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Mentor students from Inner City, first-generation immigrant families by spending one-half hour per week with a student. Training is provided. Contact Gail Olsen at 558-8813 or olsen-g@sbcglobal.net.
House of Neighborly Service
Help publicize, coordinate & deliver in-kind donations from our monthly Loaves & Fishes food collection, school-supply drive (July & August) & Christmas “Angel Tree” gifts. UPC Contact is Sara Holland at 481-2347, wilhol@sbcglobal.net.
SAIDC - San Antonio Interfaith Darfur Coalition
The San Antonio Interfaith Darfur Coalition is an organization formed to address the crisis of genocide in the Darfur region in western Sudan, a central African nation. See Jeanette Clark for more information.
CAM -- Christian Assistance Ministries
This ecumenical agency provides immediate, temporary assistance to individuals in crisis, enabling them to move toward independence. Serve as a desk & phone receptionist, interviewer, food pantry, clothing or warehouse worker, floor host, or help with administrative tasks. Contact Cynthia Lyle at 829-5565 or cynlyle@satx.rr.com.
PORT_SAN_ANTONIO_DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES
Train as a volunteer to assist special needs persons evacuated to the San Antonio Medical Special Needs Shelter. For more information, contact Dave Garber at dmgarber@sbcglobal.net or 830-609-0139.
COOPERATIVE MINISTRY IN HIGHER EDUCATION_(ST._PHILIPS_CAMPUS MINISTRY)
At least once a year, provide a noon meal & fellowship with college students at St. Philip’s College. Contact Larry Adamson at 655-2669 or larbunad@sbcglobal.net.
BEXAR_COUNTY_DETENTION MINISTRIES (BCDM)
Help with dinner for 20-25 people in the WANA (We Are Not Alone) support group for families of incarcerated persons. UPC provides meals on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Child care help also is needed. Contact Chriss Lloyd at 826-4493 or clloydpub@satx.rr.com.
SOL_CENTER_AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors provide hospitality, room set up, check-in, and refreshments for SoL Center classes. If you or someone you know would like to serve as an Ambassador, please submit the names to Lucy Burton at 732-9927 or upcsa@upcsa.org, or send to Ambassador Coordinator, Larry Adamson at 655-2669 or larbunad@sbcglobal.net.
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Presbyterian Night at the Ball Game
Thursday, July 2, 7:05
San Antonio Missions vs Northwest Arkansas Naturals
at Nelson Wolff Stadium --
$7 upper reserved seat
($2 of which benefits the House of Neighborly Service)
$1 Concession night.
See Sally Lloyd for more information.
SAMMs -- San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries
Help with meals & worship at the downtown homeless shelter, 910 W. Commerce St. Hours are 7:00 – 8:45 pm on the 2nd Friday of even-numbered months. UPC contacts are Cynthia Smith at 736-3542, cts5200@hotmail.com or Sally Lloyd at 826-4493, SallyLlyd@satx.rr.com.
Habitat For Humanities Cluster House
Work along with other Presbyterian churches to provide a San Antonio family with a safe, decent & affordable home. Volunteers help build the house (no experience necessary) or provide food for the workers. Contact Sarah Harvey at 614-2774 or sbharveyks@sbcglobal.net.
BOYSVILLE:
Volunteers are needed at this boys & girls residential home in the following areas: Arts & Crafts, Baby-sitting, Basketball Coaching, Gym assistant, Mentoring, Seasonal Helpers, Tutoring, & Volleyball Coaching. Contact Lenna or Ed Baxter at 492-4948 or LennaJB@satx.rr.com
SAFE -- SAN_ANTONIO_FAMILY_ENDEAVORS
(formerly URBAN MINISTRIES):
FairWeather Family Lodge is a housing & employment program enhancing lives of adults with mental health disabilities. Volunteers host social events, help with household repairs & upkeep, mentor FairWeather Lodge members, provide child care, help replenish household supplies & help organize the donation closet. Contact Cynthia Smith at 736-3542 or cts5200@yahoo.com.
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Equal Exchange
Fair TradeUPC supports Equal Exchange and Fair Trade Practices. We have coffee, teas, and chocolates available in the office.
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