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ABOUT: Preserving, Revitalizing & Empowering for quality of life in Fondren.
SERVE: Attend events, support Fondren businesses, keep up with volunteer opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter via our website.
CONNECT: www.fondren.org
Rebecca Garrison | rebecca@fondren.org | 916-812-5678
ABOUT: Sunnybrook supports foster parents and children, while also helping older youth develop independence through education, job training, self-discipline, and a strong Christian foundation.
SERVE: Service projects are periodically available on campus, such as painting a room, raking leaves, planting flowers, and more. Other opportunities include tutoring, mentoring, providing a meal, leading an activity or teaching a skill on campus to our residents. Tutoring takes place on week days from 3:45-5:00, and group activities are typically scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays.
CONNECT: www.sunnybrookms.org
Chris Eason | ceason@sunnybrookms.org | 601-856-6555 x101
ABOUT: We teach and promote the principles of Christian Community development and racial reconciliation. It was founded in Pasadena, California in February 1983 by Drs. John M. and Vera Mae Perkins and a few friends and supporters. In 1998 it moved to Jackson, Mississippi to begin its work in the economically and physically deteriorating West Jackson community.
>Continue reading about our story and work at www.jvmpf.org!
SERVE:
Grant Research Mentor/Tutor
Assist with Lawncare/Equipment Repair
Office/IT Work
Coordinate Mission Teams Projects
Z8 Housing Facility Administrator
Summer Arts Camp
Internships: six-months or one-year
Carpenter with basic skills of electrical, plumbing
Vehicle mechanic
CONNECT: www.jvmpf.org
Elizabeth Perkins and Deborah Perkins
Elizabeth.perkins@jvmpf.org and Deborah.perkins@jvmpf.org
601-238-2073 and 601-503-0274 (dP)
ABOUT: We are neighbors willing to engage our community with the love of Christ. We provide practical ways for people to get involved. Our ministries include activities related to education, employment, and essential food and hygiene.
SERVE:
"We Will Feed" (feeding program, Mon-Thurs, 8:30-11:30am)
"We Will Learn" (education/tutoring programMon-Thurs, 2-5pm )
3 Saturdays a month by appointment/application on the calendar, serving in Feed, Learn and other service tasks.
CONNECT: www.wewillgo.org
Natalie Herrington | nherrington@wewillgo.org | 601-506-0005
ABOUT: We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to grow and adapt to the needs of our community by assisting in COVID relief, health disparities, food insecurity, elder care, and community fitness.
SERVE: We have health and fitness fairs, food packing with our food insecurity team, COVID care kit drives, and more!
CONNECT: jacksoncommunitycovidresponse.com
Hannah Glenn | Jacksoncommunitycovidresponse@gmail.com
6627500620
ABOUT: Red Door Jackson exists to build relationships, empower through education, and disciple in the way of Jesus Christ in Jackson, Mississippi.
SERVE: Mentor weekly
Serve as a substitute mentor monthly
Assist with periodic events/dinners(prep/decorate, prep food, serve food, donate for the event)
Volunteer at golf tournament
Provide snacks for weekly mentoring
Sponsor/plan/execute kids' holiday parties
Periodic benevolence
CONNECT: www.reddoorjackson.com
Emily Hardin
info@reddoorjackson.com
601.896.7479
ABOUT: Helping families in crisis emphasizing assistance with basic needs (food, clothing, advocacy, shelter referrals, etc.)
SERVE: "Client Container Garden (volunteers needed weekly)
NUTS-Resale Store (volunteers need Wed-Saturday)
Clothing Warehouse (volunteers needed Mondays and Thursdays)
Food Pantry (volunteers needed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Volunteer Saturdays (3rd Saturday of every month 9am-noon)
HUB for the Hungry (volunteers needed weekly)
Special Events as needed (we put on three races that need 30-125 volunteers)
CONNECT: www.goodsamaritancenter.org
Kathy Clem | kathyclem@goodsamaritancenter.org | 601-668-7416
ABOUT: Jackson Leadership Foundation is a Christ-centered 501c3 seeking the spiritual, social, and economic transformation through the empowerment of leaders, development of ministries, and networking of volunteers and donors.
SERVE: Visit www.jacksonleadershipfoundation.org to find our weekly opportunities in the metro area. A few examples include…
Serve Dinner in Midtown with Soul City Church Jackson (Sunday Afternoon)
Apartment Outreach in West Jackson with God's Haven(Monday Afternoon)
Tutor a Child in West Jackson with His Heart (Tuesday and Wednesday Afternoons)
CONNECT: www.jacksonleadershipfoundation.org
Marianna Stone | mstone@jacksonleadershipfoundation.org | 601.454.0893
ABOUT: The Society of St. Andrew brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment to hungry neighbors.
SERVE: We will have field gleaning opportunities weekly throughout the summer and fall. Volunteer opportunities distributing food at Crop Drops and transporting food will be available periodically throughout the year. Fill out volunteer profile on our website to alert you when opportunities arise!
CONNECT: endhunger.org/mississippi
Leigh Ann Blalock | ms-glean@endhunger.org | 769-233-0887
ABOUT: Reclaimed Project helps churches in Southern Africa minister to orphans and vulnerable children, and works to empower youth in the Mississippi Delta through education, mentorship, and discipleship.
SERVE: Write notes to teachers and other staff in Marks, MS.
Do a school supplies drive for one of our schools or specific teachers.
Become a virtual tutor for a child who participates in our after school program in Marks, MS.
Travel as a group to serve in Marks to help renovate space for teachers to live, help improve our classroom space for our after-school program, and serve our community partners through coordinated service projects throughout the year.
CONNECT: www.reclaimedproject.org|
Kendall Myrick | kwmyrick@reclaimedproject.org | 901.907.9576
ABOUT: The Foster Care Ministry at Fondren Church strives to be a source of help, resourcing, and encouragement for the Hinds County Foster Care System. Through an annual Christmas party, parent resource events, and ongoing ministry development we pray we are a taste of God's abounding love for Hinds County 350 plus foster kids and their families.
SERVE: Annual Foster Care Christmas Party - opportunities to serve the night of as well as giving gift cards and gifts that will go to the children and their foster family's.
Committing to being on a contact list as specific foster families request assistance throughout the year.
Looking into fostering? We want to know so we can support and resource you in any way possible.
CONNECT:
Emily Moore
emilyalexandermoore@gmail.com
ABOUT: We exist to help people find faith and express it in love. We are in the city for the city. We are thankful for how God allows us to be a part of His work here in Jackson and across the world.
SERVE: Serve Day - May 22
Kids Camp - June 22-24
Open Gym - Mon-Thurs afternoons in the summer
Sunday Mornings & Events throughout the year
CONNECT:
Moriah Carver
moriah.carver@fondrenchurch.com
601.720.1636
