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
Build Up America
Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM)
Children's Hunger Fund (CHF)
Christian Senior Services
Church Under the Bridge
Daily Bread Ministries
Embassy of Hope
Grace House
Heritage Children
Kingdom Resources
Lackland AFB - Military Ministry
Operation Float a Soldier
Pregnancy Care Center
Prison Fellowship Ministry
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries (SAMM)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Wheatley Courts / Eastside
Agora Ministries | Top
Contact: Edgar Ackerman
Phone: (210) 270-7421
Email: info@agora-ministries.org
Web: www.agoraministries.com
Location: 1801 San Fernando, 78207
Description of Agency:
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.
Opportunities:
Volunteers needed to mentor youth and assist with ministry on Friday nights and Saturday mornings; seasonal outreaches for back to school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Barabbas Ministries | Top
Contact: Charley Mann
Phone: (210) 367-6549
Email: charley@barabbasministries.org
Web: www.barabbasministries.org
Location: 9730 Five Forks Ave.
Description of Agency:
Founded by Charley Mann, Barabbas Ministries acts as a Christian transitional living facility for males exiting the prison system. Their three objectives are to lead men down a Christ-centered path through discipleship and character development, relapse prevention, and aid in breaking down the employment barrier. Through support and steady relationships, it is their goal to help men live a Christian lifestyle, avoid re-entry and help to restore families and a better way of life.
Opportunities:
Relationships: Drivers, Mentors, Teachers, Second-Chance Employers
Support: Financial, Clothing, Groceries, Utilities, and Medical Assistance
Build Up America | Top
Contact: Jeff Carlson
Phone: (210) 618-9577
Email: jeff@crosscleans.com
Web: www.buildupamerica.org
Description of Agency:
Build Up America provides affordable, decent housing for low-income families. We partner with churches, individuals, and corporate sponsors to restore old homes in the blighted areas of our city. Our mission is based on Proverbs 3:27, "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it's in the power of your hand to do it." In time, more homes and families will be restored in the inner-city as Jesus Christ is glorified and lifted up in all we do!
Opportunities:
Light, residential construction and painting.
Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM) | Top
Contact: J.D. Kyle
Phone: (210) 222-1553
Web: www.christianassistanceministry.org
Location: 110 McCullough, 78215
Description of Agency:
CAM is an ecumenical, non-profit, charitable corporation that provides immediate, temporary assistance to individuals in crisis situations. CAM enables those in need to move toward independence.
Opportunities:
General: Financial contributions, food, clothing, household item donations, and praying for our ministry
Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist, Interviewer, Food Pantry Worker, Warehouse Worker, Administrative Duties, Day-Center Floor Hosts, and Bible Study Leader.
Children's Hunger Fund (CHF) | Top
Contact: volunteer@sw.chfus.org
Phone: (210) 395-4200
Date & Time: Wednesdays and Saturdays (subject to project needs) from 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: 4940 Eisenhauer Road, 78212
Description of Agency:
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.
Opportunities:
We will bag beans, sort products, assemble food paks, wrap toys, and prepare boxes for campaigns. Water and snacks are provided.
Christian Senior Services | Top
Meals on Wheels/Grace Place/Senior Companion Program
Contact: Marsha Wiltz
Phone: (210) 735-5115
Emails:
Meals on Wheels: marshaw@christianseniorservices.org
Senior Companion Program: caroll@christianseniorservices.org
Grace Place: alexism@christianseniorservices.org
Web: www.christianseniorservices.org>
Location: 4306 NW Loop 410, 78229
Description of Agency:
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.
Opportunities:
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
Church Under the Bridge | Top
Contacts:
Gilbert Breig
Red Simpson (Donations)
Phone:
Gilbert, (210) 494-4792
Red, (210) 379-9229
Web: www.cub-sa.org
Location: New Building COMING SOON!
Description of Agency:
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.
