Nathaniel Mission

1109 Versailles Rd., Suite 400
Lexington, KY  40508
Phone: 859-255-0062
info@nathanielmission.com

2026 Program List

Poverty Intervention & Prevention:

Day Shelter: Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 3:30 pm

• Breakfast at 9 am with coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.
• Lunch at 12 pm.
• Space to connect with others, use the phone, and access free WiFi on-site.
• Assistance available at the front desk to connect with resources for your needs.

Mission Market: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 1 pm – 1:45 pm

• Food pantry access for Fayette County residents.
• Bring an ID and/or a piece of mail to verify residency.
• Shop once a month for canned vegetables, fruits, soups, meats, and other nonperishable items.
• Donations include frozen meat, bakery items, bread, and fresh produce from local grocery stores and farmers.
• Must check in by 1:45 pm to be served.

Clothing Closet: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 10:00-11:00 am & 1:00-1:45 pm

• New and gently used men’s and women’s clothing available.
• Clients can choose 3 items daily.
• Check mail, get a toiletry bag, or other seasonal items.

God’s Pantry – Senior Commodities: 4th Thursday of the month | 10:00 – 11:00 am

• Monthly CSFP box distribution for Fayette residents aged 60+ with an income of $1,580 or less per month.
• Includes cereal, juice, milk, cheese, canned meat, beans/peanut butter, rice/pasta, canned vegetables, and fruit.

Community Resource Program:

• Walk-in hours available to connect with the Poverty Intervention & Prevention Coordinator.
• Assistance with basic needs, apartment hunting, job searches, and advocacy.

Educational Programs:

Monthly Lunch & Learn: Life Skills and Health & Wellness

• Held on the second Thursday of the month.
• Topics include finance, budgeting, banking, home energy, and housing rights/issues.
• Workshops led by community partners such as Thrivent Finance, Bluegrass Green Source, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission, and Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Financial Wellness Class

• Provided in partnership with REACH.
• Covers living within means, creating spending plans, saving tips, and debt management strategies.
• Limited to 12 participants.
• Incentives: $5 per class attended, $20 bonus check for attending all 4 classes and showing proof of a savings account with $20.
• Sign up onsite.
• Fall classes offered.

Health & Wellness:

Vision Clinic

• Free eye exams and vouchers for basic glasses (cost varies from free to $20).
• Schedule an appointment by calling 859-255-0062 or filling out this Google Form.

Podiatry Clinic: 4th Tuesday of the month

• Assistance for painful foot issues such as ingrown toenails, bunions, cracked/bleeding heels, thick calluses, or foot swelling.
• Schedule an appointment by calling 859-255-0062 or filling out this Google Form.

Children & Youth Development:

Esperanza Club – Elementary After-School Program for CVES

• For 1st-5th grade students.
• Provides healthy snacks, physical activity, spiritual development, and academic support.
• Located at Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Cardinal Valley.
• Runs Monday – Thursday until 5:00 pm.
• Children ride the bus to the church.

Summer Camp

• 4-week program at Calvary Church of the Nazarene.
• For students who have completed K-5th grade.
• Runs Monday – Thursday | 1:00-4:00 pm.

¡Hablamos Español!

• Contact for assistance, program interest, or questions:
  • 859-255-0062 x105 (Stephanie)
  • 859-255-0062 x106 (Kelly)

2026 Program List

Poverty Intervention & Prevention:

Day Shelter: Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 3:30 pm

• Breakfast at 9 am with coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.
• Lunch at 12 pm.
• Space to connect with others, use the phone, and access free WiFi on-site.
• Assistance available at the front desk to connect with resources for your needs.

Mission Market: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 1 pm – 1:45 pm

• Food pantry access for Fayette County residents.
• Bring an ID and/or a piece of mail to verify residency.
• Shop once a month for canned vegetables, fruits, soups, meats, and other nonperishable items.
• Donations include frozen meat, bakery items, bread, and fresh produce from local grocery stores and farmers.
• Must check in by 1:45 pm to be served.

Clothing Closet: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 10:00-11:00 am & 1:00-1:45 pm

• New and gently used men’s and women’s clothing available.
• Clients can choose 3 items daily.
• Check mail, get a toiletry bag, or other seasonal items.

God’s Pantry – Senior Commodities: 4th Thursday of the month | 10:00 – 11:00 am

• Monthly CSFP box distribution for Fayette residents aged 60+ with an income of $1,580 or less per month.
• Includes cereal, juice, milk, cheese, canned meat, beans/peanut butter, rice/pasta, canned vegetables, and fruit.

Community Resource Program:

• Walk-in hours available to connect with the Poverty Intervention & Prevention Coordinator.
• Assistance with basic needs, apartment hunting, job searches, and advocacy.

Educational Programs:

Monthly Lunch & Learn: Life Skills and Health & Wellness

• Held on the second Thursday of the month.
• Topics include finance, budgeting, banking, home energy, and housing rights/issues.
• Workshops led by community partners such as Thrivent Finance, Bluegrass Green Source, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission, and Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Financial Wellness Class

• Provided in partnership with REACH.
• Covers living within means, creating spending plans, saving tips, and debt management strategies.
• Limited to 12 participants.
• Incentives: $5 per class attended, $20 bonus check for attending all 4 classes and showing proof of a savings account with $20.
• Sign up onsite.
• Fall classes offered.

Health & Wellness:

Vision Clinic

• Free eye exams and vouchers for basic glasses (cost varies from free to $20).
• Schedule an appointment by calling 859-255-0062 or filling out this Google Form.

Podiatry Clinic: 4th Tuesday of the month

• Assistance for painful foot issues such as ingrown toenails, bunions, cracked/bleeding heels, thick calluses, or foot swelling.
• Schedule an appointment by calling 859-255-0062 or filling out this Google Form.

Children & Youth Development:

Esperanza Club – Elementary After-School Program for CVES

• For 1st-5th grade students.
• Provides healthy snacks, physical activity, spiritual development, and academic support.
• Located at Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Cardinal Valley.
• Runs Monday – Thursday until 5:00 pm.
• Children ride the bus to the church.

Summer Camp

• 4-week program at Calvary Church of the Nazarene.
• For students who have completed K-5th grade.
• Runs Monday – Thursday | 1:00-4:00 pm.

¡Hablamos Español!

• Contact for assistance, program interest, or questions:
  • 859-255-0062 x105 (Stephanie)
  • 859-255-0062 x106 (Kelly)