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EXTRA-Parish
Service Projects
Especially During Lent & All Year.
(Listed Here
http://service4justice.blogspot.com/
Alphabetically by Organization Name)
Add to or change this list by contacting St. Francis
of Assisi Catholic Church,
Parish Social Ministry Office
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Also, see our
Social Ministry page for an other list of
service projects,
which are
already organized at St. Francis Parish.
Alphabetical List: (Ordered by Organization Name)
The Catholic Social Services (CSS) Emergency Food Program (809 Taylor, Ann Arbor inside the Northside Community Center 662-4462) open Tuesdays from 3-7pm, Thursdays from 9am-3pm and Saturdays from 4-7pm and could use volunteers anytime Tuesdays between 1-8pm, Thursdays from 8am-4pm and Saturdays from 4-7:30pm. One-time volunteers are welcome to show up and pitch in. Usually Kim Green is coordinating the program & she's the person they would check in with. Contact: (Director of the food bank) Janette Kawachi (734-663-4219) or (662-4462).
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) The Oaks would love to have a group of children to interact and play games that we facilitate with our members. A good window of time is between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Monday, Wednesday or Friday would be best. Contact: Bimal Chaudhry (734-712-3625) (Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2007) – Visit older adults. Contact: Connie Hoffman (712-3625) or Bimal Chaudhry (712-3625)
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) We are looking for volunteers to help with Walk and Roll, an annual Fundraiser held ____?____ 2009 ?? , from 10 am-2 pm. at Bowen Field House, EMU that supports our youth and mentoring programs. Many vendors & other non-profits present themselves. The day holds many events such as a youth area with games, arts and crafts for the kids, wheelchair hockey, several performances, a raffle and of course walking! It is a lot of fun for all and a great event for volunteers. We are recruiting volunteers for the following stations: Friday set up; Saturday clean up; Chrildren’s Area; Youth Café; Hockey; T shirt table; Volunteer and vendor cheek in; Concessions; Prize table... Volunteers can sign up by coming in to the CIL, or ... Contact: Tom Hoatlin (971-0277) Melissa Sartori, Volunteer/WTE Coordinator (734-971-0277 x27) Learn more at: www.aacil.org
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) Would you be willing to help collect slippers? Slippers are for our kids to wear at our community centers in the winter to help keep the floors clean. We are hoping to collect about 5 pairs of soft styles of slippers of each size XS-L for our children 5-12 and 5 pairs of rubber or croc-style sandals of each size M-XL for our teens. People can drop off the slippers at the Hikone Community Center (2724 Hikone Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108). The only concern that I have would be if someone were to drop the slippers off on a day or a time we were closed because of the possibility of theft. Would it be at all possible to collect them at the parish office and I could pick them up maybe twice a week or whatever. That way the church members wouldn't have to come to Hikone individually. I would also be more than happy to pick them up after sunday service or anything like that. Let me know what you think. Contact: Aaron Pressel (Hikone Center 734-973-1183). (Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) CSTS is a non-profit agency requesting your help to support and advocate for the developmentally disabled adult population of Washtenaw County. Helpful contributions could consist of: · Food pantry items · Money donations that would be used for consumers in crisis situation · Bus tokens · Male and female toiletries For the drop off location and/ or questions contact: Lavinia Love (734) 222-3500 or Debbie Owen (734) 222-3488
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008)
1) Furniture Delivery Volunteers
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2, 2008) Help HERO with the baskets and goodies to be sold and raffled off on auction day. Put your own personal basket together. Each basket should be made up of the same kinds of "goodies" that people give up during the holy days. For example, one might be a basket of chocolate treats, another might be salty goods, another might be cakes and candies, you get the drift. Yes, if someone is giving up cigarettes, there could even be a basket filled with tobacco items and accessories like a lighter, ashtray, etc. "Sacrifice is -- the surrending of something of lesser value for something of much greater value." The proceeds of the event will go to providing goods and services to clients who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The due dates...? HERO (Homeless Empowerment Relationship Organization) is located at 3810 Packard Road in Suite 240. Contact Marti Rodwell at 975-6849. Visit: www.hero-usa.org (Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2009) Mission Trip to Honduras: February 23 - March 1, 2009, with our St. Francis Parish Group Honduras Mission Trip at: www.stfrancisa2.com/socialministry/cam/ And/or visit: www.camon-line.org Contact: Andrew Pawuk (734-222-0701) (Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) MAC is a non-profit therapeutic riding program that is located approximately 15 minutes SW of St. Francis and there are a wide range of indoor and outdoor service projects that are available for all age groups. Individuals or groups can assist on a one-time basis or on an ongoing basis and there are ways that they can assist onsite or offsite. An important component of MAC's mission is to promote wholesome youth activities, so we are willing to combine service projects with a social event (e.g. a campfire or outdoor Mass for a youth group. scouts, or other parish groups). If you would like us to define a specific service project &/or service dates, please let me know. Examples of potential one-time activities include: Facility improvements: painting, clearing trails, fencing, gardening & landscaping, and building projects (e.g. mounting ramp & stair rails, insulation, pavers); Animal-related activities: cleaning barns, stalls, mucking pastures, assist will set up of shelter & fencing for small farm animals ; Office & clerical activities: typing & data entry, internet searches, website improvements, marketing, fundraising; Special events: assisting with special events (e.g. inclusive 4-H group, camp sessions, scavenger hunts, & MAC's annual Haunted Barn & Halloween Party); Ongoing activities include: assisting with lessons as a sidewalker or horse handler, assisting with animal care (e.g. grooming, execising, &/or feeding), peer mentors for inclusive 4-H & camp activities, fundraising, and office/clerical activities. NOTE: It would be very helpful if parishioners could assist MAC with raising funds for the Walk & Roll fundraising event that will be held at EMU March 15, 2008. Funds are collected in advance and can be turned in as a group (i.e. you do not need to attend the event in order to collect pledges). The AA Center for Independent Living sponsors this event and any funds that are raised on behalf of MAC are split with the AACIL, so efforts benefit both groups. It is also a great way to increase disability awareness, and there are prizes, music, refreshments & and a disability expo at the event. I can forward more information to you regarding this event if it is of interest. Contact: (734-MAC-9500) Email: Kathy - Kathleen A. Hinderer, PhD, MPT, PT, Executive Director, Michigan Abilities Center; Located at Heritage Hill on No.1 Wolverine Country Road in Ann Arbor. Center address: 7286 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Additional information is available on our website: MichiganAbilitiesCenter.org
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) Mentor/ Coach Needed: The Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) seeks adults, 20 and older, to mentor returning citizens, one-on-one for a year, who are under the supervision of Washtenaw County Parole and the MPRI. Attend our next monthly training Saturday March 1st., 2008. For details call Caitlin at (734) 929-6509 or email Learn more at: www.michpri.com
(Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2008) NSS is in need of individual volunteers for several opportunities! We serve seniors in Washtenaw County who are living independently and need services and support to remain at home with comfort, safety, and dignity. Our current volunteer needs include: Description: Our volunteer drivers pick up seniors at their homes, drive them to doctor's appointments, and take them home after the appointment. This program helps seniors without transportation have access to much-needed medical care. Time Commitment: VERY flexible, can range from 1-2 rides/month to 1-2 rides/week. All rides are done M-F between 9am and 5pm. Position can be flexible with schedules that need to vary. This is a great opportunity for retirees! Description: Our companion volunteers are matched one-on-one with seniors to provide regular help. Volunteers help with grocery shopping, errands, social outings, and simple visits. This program serves the most isolated seniors who are in need of support. Time Commitment: Most assignments are 2-4 times per month, from 1-2 hours per visit. The schedule is determined between the client and volunteer and can vary based on the volunteer's schedule. NSS asks for a commitment of at least 1 year if possible. Description: We are in need of one additional volunteer to pick up food at Food Gatherers and deliver it to some of our most isolated and homebound seniors. The route we are in need of a driver for is through Ypsilanti. Time Commitment: The delivery occurs once a month in the morning, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The process of picking up and delivering food takes approximately 3-4 hours, starting at around 8am.