Opportunities:
Donations: Financial, Food, Clothing, and Hygiene items
Volunteer: Prepare and serve meals, Disciple, Provide music and worship, Teach/Preach, Pray, and Special Events
Daily Bread Ministries | Top
Contact: Rudy Hernandez
Phone: (210) 223-4707
Email: rhernandez@dailybreadministries.org
Web: www.dailybreadministries.org
Location: 700 West Houston Street, 78207)
Description of Agency:
Daily Bread Ministries is operated by dedicated staff and volunteers who run daily routes to collect surplus goods from food suppliers and catering companies throughout San Antonio. The collected goods are then brought to the central warehouse at 700 W. Houston Street. Typically, the food is redistributed to non-profit organizations and ministries within 48 hours. We are supported through the prayers and financial donations of businesses, individuals, churches, and grants.
Opportunities:
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
Embassy of Hope | Top
Contact: Elizabeth Crooks
Phone: (210) 316.3854
Email: help@embassyofhopecenter.org
Web: www.embassyofhopecenter.org
Description of Agency:
The Embassy of Hope Center (EOHC) is a non-profit center connecting community resources in order to encourage emotional and spiritual growth for survivors affected by experiences of trauma, abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation or slavery. EOHC offers a holistic care program through a survivor-centered approach that promotes healing, wholeness, inter-dependence, and family restoration through biblical principles, mentoring, advocacy support, counseling services, and spiritual awareness.
Opportunities:
Volunteer: Host an Awareness Event about Human Trafficking, Host a Fundraiser, House Moms for Girls Home, Respite Care
Support: Prayer for girls, volunteers, and staff
Needs: Root partners to financially support "Esther House:" A two-five year, faith-based, long-term transitional program to help 18-21 year old girls who were homeless, throwaways, or victims of human trafficking begin a new life while obtaining spiritual growth, education, mentoring, and counseling. Need sponsors for build out for kitchenette and mini-bath. Need sponsors for parking lot.
Grace House | Top
Contact: Don Colmenares
Phone: (830) 885-6615
Email: dcolmenares@gvtc.com
Web: www.gracehousesa.com
Location: 7404 W. US 90, 78227
Description of Agency:
Founded in 2002 by Billy and Jaqueline Thornton, Grace House, is a faith-based ministry focused on training, supporting, and giving hope to at-risk women following incarceration. Their desire is to assist and guide women in overcoming their addictive and destructive lifestyles, and to help develop them into productive citizens by defining the great worth that God places on them as individuals.
Opportunities:
Volunteer: Drivers, Instructors/Group Leaders, Relief "Moms", Field Trip Assistants, Mentors, and Prayer Partners
Events: Banquets, Golf Tournament, Dinners, and Open House
Donations: Clothing, Christian Books and Literature, and Financial
Heritage Children | Top
Contact: Bobbi Kloss
Phone: (210) 495-5352
Email: bobbi@heritagechildrentx.org
Web: www.heritagechildrentx.org
Description of Agency:
Heritage Children is a Christ-centered, youth-development organization whose mission is Transforming Lives Today for Tomorrow's Purpose. We work with children, youth, and young adults (ages 6-21) whose parents are incarcerated or who come from single parent homes or foster care. Through character development, life skills classes, and mentoring traditional family values, the vision of Heritage Children is for these at-risk youth to develop the necessary life skills for leading productive adult lives.
Opportunities:
Mentoring, Action-Plan Mentoring, Event Coordination, and College Internships
Click Here to get application.
Click Here to see Volunteer Opportunities.
Kingdom Resources | Top
Contact: Steve Sholin
Phone: (210) 648-4900
Email: jake@kingdomresources.us
Web: www.kingdomresources.us
Location: 1670 FM 1516 South, San Antonio, TX 78263
Description of Agency:
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.
Opportunities:
LifeGroups and individuals can 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.
Lackland AFB - Military Ministry | Top
Contact: David Merriman
Phone: (210) 241-5357
Email: david.merriman@militaryministry.org
Web: www.militaryministry.org
Location: Lackland AFB
Description of Agency:
The mission of the Military Ministry is to help military men and women, and their families of all nations, become followers of Jesus Christ. The main thrust of the Military Ministry is to produce spiritual multiplication through evangelism and discipleship among military men, women, and families. Their goal is to work with military personnel to bring lost soldiers closer to Christ, build them in their faith and send them out into the world as multiplying disciples for Christ. The Military Ministry coordinates dozens of local, Christian volunteers to conduct Bible studies, host evangelistic breakfasts and events, and provide education classes each Sunday for over 1,200 Airmen attending Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base.
