Hello friends!
We are so excited to announce our Summer Outreach Initiative! In response to the beautiful people of our YES community who are seeking to find purpose and meet the needs of others who are struggling, we have decided to take a “road trip” and revisit some of our YES cities.
We are coming to these cities, in spirit.
Beginning on Monday, July 6th, we will highlight a city every week, up until Labor Day. All are invited to serve these organizations that we served during YES trips. There will be multiple, safe, needful ways for people in the city to provide for the needs of the organization, and we will also offer ways to serve from anywhere!
We appreciate you sharing the information with your communities, so that everyone is able to serve in their own ways on their own time. There is no specific day, project, or timeline. Our hope is to bring awareness and exposure to these cities, so that people can engage with the current needs and the beautiful ministry that is happening there.
We look forward to continuing to serve with you!
HOW YOU CAN SERVE
Bea Gaddy Family Centers in Columbia, MD
In Columbia
- Drop off canned goods
- 425 N. Chester Street Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
- Monday to Thursdays from 9-1 pm open for drop off
- Drop off canned goods
From Anywhere
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- Donate to Bea Gaddy online or mail checks
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- http://bea-gaddy.org/?page_id=8
- Make checks to – Bea Gaddy Family Centers
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- Bea Gaddy Family Centers
425 N. Chester Street Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
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- Donate to Bea Gaddy online or mail checks
Neighborhood Resilience Project in Pittsburgh, PA
In Pittsburgh
- Donate – https://neighborhoodresilience.org/join-the-movement/support-the-movement/
- Non-perishable canned food items (pull tab cans are preferred)
- Clothing
- Clothing and food donations are accepted during business hours – Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 2038 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Hot Meals – Gather a group to provide a hot meal for 50 people. Contact Kristina Abernathy, kabernathy@neighborhoodresilience.org, to schedule a date and for more details.
- Brown Paper bags – Every Saturday the Neighborhood Resilience Project provides meals. Contact Kristina Abernathy, kabernathy@neighborhoodresilience.org, to schedule a date and for more details.
- Volunteer at the Free Health Center
- If you are a trained clinician, contact Kristina Abernathy, kabernathy@neighborhoodresilience.org, to volunteer.
- Trauma Response Team.
- Become trained to serve in the Trauma Response team. Contact Maurice Hickman mhickman@neighborhoodresilence.org, for more details.
From Anywhere
- Donate one-time or become a monthly donor – https://neighborhoodresilience.org/
- Trauma Informed Community Development –
- Become involved by gaining training on how to implement “a framework that can bring a movement of hope and healing to your community.”
- Contact Tyra Townsend, ttownsend@neighborhoodresilence.org for more details.
- Health Deputy Program – https://neighborhoodresilience.org/category/covid-19/
- Become trained to inform those in your community on how to best stay safe and combat COVID-19, mental health, socio-economic issues, and more.
- Contact Tyra Townsend, ttownsend@neighborhoodresilence.org for more details.
FOCUS Minnesota in Twin Cities, MN
In Twin Cities
- Serve at FOCUS Minnesota –
- If you are interested in serving please contact Judy Purman. The center number is 651-222-0712 and email is focustwincities@gmail.com
- Outdoor upkeep (sweeping, litter control, etc.)
- Spring Cleaning Indoors (dusting, washing windows, changing light bulbs, etc.)
- Lunch Bag Stuffers – Serve once a week for about 90 minutes making or filling lunch bags
- Shoppers – Occasional helpers needed to do the shopping for supplies
- Organize stock
- Sunday Meals – Assist with running bagged meals to deliver as take away
- Occasional deliveries to shut-in clients (Volunteers must serve in groups of two, valid drivers license, 18yrs or older)
- If you are interested in serving please contact Judy Purman. The center number is 651-222-0712 and email is focustwincities@gmail.com
- FOCUS Minnesota is additionally looking for people who can help with organizing some collections. This collection will go towards the FOCUS center’s mission trip to the Ojibwe Lands.
- Items to collect and donate –
- Diapers, wipes, used but clean and working toys, coats, cleaning supplies, and school supplies
- If you are interested please contact Judy Purman at 651-222-0712 or email focustwincities@gmail.com
- Items to collect and donate –
From Anywhere
- Donate, if you are able
- Collect and donate items
- If you are interested please contact Judy Purman at 651-222-0712 or email focustwincities@gmail.com
- FOCUS Minnesota
550 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55103
A Wider Circle in Washington DC
In Washinton DC
- Schedule a drop-off appointment – https://awidercircle.org/drop-off-appointment/
- Donate items to A Wider Circle –
- Full List – http://awidercircle.org/wp-content/uploads/A-Wider-Circles-Wish-List-including-what-we-do-not-take.pdf
- Furniture
- Clothing
- Household items
- Outdoor equipment
- Tools
- Kitchen Appliances
- Full List – http://awidercircle.org/wp-content/uploads/A-Wider-Circles-Wish-List-including-what-we-do-not-take.pdf
- Schedule a drop-off appointment – https://awidercircle.org/drop-off-appointment/
From Anywhere
- Make and send homemade masks
- 4808 Moorland Lane, Suite 802
Bethesda, MD 20814
- 4808 Moorland Lane, Suite 802
- Donate one-time, monthly or annually, if you are able
Morningside at the Meadows in San Antonio, Texas
In San Antonio
- Donate and drop-off items for the residents
- Morningside at the Meadows
2201 St Cloud, San Antonio, TX 78228 - Open Sun-Sat 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
- Front Desk – (210) 731-1000
- Morningside at the Meadows
- Crafts and Games:
- Coloring Books
- Painting supplies (canvas, brushes, paint)
- Crafts (paper, markers, etc.)
