Outreach Opportunities

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Agape Development Ministries

St. John the Divine’s urban missionaries, Kirk and Amanda Craig, live and work in the Third Ward, an inner-city neighborhood in crisis. They work to transform the lives of young adults and, through them, an entire neighborhood. Their focus is on hope and transformation in five key areas: spiritual, physical, economic, educational, and relational.

Volunteer Needs

Short Course Leaders:

To lead several children in short course sessions teaching them a skill from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday.

Outing Chaperones:

To help transport counselors and children to outing destinations on Fridays starting at 1:00 pm.

Contact  or call 832.884.8558 for more information. Agape staff will-mail an itinerary for the week's training session and a Volunteer Agreement form.

Yellowstone Academy

Yellowstone is a private Christian school exclusively serving some of the poorest children in Houston. It offers a comprehensive approach to addressing the problems caused by the cycle of illegitimacy, illiteracy, and dependency that plagues families in poverty.

Volunteer During the School Day

Spend time once a week in a classroom or the library. Contact Leslie Carrigan.

Chaperone Field Trips

Sign up to receive periodic e-mails about scheduled field trips, then volunteer to be a chaperone for one that fits your schedule. Contact Leslie Carrigan.

Scouting Program

St. John the Divine and our Pack 55 started a Scouting program at Yellowstone. Help with the weekly den meetings on Thursday (3:30-5:30pm) or go on a campout with the boys. Contact .

Lord of the Streets

Lord of the Streets is an Episcopal church for the homeless, offering daily Bible study, noonday prayer, and Sunday Eucharist.

Breakfast Cook Team

St. John the Divine cooks a delicious breakfast for the homeless three or four Sunday mornings a year. Contact .

Christian Community Service Center

CCSC is our food pantry and so much more, providing critical assistance to our neighbors in need.

Back to School

Send a child back to school, ready to learn. Your $45 donation will provide school supplies and new uniforms. Contact for more information.

Donate online - Our secure website is a convenient way to give, and your gift can be designated to Back To School: www.ccschouston.org

Emergency Services

Volunteer once a week to help people needing food, clothing, and other emergency assistance. Contact .

JobNet

Employers can post job openings with CCSC’s JobNet. Contact .

Jingle Bell Express

In November, donate toys and children's books. Contact for more information.

This program of fun and fellowship for those suffering from early dementia (and some needed time off for their caregivers) is held in Sumners Hall on the third Monday of each month. Contact .

Bring your donations of non-perishable food, clothing, hotel toiletries, and reading glasses to the outreach receptacles located near the reception desk of St. John the Divine.