Running with a Mission 2014

Join The City Mission for the 3rd Running with a Mission event at the Cleveland Metropark Zoo on Saturday, June 21, 2014!

The Cleveland Marathon & The City Mission

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Charity Partner.

Make a Difference at Hospice of Cleveland Clinic

Are you looking for a profound and deeply rewarding volunteer experience? Make a difference at the most intimate time of a person's life--the end. Our hope at Cleveland Clinic Hospice at Home is that no one dies alone.

Our goal is to train ordinary people with a heart for service and compassion for others to give an extraordinary gift to those facing end of life. This may be simply being present with the patient who is dying without a care giver, friend, or family member or providing support to family members who need a break from the bedside of their loved one. In the silence, you may choose to pray, write, read, play a musical instrument, or do any number of respectful activities. You will be a part of an amazing group of volunteers who complete trainings that will prepare you for this life changing experience.

Help Needed at the Geauga County Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Spring is almost here! Time to start volunteering at the Geauga County Habitat for Humanity ReStore!

The ReStore is in need of volunteers to fill the following positions... (must be able to lift 50lbs on a consistent basis)

Habitat For Humanity Informational Meeting

Location: Chardon Public Library
Start Time: Wed 26, March 2014, 10 p.m.
End Time: Wed 26, March 2014, 11:30 p.m.

Geauga County Habitat for Humanity will give a presentation on Wednesday, March 26 from 7pm-8:30pm at the Chardon Public Library, located at 110 East Park Street, Chardon, OH 44024. It is free and open to the public.  

What is Habitat for Humanity and How Can You Learn More?

Volunteers Needed for Geauga Spring Clean-Up Days

The Department of Aging needs your help! We would like to invite you and your friends to join us and volunteer during the 2014 Geauga Spring Clean-Up Days for Seniors! This worthwhile event begins April 5, 2014.

Many of our seniors can no longer rake their yards, weed flower beds, clean up yard debris, or wash windows. This is where you, as a volunteer, can truly make a difference. By volunteering just a few hours of your time, you can help a senior citizen remain independent and allow them to live in a safe, clean environment.

Tax Preparation Volunteers

United Way, in conjunction with the Ohio Benefit Bank, want to assist Geauga County residents to claim all of the tax credits and support programs available to them this year. To do this, they are looking for volunteers with experience in tax preparation to help provide FREE tax preparation for those who have incomes ONLY of $65,000 filing single or $95,000 filing jointly. Volunteers will work at several different locations throughout Geauga County from February through March. If you can help prepare taxes for low income individuals, please contact Joann Randall 216-436-2045 or jrandall@uws.org.

Volunteers Needed for Geauga County ReStore

Volunteering at the ReStore is a great way to have fun, meet new people and give back to the community. As a volunteer, you can be a part of the great mission of providing an opportunity of home ownership to families in Geauga County.

Our immediate volunteer needs are:

Pick-up Specialist -Assist truck driver by picking up donations throughout the county, Must be able to lift up to 50lbs., load and secure donations onto truck.

• Wednesdays --- 9:00am-1:00pm
• Thursdays --- 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Saturdays --- 9:00am-12:30pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm

Christmas Gifts for Scranton Road Children

Parkside is partnering with Scranton Road Bible Church in giving Christmas gifts to children in need. Please place your checks in the offering with “SRBC Christmas” on the memo line by Dec. 31, and we’ll do the shopping.

Thank you for sharing the joy of Christmas with our friends at Scranton Road.

Volunteers Needed for Laura's Home Holiday Fair

Location: Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center
Start Time: Sat 7, Dec. 2013, 2 p.m.
End Time: Sat 7, Dec. 2013, 5 p.m.

As a member of the Body of Christ here in Cleveland, The City Mission has always had one central goal in mind- to reach hearts and change lives. The City Mission has been doing just that with the help of our volunteers, many of which are members of your church. Without them, we could not support the men, women, and children who walk through our doors every day.

With the Holiday Season just around the corner, we realize many people are looking to volunteer in a special way during this time of year. We have a wonderful opportunity to serve the women and children of Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center through our Holiday Fair, happening December 7 from 12-3pm. This is a great opportunity for both individuals and groups looking for a holiday service opportunity, as well as experiencing what The City Mission is all about. 

Below is a description of the different opportunities for the Holiday Fair, as well as contact information for anyone who is interested: