Local Ministry Opportunities:
Carmel partners with the following ministries in Charlotte. Call the contact
person to get more information about that ministry and how your class can get
involved. We suggest you send a small team of people to the ministry location to
speak with a representative and getting a better idea of the work that needs too
be done and how your class can get organized to do it.
The Missions Committee constantly evaluates and updates this list. If you have suggestions or need help with getting started, complete the form at the bottom of this page and someone will contact you.
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| Briar Creek Baptist Church 1451 Briar Creek Road Charlotte, NC 704.537.0660 www.briarcreekchurch.org Contact: |
Originally named Commonwealth Baptist Church and founded in 1948 to serve the Commonwealth, Briar Creek and Morningside neighborhoods on the east side of Charlotte, North Carolina. | General maintenance (painting, changing light bulbs, lawn care). | |
| Changed Choices 1800 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 704.332.6388 www.changedchoices.org Contact: |
Meet the needs of women during incarceration and as they transition into society enabling them to make positive changes in their lives and achieve self sufficiency. | Pen Pals, Mentoring - areas of resume writing, job
search, setting up a home. Christmas support - provide gifts from inmates to their children. Help with fundraisers. Looking for people who might wish to serve on their board or serve as jail chaplains. |
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| Charlotte Rescue Mission 907 W 1st Street PO Box 33000 Charlotte, NC 28233 704.334.4635 www.charlotterescuemission.org Contact: |
Meet the needs of those battling addiction and homelessness. | Rebound - Rehab for men. Meal preparation and fellowship with others. Dove's Nest - Rehab for women. Space only for 12 women. Meal preparation and fellowship support. |
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| Crisis Assistance Ministry 500 A-Spratt Street Charlotte, NC 28206 704-371.3000 Contact: |
To provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis to help them toward self sufficiency. | Sorting, folding and hanging donated clothing. Daily: M-F 8-5pm. Tues: Eve. Till 9pm. 1st. 3 Sat. of ea. Month from 9-1pm.
Muffin Ministry - Bring food & juice for clients waiting in line. M-F 7-11am. Lunch Ministry - Serve lunch M-F 11am-2pm. Home Essential Store - Check out and customer assistance. Mentoring - Family skills, tutoring, financial counseling. Poverty Simulation - attend session and simulate what it's like to be poor. CROP Walk volunteers needed in Oct. 08. |
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| Jackson Park Ministries
www.jacksonpark.org Contact person for Carmel:
Kent McLeod
Home: 704-544-2807
Email: kmcleod@carolina.rr.com
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To see families and children of Jackson Park come to know Christ and become productive citizens in the community. |
Family Day - Prepare food for Sun. afternoon once a month. Bring entire family to eat
and fellowship with Jackson Park residents.
Kid's Closet - Collect and deliver clothes for children at Jackson Park. |
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Empower single parents to reach financial and spiritual security by providing quality children's programs, education and life skills in a Christian environment, and to provide quality Christian resources and children's programs to the community at large. | Tutoring after school. Child care. Organizing donated books and items. Teaching single parents basic skills (financial, planning, parenting). Summer Camp volunteers. Donations accepted. | |
| Lois Lodge 1301 Hemlock Street Charlotte, NC 28203 704.335.9660 Contact: Dawn Guptill 704.376.8550 www.loislodge.org |
To provide a safe and healthy place for young women to live during an unexpected pregnancy. | Host An Event - Invite a staff member of Lois Lodge and share the vision of how to get
involved. Teachers Needed - For child care tips, domestic skills, and financial management. Mentoring, Yard work, Administrative. Maintenance - Help around the house of Lois Lodge. |
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| Love Inc of Mecklenburg County 2633 Eastway Drive Charlotte, NC 28205 704.536.5588 Contact: Pat Marcum 704.536.5588 www.loveinc-charlotte.org |
To link people with unmet needs with church
members willing to meet those needs so both will be blest. |
Opportunities for individuals, parent/child and groups. Field Volunteer - doing multiple jobs for elderly and those in need. See web listing. Office Volunteer - telephone, clerical help, following up on volunteers, newsletter and fundraiser assistance. Summer/Fall partnership with Habitat for Humanity to repair house floors and roofs. |
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| Urban Restoration Center 2128 Remount Road Charlotte, NC 28208 704.391.0022 Contacts: Colin Pinkney 704.391.0022 x 29 www.urbanrestoration.org |
Provides an array of evangelistic, educational, athletic, counseling, and social services to communities in the inner-city. To show God's plan through Jesus Christ. |
ORC Kid's Club - Sat. program 13 wks in spring and fall, 10am-1pm. Serve
breakfast, direct activities etc.
Second Chance Group - For at risk teens Fri. Night Jam - Need tutors, mentors, teaching Bible skills. Power Team Ministries - street evangelism, collecting clothing and household items, teaching budgeting and financial skills. Tues & Wed. night worship. Visit website for more information. |
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| With Love From Jesus 5226 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd. Indian Trail, NC 28079 704.882.6389 Contact: Joy McGuire 704.882.6389 Charlotte@withlovefromjesus.org |
Distributes donated food, clothes, furniture, toys, and baby items to local hospitals, the homeless, and ex-offenders. |
Volunteers can prepare meals, make deliveries and organize supplies. Organize and arrange contributed clothing, furniture and school supplies for the homeless and needy children. |
Do you have suggestions or questions? A Missions Committee representative is willing to help you get started or to answer your questions. Complete the request form below and click on the SUBMIT botton to request a contact: