1. Operation Christmas Child - OCC is a program of Samaritan’s Purse, non-denominational organization engaged in crisis relief and community development while showing people God’s love. Samaritan’s Purse offers aid to the victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/
- Volunteer at the Processing Center, 2 dates available – Monday, November 30th (6-9pm) or Friday, December 4th (6-10pm)
- Pack a shoebox for a child – brochures available at the Outreach Table
2. Bethlehem Center - Bethlehem Center is a non-profit that runs free programs for children and families that are poverty level or below. During the holiday season, they sponsor kids and seniors with presents and over 400 families with full thanksgiving meals.
http://www.bethlehemcenter.org
-To sponsor a child, a senior, or an entire family for Christmas, contact Karie Barbieri at KBarbieri@bethlehemcenter.org or 704-621-9013
3. Salvation Army
www.salvationarmycharlotte.org
During the Christmas season over 2,500 volunteers help The Salvation Army register the thousands of people who come in for assistance, set up the Christmas Center for the holiday season, and organize and distribute Angel Tree gifts.
To volunteer, pick up a Salvation Army Christmas Guide available at the Outreach table, or email charlottechristmas@uss.salvationarmy.org
4. Jackson Park Ministries – JPM helps families become productive citizens in the community and serve others as a follower of Christ. They provide long term housing that includes financial, social, and relational training.
www.jacksonpark.org
- Thanksgiving Day - help cook or clean up, donate food, or share your time with families from the neighborhood surrounding Jackson Park who are invited to join together for a meal onsite.
- Saturday, December 5th for a work day at JPM. More details to come!
- December 29th – prepare and serve a meal to the residents.
To volunteer, email outreach@mosaicchurch.tv