LOCAL MINISTRIES

Oxcart Food Pantry
We are in need of canned good and non-perishable items.  Please drop off your items at the church office and stay tuned for more opportunities to give in the coming months. Let’s help feed the community of North Olmsted together!
Project Fresh Start || Our mission is to provide a hot shower for those in  need by means of bus converted to a mobile shower unit.  With the right resources, we are also able to provide a change of clothes and a fresh haircut for those seeking help.  We pray to add a meal to our ministry as God expands our efforts.  To learn more and get involved contact Scott Glazer at info@projectfreshstart.org or visit www.projectfreshstart.org.  
Laundry Project || “The Laundry Project assists low-income families with meeting a basic need – washing clothes and linens, by turning laundromats into community centers of hope. Laundry fees are paid for while volunteers assist with laundry services, entertain children, and create a caring space at the laundromat.”  For more information about the Ohio chapter contact Denise Hough at hough83@gmail.com or by visiting www. ohiolaundrybycurrent.org.
Love INC Cuyahoga & Lorain
You can get involved with Love INC this fall if you are skilled in plumbing, auto repair, or have a heart for mentoring or visitation. Volunteer with Love INC by completing a Talent Survey. You can complete the survey online at www.loveinlorainco.org/volunteer.html. L
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Child Evangelism Fellowship
Do you feel called to share the gospel message in the public schools? Contact Suzanne Aldrich at saldrich992@gmail.com  to find out how you can host a Good News club or volunteer in other ways. 
Nursing Home Ministries || We serve at two area nursing home and senior centers during the year on a regular basis. If you are interested in joining any of these groups, please contact the following individuals – for the Renaissance, contact Dave Swartz (440.327.6816); for Westlake Village contact Judy Crandall (440.759.4494).
HOTS (Healing on the Streets): Slavic Village, Cleveland – The mission of Healing on the Streets is to bring the power and presence of Jesus to everyday people on the streets of Cleveland. They meet every Saturday (whatever the weather!) from noon to 1 pm on the corner of Broadway & Engle. Click here to be directed to their Facebook page to see how God is working in this ministry.
Women’s Prison Ministries || We seek to provide a Bible Study every Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the women’s prison “Northeast Reintegration Center” in Cleveland on East 30th. Female volunteers who can commit to once a month are always welcome! There is a mandatory clearance and training program that needs to be completed prior to going into the prison.  Our Women’s Prison Ministry is led by Marsha Snavely (Marsha@genesissafety.com) and Mary Wohleber (wohleberm@yahoo.com).
 
Men’s Prison Ministry || Kairos of Ohio ministers to male prisoners and prison staff at Grafton Correctional Institution. This includes a ministry weekend for men to provide one-on-one mentoring and prayer for the prisoners who participate in the Kairos weekend. There are many other opportunities to get involved during the weekend and through the year. To find out more or to get involved, contact Darrell Jett (jett7784@roadrunner.com), or visit www.kairosohio.org.