Local Outreach

Opportunities to Help the Community

There are many opportunities to serve and give of your time and talents. We will be happy to help you and your LifeGroup serve in our local community. We partner with the following ministries and agencies:

Agora Ministries
Barabbas Ministries
Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM)
Children's Hunger Fund (CHF)
Christian Senior Services
Church Under the Bridge
Daily Bread Ministries
Embassy of Hope Center
Haven for Hope/SAMMinistries
Kingdom Resources
Liaison International
Operation Float a Soldier
Pregnancy Care Center
Prison Fellowship Ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Urban Connections
Wheatley Courts / Eastside

Agora Ministries | Top

Contact: Jason Brooks
E-mail: info@agora-ministries.org
Web: www.agoraministries.com
Location: 1801 San Fernando, 78207

Opportunities: Volunteers needed to mentor youth and assist with meal serving on Friday nights from 6:00pm-9:00pm; Seasonal outreaches for back to school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter also available. Prayerfully consider helping us start a VBS for children 12 years and under on Saturday mornings 8:00am-1:00pm

Description of Ministry: AGORA Ministries is a faith-based organization that is actively involved in takin' HIM to the streets primarily on the west side of San Antonio. Their mission is to affect the lives of teenagers spiritually, mentally, and physically. This organization offers regular activities for families, kids, teens, and anyone who is seeking to make a personal difference in their life and the lives of others. Agora has seasonal outreach events at Easter, August, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Barabbas Ministries | Top

Contact: Carol Morton
Phone: (512) 626-3559
E-mail: pmpsa45@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.barabbasministries.org
Location: Dominguez State Jail, Faith Based Dorm

Opportunities: Volunteer Positions - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Time slots available morning, afternoon, and evening.

Description of Ministry: The Barabbas Project's Faith-Based Dorm Program at the Dominguez State Jail in San Antonio opened on Oct. 25, 2010. This program is 90 days in length in which we provide 58 inmates with biblically based training for job search and employment, addiction comprehension and healing, and basic biblical facts for new believers. We also provide discipleship and individual mentoring. The Barabbas Project needs men to teach, facilitate and mentor. We can also use men who wish to be general helpers. Please note: Age is not a factor and you do not need experience to share life-to-life and heart-to-heart discipleship.

Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM) | Top

Contact: Brenda Leach
Phone: (210) 222-1553
Web: www.christianassistanceministry.org
Location: 110 McCullough, 78215

Opportunities: M-Fri 9:00am-12:30pm & M-Th 12:30pm-3:30pm General: Financial contributions, food, clothing, household item donations, and praying for our ministry Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist, Interviewer, Food Pantry Worker, Warehouse Worker & Administrative Duties.

Description of Ministry: CAM is an ecumenical, non-profit, charitable corporation that provides immediate, temporary assistance to individuals in crisis situations & enables a move toward independence.

Children's Hunger Fund (CHF) | Top

Contact: Jesse Reyes
Phone: (210) 395-4200
E-mail: volunteersw@childrenshungerfund.org
Web: www.chfus.org
Loaction: 4940 Eisenhauer Rd, 78212

Opportunities: Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9am-noon. (Based on project needs & supply resources) We will bag beans, sort products, assemble food paks, wrap toys, and prepare boxes for campaigns. Water and snacks are provided. Please e-mail us to be put on our volunteer e- mailing list – this is the fastest way to sign-up for volunteer days.

Description of Ministry: Children's Hunger Fund (CHF) exists to alleviate the suffering of children by equipping God's church for effective compassion ministry. At CHF, we'd love to host your volunteer team or group at our facilities. Volunteerism is at the forefront of our efficiency as an organization. Please email us and let us know when you would like to volunteer. Space is limited, so please plan ahead.

Christian Senior Services | Top

Contact: Marsha Wiltz
Phone: (210) 735-5115
E-mail: marshaw@christianseniorservices.org
Web: www.christianseniorservices.org
Location: 4306 NW Loop 410, 78229

Opportunities: Meals on Wheels, Senior Companion & Grace Place. Meal Delivery, Kitchen Helper, Route Coordinator, Clerical Assistant/General Office Worker, Microsoft Office and PC Skilled Helper, Mother's Day Volunteer, Thanksgiving Volunteer, Fundraising Events, and Special Projects

Description of Ministry: Christian Senior Services has grown to one of the largest non-profit providers of services to people over age 60 in Bexar County. We operate Meals on Wheels, preparing and delivering over 2,500 hot and nutritious meals daily. CSS has two Grace Place Alzheimer's Activity Centers providing a safe, warm, and nurturing environment with an abundance of activities and exercise programs. We also offer the Senior Companion Program which is designed to link low-income companions with isolated, homebound, and lonely seniors, so that the health, well-being, and self-esteem of both are enhanced and improved.

Church Under the Bridge | Top

Contact: Gilbert Breig
Phone: (210) 639-5797
E-mail: gbreig@satx.rr.com
Web: www.cub-sa.org
Location: Temporarily located at 627 Elm Street, 78215 in the warehouse building of CAMinistry. NEW building construction on 724 Chestnut, 78202 coming soon.

