Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mission of Compassion for Others (CFO Ministries)?
The mission of Compassion for Others is to help improve the quality of life for those disadvantaged and in need. Our purpose is founded upon the biblical scripture in Matthew 22:37-40. In this passage we are instructed, to first, love the Lord and then, to love your neighbor as we do ourselves. Our lives should reflect the love of Christ, who lives in the hearts of every believer.
Is Compassion for Others (CFO Ministries) a church organization?
Our Board members, the Director and those who volunteer and serve with Compassion for Others attend various churches and places of worship in the community. We each believe in the importance of our mission and purpose. Gifts received by CFO Ministries provide the funding for our projects and are tax-deductible as permitted by law. We are a registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Financial information about CFO Ministries and a copy of the license to operate are available from the NC Secretary of State Office.
How may I support and participate in the work of Compassion for Others?
- First, and foremost, we desire your prayers for the work of the ministry. Please, pray specifically that God will direct and lead CFO as we serve in various ways, and that it will always be for His glory.
- Secondly, you may volunteer to serve with us at different events. Please contact us about the opportunities to serve.
- Thirdly, you may participate with us through financial giving to support the work of this ministry. Your donations will serve various projects of CFO Ministries. Gifts may be monetary or an in-kind gift for a specific event. We are grateful for your support. Donations to Compassion for Others (CFO Ministries) are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Should you have any question regarding a gift being considered, please feel free to Contact us.
Western North Carolina Flood Relief
Donations received by Compassion for Others for WNCFR will provide direct support and assistance to families recovering from the aftereffects of the storm. Some families have experienced tremendous loss. Compassion for Others will travel to various areas to meet families where they are. We will prayerfully consider how to best serve. Many CFO services provided will occur as the travel conditions to areas improve. We understand needs will continue for a long period of time and that some families live in areas difficult to access. When considering a gift, may we suggest gifts in monetary form. These will be most helpful as we review the needs for each family CFO serves. Donations to CFO Ministries are tax-deductible, and 100% of the gift received will serve needs in WNC. You may mail your gift to the address shown at the bottom of this web page or by the use of the link directing you to PayPal.
What is Compassion4Ukraine?
In March of 2022, Compassion for Others began a humanitarian arm of this ministry dedicated to help serve needs of our "neighbors" in Ukraine. This mission arm is called Compassion4Ukraine. We serve to help refugees and those displaced from their homes due to the war and invasion of Ukraine. These efforts are humanitarian and provide support to boots-on-the-ground organizations that CFO Ministries has vetted. The organizations are located in Ukraine, Poland and Romania. You may learn more about our work at: www.cfomin.org/compassion4Ukraine Please continue to pray for an end to the war and we hope you will join with Compassion for Others to help.
May I choose where my donation to Compassion for Others will serve ?
Yes, you may. If writing a check, please specify within the memo section of the check the project you want your gift to serve. If you have any question, please contact us: info@cfomin.org .
Activities during 2024
- CFO Ministries with help from a local church in the Huntington Green community identified the needy families and served those providing essentials.
- Our 11th Annual Back-to-School Event was held in August for children at the NC Church of God Children's Home in Concord, NC. Lunch was provided for the event by our friends at PDQ. Children enjoyed face painting, water activities, and created individual crafts. Every child received a gift card to visit Kohl's and shop for school clothes. CFO also provided every child with a school backpack. Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable and special day for all the children .
- School backpacks were provided to the children of ten families identified to CFO Ministries as having needs in the Huntington Green community. Food Lion Stores joined along with CFO Ministries to provide each family with groceries.
- CFO has continued providing support through several boots-on-the-ground ministries in Ukraine and Romania. These vetted ministries have served as the hands and feet with CFO. They are serving the orphans, widows, refugee families of the war in Ukraine.
