During the Games period, the assembly can organize several social actions to serve the local community and visitors. Here are a few ideas:
- Homeless assistance programs: The congregation can intensify its homeless assistance programs by offering hot meals, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, clothing and other essential resources during this period when the city may be welcoming a greater number of visitors.
- Activities for children and young people: Organize camps, educational workshops, sports or artistic activities for the community’s most disadvantaged children and young people during the 2024 Games, offering positive and enriching alternatives.
- Education programs: Offer educational sessions on topics such as health, nutrition, safety, Games values, peace, cultural diversity, and other themes relevant to the 2024 Games period.
- Awareness campaigns: Organize awareness campaigns on subjects relevant to this period, such as human trafficking, prostitution, etc.
- Free health services: Organize temporary medical or dental clinics, health screenings, mental health counseling or consultations for people with unmet medical needs in the community.
- Environmental actions: Organize clean-up campaigns, tree planting, recycling initiatives or environmental awareness programs to promote social and environmental responsibility.
- Mentoring or support programs: Set up mentoring programs for young people, support groups for people in difficulty, or initiatives to strengthen social ties within the community.
- Collecting donations for the underprivileged: Organize collections of food, clothing, school supplies or other essential items for disadvantaged people or families in need.
These social actions enable the assembly to respond to the concrete needs of the local community and visitors during the Games, demonstrating the principles of compassion, service and solidarity that lie at the heart of the faith. These initiatives also offer an opportunity for positive engagement and support for those who may be vulnerable or marginalized during this global event.