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Opportunities to Serve Seattle Now

“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin?” (Isaiah 58:6–7)
“Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’” (Matthew 19:21)
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” (James 1:27)

		Sign Up to Love Your Neighborhood LYN is an opportunity for the entire UPC family to Share Hope in Jesus Christ by participating in a day of service together. What's your passion? Beautifying our city? Singing kids' songs with seniors? Serving at a food bank? Go online to see what's going on in your neighborhood. Is your small group planning a project together? Post it on our website for others to join. Jera, 206.524.7301 x228; upc.org/lyn
		Host Mary's Place UPC and UCUCC, the church next-door, are teaming up to offer shelter space to 14 homeless women with children from May 22-29. We need volunteers to cook meals, supervise on-site, and provide transportation. Mike, 206.524.7301 x214; sign up here
		Help Build Someone a Home UPC's H4H Task Force is looking for volunteers to help with construction of their ninth house in partnership with Seattle/South King County H4H. They have successfully built eight houses in eight years, but need help keeping No. 9 on schedule. Terry; upchabitat.org
		Puget Sound Christian Clinic Needs Volunteers Serve our community by helping with out Prescription Assistance Program or at the Bellevue mobile clinic site. For more info: Julie, 425.503.0393; pschristianclinic.org

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities and Partnerships in Seattle

+ Serve the Church in Seattle

Breakthrough Partners Breakthrough Partners operates in North America and around the world equipping churches and other organizations to build leaders and rebuild communities.
In It Together In It Together is a partnership between nine Seattle churches. Deacons gather two or three times a year to learn together how they can better serve the families of their communities. Once each year, worship teams from these churches host an evening of praise--a time for the partner congregations to come together and share in a time of praise. A free-will offering is taken which supports the compassionate ministries of the partnering churches. Mike, 206.524.7301 x214
Mt View Presbyterian Church Pastor Tasha Hicks
New Light Christian Church Pastor Rick Danner

+ Serve Those at Risk

Abolition Task Force 4th Sundays at 6:15pm, UPC's Rainier House This task force purposefully engages in tangible efforts that foster awareness and prevention of human trafficking globally, nationally and locally. They primarily focus on human trafficking in Seattle, King County, and Washington State through grassroots efforts and partnerships with other like-minded groups in the area (Seattle Against Slavery, WA Engage, and some churches). They are active in both city and state wide legislative efforts in trafficking prevention, and in educational outreach--raising awareness of the issue. Christine
Divine Alternatives for Dads Services (DADS) DADS provides a one-on-one case advocacy program for fathers in need of family services. This includes assistance with reunification with their children, referrals to drug and alcohol treatment programs, employment counseling, assistance with child support adjustments, developing plans to pay off arrearages, assistance with housing, legal assistance, parenting classes, and family stability programs. DADS is blessed to be a volunteer-driven organization. From mentoring youth to joining a weekly Teleios Bible study, there are many ways to serve. Art
East Cherry YWCA The YWCA is one of the largest providers of shelter and emergency housing in King and Snohomish counties. Thousands of women find a warm place to care for themselves and their children each year through the YWCA. You can help by providing furniture, food, school supplies, or holiday baskets with your family or small group. Or come in to volunteer in the food bank or facilitate an activity for children. Each month there are a variety of opportunities to show families that they are cared for. Contact Nichelle to find out how. Nichelle
Recovery Café Recovery Caféoffers support for the recovery journey to men and women traumatized by homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. This organization was founded on the belief that every human being is precious and beloved regardless of past trauma, mental and emotional anguish, and addictive behaviors. Recovery Café seeks to embrace everyone who enters; to help each individual come to know him/herself as one who is loved, with gifts and love to share with their community.
Side-by-Side Side-by-Side comes alongside families in Seattle with seriously ill children. Provide support for a family during the year, help out at camp in August, or plan activities for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Marla, 206.524.7301 x273
Urban Impact Urban Impact’s mission is to strengthen families and raise servant leaders by building a foundation of good health, quality education, economic opportunity and a Christ-centered faith.
King County Youth Chaplaincy A collaboration of churches and ministry partnerships that together provide chaplaincy services within the King County Juvenile Detention Center. Their mission is to reduce youth violence and lower the recidivism rate through an emphasis on prevention, chaplaincy services, and aftercare. Mike, 206.524.7301 x214
Seattle Urban Academy Seattle Urban Academy provides safe, alternative high school education (grades 9 through 12) in a Christian setting for youth at risk.
YES Foundation of White Center The YES Foundation of White Center exists to address the social, economic, educational, physical and spiritual needs of youth in the White Center area. By developing programs and partnering with other organizations, they provide kids with positive role models and powerful life experiences to encourage their hope and vision for a future.

+ Serve the Homeless

Habitat for Humanity Task Force 3rd Mondays at 7–8:30pm, 390 UPC’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County offers a multi-generational, ongoing opportunity to provide inner-city service. The task force builds one or more homes each year for families in need, raises the necessary funds, and provides building crews of novice as well as skilled volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays year-round. As Christ has called his followers to love our neighbor and to serve the poor, this partnership is one of many opportunities to respond to Christ’s love in a tangible, life-changing way. Terry, 206.915.3555
New Horizons Ministries New Horizons Ministries is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian ministry that was formed in 1978 in response to the growing problems of youth involved in street activity in downtown Seattle. Their mission is to be in relationship with homeless youth, serving and loving in the way of Jesus, equipping youth to leave street life Sara, 206.374.0866
University Churches Emergency Fund (UCEF) University Churches Emergency Fund was created in 1986 to provide information, referral and financial assistance to people in need residing in Northeast Seattle and to the homeless, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Their primary focus is to provide eviction protection to keep families and individuals from becoming homeless or to provide assistance to homeless families and individuals moving into housing. Jo Gustafson, 206.524.7885
University District Ecumenical Conversations to End Homelessness A monthly gathering of ecumenical partners that are united in serving the homeless in our community. Many University District churches participate, as well as the University of Washington. Meetings are held at various locations in the neighborhood. Mike, 206.524.7301 x214
University District Food Bank For more than a quarter of a century, the University District Food Bank has helped prevent hunger in Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Each week, more than 900 different families receive the groceries they need to prepare nutritionally balanced meals at home. The University District Food Bank's mission is to provide individuals and families who are in need with food and access to a network of community resources that helps them achieve self-sufficiency.
UPC Deacons' Hungry and Homeless Team One in six people and nearly one in four children struggle with hunger in the United States. You have the power to help! Donate food on the first Sunday of the month, here at University Presbyterian Church, make a monetary donation, volunteer at your local food bank, and support local hunger assistance programs. Contact Dwayne to learn more about what the University Presbyterian Church deacons are doing to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community. Dwayne

+ Serve with Internationals

Ministry to Internationals Ministry to Internationals exists to welcome strangers into the community and to minister to them through building relationships in English classes and fellowship activities.
The Language Institute For the past 30 years, the Language Institute at University Presbyterian Church has served refugees, immigrants and other internationals through ESL classes, home tutoring, bible study and more. Join us in reaching out to welcome newcomers in Seattle!
World Relief World Relief works with the local Church, the community, the U.S. Department of State, and NGOs to help refugees begin new lives in the Puget Sound area. Their goal is to empower and aid refugees in their journey of building a new life.

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