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SERVICE PROJECTS &
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
We are called to be a light to the world… to help those
in need…and to make a positive impact on those
around us. Here are some practical ways in which you,
your family or community group can make a
difference and a positive impact on our community!
SERVICE AREA: AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH
(101 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando)
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of
Central Florida serves nearly 13,000
youth between the ages of 6 and 18,
and provides them with a safe place to
learn and grow. Our mission is to
inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged
circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and
caring citizens. Do you have smiles and energy to share? Do you have a
special interest that you’d love to teach to others? Are you looking to plan a
special activity for children with your group? Would you like to make a
positive influence in the lives of children? If you’ve answered “yes” to any
of these questions, we’d love to welcome you to our Clubs as a volunteer!
There are many volunteer opportunities that can be tailored to the specific
skills and talents of the volunteer and to the needs of the organization
including mentoring, tutoring, refereeing or throwing a party. For more
information on how you can volunteer, please contact our Volunteer
Coordinator, Shannon Yohe, at 407.841.6855 or [email protected].
SERVICE AREA: AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH
(6147 Christian Way, Orlando)
Inspiring Hope & Empowering
Lives…Devereux partners with
families, schools and communities in
order to help children and adolescents transition from troubled lives to lives
filled with personal accomplishment and hope. We provide a continuum of
care for children, adolescents and adults faced with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, autism disorders and mental health challenges,
including psychiatric hospitals, residential and day treatment programs,
community-based group homes, respite care programs, supervised
apartments, foster care homes, special education day schools, and
vocational and pre-vocational training. These programs and services make a
positive impact on the lives of thousands of children, and their families,
each year.
There are opportunities for volunteers and sponsors to assist in providing
birthday gifts, food donations and study Bibles for our monthly birthday
parties (held 4th Sunday each month), as well as other exciting ministry
activities. For more information on how you can get involved and help,
Contact Lesa Matthews at [email protected] or call
407-970-5688.
SERVICE AREA: CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING
ILLNESSES (210 S. Bass Rd, Kissimmee)
Give Kids the World Village is
a 70 acre, non-profit storybook
resort located near Central
Florida’s most beloved
attractions, where children with life-threatening illnesses and their families
are treated to weeklong, cost-free fantasy vacations. Give Kids the World has
many individuals, organizations and church groups that volunteer throughout
the year on a regular basis or even just once in a while. Volunteer groups are
typically scheduled in a variety of areas including food service,
entertainment venues and programs, behind the scenes projects, and
landscaping. We can even customize your group volunteer experience. For
more information on volunteer opportunities at Give Kids the World,
visit http://www.gktw.org/volunteer, email [email protected] or call 1
-888-577-9406.
SERVICE AREA: CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL
DISABILITIES
(2300 Jetport Dr., Orlando)
Nathaniel’s Hope meets the needs of kids with
special needs (VIP kids) and their families. VIP
Kids are those with any physical, cognitive, medical
or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening
illness, or those who are medically fragile.
Programs offered by Nathaniel’s Hope are designed to reduce stress for kids
with special needs and their families and share faith, hope and
encouragement. One way you can get involved with Nathaniel’s Hope is
through our Buddy’s Break. This is a respite program where our VIP Kids
can make new friends and enjoy all kinds of fun activities while their
siblings and caregivers get a break from their ongoing care-giving
responsibilities. This program is held monthly in partnership with local
churches.
If your church would like to start a Buddy Break, we’ll equip you! Also,
volunteers are needed to support our annual Make ‘m Smile community
festival dedicated to celebrating VIP kids with entertainment, food and
family activities. It is held the first Saturday in June. For more information
on volunteer opportunities, call 407-857-8224 or visit: https://
www.nathanielshope.org/events-programs/buddy-break
SERVICE AREA: CHILDREN WITH SEVERE MENTAL &
PHYSICAL HANDICAPS (510 Holden Ave, Orlando)
The Russell Home for Atypical Children provides a loving and safe
environment for severely handicapped children to call “home”. The Russell
Home provides around the clock specialized care, with love and a home-
like atmosphere. These children especially need the daily care and love that
the Russell Home so freely gives them. "Loving them and making them feel
wanted," is the most important commodity in meeting their needs". If you
are ever fortunate enough to visit, bring plenty of tissue as you will find
before the end of your visit, you will not have a dry eye. The love that is in
this home, expressed through the eyes, sounds, and smiles from the children
will make you count your blessings for the simple things in life. There are
many ways in which you can help, from providing non-perishable food
items, household items or classroom supplies, to providing a special gift for
our children. For more information on how you can help, email the
Russell Home at [email protected] or call us at (407) 855-8063.
SERVICE AREA: TEENAGE GIRLS
(2025 Culver Rd, Orlando)
Cornerstone Pregnancy Center: There is a hope, help, and
future….Our mission is to share the Gospel as we equip women to make
informed and life-affirming choices regarding their unplanned pregnancies.
Volunteers can help support our faith-based ministry by participating in our
annual “Walk for Life” that is held every year in February at Jay Blanchard
Park. For more information, contact Jessica Rath at 407-482-1746 or
email: [email protected].
SERVICE AREA: SENIOR ADULTS
(5395 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando)
Seniors First assists Central
Florida seniors in need, and
enhances their quality of life by
maintaining their independence
and dignity through nutrition, home improvement and support services We
are always looking for volunteers, -- especially to help with our Meals On
Wheels program, which provides nutritious meals, warm conversation and
regular safety checks to homebound seniors living in Orange County.
Estimated route delivery time is approximately 1½ to 2 hours, between 9:00
a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Volunteers must provide their own
transportation. If you would like to help with our Meals on Wheels
program, please contact our Volunteer Department at: 407-615-8982 or
email [email protected]
SERVICE AREA: DISASTER RELIEF
(5 N. Bumby Ave, Orlando)
Red Cross disaster relief focuses on
meeting people’s immediate emergency
needs and empowering those who have
been affected by a disaster to get back
on their feet. Red Cross volunteers turn
compassion into action as they respond
to disasters. Staff and volunteers provide families with emergency social
services, warm meals, a place to sleep, clothing and often times comfort.
Volunteering with the Red Cross allows you to gain hands-on experience in
many areas. Whether it’s setting up a shelter after a disaster, reaching out to
homebound seniors, or assisting our military members and their families
facing crisis situations, we will prepare you with the necessary training.
Groups interested in formal training can consider Ready When the Time
Come (RWTC). The American Red Cross trains employees from
partnering organizations and mobilizes them as a community-based
volunteer force when disaster strikes. No matter your interests or skills, you
can make a significant contribution to your community and help people in
their moments of greatest need. Find out how you, or your group can get
involved as a Red Cross volunteer by visiting: http://
www.redcross.org/fl/orlando/volunteer
SERVICE AREA: FURNISHINGS FOR THE HOMELESS
(12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando)
The Mustard Seed is the only Furniture and
Clothing Bank in Central Florida. Our
Mission is to help rebuild the lives of
families and individuals who have suffered
disaster or personal tragedy by providing
household furnishings and clothing to help
them re-establish a home. We serve
families who are suffering from domestic abuse, drug rehab recovery,
homeless transition, returning veterans, medical hardships, fire , natural
disasters and the economically disadvantaged -- by collecting donations of
furniture, appliances, household items, linens & dishes as well as anything
and everything to help them create home.
