| Restore St. Louis
They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. -Isa 61:4
Harambee
Harambee is a Swahili word meaning “let us come together and build”.
Provides summer work for “at risk” youth. The goal is to teach young men and women the responsibility needed to hold a job, while teaching them tuck-pointing (brick work). This year we hired 70 urban youth who in turn work on up to 30 homes for widows or the elderly. The kids are provided breakfast and lunch and have bible devotions every morning. 2006 program June 12th –August 4th. Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Become a part of a prayer initiative for Harambee.
2) Schedule a morning to have devotions & breakfast with youth (8 AM).
3) Schedule time to work along side Harambee youth on the job site. This allows youth opportunity to take the role of instructor, showing volunteers how to tuck-point.
4) Make breakfast for youth any weekday morning during the summer up to August 4th.
5) Bring cold drinks to work sites.
6) Become a part of the Development Committee to work on fundraising events
7) Pledge monthly or one time donation to program.
Contact Carrie Jones at 314-726-2302 x31 for more information
The Freedom School
Provides an excellent education (grades preK-5) in a caring environment. Children engage in learning while being given the opportunity to develop a love for God and a love for others, even when they are from a different race, religion or social status. Low student to teacher ratio allows all students to excel.
This year enrollment has almost doubled to 67 students. 2005-2006 academic year: August 23rd-May 26th. Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Become a part of a prayer initiative for The Freedom School.
2) Friday Reader- working one on one with children to improve reading skills.
3) Campus Visit Days- 1st Wed of every month Oct-Dec then Feb-May. 10:00 class room visit
10:30 chapel &11:00 lunch.
4) Become a part of the Development Committee to work on fundraising events.
5) Pledge monthly or one time donation to school.
Contact Netta Whitehorn at 314-432-7396 for more information.
“Firm Foundation” After School Tutoring
Helps children grades K-High School in the areas they are struggling academically, while encouraging them with the hope of God’s love. Provided to approx 65 neighborhood children two or three afternoons per week for one hour.
Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Pray for children & tutors
2) Tutor elementary children one or more days a week. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday 4:15-5:45PM.
3) Tutor middle & high school youth Tuesday or Thursday evening 6-7:30 PM.
4) Possible new opportunities to tutor immigrant children
5) Pledge monthly or one time donation to program.
Contact Jen Dill at 314-725-1942 for more information.
“Step” Summer Day Camp
Provides children with an environment of safety, love and care during the summer when they otherwise may be left alone. This is a five-week summer enrichment program that runs Monday – Thursday, 9:30am-12:30PM from June 19th-July 20th 2006. About 65 children have the opportunity to have Bible devotions, educational activities, crafts, games and lunch. University students lead the activities, while each child is paired with a high school mentor. Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Pray for children & tutors
2) Help transport children 9:30 AM to camp and or 3:00 PM back home.
3) Make 60 lunches by 11:30 AM on any given day.
4) Pledge monthly or one time donation to program.
5) Bring snacks for approx 60 children for any Mon.-Thur.
Contact Jen Dill at 314-725-1942 for more information.
Summer Work Teams
Provides an opportunity for high school age youth to reach out to those in need.
High school students come in groups throughout the summer for a one-week outreach program. This program connects them to the “Help” Summer Tutoring program, as well as the opportunity to work on other projects to help the poor throughout the city. Over a five week period in 2003 there were over 250 volunteers from eight different churches around the country.
City Lights
Provides university students with urban leadership training. Teaches how the good news of the Kingdom of God relates to the pressing needs of the inner city poor. There are four 1 week programs that have over 200 students from 23 colleges and universities, and a seven week intensive summer program that have 24 interns from at least 10 colleges and universities, and different foreign countries.
Work Day
Provides an opportunity to show love to those in need such as widows, orphans, immigrants and the poor. Projects include delivering furniture, food and clothing, as well as painting , repairing homes and car repair.
Draws together between 100-200 volunteers from over 20 different organizations including universities, public & private schools, and churches. Work Day is 2nd Saturday morning 8 AM to noon starting in September and going thru May. Check schedule for exceptions. Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Pray for program & those we serve
2) Sign up individually or as a group for work day once a month
3) Become a site leader.
4) Join the “Adopt a Grandparent” program
5) Donate an extended cab pick up truck
6) Pledge monthly or one time donation to program.
Contact Andrew Stern at 314-726-2302 x22 for more information.
Branch Ministry
Partnership with One Heart Family Ministry to supports families who have or are interested in having children through foster care or adoption. Special emphasis is given to helping non-Caucasian children find homes.
Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Pray for program & those we serve
2) Child Care on the 3rd Friday of month between 6:30 & 8:30 PM
3) New Baby Care Items- diapers, wipes, clothing, etc.
Contact Emily Nienhuis at 314-223-2496 for more information. New Hope Women’s Ministry
Provides hope and help to women by women. Help may come to single girls who are pregnant, moms with parenting needs, and widows or the elderly with physical problems. Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Pray for program & those we serve
2) Volunteers to connect with women (goal at least one contact per week –home visit, calls monthly meeting)
3) Child care-For New Hope meetings 1st & 3rd Thursday’s 6:30-8:30PM
4) Transportation- To & from New Hope meetings, doctor’s visits, market etc.
5) Teach immigrant/refugee women to drive
6) Teach immigrant/refugee women to cook American foods
7) Help with special events
8) Administrative help- database, phone calling, sending thank you’s and reminders.
9) Help with special events (ie Christmas party)
10) Pledge monthly or one time donation to program.
Contact Suzanne Bates at 314-726-2302 x32 for more information.
People Of Refuge
Provides immigrant and refugee services that help individuals adapt and integrate into the St Louis community. Special attention is given to basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and furniture, as well
as how to shop, get around on a bus, learn English (ESL), and find a job. High value is placed on learning about and honoring the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of each individual. We have currently developed relationships with about 250 individuals from 25 nations.
Free Store
Provides a center where people can donate clothing and food to be given to urban & immigrant/refugee families in need.
Volunteer & giving opportunities:
1) Pray for program & those we serve.
2) Help organize food & clothing donations in south city (flexible schedule)
3) Help organize food & clothing donations in U City (Every other Thursday 9-11 AM)
4) Every other Wednesday evening donate and distribute food to immigrant and refugee families.
5) Men to volunteer Tuesday 7-9 PM to reach out to young men immigrant/refugee fellowship
6) Donate food (especially rice) & toiletries.
7) Pledge monthly or one time donation to program.
Contact Rebecca Raney 314-941-4691 for more information. How Money is Spent
Through the generosity of New City Fellowship and Lithco Inc. we have most of our space donated, and therefore have very little rent to pay. All of our staff is asked to make financial sacrifices by accepting salaries much lower than industry standards. We make the most of volunteer help to reduce the need for larger staffs. All of this is done in order to make the very most out of each dollar that is donated. Location Served
Our initial target area has been the Hamilton Heights/ West End neighborhoods of north St Louis city. While that remains a primary area of outreach, the Immigrant Community Services has drawn us into a large area of south St Louis city, The Freedom School and Branch Ministry covers all of St Louis.
Check out our web sit at www.restorestlouis.org |
