Community Outreach Opportunities
Have you heard one too many headlines about hunger, ignorance, disease, division, injustice, corruption, poverty and spiritual confusion? Want to change the story?
Ebenezer
Help care centers in their goal to provide for others by helping with things like basic maintenance, fixing and cleaning wheelchairs, mending/sewing clothing, or providing hands-on assistance in feeding residents in the dementia area. You can also deliver meals on wheels on Fridays 12-1pm in a senior apartment building. To get involved with this organization please visit http://www.fairviewebenezer.org/Volunteer/index.asp.
Feed My Starving Children
ONE COMMUNITY…ONE DAY…ONE PURPOSE…FEED HAITI
Friday and Saturday May 21 and 22 At Southdale Center Mervyn’s department store space
A community-wide, 24 straight hour packing effort to assemble meals for kids and families in Haiti. Mobile packing site provided by Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Register your group at this site http://onecommunitysouthdale.eventbrite.com
Habitat for Humanity
Every summer Bethlehem participates in building a house for a family in need. No experience needed! But if you are interested in getting involved in a home building project before the summer please go to the Habitat for Humanity Website
Loaves & Fishes
Work with others to provide a meal. One-time or ongoing opportunity. Dates are 3rd Friday of even numbered months at river of Life Church. Volunteer options include Cooking (2:15-4:30pm) or Serving (5-7:30pm).
T.R.U.S.T. Handyworks
Help the elderly remain in their homes by providing household chore and maintenance service. TRUST matches your skills with those needing assistance. To learn more on how to get involved please visit the TRUST churches website at http://www.trustinc.org/.
T.R.U.S.T Meals on Wheels
Deliver noon meals to seniors and persons with disabilities. Deliver once a month or once a week. It takes avout an hour at lunch time. To learn more on how to get involved please visit the TRUST churches website at http://www.trustinc.org/.
