St. Lawrence has been cooperating with VCUM for a number of years. The mission of VCUM is to provide for the material needs of needy people and disaster victims in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley. St. Lawrence contributes in the following ways:

* Individual donations of time, money, and goods (such as holiday food bags)
* Assistance with seasonal projects by the youth group or St. Lawrence Academy classes
* Cosponsoring of the Senior Dinners
* Support of VCUM through The Abbot's Thrift. VCUM issues vouchers to needy people for clothing, household goods, etc., which can be redeemed for merchandise at Abbot's Thrift.

St. Lawrence Church was named VCUM's "Church of the Year" for 2001.

Valley Churches United Missions can be found on the web at www.vcum.org.