Community Mission Projects
“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me. . . ‘Truly O say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’”
Matthew 25:35-40
The purpose of our Community Mission Projects is to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to our community and region by helping meet physical and spiritual needs.
To participate individually or in your small group:
- Choose one of the projects below and make an initial connection with the contact person.
- Let Christ Church know what project you are getting involved with so that we can keep our listings up-to-date.
- Give updates to Sharon Collings, 440-236-8282, or emai
Strongsville Emergency Food Bank
Organization: Strongsville Emergency Food Bank Who It Serves: Residents of the Strongsville community in providing them with non-perishable food items. Gift cards are also accepted as a donation. Volunteer Opportunity: Date: Open for drop-off 9:30-11:30 M-F Address: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136 (Map) Number of People: Open Contact: Ann Miley Phone: (440) 846-0197 |
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Organization: Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Who It Serves: Greater Cleveland residents in need of assistance with their homes. Landscaping Leaders or Crews
Supplemental Volunteers Needed Tuesdays - Thursday
Skilled Weekday and Saturday Volunteers
Project Leaders
ReStore volunteers
Number of People: As many as possible Website: clevelandhabitat.org Phone: (216) 429-1299 |
Southwest Community Outreach Program
Organization: Southwest Community Outreach Program Who It Serves: Community Outreach provides a variety of non-medical services to the homebound, frail elderly and disabled residents within the southwestern suburbs. By providing these non-medical services, it will hopefully enable this population to remain more independent and permit them to continue to reside in their homes/apartment as long as adequate care is available. Volunteer Opportunities: Telephone reassurance: Services can include calling an individual regularly to check on them, being an able listener, or serving as a contact person when a need arises. Volunteer Driver: Services can include driving individuals to their doctor’s appointments, therapy appointments, etc. Van Transportation Service: Courtesy vans available for residents to designated places. Shopping Assistance: Services can include grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions at the drug store, or errand running. Date: Call to schedule an appointment Address: Southwestern Suburbs Number of People: Open Contact Phone: 440-816-4046. Southwest Community Hospital |
Organization: Ronald McDonald House Who It Serves: Since 1979 the Ronald McDonald House has been home away from home for families whose seriously ill children are receiving medical care at on of the Cleveland area hospitals. Upon entering one of our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, families are greeted by volunteers who act as host or hostess of the room. Volunteers will register visitors, explain what services are available, and help families to feel at home. The main sitting area provides a comfortable place for families to relax and regroup. The kitchen area is stocked with a variety of snacks and beverages to enable families to refuel. Family Room Volunteers Date: Call to schedule an appointment Address: 10415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 (Map) Number of People: Typically two at a time Contact: Kimberly Baggs Phone: (216) 229-5758, email Website: clevelandrmh.org (See wish list items needed) |
Organization: Ronald McDonald House Who It Serves: Since 1979 the Ronald McDonald House has been home away from home for families whose seriously ill children are receiving medical care at on of the Cleveland area hospitals. Opportunity: Family Meal Preparation Date: Call to schedule an appointment Address: 10415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 (Map) Number of People: Open Contact: Kimberly Baggs Phone: (216) 229-5758, email Website: clevelandrmh.org (See wish list items needed) |
Organization: Ronald McDonald House Who It Serves: Since 1979 the Ronald McDonald House has been home away from home for families whose seriously ill children are receiving medical care at on of the Cleveland area hospitals. Opportunity: Breakfast Preparation Date: Call to schedule an appointment Saturday’s Address: 10415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 (Map) Number of People: Typically two at a time Contact: Kimberly Baggs Phone: (216) 229-5758, email Website: clevelandrmh.org (See wish list items needed) |
Organization: Berea Children’s Home Who It Serves: Be a guiding light to children who are defying adversity and creating independent futures by God’s grace. This opportunity is for residential children in the Berea Children’s Home. Opportunity: Host a special party or fun day with your small group. The sky’s the limit and you are open to use your creativity. With kids, you can’t go wrong with a holiday party, pizza party or game day. Date: Call to schedule an appointment Address: 202 East Bagley Road, Berea, Ohio 44017 (Map) Number of People: Open Contact: Rev. Karen Wolcott Phone: 440-260-8254 |
Organization: The City Mission Who it serves: Wide variety of individuals- men, women, youth, prison, neighborhoods, and more Description: The City Mission is a multi-faceted ministry reaching out to meet the needs of thousands in NE Ohio. They offer disadvantaged people the opportunity to move from lives of poverty and dependency to stability, growth and productivity. The goal is to provide a continuum of care that begins at each individual’s point of immediate need and move him or her along from crisis through recovery and discipleship to integration back into family and society. Opportunity: Donated Clothing Presort- process donated clothing as the 1st step in providing high-quality, seasonal, no-cost clothing to clients Address: The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH (Map) Number of People: Any number Time Commitment: 2-4 hour availability Mon- Sat. Contact: Rosa Moore Phone: 216-431-3510 Website: thecitymission.org Requirements: Beth Papatonis has completed volunteer orientation training and represent Christ Church for groups that would like to volunteer. 440-236-8282 |
Organization: The City Mission Who it serves: Wide variety of individuals- men, women, youth, prison, neighborhoods, and more Description: The City Mission is a multi-faceted ministry reaching out to meet the needs of thousands in NE Ohio. They offer disadvantaged people the opportunity to move from lives of poverty and dependency to stability, growth and productivity. The goal is to provide a continuum of care that begins at each individual’s point of immediate need and move him or her along from crisis through recovery and discipleship to integration back into family and society. Opportunity: Serve a meal to the homeless- purchase and bring food already prepared to reheat and serve to 35 residents. Address: The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH (Map) Number of People: 5+ Time Commitment: Can do monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly- one evening for 1-2 hours plus preparation time Contact: Rosa Moore Phone: 216-431-3510 Website: thecitymission.org Requirements: Beth Papatonis has completed volunteer orientation training and represent Christ Church for groups that would like to volunteer. 440-236-8282 |
Organization: The City Mission Who it serves: Wide variety of individuals- men, women, youth, prison, neighborhoods, and more Description: The City Mission is a multi-faceted ministry reaching out to meet the needs of thousands in NE Ohio. They offer disadvantaged people the opportunity to move from lives of poverty and dependency to stability, growth and productivity. The goal is to provide a continuum of care that begins at each individual’s point of immediate need and move him or her along from crisis through recovery and discipleship to integration back into family and society. Opportunity: Donated Clothing Presort- process donated clothing as the 1st step in providing high-quality, seasonal, no-cost clothing to clients Address: The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH (Map) Number of People: Any number Time Commitment: 2-4 hour availability Mon- Sat. Contact: Rosa Moore Phone: 216-431-3510 Website: thecitymission.org Requirements: Beth Papatonis has completed volunteer orientation training and represent Christ Church for groups that would like to volunteer. 440-236-8282 |
Falling Water Health Care Center 1
Organization: Falling Water Health Care Center Who it serves: Nursing home patients Opportunity: Take part in the “Friendly Visitor” program or Adopt a Grandparent- help a patient that doesn’t have much family or visitors by sharing your time with them. Address: Falling Water Health Care Center, 18840 Falling Water Road, Strongsville, OH (Map) Number of People: any Contact: Sue (Volunteer Coordinator) Phone: 440-238-1100 Christ Church Liaison: Beth Papatonis 440-236-8282 |
Falling Water Health Care Center 2
Organization: Falling Water Health Care Center Who it serves: Nursing home patients Opportunity: Volunteers needed to lead a Bible study, lead a group in doing crafts, or assisting with meals and visiting patients. Address: Falling Water Health Care Center, 18840 Falling Water Road, Strongsville, OH (Map) Number of People: any Contact: Sue (Volunteer Coordinator) Phone: 440-238-1100 Christ Church Liaison: Beth Papatonis 440-236-8282 |
Organization: Building Hope in the City Who It Serves: Building Hope in the City is a Lutheran urban mission organization that seeks to plant new urban congregations and help revitalize existing ministries. Opportunity: Handyman services for current needs at an urban ministry People needed: Any number Contact Person: Brian Upton, Director 216-281-HOPE |
Organization: Building Hope in the City Who It Serves: Building Hope in the City is a Lutheran urban mission organization that seeks to plant new urban congregations and help revitalize existing ministries. The Arabic Women’s outreach serves a growing need to assist Arabic women as they adjust to American life and ministers to them addressing the spousal abuse that often is hidden and unnoticed. Opportunity: Host a luncheon for the Arabic Women’s Ministry of Building People needed: Any number Contact Person: Brian Upton, Director 216-281-HOPE or Nadia Abuamsha, Missionary to the women. |
Organization: Trinity Lutheran Church Address: 2031 W. 30th Street, Cleveland, Ohio (Map) Who It Serves: The homeless and needy in the community surrounding Trinity Opportunity: Help sort clothing for Trinity Clothing Ministry People needed: Any number- commit to several hours during the week or on Saturday Contact Person: Pam Juris, Volunteer Coordinator, Building Hope in the City |
