Thanksgiving Box Project 2021

Start Time: Sun 24, Oct. 2021, 8 a.m.
End Time: Sat 20, Nov. 2021, noon

Every fall for the past 35 years, Parkside Church has helped provide complete Thanksgiving dinners to families in the Cleveland area. Boxes filled with non-perishable food and a whole roasting turkey are hand-delivered to those who might otherwise be unable to enjoy the holiday with a traditional meal.

We invite you and your family to join us as we partner with Scranton Road Bible Church to make this Thanksgiving Day brighter for 300 families.

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American Red Cross Volunteers Needed

Severe weather-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense. We are once again expecting to see a well-above normal wildfire and hurricane season this year. This year’s wildfire season is already very active and dangerous because of the severe drought and dry woodlands across the west. The Red Cross has an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. Volunteers are needed for the following roles.

Shelter Support

Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided.

Disaster Health Services

Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and you can also obtain your CE credits. Licenses needed include: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.

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International Student Outreach Opportunities

Parkside families are invited to minister to international students arriving for the fall semester at Case and CSU. There are several service opportunities available through a local campus ministry including providing temporary housing, picking up students from the airport, and donating furniture and other household items.

For more information, contact Dan Larison at dlarison@parksidechurch.com.

Running with a Mission for The City Mission

Location: Edgewater Park, 6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
Start Time: Sat 18, Sept. 2021, 9 a.m.
End Time: Sat 18, Sept. 2021, 11 a.m.

About the Campaign

The City Mission of Cleveland empowers men, women, and children in crisis to overcome their unique, complex paths to homelessness. We create individualized, comprehensive programs to assist clients in building their stabilized and independent futures because no two peoples' needs are the same.

When you join Running with a Mission as a fundraiser or a participant, you disrupt the cycle of poverty for men, women, and children struggling with homelessness in Cleveland.

The 2021 Running with a Mission event will take place at Edgewater Park, Cleveland, Ohio! Registration opens at 8:00am and event begins at 9:00am! A virtual option will be available so you can participate anywhere on September 18!

Learn how you can get involved, regardless of your availability and skill level, by clicking on the registration button below!

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2021 Ride with a Mission for The City Mission!

Start Time: Sat 21, Aug. 2021, 9 a.m.
End Time: Sat 21, Aug. 2021, 11:30 a.m.

Get Ready to Ride for a Good Cause!

Saturday, August 21st, 2021

Join The City Mission for their 10th annual Ride with a Mission! They've made adjustments to their usual format to adhere to coronavirus safety guidelines. This year's Ride will be a poker-run format with five destinations and a ride card marked at each stop. Each participant will receive a Ride with a Mission t-shirt while supplies last. Register before August 2nd to guarantee your Ride shirt!

Time & Date: Saturday, August 21, flexible start between 9:00am and 11:30am. This ride is not escorted. Registration opens at 8am.

Ride Destinations:

1. Rocky River United Methodist Church: 19414 Detroit Rd., Rocky River OH 44116

2. Lakeview Park: 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain OH 44052

3. DataServ Integrations, LLC: 31280 Viking Pkwy., Westlake OH 44145

4. Rock-N-Roll City Harley-Davidson: 4985 W. 150th St., Cleveland OH 44135

5. The City Mission: 5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland OH 44103

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The City Mission 2021 Back to School Bash!

Location: The City Mission 2021 Back to School Bash!
Start Time: Thu 12, Aug. 2021, 4:30 p.m.
End Time: Thu 12, Aug. 2021, 7 p.m.

Volunteer for the United Way Services of Geauga County 2021 Day of Action!

Spring is in the air, and I’m sure many of you are anxious to (safely) get out of the house after so many months of feeling cooped up. United Way Services of Geauga County has been working on ways to help volunteers get involved in giving back to the community while remaining safe. This year's United Way Day of Action, which will take place on June 18th, will be a great way to get out and help. Historically this is a day that provides volunteers an opportunity to be a part of solutions that make a difference in people’s lives in our county. We are confident that our project will do just that … make a difference!

Our Day of Action project is to build and plant a garden for women in recovery at Lake-Geauga Recovery’s Twelve Meadows Women’s Residence in Munson Twp. In addition to the garden, there will be opportunities on this day to build garden accessories or work with our Women United Group in building bookshelves for the Twelve Meadows residence.

Our office is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local health authorities to ensure we have the right plans and resources in place to safeguard your health and well-being. If you are interested in helping on June 18th, please let me know and we will plug you in safely.

For Volunteer or Sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen Perko at kperko@uws.org

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Help Needed?

Are you or is someone you know in need of help with yardwork or small home repair projects and cannot afford to hire someone? The Parkside Church Handyman Ministry may be able to help!

Contact Ken for more information.

Handyman Ministry Volunteers Needed

Are you handy around the house? Would you like to help others in our church and community with small home repairs or yard work? Consider joining the Handyman Ministry.

Contact Ken for more information.

Hands Up Cleveland-Volunteers Needed!

Hands Up Cleveland works with inner city youth by offering positive programming in the form of music, exercise, and art. The kids they serve are falling through the cracks of existing programming. Coaches come from within the same neighborhoods as these kids, so they have the ability to reach those in need.

*They were working in Glenville neighborhood out of Cory Rec until it closed due to staff being used at vaccination locations. They now have a location in Beachwood, but with it, the problem of transportation. They are buying a van and could use volunteer drivers.

*They also need volunteers to help with social media and their website.

If you would like to find out more about Hands Up Cleveland and all the ways to volunteer, please contact Kate by email or at 440-223-2013.

You can also visit their website: www.handsupcleveland.com