of faithful friendship and ministry in the neighborhood and the wider community. We invite you to be a part of Team Caterpillar. Please reach out and stop by Dad's House for a visit!

BIO: I am very grateful to be on Team Caterpillar! From the moment I was introduced to Caterpillar Ministries, Sarah Fortner, the team and families, I knew in my heart this is where God had brought me-I felt that I naturally belonged. The families, individuals, those young, golden and in between all captured my heart in love, care, service.

BIO: As a believer in Christ, with a common bond with the families of Huntington Green of not only my heritage background but also His saving grace. When asked why I work at Caterpillar Ministries. This bible verse comes to mind "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2 To know that my actions draw people to Christ, and sometimes, I entertain angels. How can God think of me to do this? I have been part of Caterpillar Ministries for many years. I have the privilege to serve and touch the lives of our Huntington Green neighbors, being part of their brokenness but also their healing roads. Families have adopted me as one of their own. I never know the needs that will walk through our headquarter doors but what is clear to me is that I am where God has called me to be at this time. To serve angels and show God's love to people with grace, joy, hospitality and dignity. Caterpillar Ministries is a ministry like no other.

BIO: I have been with Caterpillar since its beginnings with Mrs. Anne, Cherri and all the other volunteers. Caterpillar was the basis for having my children focused on a better future. I love serving my community, and in this way, I am more directly connected to all the families who are part of it.

BIO: God has been calling me to serve outside of the walls of the church for almost 20 years. Three years ago, this calling led me to conversations with Sarah Fortner about bringing my church’s summer “Love in a Bag” ministry to Huntington Green to share picnic style lunches with children and to talk about Jesus. Through these gatherings, I fell deeply in love with the children and their families. After much prayer and conversation at home, I retired early from my corporate career to spend more time in the community. It’s been such a gift to get to know Caterpillar families, learn from them and walk alongside them in ministry. I’m so grateful to God for leading me to Caterpillar Ministries and for the privilege to be a part of Team Caterpillar.

BIO: I work for Caterpillar Ministries because God has given me gifts to help educate children! I wanted to use this gift outside the normal classroom setting and Caterpillar is the perfect set up. The families are so sweet and grateful. I love being able to see kids grow in their education needs. This community is so loved by God, and I love being a part of a team that gets to serve them.

BIO: 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." This bible verse is why I wanted to work for Caterpillar Ministries. Caterpillar has changed me because it feels like home with a very welcoming team with challenges, goals, and happy creations that God allows us to make as part of our memories. Caterpillar has become part of my career path with children because my goal is to help provide children with great education and have a trusted adult for anything. But my goal is not to only work with children but to also help and provide for my community.

BIO: I was raised in Huntington Green and was a witness of Caterpillar Ministries doing God's work first-hand. I appreciated Caterpillar Ministries walking beside neighbors through their hardships and celebrations. It's wonderful being able to join the team and help people navigate through challenges, not just health related ones. I appreciate the love Caterpillar has for all our neighbors and wanted to contribute the love I have for my community too. As I began my career in the health field, it just so happened Caterpillar was in need of someone to fill that role at Dad’s House. I believe it was all in God’s plan and timing.

BIO: I'm Luzmaria, and I have worked for Caterpillar Ministries for 2 years. In my role as Family Liaison, I connect families to programs, staff, volunteers, and each other. My goal is to help kids to keep growing, and help families with what they need and make them feel welcome. I love to work here because I'm watching kids grow and achieve things in life. This gives me so much pride and joy.

BIO: I love being part of team Caterpillar. Being able to help out in the community is a blessing and spreading love, teaching the word of Christ, and meeting new people along with making new friendships is a win-win for me. If I can make at least one person feel welcome and cared for as Caterpillar did me about seven years ago, I know I’ve reached my goal. Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.