Cornerstone University Service Learning
“Wherever there is pain, suffering, and desperation – Jesus is. And, that’s where His people belong. Among the least of these, we find the close relationship with Christ that every Christian heart seeks.”
~Rev. Jim Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle
EXCERPT FROM FRESH WIND, FRESH FIRE, PG. 78
YOUTH MINISRY | FAMILY/WOMEN'S MINISTRY | HOMELESS MINISTRY | HEALTH SERVICES MINISTRY | SHUT-IN MINISTRY | GLOBAL
Many of these may qualify for Community Service Work Study hours
BARNABAS MINISTRIES BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS CAREFORCE INTERNATIONAL
ministering to at-risk youth
contact: Kim Laakonsen, mentor specialist
phone: 269.748.8345
one-on-one youth mentoring
contact: Amy Venard
phone: 616.774.4311
e-mail: avenard@dablodgett.org
Web site: www.dablodgett.org
sponsorship of needy children worldwide
contact: Greg Henslee, team director
phone: 616.365.0838
CLANCY STREET MINISTRIES "Confident Kids" Program
Christian youth ministry
contact: Jacinda Wambaugh or Steve Faas
phone: 616.235.2195
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
sponsorship of needy children worldwide
contact: Larry McMullin, volunteer representative
phone: 616.247.1085
e-mail: larmcmullin@yahoo.com
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CHAPLAINCY
mentors for youth with incarcerated parents
contact: Sarah Rhein
phone: 616.454.4925 ext 14
e-mail: sarahcjc@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.cjcministry.org
need sheet
GATEWAY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
assisting classroom teachers in small groups and/or one-on-one
contact: Jonathon Marshall
phone: 616.458.9646 ext. 34
e-mail: jmarshall@gatewaymhs.org
GIRL SCOUTS OF MICHIGAN TRAILS
youth character & leadership development
contact: Vicky Pratt, membership specialist
phone: 616.784.3341
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY (a ministry of Wedgewood Christian Services)
one-on-one tutoring of at-risk youth
contact: Randy Ward
phone: 616.481.9874
e-mail: rward@wedgewood.org
ROCKFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
AWANA Clun workers, Worship Team musicians, Jr/Sr High Workers
contact: Rev. Larry Rowland
phone: 616.866.0345
e-mail: rowlands7@charter.net
Web site: www.rockfordbaptistchurch.org
need sheet
SABAOTH MINISTRIES
elementary age youth ministry
contact: Kelly Ellis
phone: 616.890.9855
location: 1823 Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
need: assist with students from Burton Heights area, play games, share stories & music, sports, pizza party, ice cream…..be creative!
SALVATION ARMY
youth program center
contact: Chris Reisma
phone: 616.454.1459
e-mail: chris_reisma@usc.salvationarmy.org
Web site: usc.salvationarmy.org
SARANAC YOUTH CENTER
building relationships with middle/high school age youth
contact: DeAnn Eddy
youth center phone: 616.642.0992
home phone: 616.897.4840
e-mail: deann@saranacyouthcenter.org
Web site: www.saranacyouthcenter.org
WEDGEWOOD CHRISTIAN SERVICES
mentoring teens in residential treatment
contact: Molly Guillaume, volunteer coordinator
phone: 616.831.5565
e-mail: mollyg@wedgewood.org
Web site: www.wedgewood.org
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
mentoring youth
contact: Jennifer Thill
phone: 616.855.9669
e-mail: jthill@grymca.org
Web site: grymca.org
need sheet
YMCA - WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE FAMILY (Belmont, MI)
several youth mentoring/tutoring/service opportunities
contact: see attached need sheet
phone: 616.855.1447
Web site: grymca.org
need sheet
YOUTH FOR CHRIST/CAMPUS LIFE/YOUTH GUIDANCE
direct ministry with youth
contact: Marcy Grant
phone: 616.520.1641
e-mail: marcymgrant@yahoo.com
Web site: www.gryfc.org
ALPHA WOMEN'S CENTER
answer phones, sort donations, and counseling women with unexpected pregnancies
contact: Ruth Gillesse, Director of Marketing
phone: 616.459.9955