You can help us by volunteering to host a “Junk in the Trunk”
campaign for your group or church. All you have to do is designate a
“Junk in the Trunk” day for your group. On that day, they fill up their trunk
with misc. household items and clothing they no longer need, pack their
vehicle and upon arrival, the Mustard Team will help unload their vehicle
and give them a charitable donation letter. For more information, contact
Alexandra Jones at 407-875-2040, ext. 116 or email:
SERVICE AREA: HOMELESS FAMILIES
(639 W. Central Blvd, Orlando)
You can help hope grow! The Coalition
for the Homeless helps an average of 600
men, women and children each day. In
fact, we are one of the few emergency
shelters in the area that accepts intact
families. In addition to shelter and
nutritious meals, homeless families at the
Coalition work with a case manager to build a budget and savings account,
and to develop a plan for self-sufficiency. If you have time, passion or a
special talent, you can help by volunteering at the Coalition. There are
plenty of opportunities for groups or individuals to help. From landscaping
and serving meals, to sorting donations or hosting an arts/craft activity, to
organizing a game night or movie night with the children -- projects take
place every day of the week. If you are interested in bringing a group,
contact Marty Vevera at [email protected]. visit: http://
www.centralfloridahomeless.org/involved/volunteer-individual.cfm.
SERVICE AREA: HOMELESS
(1521 W. Washington St, Orlando)
The Orlando Union Rescue Mission is one of Central Florida's oldest and
largest homeless service providers. The Mission provides for immediate
physical needs -- including food, clothing and shelter -- however, our
programs are designed to lead the homeless to permanent independence built
upon a personal relationship with Christ.
Since 1948, the Orlando Union Rescue Mission's purpose is to bring the
hungry, hurting and homeless to a new life, new goals and a new future in
Christ. Volunteers are needed to serve meals, work in the nursery or help
with landscaping projects. The opportunities are endless! For more
information about specific individual or group volunteer opportunities,
contact our volunteer office at 407-422-4855, ext. 1119. or visit: http://
www.ourm.org/you/volunteer.
SERVICE AREA: HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN
(107 E. Hillcrest St, Orlando)
The Women's Residential and Counseling
Center (WRCC) is supported by the Coalition
for the Homeless and serves as a transitional
living facility for two populations: victims of
crime who need emergency shelter, and
homeless women and their children, who have
found employment or are completing their
education. Last year, over 80 percent of the people living at WRCC were
victims of crime. A 24-hour crisis hotline is also staffed by WRCC. Case
managers design individual self-sufficiency plans, which may include job
training, budget management, counseling, parenting classes or other options
chosen to fit the needs of each client. All of the programs and services
available on the main campus of the Coalition are also available for the
residents of WRCC. For more information on how you can help,
call 407-425-2502.
SERVICE AREA: HOMELESS (Downtown Orlando)
Our mission is to be of
service to the poor and
needy. At present, that
target is the homeless
of downtown Orlando. We seek to represent Christ on our streets and in
our city and show how only through a relationship with Him can a life be
changed. We exist to bring hope to the hopeless, faith to the faithless and
encourage life change from the inside out. Through SSO, we currently host
two food shares a week, Sundays at 6pm and Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Both
food shares take place in downtown Orlando at the St. George Orthodox
Church parking lot on 24 North Rosalind Avenue. We welcome individuals,
families, small groups, youth groups, students and churches to join us. We
always need plenty of hands to help with distribution of dinnerware, drinks
and plates of food. We have live worship music and a brief message. Most
importantly, we encourage all of our volunteers to foster relationships with
our homeless friends. For more information, visit: http://
straightstorlando.com/ or contact Will Foreman at: 407-860-5356 or
email: [email protected].
SERVICE AREA: RECOVERY FOR MEN
(4027 Lenox Blvd, Orlando)
Central Care Mission is a ministry of
Center Pointe Community Church
which is a long-term, residential drug
and alcohol program designed to help a
man through the process of recovery
while living in a therapeutic Christian community. We focus on personal
and career counseling, life management skills, education and training, job
development and employment and spiritual growth disciplines– equipping
residents with the appropriate skills and sense of self-worth necessary for
gainful employment and a successful re-entry into society.
Service opportunities include: Men’s Mentoring (3rd Monday night of the
month), quarterly birthday parties or ice cream socials for the residents,
providing or sharing a meal with the residents, or serving a hot breakfast to
the homeless in downtown Orlando through our Good News ministry. For
more information on how you can get involved, contact Spence
Pfleiderer at 407- 383-8566 or Jonathan Heath at: 407-299-6146; or
visit: http://centralcaremission.com/.
