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Mission Saturday
DON'T STOP NOW - KEEP HELPING
Did you “Take it to the Streets” on Saturday, October 1st?
This is a perfect opportunity for members of the church, church groups, family and friends to continue to volunteer their time in the Tri-Valley area. Our hope is that October 1, the “day of service” will become a “way of service” that leads to an ever deepening commitment to serve others.
Here are Some Locations where We can Serve
Contra Costa Inter-Faith Housing – Pleasant Hill http://ccinterfaithhousing.org/index.cfm
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing (CCIH)- Helping Low Income Families with Permanent Housing
Did you know that SRVUMC is a board member for CCIH, one of the state's only permanent housing initiatives for low income families? These families are finding their way against tough odds. You can learn about opportunities for regular volunteering and help, including after school support, furniture donations and kids' activities, to name a few.
Shelter, Inc – Martinez
A landscape/beautification project for their headquarters building in Martinez. The maintenance manager will plan the job. He will also oversee the work on the day. It will involve digging out old shrubs, planting new ones, spreading bark, weeding and some sprinkler system work. They might have need of some wood planters, which could be built ahead of time.
Ages 14 years and older.
Fresh Start – Walnut Creek http://shelterincofcccorg.presencehost.net/
Located in Walnut Creek, Fresh Start is a non-profit organization that gives the homeless and working poor in our area a place for respite. They package Meal-To-Go bags for Fresh Start. Donations of non-perishable, pop-top open, individual-size, wrapped/sealed food that does not require refrigeration, for breakfast and lunch, will be greatly appreciated from anyone. In addition to food, we will need small paper bags with handles, napkins, plastic “silverware”, hand wipes in individual or small size packets (such as travel size). Foods we will pack include: bottled water, juice boxes, powdered mixes such as lemonade that flavor a bottle of water, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, individual packs of Ritz, Cheez-It, pretzels, chips, etc., packs of dried fruit, raisins, nuts, Vienna sausage, deviled ham, tuna fish, chicken, tuna or chicken salad (often sold in a package w/ crackers), gelatin or pudding that does not require refrigeration, granola bars, packets of granola, or other breakfast items, small cans of fruit or applesauce, packets of cookies, Rice Krispie treats, brownies, cupcakes, candies (‘treats’/dessert), ETC.!
All ages welcome.
Blue Star Moms – http://www.ccbluestarmoms.org/
OPERATION POSTCARD
There is nothing like a letter or postcard from the home front to let a soldier, sailor, marine or airman know that he or she is supported and their service is appreciated. Don't underestimate the value of your greeting! See website for Blue Star Moms for more ways to donate. We are requesting that everyone bring a 6-pack of white or black cotton athletic socks to Wesley for donating to the soldiers.
All ages welcome. There are many other ways of volunteering for Blue Star Moms.
Mt Diablo Cleanup and Trail Restoration – Mt Diablo State Park http://www.savemountdiablo.org/lands_stewardship.html
With all of the government funding cutbacks and state park closures, we are blessed to have Mt Diablo State Park in our backyard – but it needs our help. Please consider joining a group to mend fences, repair trails, and do general cleanup in our park. Work will be completed in the area of Rock City.
Alameda County Community Food Bank – Oakland http://www.accfb.org/
The Alameda County Community Food Bank has been in business since 1985 ... with a vision toward a day when we can go out of business. We are the hub of a vast collection and distribution network that provides food for 275 nonprofit agencies in Alameda County. In 2010, the Food Bank distributed 20.1 million pounds of food – 52% of it fresh fruits and vegetables.
You will be sorting, screening, shelving and/or boxing food in our warehouse.
The warehouse can be quite warm or quite chilly depending on the weather. Please wear sensible clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty and foot wear appropriate for the job and working conditions. Shorts are acceptable but sandals and flip-flops are not.
Contra Costa Humane Society – Animals http://www.cchumane.org/
Repack large bags of dry dog and cat food into smaller bags to give to families in need. The project supports the Contra Costa Humane Society to provide free pet food to low income families with pets.
Juvenile Hall Auxiliary – Martinez http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/index.aspx?NID=1159 or http://www.facebook.com/JuvenileHallAuxiliary
The Juvenile Hall Auxiliary began in 1955, by a group of people with the express goal of brightening the lives of those residents of the newly constructed Juvenile Hall. Their motto is "The Community Cares" and their belief is that by raising the self esteem of troubled juveniles, they will realize their self worth and hopefully become productive members of society.
The Hall Closet opened it's doors in 1960, with the initial goal of providing curtains and tablecloths to make Juvenile Hall more homelike as well as buying books and games to meet the recreational needs of the residents.
Today, the Hall Closet is located on the Juvenile Hall Grounds, operating out of the original Juvenile Hall's administrative wing. The Hall Closet is operated by the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary and provides birthday and Christmas gifts to the residents of the facilities and well as assisting minors and dependents that are under the county Probation and Social Service Departments.
MedShare – San Leandro http://www.medshare.org/
MedShare volunteers typically work to organize, sort and package medical supplies to be sent to hospitals and clinics that serve the poor throughout the world. Without the efforts of our volunteers, many of these usable supplies would be discarded because of production overages, procedural excess and regulatory requirements. Our volunteers truly make a difference by helping us keep these supplies out of landfills and putting them in the hands of those caring for the poor.
Our volunteer sorting sessions are three hours long, and happen in the sorting room of our San Leandro facility. No special knowledge or skills are necessary to volunteer. We’ll train you at the beginning of the session.
The sorting is not p
hysically strenuous, but we do spend much of the session on our feet. Anyone under age 18 is required to have a completed Parent Permission Form.
hysically strenuous, but we do spend much of the session on our feet. Anyone under age 18 is required to have a completed Parent Permission Form.
Please wear comfortable clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty. The warehouse where they will be working has no heating or air conditioning so we always recommend that volunteers dress for the outside temperature. Closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals or high heels please!
Must be 14 years and older.