ASK (Adults Saving Kids)
1901 Portland Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-0684 http://www.adultssavingkids.org Contact: Amy Hartman
Programs to prevent exploitation of youth by the sex industry. Office help, website assistance, educational material development, teaching youth, outreach.
Community Emergency Services
1900 11th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-1125 http://www.sf.org/c/ces
Contact: Jeff Noyed
Bringing the whole Gospel to the whole person to meet physical, spiritual & emotional needs. Interview clients for foodshelf eligibility; office assistance; maintenance duties; driving clients; financial help.
Ebenezer
Sally Newburry, 612-872-8515 or snewbur1@fairview.org
Basic maintenance, fixing & cleaning wheelchairs at care center. Mending/sewing clothing for residents at care center. Provide hands-on assistance in feeding residents in the dementia area. Deliver meals on wheels Fridays (12-1pm) in a senior apt. bldg.
Frequency: One time or ongoing
Group size: Individual, couple, or small group
English Learning Center
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
2315 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Claudia Holt, 612-874-9963 or claudia@englishlc.org
Six levels of instruction in English, math, and computer skills. Conduct ESL classes; tutor once weekly.
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
5400 Glenwood Ave Golden Valley, MN 55422
(763) 591-0100 http://www.crisisnursery.org/
Contact: Kathleen Manning
Help prevent child neglect and abuse. Provide emergency daycare, strengthen families. Work with children; office work; cook meals for kids; group projects; advocacy.
Habitat for Humanity
3001 4th St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-4090 http://www.tchabitat.org/
Contact: Rick Jackson Eliminate poverty housing by providing decent, affordable housing for all. 1-5 day opportunities each summer; Tuesdays crew with other South Minneapolis churches.
Hospitality Center for Chinese
1407 Cleveland Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55108
(952) 890-5273
Contact: Ellen Erdahl
Through hospitality, introduce Chinese students and families to Christianity. Provide ESL, reading classes and mentorships. Assist with food donations and serving; hosting students in home; host family outings; conduct Bible studies and ESL classes.
Journey Homes - LSS Metro Housing
2414 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
http://www.lssmn.org/
Contact: Nancy Urbanski, Nancy.Urbanski@lssmn.org Prevent & end homelessness. Family support assistant, mentorship, community research, activity leaders, repair persons, movers.
Kinship of Greater Minneapolis
3210 Oliver Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-4655 or (612) 722-1621 http://www.kinship.org/
Contact: Darcy Burke Christian-based mentoring program for children ages 5 to 15, matching individuals, couples, or families as mentors. Volunteers needed to befriend a child one hour per week for minimum commitment of one year.
Loaves & Fishes
1917 Logan Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 377-9810
Contact: Dean Weigel
Provides groceries and support to people in crisis. Financial donations, volunteers to cook and serve meals.
Luther Seminary
2481 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 641-3456 http://www.luthersem.edu/
Contact: Kathy Hanson
Prepares leaders for Christian communities, both professional ministers/pastors and lay individuals. Host families for international students; mentors to students.
MICAH
122 W. Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 871-8980 http://www.micah.org/
Contact: Renee Lundgren
Mobilize congregations and people of faith to ensure safe, decent, affordable housing for all. Develop networks within congregations to advocate for affordable housing at local, regional and state level.
Our Saviour's Housing
2219 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-4193 ext. 25. Contact: Mary Ellen Skan. Serving the needs of the homeless. Shelter aids - two nights a month, must be an adult; youth groups, assistance with one-time projects. Breakfast servers and lunch makers needed.
Plymouth Christian Youth Center
2301 Oliver Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 522-6501 http://www.pcyc-mpls.org/ Contact: Carl Griffin
Serves North Minneapolis youth and families through education, youth and family development and community development programs.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1800 Glenwood Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 374-4139 x.16 http://www.redeemermpls.org Contact: Babette Chapman. Offers after-school program in safe, Christian environment. Volunteers for creative arts, sewing, reading, tutoring students grades l-8; computer assistance.
Simpson Housing Services
2100 Pillsbury Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 874-8683
Contact: Christina Giese
Emergency shelter; transitional housing for families working toward permanent housing. Overnight shelter volunteers; renovation projects; financial support.
TRUST
9 West Rustic Lodge Minneapolis, MN 55409 http://www.trustinc.org/
Contact: Nancy Biele (612) 827-6159
Meals on Wheels--deliver noon meals to seniors and persons with disabilities. Chore Program--helping seniors stay in their homes by providing help with household chores and maintenance.
Wellness Connection of Minnesota
710 East 24th St. #206
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 879-8730
Contact: Lynnea Forness, lmforness@qwestoffice.net Working with the Somali immigrant community to increase the quality of health and wellness for individuals and their families.
ZOOM House
3244 Blaisdell Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 825-2825 Contact: Kathy Nelson
Provides transitional housing for homeless & low-income people; encourages education, neighborhood involvement.