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PAST SERVICE

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2020
January 30th
Thursday, 9-10:30am

URBAN MINISTRY CENTER
945 N. College Street
We will provide hot chocolate and fellowship during the annual Point-in-Time Count of our homeless neighbors. 

February 29th
Saturday, 2-4pm
CATAWBA LAND CONSERVANCY/CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL

Location TBD
We will assist with invasive species removal along the Briar Creek Greenway.

March 30th**CANCELED - STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON AN ALTERNATE ACTIVITY** 
THE NEST ACADEMY

2223 Eastway Drive
We will support refugee, immigrant and underprivileged students.

April 30th **CANCELED**
Thursday, 11:30am - 1pm
PROJECT 658

3646 Central Avenue
We will serve lunch to participants on their journey from poverty to a life of stability, independence and good health.

May 30th **CANCELED**
Saturday, 9-11am
PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
3242 Sunset Road
We will assist the Sunset Community Farm and Market on providing access to fresh, affordable food and education.

June 30th **SCHEDULE CHANGE**
FRIENDSHIP TRAYS
2401-A Distribution Street
Due to the coronavirus, volunteers are not allowed at Friendship Trays. But we will be bringing donations on June 15th when we walk in the area - needed items include non powdered vinyl gloves, small Igloo coolers, sanitizing wipes, Lance Nekot peanut butter crackers, individual unsweetened fruit/applesauce cups or visit www.friendshiptrays.org for monetary donations/Amazon Wish List. 

July 30th **SCHEDULE CHANGE**
7th ANNUAL CAROLINA SOLDIER FESTIVAL JULY 24 - 31
HOSTED BY SUPPORT HER B.O.O.T.S.
As physically serving remains a challenge due to the pandemic, we encourage you to tune in to this family friendly virtual expo supporting veterans and their families. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Visit www.abhvets220.org for more information.  

August 30th **CANCELED**
Sunday, 2-4pm

COPS AND BARBERS
3720 North Tryon Street, #102
Under current guidelines, we are still unable to physically serve, but please visit www.copsandbarbersworldwide.com to learn more about this wonderful organization. Cops and Barbers provides scholarships to young people interested in the barbering profession, pairing students with Police cadets who maintain a relationship throughout the program. These connections help bridge the gap between the Police and the community they serve, as the barbershop in the cornerstone of the community. 

September 30th
Wednesday, 10am - noon
TREES CHARLOTTE
Barringer Academic Center, 1546 Walton Road
We will be applying mulch to already planted trees on campus (while maintaining proper social distancing). Wear masks, appropriate gardening attire and bring water and gloves if you have them. You must RSVP due to a 20 person limit on volunteers 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AEAE2FA46-trees 

October 30th
Friday, 5:30 - 7pm 

CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG DREAM CENTER
2225 Freedom Drive
We will assemble 150 chili cheese hot dogs for distribution to our homeless neighbors as a part of the Dream Center's Friday Night Street Ministry. Limited to 10 volunteers - please sign up here:   
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAEAA28A4FFC25-serving

November 30th
Monday, 9:30-11:30am

SUIT UP CHARLOTTE
2801 Crisman Street, Suite 103
We will help organize, label, measure, polish shoes, etc...for men preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. Limited to 10 volunteers - please sign up here:
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 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AEAE2FA46-suit

December 30th **CANCELED**
Wednesday, 6:30-8pm

YWCA - WOMEN IN TRANSITION
3420 Park Road 
We will not be physically serving due to Covid, but are encouraging our volunteers to consider a donation. Visit their website for information - https://ywcacentralcarolinas.org/how-to-help/wish-list/​
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2019


January 30th
Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm
MEN'S SHELTER, 1210 North Tryon Street

Serve lunch to men experiencing homelessness

February 28th
Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
TIME OUT YOUTH, 3800 Monroe Road

Provide and serve dinner to LGBTQ youth ages 11-20

March 30th
Saturday, 9:30am-12 noon
SAMARITANS FEET/MONTCLAIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Help with the distribution of shoes to neighborhood families

April 30th
Tuesday, 9:30am-11am
CATAWBA LAND CONSERVANCY/CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL, Freedom Park, Princeton Avenue

Assist with trail and creek bed clean up

May 30th
Thursday, 2-4pm
DRESS FOR SUCCESS, 500-A Clanton Road

Sort and organize clothing donations for women seeking economic independence

June 30th
Sunday, 2:30-4:30pm

DISCOVERY PLACE NATURE, 1658 Sterling Road
Clean out museum's natural areas used for education and recreation

July 30th
Tuesday, 9:30-11am
JOURNEY PLACE, 5216 Clearwater Road

Clean and spruce up residence of young men ages 18-21 in transition to independent living

August 30th
Friday, 9:30-10:30am

THOMPSON FAMILY SERVICES CENTER, 769 N. Wendover Road
Support children and parents in the foster care program

September 30th
Monday, 11:45am - 1:45pm
SALVATION ARMY CENTER OF HOPE, 534 Spratt Street

Serve lunch to homeless women and children

October 30th
Wednesday, 9-11am
REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES/GALILEE CENTER, 3601 Central Avenue

Assist refugees with the distribution of fresh produce

November 30th
Saturday, 9-10:30am
BEDS FOR KIDS, 2519 South Tryon Street

Assist in the organization and clean up of the warehouse 

December 30th
Monday, 11am - 1pm
SAFE ALLIANCE, Location TBD

Serve lunch and hope to women healing from domestic violence and/or sexual assault