SERVICE AREA: HUNGER (816 W. Central Blvd, Orlando)
Compelled by the love of Christ, the Christian Service Center seeks to
mobilize the Central Florida community under one common mission -- to
eradicate poverty through the provision of services and resources that foster
hope, well-being and empowerment. If you are looking for a great service
project for your family or your church group, we offer several programs in
which you can help those in the Central Florida community who are
struggling.
• Blue Bags
Go Blue and feed a family right here in Central Florida! We have
blue reusable canvas bags ready for distribution as part of our
Family & Emergency Services ministry. Our food pantries are
always in need of non-perishable food items for distribution to
hungry families. Call 407-425-2523x232 to reserve your Blue
Bags that are available for pick up at any of our 3 locations.
Share the spirit of giving and distribute the Blue Bags to your
church group, friends or co-workers. Fill the Blue Bags with
nonperishable food items and return them to any of our locations.
• The Love Pantry
is an initiative of the Christian Service Center, in partnership with
Orange County Public Schools. It places emergency food in the
schools – and into the hands of students. Many of the students we
serve receive their only nutritious meal(s) of the day at the school
cafeteria. Often, their families are facing extremely limited
financial resources, and may be homeless, living in a shelter, in a
hotel, or in the family car. Each program school is provided with a
cabinet stocked with emergency food and basic hygiene items, and
is restocked weekly by volunteers. If you would like to help with
the Love Pantry, email: [email protected]
or call: 407-425-2523 x232.
SERVICE AREA: HUNGER
(411 Mercy Dr., Orlando)
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit
organization that collects and distributes donated food to more than 500
nonprofit partner agencies in six Central Florida counties. According to
local statistics, the number of people receiving food assistance in Central
Florida has doubled since 2009. In the report, Living Hungry,
approximately 55,000 people receive food assistance in any given week.
Providing access to food for those who struggle to afford it, is what Second
Harvest Food Bank does…We receive tons of donations from various
sources. Often times, these donations need to be sorted and organized. Both
individual volunteers and group volunteers are needed to help sort and
organize food items, check for damaged items and pack donations. For
more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Mindy Mortiz
at [email protected] or visit:
www.foodbankcentralflorida.org.
SERVICE AREA: CONSTRUCTION -- BUILDING HOMES
FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (4116 Silver Star Rd, Orlando)
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people
together to build homes, communities and hope for families in need. Habitat
for Humanity is nonprofit housing organization who’s dedicated to
eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through
constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; and by providing training
and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
For more information on how you can get involved, visit: https://
www.habitat-orlando.org
SERVICE AREA: HANDS-ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS
(1850 Lee Rd, Orlando)
Sign Up… Show Up… Have Fun… and MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!
Hands-On Orlando works hard to make it easy for
you, your organization and groups to volunteer in the
Central Florida community. We invite you to join us
for volunteer projects that we identify, plan, manage
and lead. Help the homeless and hungry, at-risk
children and families, seniors, veterans, women, environment, animals...and
so much more.
Our work supports volunteers, non-profit organizations, schools, parks and
recreation centers and people who need help. Projects typically last for
three hours. No long-term commitment is required. We have served over
185,000 volunteers, managed more than 4,000 projects and helped over 300
non-profit partners, since 1999. Our calendar makes it easy to find
opportunities and events that are scheduled for a specific day and time.
Visit: http://www.handsonorlando.com/group, to find out how you can
become a Hands-On volunteer.
SERVICE AREA: LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Connect with what matters to you…
Connect through volunteer match and discover a way to give back that’s
meaningful to you…. Volunteer match connects you with a cause that
needs you -- in an area that you care about such as: animals, children,
health, education, the environment, etc. We have hundreds of organizations
and non-profits around the world -- including your local community that
need volunteers on a regular basis and for special occasions. We connect
you to these volunteer opportunities based on your area of interest. Go to:
www.volunteermatch.org for opportunities near you.
SERVICE AREA: HUMANITARIAN-SAVING LIVES THROUGH
RECYCLED SOAP
(400A Pittman St, Downtown)
Clean the World, Inc. is an Orlando-based charitable organization that saves
the lives of children by collecting, sorting and recycling soap and shampoo
products that are discarded by hotels and resorts every day. The recycled
products are then shipped and delivered to homeless shelters and
impoverished countries suffering from high death rates due to poor health
and personal hygiene. Both individual and group volunteers are needed to
sort the soap and personal hygiene products. Volunteering is a great way to
experience the impact you can have on someone’s life. From youth groups,
families, or individuals, there are many ways you can make a difference by
volunteering with Clean the World. For more information about
volunteer opportunities, contact the volunteer coordinator at 407-574-
8353, ext. 160 or e-mail [email protected].
SERVICE AREA: UNEMPLOYED
(450 Seminola Blvd, Casselberry)
We are a leading advocate for people who are out of
work. Christian Help is a faith-based organization
that provides a job-readiness training program for
job seekers who need assistance and/or coaching to
help them secure gainful employment. For more
than 20 years, Christian HELP has helped the unemployed and
underemployed find jobs through resume assistance, employment
counseling, job and community referrals, employment seminars, job fairs
and our online employment resource website. We also provide assistance
for struggling families and individuals through our food pantry, holiday toy
drives, and other vital resources so families do not have to choose between
eating and paying their bills. You or your group can help by hosting a food
drive and collecting canned and non-perishable food items for our food
pantry, providing homeless kits with needed supplies, or adopting an
unemployed or needy family and providing food and gifts at Christmas. For
more information on how you can help, contact our volunteer
coordinator at [email protected] or call 407-834-4022.
SERVICE AREA: EDUCATION
(9580 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando)
Journey Early Learning Center is a
ministry of Center Pointe Church
that provides a high-quality Pre-K,
early learning experience for 2, 3 &
4 year olds in a Christian
environment. Our #1 goal is to
bring children and their families to know God. Journey Early Learning
Center offers a literacy-based preschool program with highly trained, caring
teachers and an excellent curriculum that includes reading, math, science and
the Bible. We also provides extended care for 3 and 4 year olds and offer a
wide variety family projects and events and exciting summer camps that are
very popular and fill up fast. There are many ways in which you can
volunteer or help. For more information about volunteer opportunities,
call Darcie Abbuhl at 407-384-9965 or e-mail: [email protected].
SERVICE AREA: EDUCATION
Find out how you can connect and make a difference at one of our local
neighborhood schools such as: Andover Elementary School, Deerwood
Elementary, Cypress Springs Elementary or Liberty Middle School. You
could serve as a mentor or tutor, or maybe help set up a food pantry or a
backpack campaign for children and families in need. You could even
become an official ADDition school volunteer, and volunteer at the school of
your choice – participating in activities that match your interests. From
elementary to high schools to alternative and exceptional education centers,
volunteers are needed.
To find out more about volunteer opportunities, visit: https://
www.ocps.net/es/cr/resources/Pages/default.aspx
SERVICE AREA: EDUCATION
(9580 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando)
At Family Christian Academy,
every child is an HONORED
student. We believe in the
importance of meeting ALL
students’ needs and building self-
confidence. Our mission is to
educate and influence the lives of children by instilling and incorporating
Biblical values with academic standards. Growing students academically,
spiritually and socially is the primary purpose and focus of our entire FCA
team. We value the positive attributes that all children possess and
encourage students to achieve their full potential. We are excited about our
new home and partnership with Center Pointe Church. For more
information about our school or ways in which you can volunteer and
make a difference, call 407-568-9837 or email:
SERVICE AREA: TROOPS (8360 E Highway 25, Belleview)
Reaching out to Heroes
Worldwide and at Home…
Operation Shoebox provides
opportunities to support our
troops and let them know that they are thought of and cared about.
Whether it is packing coffee, socks, toothpaste and sports gear into care
packages, sending letters of encouragement, or collecting supplies for
homeless veterans, Operation Shoebox is committed to treating every hero
with dignity, care and honor.