- CFO Ministries is serving those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western NC. CFO Ministries has participated with Brantley Oaks Community in providing essentials needs for a distribution point in Hendersonville; CFO donated space heaters and generator to points in Chimney Rock/Lake Lure; CFO assisted a local church in the Lake Lure area with the purchase of a Utility trailer prepared to provide disaster recovery. CFO has also served points in Newland and in Lansing, NC. Our efforts will continue into 2025.
Activities in 2023
- Our 10th Annual Back-to-School Event for children at the Children’s Home in Concord, NC, was a great success because of you! The day began by shooting hoops with them in the campus gymnasium. Then, lunch was provided by our friends at PDQ. And, later children tossed water balloons with our CFO volunteers, smaller children played in the bouncy house, they created bead jewelry and did fingernail painting. We always enjoy spending time with every child to let them know they are each loved. During our time with them each child is given an envelope from Compassion for Others that provides fun things to do off campus. Thanks to you this envelope included a gift card to go shopping at Kohl's for new school clothes. All of the children are excited to see the different opportunities that are made possible for them. Thank you to each of you who participated with CFO Ministries through donation support and by volunteering that day . You are making a difference!!
- CFO provided help to the refugees in Ukraine and others who were displaced from their homes because of the war in Ukraine. CFO provided direct support through our vetted sources in Ukraine, Poland and Romania who are helping these with food, clothing, housing and life essentials.
- CFO received a large provision of food donated by a local grocer. Items were then shared in many ways. Food items were given to services providing assistance in low-income areas, teachers in our community schools, after-school programs, to our first-responders and supported several food pantries.
- CFO provided a family that resettled to the US from Afghanistan with food needs.
- In December, CFO Ministries provided help to six families in our community, each with different needs and experiencing difficult circumstances.
Activities during 2022
- CFO Ministries held our 9th Annual Back-to-School event to help children at the Children's Home in Concord, NC to prepare them with clothing needs for their return to school. Cottages where the children live were also provided with expressed needs.
- CFO for our 2nd year held a Cookie Distribution to the 46 K-5th grade school teachers at Carl A. Furr Elementary School to welcome back the 750+ students on their 1st day of school with Oreo cookies. This school is a Title 1 school located in Cabarrus County, NC
- Established the "Falcons-in-Need" program at Carl Furr Elementary School that will help students in need
- Assisted a local family whose home was severely damaged by fire
- In March, CFO established the mission arm "Compassion4Ukraine" to help Ukrainian refugees and those displaced due to the war with essential needs
- CFO is now serving with three vetted organizations in Ukraine, Poland and Romania by helping to provide needs of refugees and those displaced due to the war in Ukraine
- In December, CFO Ministries served 27 families within our local community. CFO provided food, clothing and essential items to needy families and to help relieve them of the financial burden associated with the purchase of those needs.
Activities in 2021
- 8th Annual Back-to-School Event was held in August for 31 children living at the Children's Home in Concord, NC
- School teachers at Carl A. Furr Elementary (a Title I school) were provided with Oreo cookies to "Welcome Back" their returning students (kindergarten through 5th grade)
- Delivery of nearly 500 boxes of snack items to local first-responders (Fire, Police and Medical) in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties to show appreciation for their service to others and dedication to duty. This was made possible by the generous donation and partnership by a local grocer.
- In December, CFO Ministries blessed twenty-eight families in the local community with food, clothing, hygiene and household needs.
Activities in 2020
- CFO coordinated with a sister agency during the pandemic to provide food and financial needs to resident families in our local community.
- Helped with clothing items for a local agency "Free Store" to serve those having needs.
- CFO held the 7th Annual Back-to-School Event in August for twenty-six children living at the NC Church of God Children's Home
- In December, CFO provided assistance to more than twenty families identified in our local area with essential items needed to sustain daily life.
- Provided grocery gift cards to widows identified to CFO and having needs.
- Equipped cottages at a children's group home with essential daily needs to care for their children. CFO also provided each child a Walmart gift card and a warm cuddly blanket.
