Thrivent helps with new softball concession stand at MARC

Merrill Park and Recreation recently received a new softball concession stand as part of a service project hosted this summer by members from the Mid WI Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Thrivent Financial members and other volunteers came together to help rebuild the softball concession stand. Tim Finnegan Construction donated partial labor. Landscaping work will continue next spring with help from Thrivent Financial and the Merrill Softball Association. Through its chapter programs, Thrivent Financial provides financial support and other resources for its members to help their communities and congregations through fundraisers and service activities.

"Thrivent Financial provides its members and other interested volunteers the opportunity to join in service and use the financial resources of Thrivent Financial to serve people and organizations here in our local area," said Gary Porath, Director of Congregational Advocates of the Mid WI Chapter of Thrivent Financial. "Thrivent chapter activities like this one connect congregations, institutions and volunteers to make a difference in people's lives."

All Thrivent Financial members belong to a local organization-most often a chapter-that provides a way for them to give back to their communities, congregations and causes they care about through charitable activities, as well as connect with one another for social and educational events.

Anyone can join in volunteer and educational activities hosted by Thrivent Financial. To connect with the Mid Wisconsin Chapter of Thrivent Financial, call 715-536-7422. To find other area Thrivent chapters, visit the Chapter Locator at www.thrivent.com/chapters or call 800-236-3736.