Individual volunteers, classes or groups can meet the needs of a hero
directly by adopting a troop. If you are interested in adopting a troop, you
commit to sending a card weekly and a care package monthly. We have a
diverse cohort of volunteers who work hard year-round in a variety of
capacities. Whether it’s as simple as a first-grader gluing confetti to a
homemade thank-you card, or a skilled project like sewing ditty bags and
Christmas stockings, or crocheting hats and holiday items, we can put just
about anyone to work. For more information on how you can get
involved, visit: https://operationshoebox.com.
SERVICE AREA: HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Human Trafficking involves the commercial exchange and exploitation of
humans including forced prostitution and pornography, involuntary labor,
servitude and debt bondage. Human trafficking is a growing problem
worldwide, recently rising to the second most common criminal activity
behind the illegal drug trade. Florida has been identified as a hub for human
trafficking activity, citing one of the highest incidences of human
trafficking in the country.
Florida Abolitionist is dedicated to ending modern day slavery in “our
own backyard”. It is a 501©3 organization established to campaign against
modern-day slavery. FA’s approach is a focused strategy to educate, equip
and empower the faith community. Our mission is to prevent and combat
Modern-Day Slavery by mobilizing prayer, awareness, outreach, legislative
advocacy and facilitating victim services.
To find out more information, call 407-495-5846, e-mail
[email protected], or request a volunteer application at
Participate in the Human Trafficking Awareness Day…at Lake Eola.
This FREE event is held every January at Lake Eola, in partnership with
dozens of governmental and non-governmental organizations, fair trade
businesses, abolitionists, advocates, artists and community leaders -- and is
designed to provide awareness of human trafficking.
Florida now ranks third in the nation in the number of calls.
Opportunities are available to support this event by providing rescue
backpacks with items that are needed by victims.
SERVICE AREA: HEALTH
(Florida Hospital or Arnold Palmer Hospital)
Our Ronald McDonald houses are a home away from home for families
with seriously ill children. Each year, over 1,800 families stay at one of our
two Ronald McDonald Houses. We provide comfort and care. Families find
hope and healing. There are many group opportunities available:
• Share-A-Meal -- Round up your friends or family and share
comfort and care by preparing lunch or dinner for the families
staying at one of our Houses. Every day, there are opportunities to
provide a meal for our guests at both of our Ronald McDonald
Houses (accommodates 5 -10 people in the kitchen). You can
choose our location at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children; or
Florida Hospital for Children.
• For more information about RMH at Arnold Palmer Hospital,
call the House Manager at (407) 581-1289; or RMH at Florida
Hospital, call (407) 898-6127, or visit: https://
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseorlando.org/how-to-help/volunteer/
share-a-meal.
• Other Types of group volunteer activities --We have 2-3-hour shifts
for volunteer groups (up to 20) every day. For more info, call
Chris Muszynski at 407-206-0957, ext. 107 or e-mail
• Assembling toiletry kits for 59 guest rooms (contents for toiletry
kits provided by group)
• Assembling comfort kits (goodie bags with playing cards, small
toys, etc.) for guest rooms (contents for comfort kits provided by
group)
• Assembling snack packs for our in-hospital Family Gathering
Rooms (individual snacks provided by group)
SERVICE AREA: HEALTH (29 W Miller St, Orlando Health) The Hubbard House is a Hospitality Home for families
of critical care patients at an Orlando Health facility
and for cancer patients receiving treatment at UF
Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health. The families
we serve at Hubbard House are here during a critical
time and as a volunteer you can help create the warm
and caring atmosphere for our guests during their
greatest time of need. There are many volunteer
opportunities available. Here are just a few:
• Small groups of 6-8 people are invited to volunteer with us! Share-
A-Meal: Your group can volunteer by purchasing a meal for our
guests and brining it, or preparing a meal or dessert at the house and
sharing it.
• "Adopt-a-Room" - send letters of encouragement, welcome baskets,
gifts, baked goods-anything to help our guests feel loved and at
home during their stay.
