Local Mission Partners

ASK (Adults Saving Kids)

 

1901 Portland Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404 
(612) 872-0684 http://www.adultssavingkids.org Contact: Amy Hartman 
Programs to prevent exploitation of youth by the sex industry. Office help, website assistance, educational material development, teaching youth, outreach.

Community Emergency Services 
1900 11th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 
(612) 870-1125 http://www.sf.org/c/ces 
Contact: Jeff Noyed 
Bringing the whole Gospel to the whole person to meet physical, spiritual & emotional needs. Interview clients for foodshelf eligibility; office assistance; maintenance duties; driving clients; financial help.


Ebenezer 
Sally Newburry, 612-872-8515 or snewbur1@fairview.org
Basic maintenance, fixing & cleaning wheelchairs at care center. Mending/sewing clothing for residents at care center. Provide hands-on assistance in feeding residents in the dementia area. Deliver meals on wheels Fridays (12-1pm) in a senior apt. bldg.
Frequency: One time or ongoing 
Group size: Individual, couple, or small group

English Learning Center 
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 
2315 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404  
Contact: Claudia Holt, 612-874-9963 or claudia@englishlc.org
Six levels of instruction in English, math, and computer skills. Conduct ESL classes; tutor once weekly.

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
5400 Glenwood Ave Golden Valley, MN 55422 
(763) 591-0100 http://www.crisisnursery.org/ 
Contact: Kathleen Manning 
Help prevent child neglect and abuse. Provide emergency daycare, strengthen families. Work with children; office work; cook meals for kids; group projects; advocacy.

Habitat for Humanity 
3001 4th St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 
(612) 331-4090 http://www.tchabitat.org/ 
Contact: Rick Jackson Eliminate poverty housing by providing decent, affordable housing for all. 1-5 day opportunities each summer; Tuesdays crew with other South Minneapolis churches.

Hospitality Center for Chinese 
1407 Cleveland Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55108 
(952) 890-5273 
Contact: Ellen Erdahl 
Through hospitality, introduce Chinese students and families to Christianity. Provide ESL, reading classes and mentorships. Assist with food donations and serving; hosting students in home; host family outings; conduct Bible studies and ESL classes.

Journey Homes - LSS Metro Housing
2414 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 
http://www.lssmn.org/ 
Contact: Nancy Urbanski, Nancy.Urbanski@lssmn.org Prevent & end homelessness. Family support assistant, mentorship, community research, activity leaders, repair persons, movers.

Kinship of Greater Minneapolis 
3210 Oliver Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55412 
(612) 588-4655 or (612) 722-1621 http://www.kinship.org/ 
Contact: Darcy Burke Christian-based mentoring program for children ages 5 to 15, matching individuals, couples, or families as mentors. Volunteers needed to befriend a child one hour per week for minimum commitment of one year.

Loaves & Fishes 
1917 Logan Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 377-9810 
Contact: Dean Weigel 
Provides groceries and support to people in crisis. Financial donations, volunteers to cook and serve meals.

Luther Seminary 
2481 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 
(651) 641-3456 http://www.luthersem.edu/ 
Contact: Kathy Hanson 
Prepares leaders for Christian communities, both professional ministers/pastors and lay individuals. Host families for international students; mentors to students.

MICAH
122 W. Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 871-8980 http://www.micah.org/ 
Contact: Renee Lundgren 
Mobilize congregations and people of faith to ensure safe, decent, affordable housing for all. Develop networks within congregations to advocate for affordable housing at local, regional and state level.

Our Saviour's Housing 
2219 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404 
(612) 872-4193 ext. 25. Contact: Mary Ellen Skan. Serving the needs of the homeless. Shelter aids - two nights a month, must be an adult; youth groups, assistance with one-time projects. Breakfast servers and lunch makers needed.  

Plymouth Christian Youth Center
2301 Oliver Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412 
(612) 522-6501 http://www.pcyc-mpls.org/ Contact: Carl Griffin 
Serves North Minneapolis youth and families through education, youth and family development and community development programs.

Redeemer Lutheran Church 
1800 Glenwood Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55406 
(612) 374-4139 x.16 http://www.redeemermpls.org Contact: Babette Chapman. Offers after-school program in safe, Christian environment. Volunteers for creative arts, sewing, reading, tutoring students grades l-8; computer assistance.

Simpson Housing Services 
2100 Pillsbury Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 874-8683 
Contact: Christina Giese 
Emergency shelter; transitional housing for families working toward permanent housing. Overnight shelter volunteers; renovation projects; financial support.

TRUST 
9 West Rustic Lodge Minneapolis, MN 55409 http://www.trustinc.org/ 
Contact: Nancy Biele (612) 827-6159 
Meals on Wheels--deliver noon meals to seniors and persons with disabilities. Chore Program--helping seniors stay in their homes by providing help with household chores and maintenance.

ZOOM House 
3244 Blaisdell Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 
(612) 825-2825 Contact: Kathy Nelson
Provides transitional housing for homeless & low-income people; encourages education, neighborhood involvement.