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan, 2008) Save the date: March 31, 2008, Mark your calendar! Join us for the Fifth Annual Who’s Who (because everybody is somebody) benefit and awards celebration. The event will be held at the Quarter Bistro on Monday, March 31, 2008 and will feature a cocktail reception, the Robert J. Delonis Awards Ceremony and fine dining. Tickets will be available in February, and all proceeds help the Shelter Association accomplish our mission of ending homelessness one person at a time. To learn more, visit us on the web at http://www.annarborshelter.org/events.cfm or call Jessie Ulsoy at (734) 662-2829 ext. 227. (Announcement Posting Date: Jan 1, 2009) We have a family relationships group on Monday evenings that teaches our homeless consumers about topics such as parenting, nurturing and caring within the family dynamic. We serve dinner to this group and we are looking for organizations that would make dinners in their kitchens and bring it to our daycare center in Ann Arbor on Monday evenings. The nutritious, kid friendly meal should serve 25-30 adults and children. Could you help us with this project? I have 10 dates still available! Would you cook for one of those Mondays for us? Contact: Mimi Weisberg at 734.961-1210 (SOS Main Line: 734.485.8730) (SOS Housing Crisis Line: 734.484.4300). Want to reach out to homeless families and children and others in crisis in your community? Visit www.soscs.org to find out how you can volunteer and donate.
(Announcement Posting Date: June 11, 2008) WHAT: Sunny Days is a daycamp for area homeless kids aged 6-12. We expect about 25 kids in the program. WHEN: June 23 - August 15, Monday - Friday (Tuesday is a half-day with a staff/volunteer meeting in the afternoon) Hours 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. WHERE: First United Methodist Church in downtown Ypsilanti COMMITMENT: One full day per week (preferably the same day each week), plus Tuesday afternoon staff/volunteer meeting. VACATIONS: We love them too! No worries if you plan to be gone one or two weeks during the program. These kids need as much consistency as possible so if you think you will be gone more than two weeks, we ask that we can contact you about other programs. WHAT WOULD I DO? Provide direct care & support, assist in preparation of materials and activities, help supervise on field trips....... TRAINING: Friday, June 20 from 12:00 4:00 PM at SOS Administration Building in Ypsilanti. (101 S. Huron) Map will be provided. Minimum Age: 16 years. MORE INFORMATION: Please call Donna at 734.961.1210 to get more details about this program and/or to sign up. (Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) Volunteer Tutors Needed WHAT: Work one-on-one with child on his/her homework, play creative academic games and be a positive role model. WHO: 1 - 8 graders from area homeless programs WHEN: Thursdays from 3:45 5:30 PM PROGRAM LENGTH: January 24 April 17 WHERE: West Middle School 105 N. Mansfield, Ypsilanti---1.3 miles from EMU campus) (Training location is different from program location) TRAINING: contact Donna at or 734.961.1210. at 101 S. Huron in Ypsilanti (SOS Administration Building) (Map will be provided) Fine Print: Tutors will need to clear two background checks. Volunteers need to be minimally 16 years old. If you are interested, please contact Donna at or 734.961.1210. Please include your STREET address and phone #.
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2008) Become a VolunteerMatch. Visit: www.volunteermatch.org/ (Announcement Posting Date: Jan 2009) What will your Response be? You may now order your free copy/copies of RESPONSE 2009, a directory of full-time faith-based volunteer opportunities. With thousands of volunteer opportunities available from nearly 200 programs, RESPONSE 2009 is the most comprehensive guide of its kind. Positions are available in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and more than 100 countries worldwide. Volunteers serve full-time in periods ranging from one week to one year or more. Our volunteers are from all walks of life—from high school to senior citizens and every stage in between. Positions are available for both single and married volunteers, including those with children. Contact Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS) to receive your free copy/copies of RESPONSE 2008. Call toll-free at 1-800-543-5046 or e-mail . You can also access and view RESPONSE 2009 on the web at www.cnvs.org.