• Knit a "Healing Shawl" for our cancer patients. Upon arrival, all
cancer patients receive a shawl to comfort them during treatment.
Directions will be provided, please contact us for more information.
• Hold a "drive" for the house. Please see our wish lis for a list of
ongoing needs at the Hubbard House.
Contact Brelenda Tolliver at 407-649-6886 for more information on
individual or group volunteer opportunities, or visit http://
www.orlandohealth.com/orlandohealth/HealthResources/
VolunteeratHubbardHouse.aspx?pid=3340
SERVICE AREA: SERVICE PERSONNEL
Support our local Service Personnel
Reach out to your neighborhood fire stations and
express your appreciation for their service and sacrifice
to our community by preparing a meal for them and
sharing it with them. Our local neighborhood stations
include:
• Fire Station 81- located at l901 Econlockhatchee Trail
• Fire Station 83 – located at 11950 E Lake Underhill Rd
• Fire Station 14 – located at 5450 S. Econlockhatchee Trail
• Fire Station 11 –located at 4911 Curry Ford Rd
SERVICE AREA: CHRISTMAS
(9580 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando)
The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas
Child uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible
way to needy children around the world. Since 1993, the Samaritan’s Purse
project Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than
100 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in war-torn countries. Center
Pointe Church supports this ministry by hosting a Shoebox Drive.
Each year, during National Collection Week (3rd week of November),
Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to pick up their shoeboxes
at Center Pointe, fill them with gifts of toys, school supplies, hygiene items
and notes of encouragement., Then return them to the church to be picked
up. Samaritan’s Purse collects the gift-filled shoeboxes at more than 3,500
drop-off sites in all 50 states and delivers the gifts to children in more than
100 countries on six continents. Start collecting your items now. This is a
great service opportunity for individuals, families and community groups to
participate in. For more information, contact Annette Laird at 407-658-
4736 or email: [email protected].
SERVICE AREA: CHRISTMAS
(9580 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando)
One of the most rewarding activities you
can be involved with during the
Christmas Season is the GIFT of HOPE.
Every year, Center Pointe Church
partners with a number of our
neighborhood schools to identify families in need. Our goal is to provide
gifts to over 100 children throughout our community. It is through your
love and generosity that these children will enjoy Christmas. Volunteers are
needed to bring unwrapped gifts for children (age birth through 12 years),
donate dollars for toys and gift cards, request donations from businesses,
and volunteer your time to serve these families on the day they come to pick
up their gifts. For more information on how you can help, contact
Debbie Myers at 407-740-8111 or [email protected]
Gift of Hope
SERVICE AREA: ANIMALS (2727 Conroy Rd, Orlando)
As the go-to pet experts across Central
Florida, the Pet Alliance of Greater
Orlando does good things for dogs and
cats and the people who love
them. Providing care and shelter for
animals in crisis, disaster response
efforts, and pet food pantry for dogs and
cats in need, we help thousands of animals every year.
Volunteers help to enrich the lives of shelter animals. From dog walkers,
fetch players, and foster parents; to hospital helpers, kitty cuddlers, and
photographers, our volunteer opportunities offer something for everyone. If
you love animals and have six hours a month you can give, we invite you to
explore our volunteer positions. Learn more at: http://
petallianceorlando.org/community-involvement/volunteer
SERVICE AREA: SPORTS (9580 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando)
Upward Sports is an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for
K5 through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character,
and self-esteem in every child. Each year, Center Pointe Church reaches out
to families in our community to participate in our Upward Sports program.
Upward activities include: Basketball (winter/spring); Cheerleading for
Basketball; Flag Football (fall); and Cheerleading for Flag Football.
Volunteers are needed to be a prayer supporter, coach a team, referee a
game, share a devotional, or serve concessions. This is an excellent
opportunity to help develop relationships that will open avenues of ministry
to the people in our community. For more information on how you can
volunteer, contact Megan Blew at 407-247-5849 or
