Justice Initiative
Justice happens when all relationships—with God, others, self, and the rest of Creation—are rightly ordered and flourishing as God intended.
This includes partnering with people and organizations local and broad to care for the poor, the vulnerable, and anyone in need.
Community Partner Service Opportunities
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The Annual Block Party is a free community block party focused on giving back and providing needed resources. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, kids’ games and prizes, and connect with more than 50 local resource providers and vendors. Services include preventative pet care, DHS mobile services, and Hep C screening from the Wellpoint mobile unit, along with many additional health and community supports.
OHM has asked Van City to send volunteers to help with the clean-up after the event is over.
August 13th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
*Deadline to sign up is July 30th
REGISTER TO SERVE -
For Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Contact Keana Zoradi at kzoradi.yl@gmail.com
https://ccyounglives.younglife.org/
Service opportunities:
There are a lot of volunteer opportunities, from once a month, to once a week, or occasional support! -
Food Pantry | Mobile Food Pantry
Contact Lauren Young at laureny@fishvancouver.org
360-566-3243
Service opportunities:
Check in, check out, snack window, stocking, sorting and hauling food from local stores and other sourcesFood donations are accepted 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Family Shelter | Intervention Services
sheltered.org/volunteer-opportunities/
Service opportunities:
Administration, Campus Maintenance, Wheel Deals, Second Hand Solutions, Donation Room, Childcare, Special Events, Adopt-a-Room Program -
Tangibly Supporting Children & Families in Foster Care
https://www.clothandfoster.org/volunteer
(360) 821-4132
Service opportunities:
Fill caregiver requests, stock the shelves, sort tangible goods, volunteer at a special event -
Serves women and their families: single women, mothers, couples, and families experiencing homelessness in Clark County
https://www.salcvan.org/winter-hospitality-overflow-shelter
(360) 607-4339 (Jane Seidel)
Service opportunities:
Make a meal for the shelter for a night, evening shift: serve a meal and make lunches for the next day for occupants, help with a laundry shift for bedding, morning shift: help get people out the door for the day
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Patrick Porter
Pastor of Operations
Patrick manages the Justice Initiative’s meetings and volunteers.