- Dominos
- Chess
- Checkers
- Playing Cards
- Hardy Candy (chocolates with NO NUTS)
- Hygiene Items:
- Bodywash
- Deodorant
- Body Lotion
- Face Cream
From Anywhere
- Write and send cards with loving words to residents
- Morningside at the Meadows
2201 St Cloud, San Antonio, TX 78228
- Morningside at the Meadows
- Donate and mail crafts, games and hygiene items
- Crafts and Games:
- Coloring Books
- Painting supplies (canvas, brushes, paint)
- Crafts (paper, markers, etc.)
- Dominos
- Chess
- Checkers
- Playing Cards
- Hardy Candy (chocolates with NO NUTS)
- Hygiene Items:
- Bodywash
- Deodorant
- Body Lotion
- Face Cream
- Crafts and Games:
Turning Point Center in Houston, Texas
In Houston
- Drop off Food Items, Kitchen Supplies, Toiletries, Cleaning supplies, etc.
- For the ongoing list visit – https://turningpointcenter.org/on-going-needs-list
- Drop off Address – 1701 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055, US
- FOOD ITEMS
- Powdered milk (1.75#) – Item # 007-360-0385-1
- Powdered eggs (50#) – Item # 007-366-0001
- Vegetables: Zucchini, squash, cabbage, carrots, red/green bell peppers, onions.
- Fruits: Banana, orange, cantaloupe, watermelon
- Ketchup & Mayonnaise
- Chicken & Beef base
- Oil (for frying)
- Ground Beef
- Fresh eggs
- KITCHEN SUPPLIES
- Plastic Wrap / Saran Wrap (18” X 2,000 ft.)
- Aluminum Foil (18” X 1,000 ft.)
- Disposable serving gloves (XL)
- 45-55 gal. & 13 gal. trash bags
- Paper Towels or napkins
- Ziploc bags (gal.)
- FOOD ITEMS
From Anywhere
- Mail package of stamps
- Label envelope “attention Isha stamps”
- Turning Point Center – 1701 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055, US
- Turning Point Center – 1701 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055, US
- Label envelope “attention Isha stamps”
- Mail brown lunch bags
- Turning Point Center – 1701 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055, US
- Turning Point Center – 1701 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055, US
- Donate if you are able
- Your support and contributions will help improve conditions for the elderly homeless.
Dallas LIFE in Dallas, Texas
In Dallas
- Visit the Dallas LIFE website to look at various ways you can volunteer away from Dallas LIFE – http://www.dallaslife.org/serveathome.html
- Drop off quotes/ notes written to the children as they begin their school year. Notes are put in their backpack with their school supplies.
- Mail to Dallas LIFE 1100 Cadiz Street Dallas, TX 75215
- Schedule to serve there from July – December – http://www.dallaslife.org/volunteer-at-dallas-life.html
- Drop off immediate needs to Dallas LIFE
- Mail to Dallas LIFE 1100 Cadiz Street Dallas, TX 75215
Toilet Paper, Bottled Water, Tissues, Soda, Individual Cans/Bottles Hand Soap, Individual Pkg. Snacks, Hand Sanitizer, Disinfecting Wipes, New Pillows (still in package)
From Anywhere
- Register your Amazon account with Amazon Smile
- Choose Dallas Mission for Life Inc. to benefit the homeless.
- Links to Amazon on their website – http://www.dallaslife.org/serveathome.html
- Send a virtual note of encouragement to residents and staff!
- Include your prayers and hopes for them during this time. Any wisdom, love, and peace shared from afar is a fantastic encouragement for them!
- Fill out the form at http://www.dallaslife.org/serveathome.html
Men's Shelter of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC
In Charlotte
- Visit here for more details on how to serve the greatest needs of the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte – https://www.urbanministrycenter.org/helping-the-homeless/ways-you-can-help/donate/our-wishlist/
- Bag Lunches for Temporary Motel and Dorm Shelter (Sign up to drop off lunches)
- Bring Lunches/Sandwiches for the Soup Kitchen
- Drop off Donations at Day Services Center
- Donations can be dropped off M-F, 8 am – 1 pm; S-S, 9 am – 11:30 am at 945 N College Street
- Welcome Home Kits
- Specifically in need of locks for lockers, men’s flip flops and pillows
From Anywhere
- Donate to Amazon Wishlist – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TGAR7H8GVVFF?ref_=wl_share
- Donate to Men’s Shelter of Charlotte – https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/together2help
Street Youth Ministry in Austin, TX
In Austin
- Drop off food needs – https://www.streetyouthministry.org/needs/food
- Monday – Friday, 12:30 – 1 pm
- Call or text beforehand to check with staff on specific foods needed during this time and for drop off times
- (512) 599 – 9946
- (512) 599 – 9946
- Follow SYM on Facebook for updated news and events – https://www.facebook.com/streetyouthministry/
From Anywhere
- Donate to Amazon Wishlist – https://www.streetyouthministry.org/needs/shoppers
- Write encouraging notes to homeless youth for Bag Lunches
- DO NOT include any personal information
- DO include encouraging words of love and joy
- First names ONLY
- Mail notes to:
- Tondra Daily
Street Youth Ministry
408 W 23rd Street Basement
Austin TX 78705
- Tondra Daily
- Donate to SYM – https://www.streetyouthministry.org/donate
