Family and Senior Homeless Initiative by the Denver Rescue Mission: Be a Mentor

The biggest need that the mission has right now is for mentor teams.  In their effort to help the homeless become self-sufficient the rescue mission has built a mentoring program which engages church members with those who desire a better life for themselves.  This is probably one of the most impactful service opportunities a small group could do together, as they team up 3 to 6 people who are interested from Southeast Christian and who wish to make a difference in a family's life.  For more information please contact Kent Ross listed below.

Website: www.fshi.org
Date/Time: Varies
Location: Mainly Southeast Metro Area
Ministry Contact: Kent Ross: 303.690.3853, wyoangler@aol.com

International Student Inc.

Did you know that approximately 1,200 international students from 85 countries study at the University of Denver? On a broader scale, there are approximately 842,000 internationals studying in the USA coming from all over the world. Almost half come from countries that are closed to the Gospel. Here they find themselves out from under the oppression of their govenrment and are open to the newness of a society and cutlure that boasts of freedom. To answer this need, a ministry called International Students', Incl exists at DU. ISI is a volunteer-based national ministry with Global Impact that exists to share Christ's love with international students and to equip them for effective service in cooperation with the local church and others.

If you love people from other countries, come join this ministry and start building relationships with these international students. You can do this through the Airport Pick-Up and Friendship Partner Programs, as well as on hikes, around campus, and at various special events. Join ISI's Laura Compton, who serves with ISI as Campus Director at the University of Denver and imapct lives from all over the world for eternity.

Website: isionline.org
Date/Time: Varies
Ministry Contact: Laura Compton: 303.744.7075, Lcompton@isiwebnet.net

Prison Ministry: HALFWAY HOUSE MINISTRY

Southeast Christian partners with Cherry Hills Community Church to minister to those who are in the Halfway House system. Often this is the last chance to reach people before they hit the streets once again and fall back into the same destructive patterns. Currently we host a Bible Study at a local halfway house that residents attend on a voluntary basis. No experience is necessary, and both men and women are welcome to be part of this ministry.

Date/Time: Friday nights at 7:00pm
Location: Arapahoe Community Treatment Center in Englewood, CO
Ministry Contact: David Whorton, 303.888.9392, davidlwhorton@hotmail.com

Prison Ministry: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

A new prison ministry, Community Re-Entry Place, Inside/Out is a transitional housing program that isgeared to help ex-offenders, hurting, wounded, homeless and addicted -- those who need a "re-entry" back to life by the rebuilding of their lives with Jesus as the guide. There are currently three homes, one for women  that opened up in September 2011 and two for men. Serving opportunities include mentoring an individual towards self-sufficiency, cooking a meal for a house, or teaching a financial or life skills class. If God is leading you to come alongside those who are trying to get back on their feet, contact Deb to get involved!

Current Needs
Mentors
Food Bank volunteers
Household items, laundry items, cleaning supplies
Men & Women's hygiene items
Men & Women's clothing
Dressers
Twin beds
Monetary donations to assist an individual with rent, bus passes, undergarments, medical needs & emergencies

Website: crpio.org
Date/Time: Varies
Location: 14689 E Radcliff Place, Aurora, CO 80015 | Transitional homes located around 6th Ave and 225
Ministry Contact: Deb Winans, 303.895.0578, crp.insideout@gmail.com

Royal Family Kids' Camp

Royal Family Kids is a camp for the children in the foster system. Essentially, we take more than 30 kids who have gone through some of the toughest, abusive and neglectful situations possible and demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to them in a week long summer camp experience. The goal is to treat them as royalty and help them understand their place in God’s heart.

There are many opportunities to serve in this ministry. We need camp counselors, event personnel, photographers, a drama team and other staff that have a heart to love on and serve kids. Everyone involved will be provided with extensive training that will be provided for everyone involved. Please prayerfully consider whether God may be calling you to partner with us in this extraordinary endeavor.

Website: parker.royalfamilykids.org
Date/Time: June 16-21, 2013
Ministry Contact: Kim Webb: kimberlyannewebb5@me.com 

Whiz Kids Tutoring

This organization pairs at-risk kids with caring adult volunteers who tutor and mentor them in the spirit of Christ. Whiz Kids is instrumental in providing extra literacy and math help to struggling students primarily in elementary school, but it is expanding to include middle school students, as well. Whiz Kids has 43 locations throughout the Denver Metro area with convenient times and days. They coordinate one-on-one tutoring sessions for multiple pairs of volunteers and students at host sites - local churches or schools. Tutoring is 1.5 hours/week, with an additional spiritual component where kids get the opportunity to hear the Gospel during the fun, interactive Club time. If you love kids and would like to tutor a child, Whiz Kids Tutoring would love to hear from you.

Website: www.whizkidstutoring.com
Date/Time: One day a week (Monday - Thursday), sessions set up through Whiz Kids
Location: Denver Metro area churches and schools
Ministry Contact: Patricia Beck, 303.887.5131, pbeck1@comcast.net