Get ready for our church wide community event on Saturday, September 7th. There is an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Click on your chosen opportunity below or text "serve" to 248-266-9990 to sign-up for one of this year's community initiatives. Let’s demonstrate the heart of our church as we extend a helping hand to our neighbors.
GOODWILL
Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. These efforts are funded, in part, by the proceeds from their thrift stores.
Volunteer Task: Receiving and sorting donations. (Open to volunteers ages 13 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.)
Location:
12651 Middlebelt
Detroit, MI 48206
Date:
Saturday, September 7th
Times:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FISH AND LOAVES
Saturday Fresh Market is a program focused on providing fresh produce and dairy to the community. Every Saturday, people in need can drive thru at Fish & Loaves and receive 25 pounds of produce and dairy. On average, 750 cars are served each week.
Volunteer Task: Distributing food and dairy to cars during their drive thru event.
Times:
8:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Date:
Saturday, September 7th
Location:
25670 Northline Rd
Taylor MI, 48180
CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES
This Detroit-based agency works across the city in areas of concentrated poverty providing programs for food, health, housing, and jobs. CCSS prepares and serves over 700,000 meals annually.
Volunteer Task: Assist their staff with food service, yard work and shredding.
Location:
11850 Woodrow
Wilson St.
Detroit, MI 48206
Date:
Saturday, September 7th
Times:
8:45 AM – 12:00 PM or
12:45 PM – 4:00 PM
FORGOTTEN HARVEST
They deliver 138,000 pounds of surplus food per day to local charities six days a week, providing families in need with fresh and nutritious food free of charge.
Volunteer Task: Packing fresh, nutritious food destined for the tables of those in need and general warehouse upkeep
Location:
15000 8 Mile
Oak Park, MI 48237
Date:
Saturday
September 7th
Times:
1pm – 4pm
DETROIT BLIGHT BUSTERS
Founded in 1988, their mission is to stabilize, revitalize and rebuild Detroit neighborhoods. Their continued blight removal has sparked opportunities and hope in the northwest neighborhoods of Detroit.
Volunteer Task: Working in the community garden and beautifying the local neighborhood
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Location:
17336 Lahser
Detroit, MI 48219
Date:
Saturday
September 7th
Time:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
OPERATION DONATION
IN-PERSON: Make a significant impact in the lives of those incarcerated at the Wayne County Jail and individuals supported by Good Will and the Detroit Rescue Mission. By donating men’s and women’s underwear, toothpaste, and toothbrushes, you can provide the essential items that bring comfort and dignity to those in need. You can drop your donations in the bins located in the receptionist area and main sanctuary lobbies. Donations must be received by Sunday, September 8th.
ONLINE: Founded in 1975, Care Net offers compassion, hope and help to anyone considering abortion by presenting them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support through their life-affirming network of pregnancy centers. A donation from their Amazon wish list can help them continue their valiant efforts. Once you register for Operation Donation a link to the Care Net Wish List will be emailed to you. Let’s help support new moms and their beautiful babies!
WORD OF FAITH'S OUTREACH DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
Our Outreach Department has been ministering to the senior citizens, youth and homeless from these organization for over 15 years. Now it’s time to show the love of God not just in word but in deed.
Volunteer Task: General cleaning, painting, and beautifying their grounds
Locations:
Vista Maria Youth Center
20651 W. Warren,
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Date:
Saturday
September 7th
Time:
10am - 12pm
Locations:
Detroit Rescue Mission Genesis III
626 East Grand Blvd.,
Detroit, MI 48207
Detroit Rescue Mission Genesis II
12900 W. Chicago,
Detroit, MI 48228
Date:
Saturday
September 7th
Time:
1pm - 3pm
WORD OF FAITH CARES GEAR
We are asking everyone to wear a Word of Faith Cares T-shirt or hoodie when you serve. We also have hats available! You can purchase your gear at a discounted price in the bookstore before or after an in-person service or go to estore.wordoffaith.cc to purchase one online.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions you can contact us at wofcares@woficc.com.