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Contact: Scott Wright ------------------- TAX Assistance: Experienced parishioners volunteer their time to assist those in need, on their Income Tax Return. More here. ------------------- Shelter for Homeless:St. Francis Parish will host on the week of February ____. Beginning Monday evening & continuing each evening from 8:30PM - 7:00AM. In the St. Francis School Gym, Shelter for Homeless. More here. ------------------- Serve A Meal for the Hungry! Help provide meals for the hungry with Food Gatherers' Community Kitchen, located in the new Delonis Center, Shelter, 312 W. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI. A crew from St. Francis Parish serves every third Friday evening of the month. Of course, volunteers are welcome to help on any dates/times. More here. ------------------- Food/Grocery Drive: St. Francis Parish is providing some extra food this winter for the needy in our area. We need you to be involved by donating food and/or delivering food. More here. ------------------- Elizabeth Ministry Learn more at: www.stfrancisa2.com/socialministry/elizabeth.htm ------------------- Regional Caregiver and Person with disAbility Retreat Day: Coordinated by The Diocese of Lansing for the Washtenaw Region. More here. ----------------- . -------------------------------------
(Announcement Posting Date: Dec 2007) Visit: www.bbbswashtenaw.org Contact: Austin Price (975-0933)
Help support and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Washtenaw County. Last year over 5,500 survivors sought assistance. Every day volunteers make it possible to provide the extensive services that those survivors deserve. Volunteer: as a HelpLine, Shelter, Response Team or Children and Youth Volunteer. You will have many opportunities to have an immediate and profound impact on the survivors you meet. Our comprehensive 40 hour training will help you understand these complex issues and prepare you to be an empathetic advocate. Training will be offered _________________ 2008 at SafeHouse Center. Please contact us if you are interested in the training or in learning more about volunteer opportunities; you can call 734-973-0242 x 252 or email . Thank you for your support; it is so important that we all take a stand against the violence in our community.
(Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2007) Contact our St. Francis Parish contact person: Bridget McGillicuddy (665-9549) . Learn more at: www.stfrancisa2.com/socialministry/hunger.htm
(Announcement Posting Date: 2/15/2006) Learn more: www.hccsnet.org (Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2006) Visit: www.thehopeclinic.org Contact: (734-484-2989). (Announcement Posting Date: Sept 2007) A non profit organization that serves the medical needs of impoverished children primarily in Nicaragua, is in need of a volunteer for their home office in Ann Arbor. The ideal candidate would be available 10 hours per week (hours flexible) and be able to assist with organizing mission trips and medical supplies. Familiarity with excel, word and medical terminology important, ability to speak Spanish helpful but not necessary. Contact: Sheryl Snyder, at Hope Clinic International (734-929-6620) Visit: www.hopeclinicinternational.org (Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2007) Contact: Heidi Beck, MSW, Volunteer Coordinator, (734-822-0220) . IHN Alpha House Shelter is on Jackson Rd. in Ann Arbor. To learn more about how to help families who are experiencing a housing crisis in our community, go to our website at: www.alphahouse-ihn.org
(Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2006) Contact Steve Forgacs (481-8396) . We need clerical volunteers in the Ypsilanti office. We could also use Foster Care emergency placement pack-backs for the youths. These would include things for kids, toiletries, notebooks, pencils etc., male and female and for different ages.
(Announcement Posting Date: Feb 14, 2007) Contact: Katie Olex, Director of Community Outreach and Volunteer Services at Neighborhood Senior Services (734-712-7259). Learn more at: www.NSSweb.org . (Announcement Posting Date: Feb 14, 2006) Program recruits volunteers to assist with the Ann Arbor Public Schools academic achievement efforts by creating multiple opportunities for students to succeed and demonstrate mastery of educational skills. Academic Study Buddies for students K-12; Bilingual Assistants; Business/Education Partnerships; The Community Homework Assistance project (CHAP) for elementary students; Enrichment Assistants; General Assistants; & Story TimePlayers. The Story Time Players are a group of active and energetic older adults who perform short book adaptations for children and work as a team to tell the story. The group does one performance per week. Contact: Monica Geary, Volunteer Services Supervisor (734-994-9467) ; 1514 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. (Announcement Posting Date: Feb 14, 2007) Volunteer Opportunities: Compassionate listeners, receptionist, mentoring, organizing donations/paperwork, fundraising, committee members, data entry, prayer team. Call Kathy Moore at 734-434-3088 to register & obtain application.
(Announcement Posting Date: Sept 4, 2008) At our office located at 3150 Packard Rd. in Ann Arbor Are you looking for a way to serve others? Pregnancy Help Center needs your help. Volunteers serve just once a month on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Duties include folding donated baby clothes and filling orders for clients who need diapers, baby clothes and other baby items. You are NOT required to do any counseling. If God has been tapping you on the shoulder asking you to reach out to those in need, this is a great way to answer YES to Him. Confirmation students in need of service hours and one parent volunteer can work together on Saturdays. Call Jeanne Schafer at 734-662-4643. Thank you! (Announcement Posting Date: Feb 14, 2007) This is a 211 units low income senior housing. We have a community room which is able to accommodate 50-60 people at: 2575 Sandalwood Circle, Ann Arbor. Ideas for service projects: "Spring Brunch with Seniors" or "Performance from school kids" or "Spring time-Fun time" you offer games in different corners (stations) for seniors to participate, such as bowling, fishing, wheel of fortune, basketball, dart game, etc... They can collect their chips for prizes. Contact Service Coordinator, Daniel Lin (734-332-8091)
(Announcement Posting Date: Feb 14, 2007) Help us do a huge mailing for our Recognition Dinner Dance. We need help sometime at the end of February or the beginning of March. Contact: Cindy (734-475-8430) .
(Announcement Posting Date: Feb 2005) Volunteer as a companion with the senior citizen residents go for a walk, garden, crafts, etc. Contact: Kathy 327-1350, Learn more at: www.sunriseassistedliving.com
(Announcement Posting Date: Jan 4, 2005) We would love to have a group of students come in to interact with our seniors, maybe have questions about life when they were young. I could come with some exact questions for discussion such as "How did you get to school and things like that." or the students could come up with their own questions. Most of our residents are over 80 and I think an intergenerational program would be great. We could do it during school hours or on a Saturday afternoon. Contact: Pat Patail (734-712-1613) .
St. Francis PARISH OPPORTUNITIES Please see the St. Francis Website for a variety of possible service
projects and be sure to check the weekly Forum.
COMMUNITY GROUPS St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Serve A Meal for the Hungry!
Ann Arbor Salvation Army
Ann Arbor YMCA Youth Volunteer Corps
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Hope Clinic
Ann Arbor Thrift Shop
The Scrap Box
Bryant Community Center
FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES Ann Arbor Salvation Army
Holy Trinity Student Parish
Christian Love Fellowship
Catholic Social Services at Northside Community Center
S.O.S. Crisis Center
Hope Clinic
Food Gatherers
Meals on Wheels
CLOTHING House by the Side of the Road
Pregnancy Help Center
Father Pat Jackson House
S.O.S. Community Services
Peace Neighborhood Center
FUNITURE Friends In Deed
HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
University Hospitals
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
SENIOR CITIZEN HELP Neighborhood Senior Services
Whitehall Convalescent Home
Hillside Terrace Retirement Residence
Glacier Hills Nursing Center
Assistance is always needed transporting clients to and from activities at the residence. Volunteers are also needed to help with programs or activities, or to read to clients, help write a letter, or share a special talent, e.g. play a musical instrument. Evangelical Home-Saline
SHELTERS Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
Family Shelter at IHN Alpha House
TUTORING Peace Neighborhood Center
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE RELATED Huron River Watershed Council
Howell Nature Center
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS YMCA Youth Volunteer Corp
Huron Valley Girl Scouts Council
Boy Scouts of America
OTHER IDEAS Local Libraries:
Neighborhood Assistance
Other EVENTS Neighborhood Senior Services – Annual Fall Chore Day
Life Chain
CROP Hunger Walk
Family Shelter at IHN Alpha House
Holiday Food Drive
Safe House Christmas Dinner Party
Charity Christmas Dinner Party
Nativity Procession
Sacramental parent meetings
Bake cookies
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