Our Commitment to Compassion in Action
At the Independent Faith Church, giving isn’t about charity in name—it’s about showing up for life in all its forms. Every effort we support is personal, direct, and rooted in the spirit of Barbequia: peaceful, happy, loving living in action.
Where Every Dollar and Every Hour Matter
We choose or create our outreach projects carefully, ensuring that all donations go straight to those in need—not swallowed by red tape or inflated overhead. Most of our charitable efforts are self-administered, which means 100% of what you give is used for real help, not administration.
Fueled by Volunteers, Guided by Purpose
Our ministers and staff are unpaid volunteers united by two simple goals:
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Community Service – Creating practical, lasting change for people and animals in need.
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Personal Growth – Living our faith through compassionate action and shared experience.
By offering their time, experience, and hearts, our volunteers make sure every resource reaches where it matters most.
Our Current Projects and Services
IFC Peaceful Paws Project
Peaceful Paws is our hands-on outreach for animals in need. We help feed feral cats, care for stray dogs, build weather-safe shelters, and fund spay and neuter programs to reduce suffering. Our volunteers bring food, warmth, and care to forgotten lives—one small act of peace at a time.
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IFC Listening Ministry
The Listening Ministry offers a safe space for anyone struggling with life’s challenges—addiction, anxiety, loss, or loneliness. We’re not counselors; we’re people who’ve lived it and learned the value of being truly heard. Sometimes healing begins with one honest conversation and someone who cares.
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Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
At IFC / Barbequia, we are deeply passionate about all forms of life. Many of our members and friends share a strong desire to support causes that protect and save animals. As well as creating our own initiative (The IFC Peaceful Paws Project), we have chosen to partner with an organization renowned for its incredible work: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — the premier sanctuary in the United States.
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Proud Rural America Project
The Proud Rural America Project is committed to restoring the natural beauty of America’s farms, ranches, urban and suburban areas through environmentally friendly recycling and repurposing of unused or discarded items such as old implements, vehicles, machinery, buildings, and other materials.
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Thank You for Being Part of This Work
Your support keeps these efforts alive. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every shared word of encouragement fuels our mission to build a kinder, more peaceful world—one act of compassion at a time.