Opportunities: Tues & Thurs 6-7:30pm & Sun 9:30-11am Donations: Financial, Food, Clothing, and Hygiene items Volunteer: Prepare & serve meals (current need: 3rd Thursday & 4th Sunday of the month), Disciple, Provide music & worship, Teach/Preach, Pray, and Special Events

Description of Ministry: Church Under the Bridge, originally founded in 1997, has prospered into a dedicated ministry of serving the homeless under the US 281 bridge and Avenue A, and the surrounding area. Their goal is to not only meet the physical need of food, clothing, friendship, and love, but to fill the spiritual hunger of the homeless in the San Antonio area.

Daily Bread Ministries | Top

Contact: Rudy Hernandez
Phone: (210) 223-4707
E-mail: rhernandez@dailybreadministries.org
Web: www.dailybreadministries.org
Location: 700 W Houston St, 78207

Opportunities: Saturdays 7:30am-10:30am warehouse distribution. General: Administrative Support, Procurement of food and other surplus goods, Information Management, Mailing, Website and Marketing expertise, Grant-writing expertise, Craftsmen for warehouse maintenance (plumbing, electric, refrigeration, carpentry, and mechanics), Drivers for food pick-up, Warehouse operations, Food distribution, and Prayer Partners

Description of Ministry: Daily Bread Ministries is operated by dedicated staff & volunteers who run daily routes to collect surplus goods from food suppliers & catering companies throughout San Antonio. The collected goods are then brought to the central warehouse. Typically, the food is redistributed to non-profit organizations and ministries within 48 hours. We are supported through the prayers & financial donations of businesses, individuals, churches, & grants.

Embassy of Hope Center| Top

Contact: Elizabeth Crooks
Phone: (210) 316-3854
E-mail: eohcsa@gmail.com
Web: www.embassyofhopecenter.org
Video: Embassy of Hope Video

Opportunities: Marketing, Creative Writing, Video Volunteer or join our Human Trafficking Coalition: ECHO (Every Child Has Options).

Descirption of Ministry: Embassy of Hope Center (eohc) is a 501(c)3, faith-based, non-profit organization that specializes in professional training on issues of human trafficking, prevention education for at risk youth and survivor services.

Haven For Hope/ SAMMinistries | Top

Contact: Matt Curtis
Phone: (210) 321-5639
E-mail: mcurtis@samm.org
Web: www.havenforhope.org or www.samm.org
Haven Location: 1 Haven for Hope Way, 78207
SAMM on Blanco: 5922 Blanco Rd, 78216
Furniture for a Cause: 5254 Blanco Rd, 78216

Opportunities: Haven for Hope: Meal Preparation, Spiritual Services, Campus Mailroom, Campus Receptionist. SAMM: Family Room Volunteer & Monitor, Childcare on Monday evenings, Community Fellowship Host, Fall Festival. Volunteer, weekly & monthly opportunities available, please call. Haven for Hope Partners: SAMMinistries, Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul, Prevent Blindness Texas, ICare San Antonio, San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic & YMCA.

Description of Ministry: Haven for Hope is a private non-profit aimed at transforming the lives of homeless men, women and children in the San Antonio/Bexar County area. Partnering with 78 governmental, non-profit and faith-based agencies, Haven for Hope seeks to transform the lives of the homeless by addressing the root causes of homelessness through education, job training and behavioral health services. While most "shelters" feed, clothe and shelter the homeless, Haven for Hope and its Partners will provide critical social services to help the homeless become self- sufficient individuals on a long-term basis.

Kingdom Resources | Top

Contact: Steve Sholin
Phone: (210) 648-4900
E-mail: steve@kingdomresources.us
Web: www.kingdomresources.us
Location: 1670 FM 1516 South, 78263

Opportunities: LifeGroups and individuals are invited to join us the second Saturday of every month for our Volunteer Days. Help clean, sort, paint, and see what KR is all about! You can also participate in the Bag-A-Blessing program by gathering and distributing bags of food door-to-door. This program opens doors for prayer and provides an opportunity to bless others.

Descirption of Ministry: Founded in 1998 by Carla and Steve Sholin, Kingdom Resources collects and redistributes surplus food products, new clothing, office and household goods, and appliances. They distribute, without cost, to local, national, and international organizations.

Liaison International | Top

Contact: Nabil Aramouni
Phone: (210) 323-2235
E-mail: mn13@sbcglobal.net

Opportunities: Whether you're called to go overseas or work right here in the US, Liaison has the training for you! To find out more about how you can become part of this growing team, contact us today.

Description of Ministry: Liaison International works with overseas groups of indigenous believers, in some of the most difficult and dangerous areas of the world. We also support national workers right here in the United States and in the West, working with the unreached peoples, oppressed and needy, God has brought to our own lands. Our objective is to identify the workers, help them to establish their work with integrity and provide training and resources at every level.