Opportunities:
Click here for volunteer opportunities and positions.
Operation Float a Soldier | Top
Contact: Seth Warnick
Phone: (830) 885-6805
Email: Wes@floatasoldier.org
Web: www.floatasoldier.org
Location: P. O. Box 2687 Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
Description of Agency:
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.
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 waverunner rentals
Pregnancy Care Center | Top
Contact: Cheryl Irvin
Phone: (210) 614-4124
Email: volunteer@sapregnancy.com
Web: www.sapregnancy.org
Location: 8131 W IH10, Suite 125
Description of Agency:
Our mission is to inform and educate you on all your options when it comes to this pregnancy. With so many factors and so many people weighing in on your situation, we realize it can be overwhelming. We would like to provide you with all the facts on all your options so you are able to make an informed decision about your pregnancy.
Opportunities:
Organize/Clean in the Care Closet, Work Semi-Annual Events, General Office Work/Organizing, Counselor to women, Receptionist for abortion-vulnerable women, Provide care and education to children whose parents are in class, Teach a Bible study, Teach a parenting class, or Mentor a new mom
Prison Fellowship Ministry | Top
Contact: Carol Morton
Phone:
Home: (210) 832-9411
Cell: (512) 626-3559
Email: carolcm@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.prisonfellowship.org
Description of Agency:
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.
Opportunities:
- Prison visitation ministries in local prisons, leading and helping with seminars developed by PFM including Life Plan Seminars, Marriage Seminars, Bible Studies, and Christian Living Seminars. These seminars are regularly offered to inmates in the San Antonio area prisons. The classes include how to be a responsible employee, parenting from prison, and other basic, life subjects taught from a Christian perspective. The seminars are usually one or two days long and are scheduled over a weekend.
- Becoming a Christian mentor for a Christian ex-offender (a prisoner getting out of prison). PFM will train you to serve as a mentor. Most of us can remember a teacher, coach, or neighbor who believed in us and helped us believe in ourselves. That is exactly what returning offenders need, yet most have never had someone like that in their lives. Mentors can fill that void. As a mentor, you can demonstrate the love of Christ by letting a returning inmate know that the Christian community is invested in his or her success (Matthew 25:35-46).
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries (SAMM) | Top
Contacts:
Karen Tyler (Director of Volunteer Services)
Cristina Forbes (Volunteer Services Assistant)
Phone:
Karen: (210) 340-0302, ext. 241
Cristina: (210) 340-0302, ext. 247
Emails:
Karen: ktyler@samm.org
Cristina: cforbes@samm.org
Web: www.samm.org
Locations:
Transitional Living and Learning Center:
5922 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
Homeless Shelter:
910 West Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78207
Description of Agency:
SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency by offering, with dignity and compassion,shelter, housing, and services. SAMMinistries also provides volunteers opportunities to be renewed and fulfilled as they serve.
Opportunities:
- Providing childcare at the Transitional Living and Learning Center (TLLC) or the Emergency Shelter
- Bringing your LifeGroup down to host a worship service
- Having your LifeGroup check in guests at the Emergency Shelter
- Gathering donations, such as: Individual snacks, Diapers (sizes 5 and 6), Wipes, Pull-ups, Pocket Calendars, Men's and Women's Socks, Hand Sanitizer, Cleaning Supplies
Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Top
Contact: Shauna Salazar
Phone: (210) 225-7837, ext. 117
Email: smsalazar@svdpsa.org
Web: www.svdpsa.org
Location: 1103 S. Frio, 78207
Description of Agency:
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."
Opportunities:
Office work/administration, sorting and organizing of "Thrift Store" items, and special events
Wheatley Courts/Eastside Fellowship | Top
Contact: Ruben Fechner
Phone: (210) 831-0883
Email: fechnerruben@sbcglobal.net
Location: 403/405 Hudson (78202) and 1212 N. Gevers (78202)
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.
Opportunities:
Counseling, Discipling, Teaching, Mentoring, Job Training, and Leadership
This is just a brief overview of these different ministries. Contact Outbound Ministries at (210) 477-1746 or outbound@communitybible.com for more information.
