ClotheCharlotte December 3, 2009

ClotheCharlotte is a grassroots organization whose vision is to meet the need of every single homeless person in the city of Charlotte.  Last year they collected over 1100 clothing kits for men, women, and children consisting of coats, hats, and gloves.

 While speaking with many of the shelters last year they realized a common need: sleeping bags.  ClotheCharlotte is responding to the needs of the shelters this year by pushing all of their efforts towards gathering 5000 sleeping bags. 

They have various donation drop off sites in Charlotte (you can drop off at Mosaic on Sunday or at the Mosaic Office during the week) and plan to collect all the sleeping bags by Saturday Dec 12. There is a concert at Freedom Park on the 12th where they are working in conjunction with the Freedom Park Christmas Tree lighting. However, the distribution date is Dec 19th so they will keep collecting up to that date.

For more details on donation drop off sites, distribution info, the need for volunteers, etc., go to www.clothecharlotte.com

December 5th – Two outreach events! November 17, 2009

Habitat For Humanity: Join us the first Saturday in December as we team up with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers will help drywall at 1206 Phil O’Neil Dr. 8am to 4pm. To volunteer, email Outreach@mosaicchurch.tv.

Jackson Park Ministry – Work Day.  Join us on December 5th for a work day at www.jacksonpark.org for a great day of lawn care, facility upkeep, etc.  To volunteer, email Outreach@mosaicchurch.tv.

Yard Sale for a Cause! November 2, 2009

You’re invited to participate in our Mosaic Yard Sale!
Date: Saturday, November 14, from 8am – 1pm
Location: The Branch School at 9100 Olmsted Dr, Charlotte, 28262

All proceeds go to help unemployed families hit hard by the current economic conditions!  If you would like to donate items for the yard sale, or need more information, contact:

Vikki Watanabe   vikkiawatanabe@gmail.com
H 704-644-7105
C 704-975-8337

Upcoming Outreach Opportunities October 6, 2009

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

Habitat Build – December 5th September 29, 2009

Habitat For Humanity: Join us the first Saturday in December as we team up with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity has been helping families find affordable housing for over 25 years. Volunteers will help with framing, drywall, trim and paint on new houses. The next Habitat Build will be December 5th. To volunteer, email Outreach@mosaicchurch.tv.

 

What If Everyone – Pictures September 17, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures from the What If Everyone campaign September 12th.  An amazing day of serving our community!

Jackson Park – Sept. 29th September 16, 2009

Jackson Park Ministries
This ministry helps families and individuals transform their lives by teaching them how to manage life. Join us in helping prepare and serve dinner to the residents of Jackson Park. Tuesday, September 29th 5:00pm – 7:00pm  www.jacksonpark.org 

To volunteer, please email outreach@mosaicchurch.tv

September 12th August 21, 2009

Join us at Mosaic over the next 3 weeks as we discover “what if everyone” serves Charlotte.  Go to www.whatifeveryone.com for ways to get involved!

Habitat – August 15th August 11, 2009

Habitat For Humanity:
Join us the 3rd Saturday of every other month as we team up with Habitat for Humanity.  Habitat for Humanity has been helping families find affordable housing for over 25 years. Volunteers will help with framing, drywall, trim and paint on new houses. The next Habitat Build will be on Saturday, August 15th from 8:00am to 12:00pm at 317 N. Crigler St., Charlotte, NC 28216. To volunteer, email Outreach@mosaicchurch.tv.

What If July 1, 2009

 

“What if everyone”

“What if everyone” is an outreach campaign organized by Mosaic church which will be held on September 12, 2009. It is an opportunity for people to partner with other churches (such as www.branchchurch.org) and organizations to serve our local communities.   

We will have around 30 projects which will consist of everything from individual needs, such as a single mom in need of home repairs, to gas-giveaway, blood drive, beautification projects at Jackson Park Ministries, etc.

Our desire with this campaign is to imagine “What if everyone” served their community in practical ways and our goal is to create opportunities for people to do that.  For a complete list of projects and to sign up, go to www.whatifeveryone.com

 If you would like more info, please email outreach@mosaicchurch.tv