Serving the least of these.

Known by our love—from our neighborhoods to the ends of the earth—we are committed to bringing people into fellowship with Jesus and His Church.

our approach

GroveLocal is a ministry focus of The Grove where we intentionally pursue Jesus’ mission to make disciples of Jesus right here where we live starting with meeting some of their needs and then caring for them spiritually by making disciples.

Locally, disciple-making starts in our own neighborhoods with people who are near to us.

We want to pursue people, in our communities and beyond our borders, with the love of Jesus. The Grove has identified unique local initiatives where we strategically focus our attention and our resources.

Learn more about our local missions partners and explore other opportunities where you can serve our community with the love of Jesus.

our school partnership

We partner with these schools in our community

(click on logo for to join the Adopt-A-Campus Team for that school)

Volunteer Application: All campus volunteers must complete the volunteer application/background check annually. Click this link to complete the application form. Badges can be picked up at the Central Administration Front Office once volunteers have been notified that they are cleared to volunteer.

24/25 Volunteer Guide: Please review and acknowledge receipt via our 24/25 digital acknowledgement form. All volunteers must review the Guide and electronically acknowledge receipt of the guidelines. Click this link to see the volunteer guide.

LHISD Toiletry and Backpack Program: Please deliver all items to The Grove by the Wednesday before the last Friday of the month, so we can deliver them to the schools by the last Friday.

Toiletry Donations

Gallon or two gallon sized ziploc bag including full size toiletries:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Bar soap/body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving cream
Razors (male/female)

Additional Items

Socks and undergarments - new and in the package
Shoes (male/female) in all sizes - new and in the package
HEB cards ($20-30)

Backpack Weekend Food Distribution Items

Microwaveable food that can be microwaved in container
Non-perishable, shelf stable foods:
- Granola and protein bars
- Pudding
- Chef Boyardee ravioli
- Spaghetti O's
- Oatmeal
- Mac and cheese
- Poptarts
- Fruit cups
- Dried fruit
- Trail mix
- Individuals packages of cereal
- Peanut butter crackers
- Cheese crackers
- Peanut butter
- Crackers
- Goldfish
- Beef sticks (individually wrapped)