Dardenne Presbyterian Church: Helping Hands for Local Families

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, located at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, is one of the seven local churches that support Mary Martha Thrift Shop — and it is also one of our charitable award recipients. Mary Martha's awards to Dardenne Presbyterian Church fund their Helping Hands committee, which assists families in Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, and O'Fallon with utility or rental assistance.

Helping Hands: A Safety Net for Neighbors in Crisis

The Helping Hands committee at Dardenne Presbyterian Church provides direct, practical assistance to families facing financial hardship. When a neighbor receives a shut-off notice for electricity or gas, or faces an eviction deadline, Helping Hands steps in with emergency utility and rental assistance designed to keep people housed and keep the lights on. The committee works quickly and confidentially, meeting urgent needs with compassion and respect.

This kind of assistance is often the difference between a family staying in their home and falling into homelessness. By addressing a crisis early — before it spirals — Helping Hands prevents far greater hardship down the road.

A Church That Gives Back

Dardenne Presbyterian Church is home to Adam Lamb Preschool and a vibrant congregation committed to serving the community. As one of the seven churches behind Mary Martha Thrift Shop, Dardenne Presbyterian provides volunteer support, leadership, and a shared foundation of faith. Our charitable award to their Helping Hands committee is a way of returning that support directly to the families they serve.

In 2025, Mary Martha's charitable awards reached $217,632 across more than 30 local organizations. Dardenne Presbyterian Church's Helping Hands committee is a vital part of that giving, helping families in Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, and O'Fallon stay stable in times of crisis.

How You Can Help

You can support the Helping Hands committee by shopping and donating at Mary Martha Thrift Shop. Financial contributions to Dardenne Presbyterian Church's benevolence fund also help. To learn more about Dardenne Presbyterian Church, their ministries, and how to get involved, visit their website. Together, we are keeping our neighbors housed, warm, and hopeful.