2018

January 30th
Tuesday, 9:00am-11:00am
NC MED ASSIST, 4428 Taggart Creek Road

Sort, inventory, pack and organize medicine for mobile free pharmacy

February 28th
Wednesday, 1o:00am-11:30am
GRACIOUS HANDS, 245 N. Hoskins Road

Host a surprise baby shower for women in transitional housing

March 30th
Friday, 6:30pm-7:30pm
CHARLOTTE DREAM CENTER AT THE KING'S KITCHEN, 129 W. Trade Street

Prepare food for meal ministry to support our homeless neighbors

April 30th
Monday, 9:00am-11:00am
PROMISING PAGES, 4112 Old Pineville Road

Sort books donated for distribution to underserved children


May 30th
Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am
CAROLINA REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AGENCY, 5009 Monroe Road

Help refugees settle into their new homes in Charlotte

June 30th
Saturday, 9:30-11:30am
ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK, 6220 Thermal Road

Provide group activity and snack for special needs children

July 30th
Monday, 9:00am-11:00am
GARDEN WORKS AT URBAN MINISTRY CENTER, 945 N College Street

Nurture the UMC garden with/for neighbors yet to be housed

August 30th
Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
HOSPITALITY HOUSE, 1400 Scott Avenue

Cook and serve dinner to families experiencing a medical crisis

September 30th
Sunday, 2:00pm-4:00pm
HOPEWAY, 1717 Sharon Road West

Support individuals struggling with mental health

October 30th
Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30am
FASHION AND COMPASSION, 1717 Cleveland Avenue

Assist artisans with jewelry production/organization

November 30th

December 30th
Sunday, 1:30pm-3:00pm
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION, 907 W 1st Street

Share a meal and fellowship to men in residence battling addiction

2017

January 30th
Monday, 11:15am-2:00pm

Hope Haven
3815 N. Tryon Street
serve lunch to chemically dependent men & women

February 28th
​Tuesday, 9:00am-11:00am

Crisis Assistance- Clothing Ministry 
500-A Spratt Street
sort and organize donated clothing items for families in need
 
March 30th
Thursday, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Charlotte Family Housing
2410 The Plaza
provide, prepare and serve dinner to homeless families

April 30th
Sunday, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Samaritan House
611 Fortune Street
assist with house projects and/or guest services for homeless men & women  coming out of the hospital

May 30th
Tuesday, 9:30am-11:00am

Loaves & Fishes Pantry
First Presbyterian Church
help families shop for groceries, unload and stock pantry shelves
 
June 30th
Friday, 1:00pm-3:30pm
BELL: Building Educated Leaders for Life

(location TBD)
provide volunteer support for camp leaders, possibly for a field trip

July 30th
Sunday, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Lakewood Preschool
3115 Kalynne Street
work on landscaping projects outside and/or cleaning projects inside

August 30th
Wednesday, 9:00am-11:00am

Angel House 
2000 Newland Road
provide support for displaced pregnant adolescent and adult women in crisis

September 30th
Saturday, 8:00am-11:00pm

Habitat for Humanity
(location TBD)
work on site to help build a home for a family in need
 
October 30th
Monday, 9:00am-11:00am

On Ramp
119 E. 8th Street
fellowship with young adults (16-24 years old) transitioning to independence

November 30th
Thursday, 11:00am-1:00pm

The Men’s Shelter
1210 N. Tryon Street
prepare and serve lunch to homeless men (@175)

December 30th
Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Crisis Assistance-Furniture Ministry
333 Dalton Avenue
help move individuals and families into stable housing


2016
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​January 30th
Sat., 10:30am-12:30pm

Perfect Provisions 
@ County Services Bldg.
serve a meal and offer clothing to homeless neighbors

February 27th
Sat., 9:00am-11:00am

Loaves & Fishes Pantry
@ First Presbyterian Church
help families shop for week’s groceries and stock pantry shelves
 
March 30th
Wed., 10:00-11:30am

A Child’s Place
@ First Presbyterian Church
make laundry kits for homeless families

April 30th
Sat., 9:00am-11:00am

The Relatives
1100 East Blvd.
provide breakfast for and fellowship with youth in transition (ages 7-17)

May 30th
Mon., 11:00am-1:00pm

The Men’s Shelter
1210 N. Tryon Street
prepare and serve lunch to homeless men (@175)

June 30th
Thurs., 9:00-11:00am

Crisis Assistance- Clothing Ministry
500-A Spratt St.
sort and organize donated clothing items for families in need
 
July 30th
Sat., 9:00am-12:00pm

Crisis Assistance-Furniture Ministry
333 Dalton Avenue.
help move individuals and families into stable housing
 
August 30th
Tues.,10:30am-12:30pm

Urban Ministry Center
945 N. College Street
provide and serve drinks to homeless neighbors (@300)
 
September 30th
Fri., 8:00am-11:00am

Habitat for Humanity
(location TBD)
work on site to help build a home for a family in need
 
October 30th
Sun., 2:00pm-4:00pm

Harvest Center
2225 Freedom Drive
kick off National Homeless Awareness Month by preparing gift bags for homeless neighbors

November 30th
Wed., 11:00am-1:00pm

Dove’s Nest
2855 West Blvd.
serve lunch to women & children (@80)

December 30th
Fri., 10:30am-12:30pm

Ronald McDonald House
1613 E. Morehead Street
provide, prepare, bake and bag cookies for guests
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