"...Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me." (Matthew 25:40) Take God's love into the community by serving food, sharing carpentry skills or using other talents. Here are some opportunities:

Outreach Opportunities

• Capital City Grief Coalition
• Central High School Tutoring Program
• Dayton Avenue Joint Projects
• Family to Family Ties
• Food Shelves
• Habitat for Humanity
• Kwanzaa Community Church
• Loaves and Fishes Meal Program
• Mission Sewing
• Project Home
• Red Cross Blood Drives
• Southwest Area Meals on Wheels
• Webster School Tutors
• YWCA Family Night Out

Outreach Opportunities

Capital City Grief Coalition: Area churches participate in providing ongoing grief support groups for persons suffering the loss of a loved one through death. Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Location changes every thirteen weeks. Contact Darlene Stensby, 651-223-7544.

Central High School Tutoring Program: Tutor at-risk students at St. Paul Central High School to assist with basic reading and math learning skills. Meets Tuesday mornings from 7:43 to 8:25 a.m. October to late May. Orientation and teacher support provided for volunteers.

Dayton Avenue Joint Projects: This project joins the efforts of the congregations of The House of Hope and the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church. One project offers volunteers the opportunity to serve one Saturday morning every other month from nine until noon to work in the clothing center at Dayton Avenue Church located at 217 Mackubin St. in St. Paul. Another project involves gathering school supplies before the start of the school year for children of a nearby school.

Family to Family Ties: Befriend and mentor a family, usually a single parent with children, moving from poverty to stability in the St. Paul community. Being a mentor requires a year-long commitment. Training and support provided on an ongoing basis for mentors. We are also looking for individuals who can make other contributions such as moving families, finding furniture, organizing events, and providing legal advice and other resources to our families.

Food Shelves: First Sunday each month is Food Shelf Sunday. Non-perishable groceries contributed by the congregation are donated to neighboring food shelves. These may be left on the table by the Elizabeth Chapel.

Habitat for Humanity:  Help alleviate the housing crisis by assisting low-income families construct or renovate their homes. Need men, women, and youth (if 14-15, with parent). Activities include: Saturday Work Crew on the second Saturday of each month from October-April; weekday Work Crew on the third Thursday of each month; Summer Work Camp Crew for one to five days during a week in the summer. Food Crew to provide lunches for our work crews. Other Volunteer Activities such as: working in the Habitat office and warehouse; donating services, building materials, and lots; participating in special events; and serving on various Habitat committees.

Kwanzaa Community Church: This mission of the Presbytery provides programs to the Hawthorne neighborhood of North Minneapolis, including worship, Christian education, HIV/AIDS ministry, gang intervention, pregnancy prevention, recovery programs, after school programs and meals, reading enrichment.

Loaves and Fishes Meal Program: Prepare and serve a hot evening meal to our neighbors in the Frogtown area of St. Paul. Third Monday of each month, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Mission Sewing: Knit, sew, sort and pack items for the needy. Meets at the church on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., September through June.

Project Home: Extend hospitality and friendship as a host/ hostess for one or more evenings (5:30 to 9:00 p.m.) or overnights (8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) when House of Hope hosts the St. Paul Council of Church’s overnight family homeless shelter in our Youth Room. Our commitment for the shelter is for 31 days during the month of October. Your time spent with these families can make a difference in their lives and yours. Families, including children, are encouraged to serve together.

Red Cross Blood Drives: Watch church publications for opportunities to give blood for neighbors in need during earthquakes, floods, fires, storms, and also for the deeply personal and often quiet disasters that require a gift of blood.

Southwest Area Meals on Wheels: Help deliver midday meals to those confined to their homes. Substitutes welcomed, as well.

Webster School Tutors: Make a difference at Webster Elemenatry School, our neighbor at Holly and Grotto. Volunteers provide academic support, one-on-one or with a small group. Read and converse with the children, and assist them with assignments. Flexible schedule during the school day. Classroom teachers provide materials and directions. Contact: Jan Snell, 651-223-7547 or jans@hohchurch.org

YWCA Family Night Out (Women in Transition): Gather at a location near House of Hope from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for one evening each month. The women of the Y’s Transitional Housing program and their children join with House of Hope volunteers in a variety of activities emphasizing recreation, fellowship and fun. Families with children and youth of all ages are encouraged to attend.