Area Volunteering & Donating - St. Martin's Community Center & the Grant County Rescue Mission

Matthew 25:35-36

For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.

What are you doing this holiday season to keep perspective on what Christmas is really all about?  Are you involved in your community?  The St. Martin's Community Center is always looking for volunteers.  Time commitment is up to you and your schedule - see some options below.  

 If you can't serve, maybe you can donate?  The Rescue Mission's men's and women's shelters are in need of everything from toilet paper to toiletries (see list below).  Donating needed items can be a fantastic lesson for showing your kids that Christ uses us to show his love to others & also a lesson in showing them HOW BLESSED we each are in how God provides for our needs.  My 3 year old, who is FULL of "why" questions these days, went with me to donate a turkey to the Rescue Mission at Thanksgiving.  Answering his questions about "why" we were taking a turkey was a good exercise for me to articulate myself & my heart to him, and (I think & hope) a good learning experience for him.  This month we're going to take toiletries over to the Rescue Mission, and I'll again be forced to articulate to him the "'why" of God's gift to us and our response to His gift.  Will you join me in this lesson with your kids? 

St. Martin's Volunteer Opportunities: Call 651-9324  

www.stmartincenter.com

St. Martin Community Center
901 Branson Street, Marion, IN 46953
Phone: (765) 651-9324

E-mail: stmartincenter@hotmail.com

Food Pantry Volunteer:

         Positions: In-Take, Check Out and Stocking of food

         Description: Processing clients, sacking their

                           groceries and/or replenishing the shelves.

        Time Commitment: one to three hours per week.

        Days and Times: Mon. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am  -1:00pm; Wednesday 
                                     9:00am to 4:00pm

Kay's Kitchen Volunteer:

          Positions: Serve food

          Description: Assist in preparing and serving our free meals

          Time Commitment: one to three hours per week

          Days and Times: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

          We also serve Saturday meals from 10:30 - 11:30.

          Families, church groups, civic organizations etc. are needed to cook or serve meals on Saturdays

Kids Cafe Volunteer: Boys and Girls Club

          Positions: Cook for, tutor and mentor children

          Description: Assist children with their homework, prepare the

                            food for the children, mentor a child

          Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week

          Days and Times: Mon.-F ri. 4:30-5:30

Thrift Store Volunteer

          Positions: Receiving, processing, and stocking merchandise

          Description: Help stock clothing, replenish and maintaining the

                            appearance the thrift store.

          Time Commitment: 1-8 hours per week

          Days and Times: Mon - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00pm; Sat. 9:00am - 1:00pm

Computer Lab Volunteer

         Positions: Instructor

          Description: Instruct and conduct free computer workshops.                

          Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

Garden Volunteer:

          Positions: Instructor, planter, harvester

          Description: Teach individuals how to grow and maintain

                            their personal garden.  Grow food for St. Martin.

         Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

Summer Food Program :

          Positions: Serve food, be an on call Server

          Description: Assist in preparing and serving our free meals

          Time Commitment: one to three hours per week

          Please contact St. Martin Center for more information on locations.

Special Event Volunteer:

          St. Martin Community Center holds various events throughout the year including:

•    Coats for Kids,
•    Postal Food Drive,
•    Easter and Christmas celebrations, etc.
•    Time commitments are flexible

GRANT COUNTY RESCUE MISSION 
https://grantcountyrescuemission.com/Home_Page.php

Main Offices, Kitchen and Men's Shelter:
423 S. Gallatin, Marion, IN 46952
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 63, Marion, IN 46952
Phone:  765-662-0988     Fax:  765-662-1721

Open Heart Women's Shelter:
1120 S. Washinton St., Marion, IN 46953
Phone: 765-664-9625

Men's and Women's Shelter NEEDS:
    All food items
    Paper Products
    Cleaning Supplies
    Financial Donations
    Laundry Supplies

Men's Shelter NEEDS:
    Razors
    Shave Cream
    Deodorant
    Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
    Soap
    Shampoo
    Any Personal Hygiene Products
    Socks and Underwear

Women's Shelter NEEDS:
    Razors
    Soap
    Shampoo/Conditioner
    Feminine Hygeine Products
    Deodorant
    Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
    Hairspray
    Socks and Undergarments

The Mission is especially in need of meat at this time for meals served to the needy.  


No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another"

- Charles Dickens