Because… Love Works.

The Love Works team strives to embody servant leadership through nurturing relationships and fostering community partnerships; reflecting the character of Christ. With humility, mercy, love, and a commitment to justice, we work to uplift individuals and the greater community, creating an environment where everyone can thrive, contribute, and find joy in the journey together.

Now Underway!

Special Women On A Mission and our Love Works Team are collecting food for the Community of Concern food pantry from November 23 to December 7 with three drop-off locations: Renew Covenant Church,  Caring Hearts, and Wasted Grain.

And mark your calendars!

On December 6th the Love Works Team will hold a Porch Pick-Up Food Drive for the food pantry:

Text “PORCH” + your address to 712-830-7475 to request a food pickup between 10 AM - Noon. You can also drop donations at Renew Church between 10 AM – noon. Cash donations are also accepted - every bit helps us serve local families in need! Let’s come together and make a difference for our community.

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of little kiddos while having a blast? Join the vibrant and caring team at the Carroll Area Day Care Center & Preschool to volunteer a couple hours a week! Dive into a world of creativity, laughter, and growth, where your energy and compassion will help shape the bright futures of little ones. Whether you're playing games, reading stories, or guiding curious minds, your time and enthusiasm will create memories and skills that last a lifetime. Become a part of something special—because every big heart starts with little hands.

From volunteer, Robyn Plocher, with her permission:

“It has been a great blessing for me to spend this time with the children. I told my husband recently that I feel like Santa Claus, they all fight over who gets to sit on my lap next…I do patty cake and I read stories but I think my favorite time is when one of the children crawls up just to sit quietly… that is very special to me. The little girl that was so fearful and anxious about my presence when I first started coming, now seems like she would be content to sit with me the whole hour… There is also a little boy who is just the spitting image of my husband and my son when they were each that age. It tickles me.”

And from the Center Director, Keeley Fara, with permission: 

“Robyn has been a huge help and blessing for the providers and children. I am pleased to hear that it has been an equally rewarding experience for Robyn! I had the opportunity to visit and work with Robyn a bit today and all that she says is true. We are so lucky to have her and feel grateful that you brought her our way! Thank you!”

To learn more use the button above or contact Team Leader, Peg Buman at pbuman@gmail.com Thank you!

September - October 2025

Love Works Coat Drive

Thanks to your generosity, we collected 44 coats and lots of hats and mittens for Fairview & Adams Elementary students. Huge thanks to Renew Church for the donations and Kasperbauer Cleaners for cleaning the used coats. Our Love Works people - Rachel, Jeff, Jennifer & Jordan - delivered the coats to Katie Farber, Fairview’s school counselor. The other photo: Ellen from Kasperbauer Cleaners with Jennifer, Jordan & Rachel — thank you to Michael Kasperbauer, owner, and the entire Kasperbauer team for their generosity and support! Together, we’re keeping kids warm and hearts full!

May - June 2025

We were blessed to have a number of families contribute to the Carroll Food Pantry. Thanks to all who participated.

From Val Holdsworth + Diane Ohrtman:

“We would like to thank Peg Buman, Titus Casebeer, Raegan Welander, and everyone at Renew Covenant Church for their generosity towards our Carroll food pantry. This donation will help feed many of our low-income families. Thank you!”

Learn More About the Pantry Here:

June 2025

11 volunteers joined our friends at St. John Lutheran Church, helping to serve their monthly community meal. More than 160 individuals were served and the team had a great time!

November 2024

This Fall we made snack packs for the Carroll Area Childcare Center and Preschool staff to show appreciation and to support self care.

Pictured: Karen Olberding, Love Works team member and CACCCP staff - Shawna and Lexie.

Summer 2024

We are proud to come alongside our neighbors at Carroll Area Childcare Center and Preschool who so faithfully serve dozens of local families each and every day! In the winter and spring we hosted a classroom necessities drive. Thanks to all who went above and beyond to make it a success. Together we were able to deliver many fun and helpful items!

Images from 10 years of Love Works