e-mail: rgillesse@alphawc.org
Web site: www.alphawomenscenter.org
need sheet
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
mentoring, tutoring, transporting clients
contact: Andrea Barrett, volunteer coordinator
phone: 616.224.7523
e-mail: abarrett@bethany.org
Web site: www.bethany.org
need sheet
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
crisis pregnancy center
contact: Becky Buick
phone: 616.776.3840 ext. 116
e-mail: becky.buick@PRCFORLIFE.org
Web site: www.PRCforLife.org
need sheet
RIGHT TO LIFE OF GRAND RAPIDS
sanctity of human life ministry
contact: Amanda Fulford
phone: 616.532.2300
e-mail: afulford@rtl.org
Web site: www.grrtl.org/students/index.html
URBAN FAMILY MINISTRIES
family education and resource center
contact: Amy & Scott Vogel
phone: 616.365.9009
Web site: www.urbanfamilyministries.com/volunteers.html
DÉGAGÉ MINISTRIES
homeless drop-in center
contact: Joy Domstad, volunteer coordinator
phone: 616.454.1661
Web site: www.degageministries.org
GOD'S KITCHEN
homeless meal site & meals-on-wheels delivery
contact: Deb Vanderweyden
phone: 616.454.4110
need: sort & stock pantry shelves, wash dishes, do cleanup
GUIDING LIGHT MISSION
homeless resource center
contact: Suzan Brown
phone: 616.451.0236 ext 211
Web site: www.guidinglightmission.org/volunteer.html
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
building interest-free homes for low-income families
contact: Colleen Mahon-VanDoren, volunteer coordinator
phone: 616.774.2431 ext 224
e-mail: cmahonvandoren@habitatkent.org
Web site: www.habitatkent.org
need sheet
HEARTSIDE MINISTRY
homeless resource center
contact: Bonnie, development coordinator
phone: 616.235.7211
HOPE'S OUTLET
sorting donations and stocking second-hand store in Muskegon
contact: Kathy Tabor
phone: 616.638.2336
e-mail: katmitrobat@yahoo.com
MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES
men's homeless shelter & drop-in center
contact: Lorie Anderson, community relations manager
phone: 616.454.8249
SALVATION ARMY
homeless resource center
contact: Chris Reisma
phone: 616.454.1459
e-mail: chris_reisma@usc.salvationarmy.org
Web site: usc.salvationarmy.org
AMERICAN RED CROSS
emergency response ministry
contact: Sue Isaacson
phone: 616.456.8661 ext 3113
e-mail: sisaacson@wcm.redcross.org
Web site: www.wcm.redcross.org
EQUEST CENTER
therapeutic horseback riding center
contact: Angela Taylor, volunteer coordinator
phone: 616.866.3066
e-mail: equestcenter@aol.com
Web site: www.equestcenter.org/volunteer.htm
HEALTH INTERVENTION SERVICES
painting, gardening, filing/data entry, Spanish interpretation
contact: Sylvia Daining
phone: 616.475.1363
e-mail: sdaining@hisgr.org
Web site: www.hisgr.org
SPECTRUM HEALTH
hospital care
contact: Alison Reed, volunteer coordinator
phone: 616.391.3715
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CHAPLAINCY
prison ministry
contact: Sarah Rhein
phone: 616.454.4925 ext 14
e-mail: sarahcjc@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.cjcministry.org
GRAND RAPIDS VETERANS' HOME
nursing home care
contact: Jan Roschacki, volunteer specialist
phone: 616.364.5315
HOLLAND HOME
nursing home care
contact: Helen VanBeek, volunteer specialist
phone: 616.235.5479
REST HAVEN HOMES, INC
Christian Nursing Home
phone: 616.363.6819
location: 1424 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
needs: activities every night, hymn sings on Fridays
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL @ Cornerstone University
social justice ministry righting travesties of justice around the globe
meetings: Wednesdays 7-8 PM in EDH-102
contact: Andrew Kleyn, CU Chapter President
phone: 616.735.4537
e-mail: Andrew_D_Kleyn@cornerstone.edu
Web site: www.amnestyusa.org
CROSSWORLD
supports and trains missionaries worldwide
contact: Roger & Karen See, mission mobilizers
phone: 616.452.5371
Web site: www.crossworld.org
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