Organization: Trinity Lutheran Church Address: 2031 W. 30th Street, Cleveland, Ohio (Map) Who It Serves: The homeless and needy in the community surrounding Trinity Opportunity: Prepare and serve meal for Trinity Lutheran Community Meal- this is held the last two Saturdays of each month. Typically 100+ people to feed. People needed: 10 or more Contact Person: Brian Upton, Director, Building Hope in the City |
Organization: The Cleveland Pregnancy Center Who It Serves: The Cleveland Pregnancy Center is a life-affirming organization whose purpose is to educate, equip and provide services to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of pregnant, parenting and post-abortive individuals. The Loose Change for Life drive is one of the large annual fundraisers. Opportunity: Prepare baby bottles to be used for the “Loose Change for Life” drive kicking off on Mother’s Day at many area churches. 1100 bottles needed to get ready for this fundraising drive People needed: Any number willing to dedicate an evening or a Saturday to preparing the bottles for distribution to area churches taking part in the campaign. Address: The Cleveland Pregnancy Center, 50 N. Rocky River Drive, Berea , OH (Map) Deadline date for bottle distribution: May 7 Contact Person: Bobrie Jefferson-Benson, Volunteer Coordinator |
Organization: Cleveland Pregnancy Center Who it serves: Women in crisis pregnancy and the men and children affected by the situation, Description: The Cleveland Pregnancy Center is life-affirming organization whose purpose is to educate, equip, and provide services to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of pregnant, parenting, and post-abortive individuals and families. Opportunity: Throw a baby shower to help mothers-to-be at the Cleveland Pregnancy Center, or do a “Diapers and Wipes” drive. Address: The Cleveland Pregnancy Center, 50 N. Rocky River Drive, Berea , OH (Map) Number of People: any Contact Person: Bobrie Jefferson-Benson, Volunteer Coordinator Website: clevelandpregnancyhelp.org |
Lakeside Men’s Homeless Shelter 1
Organization: 2100 Lakeside Men’s Homeless Shelter (Map) Who It Serves: Homeless Men in the inner city- blankets are always needed as are twin bed sheets for the shelter. Opportunity: Blankets/ Twin Sheets collection for the 2100 Lakeside Mens Homeless Shelter People needed: Any number Contact Person: Pam Juris, Building Hope in the City Volunteer Coordinator |
Lakeside Men’s Homeless Shelter 2
Organization: 2100 Lakeside Men’s Homeless Shelter (Map) Who It Serves: Homeless Men in the inner city. Opportunity: Preparing and/or serving meals at 2100 Lakeside Men’s Homeless Shelter People needed: Any number Contact Person: Pam Juris, Building Hope in the City Volunteer Coordinator |
Organization: Kemper House Description: This is a hospice for Alzheimer’s patients. Address: Kemper House, 10890 Prospect Road, Strongsville, OH (Map) Opportunity: Visit and talk with the residents, organize social activities (such as dances, music), take care of health and beauty needs (ie. Hair, makeup, manicures). Number of People: Groups up to 6 Time Commitment: flexible- call ahead Contact: Kathy Fijalkovich (Activities Coordinator) or Kristen Phone: 440-846-1100 |
Organization: Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Description: Make gift baskets with baby blankets, toys and necessities to help underprivileged moms. Contact Cheryl for a convenient way to make baby blankets that anyone can have fun doing! Location: 195 Wadswoth Road, Wadsworth, OH (Map) Expenses: Flexible 440-236-8282 |
Organization: A Soldiers Wish List Description: Support our troops who are serving overseas. Troopers are served that are deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Kosovo, South Korea and Qatar. Website: asoldierswishlist.org Number of People: Any Time Commitment: Minimal Expenses: Flexible Contact: Ericka Arsenault, Christ Church, 440-236-8282 Children & Adults may participate |
Organization: Salvation Army, Medina, Ohio Description: Share a meal with a neighbor in need. The last week of every month a dinner is provided every day. Call to make your reservation to serve. Typically two people are needed to prepare & clean (2-5pm) and two people are needed to serve and clean (4-6pm). Location: Medina Expenses: Flexible Contact: Salvation Army Phone: 330-722-6488 |
Organization: Saint Augustine Parish Description:
Address: 2486 West 14th Street (Tremont Area), Cleveland OH 44113 (Map) Website: staugustine-west14.org Number of People: 1-10, depending on the event Time Commitment: 1-2 hours Contact: Extras: Call before your first visit! Advance notice required to check on where to report, what equipment to bring, how to dress, what skills are needed. Christ Church Contact: Larry Miller, 440-236-8282 |
Organization: Saint Malachi Church Description: This community has great programs for people in great need and is always looking for volunteers.
Address: Number of People: 1-15 at any given time Time Commitment: 1-2 hours (plus drive time) Contact: Name: Website: stmalachi.org/parish/parish.htm Extras: Call before your first visit! Advance notice required to check on where to report, what equipment to bring, how to dress, what skills are needed. Christ Church contact: Larry Miller, 440-236-8282 |