Operation Float a Soldier | Top

Contact: Seth Warnick
Phone: (210) 789-5899
E-mail: seth@floatasoldier.org
Web: www.floatasoldier.org
Location: P. O. Box 2687 Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

Opportunities: Volunteers can assist in the preparations and in serving the soldiers for the outings. Off-season events also make an impact on the soldiers' lives. You can help by: Preparing gift bags, Sending letters of love, Donating phone cards, Baking homemade treats, Being a mentor, or underwriting the cost of boat and wave-runner rentals

Description of Ministry: OPERATION FLOAT A SOLDIER (OFAS) is a non-profit organization which began in the summer of 2005. OFAS was conceived out of the desire to give back to those who have given so much for us. The military members that we serve have been wounded in battle, and some suffer very serious wounds ranging from missing limbs to major burns. It is our goal to give these brave men and women the opportunity to take a break from grueling rehab at the hospital and to enjoy a day of fun, fishing, floating, and fellowship.

Pregnancy Care Center | Top

Contact: Lauren Underwood
Phone: (210) 614-4124
E-mail: volunteer@sapregnancy.com
Web: www.sapregnancy.org
Location: Medical Center, 7210 Louis Pasteur, 78229

Opportunities: We would love to give you a tour of our new center and help you learn more about the following. Current Needs: Client Advocates; Washing, folding, and sorting donations; Receptionists; Daycare workers General Needs: Ways to Volunteer

description of Ministry: The Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit, non-denominational faith based 501(c)(3) organization that has been serving the San Antonio community since 1981. The PCC is committed to serving Christ and our community by educating and caring physically and spiritually for those who have experienced or are at risk for unplanned pregnancy or abortion. We seek to meet practical needs of individuals in our community and help break destructive cycles. Our mission is to inform and educate our clients on all their options when it comes to this pregnancy. With so many factors and so many people weighing in on their situation, we realize it can be overwhelming.

Prison Fellowship Ministry | Top

Contact: Carol Morton
Phone: (512) 626-3559
E-mail: pmpsa45@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.prisonfellowship.org

Opportunities: Prison visitations; Leading & helping with seminars developed by PFM (including Life Plan Seminars, Marriage Seminars, Bible Studies, and Christian Living Seminars); Becoming a Christian mentor for a Christian ex-offender; Help with the organization, logistics & delivering side of our Angel Tree Program during Christmas; SEE ‘BARABBAS MINISTRIES’ FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES & CURRENT NEEDS.

Description of Ministry: Prison Fellowship partners with local churches across the country to minister to a group that society often scorns and neglects: prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. This ministry reaches out both as an act of service to Jesus Christ and as a contribution to restoring peace to our cities and communities endangered by crime. Please e-mail Carol if you would like to receive Prison Fellowship’s monthly E-newsletter.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Top

Conact: Rachel Giordano, St. Vinny’s Bistro
Phone: (210) 220-2452
E-mail: rggiordano@svdpsa.org
Web: www.svdpsa.org
Locations:
Thrift Store

Warehouse

Opportunities: Opportunities: Current Needs: Thrift Store & Warehouse Volunteers on Saturday 8am-2pm in shifts; Office Work & Administration Volunteer; Special Events Volunteer; Serving meals at St. Vinny’s Bistro at Haven for Hope (breakfast, lunch & dinner, 7 days a week).

Description of Ministry: Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are in need and suffering. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving these needs and addressing their cause. The list of services provided is never-ending for the Society. They provide any form of personal help to anyone in need.

Urban Connections | Top

Contact: Yolanda Gamble
Phone: (210) 734-5599
E-mail: ygamble@urbanconnection-sa.org
Web: www.urbanconnection-sa.org
Location: 381 Micklejohn Walk, 78207

Opportunities: Various volunteer positions are available, as well as special events and activities.

Complete Volunteer Listing

Description of Ministry: the residents of the San Antonio Housing Authority properties, & our goal is to provide opportunities for these residents to take hope-filled, positive, proactive steps to gain control of their own lives and living environment. Urban Connections was developed to share the love of God in word, action, and attitude while building genuine community in the neighborhoods where we live and work. Our vision is to establish a network of partnerships among individuals and groups that will provide a strong, supportive community for

Wheatley Courts/Eastside Fellowship | Top

Contact: Ruben Fechner
Phone: (210) 831-0883
E-mail: fechnerruben@sbcglobal.net
Location: 1212 N. Gevers & 403/405 Hudson, 78202

Opportunities: Children and/or Adult Counselor; Discipling; Children’s tutoring; Summer Reading Mentor; Job Training; Monthly Block Party Volunteer; New Building Supporter and/or Volunteer.

January 2012 Volunteer Opportunities

Description of Ministry: This ministry outreach was established to educate and empower the residents of Wheatley Courts and the adjacent community to a more fulfilling life physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Actual outreach by area churches offers multiple opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, young and old. Volunteers and LifeGroups are welcome to serve in regularly scheduled and special events.

This is just a brief overview of these different ministries. Contact Outbound Ministries at (210) 477-1746 or outbound@communitybible.com for more information.