Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church at 4865 11 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 US - Opportunities
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Drivers Needed: We are looking for people to provide transportation for our refugee family until they can provide for their own transportation. He will be working at Thunderbay Car Wash on Plainfield. His work hours are usually 9:00 – 6:00. If you could drive one day a week or drive just in the morning or evening your time would be greatly appreciated. We are also looking for drivers who would be willing to commit to one evening a month to take Sebastiano and Emmanuelina to Sparta for English classes. Drivers are needed to help with transportation to the grocery store, doctors, appointments, etc.
Tutors needed: Volunteers are needed to work with our local refugee family or other refugees in the area. You do not have to have a teaching degree or prior experience. By your donation of time you will make a huge difference in someone’s life.
Refugee Assistance – many opportunities are available through donations of time, talents and treasure. (Click the link to find out more.)
North Kent Service Center needs your help! North Kent Service Center is an emergency food pantry that serves low income families and families that are in a crisis situation. Our Lady of Consolation Parish helps to stock their pantry by placing food baskets at the entrance of each door to the church. Every time you come to church bring a bag of food and leave it in the baskets and we will deliver it for you. We also gather as a parish on the 2nd Tuesday night of each month (excluding July) from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to help stock the shelves and sort through the donations. You are welcome to bring friends, neighbors, relatives, etc. Elementary children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Your monetary donations are also needed. Your checks should be to NKSC, 10075 Northland Drive, Rockford MI 49341. Please help them as they assist our ‘Neighbors in Need’ living among us. Please keep NKSC in your prayers - that they are able to continue giving peace and hope to all who come to them in need. For more information check out their website www.nksc.net
God’s Kitchen Meals On Wheels bags are prepared by Our Lady parishioners on the 4th and 5th Sundays of the month. We meet at God’s Kitchen at 9:00 a.m. Children are welcome. Volunteers are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Catholic Charities Back-To-School Drive begins in July. New school supplies and new backpacks are collected for foster children in the Grand Rapids Diocese. Volunteers are needed to help with the sorting of the donations from the area Catholic Churches. Sorting will take place at Catholic Charities.
Help Pregnancy Crisis Center is a non-profit Catholic organization that encourages the sanctity of human life by advocating for the child in the womb. This organization gives assistance to all women regardless of age, race, religion or marital status. The center is located at 705 Bridge Street in Grand Rapids. They are open Monday through Thursday and are in need of mature, compassionate women to provide Christian support to women during their crisis pregnancy.
Supper House is an opportunity to serve dinner to the low-income families in the neighborhood of Saint Alphonsus. This dinner takes place in the school cafeteria. Time commitment is 4:30 – 7:00. Volunteers are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upcoming opportunity is Feb. 21.
Ronald McDonald House is where volunteers will prepare a meal for non-local families who have a child who is currently in the hospital or receiving medical treatment. Volunteers are limited to six. Call to request a date.
Toys for Tots Many volunteers are needed for set-up and distribution. Must be high school age or older. We are also in need of a heated storage facility where we can use approximately 1000 square feet to sort the incoming donations. The facility would need to be secure and available to Toys for Tots November through December.
Adopt a Family at the Holidays. You can take the stress off families who are struggling to provide on a daily basis for their families by providing them with food, clothing, personal care items or gas cards during the holiday season. Opportunities are also available to help families who are struggling to pay their utilities. Contact Julie if you would like your own family or to sponsor an individual. Angel Tree will also be available in the Church Commons during the holidays.
Blood Drives are scheduled twice a year, once in September and again in January. To schedule your time call Julie 874-6841. Donations of cookies or brownies are also welcome. Volunteers are also needed.
Mel Trotter Mission volunteer days are scheduled occasionally throughout the year. We will be preparing and serving the evening meal. Time is from 4:00 – 7:00. You must RSVP due to limited numbers of volunteers.
Mission Golf Classic is the only fundraiser we do to help youth participate in the summer service week. You can help by donating prizes, sponsorships or services. See Mission Trips for more details.