We desire as a church to be a blessing to our community and the communities around us.  We recognize that community is made up of six distinct parts: neighborhoods, city government, businesses, non-profits, schools and the Faith Community.  The goal of our church is to permeate every aspect of our community by partnering and serving our community in a variety of ways.  We believe we can make a positive difference & impact by going outside the walls of the church building and into our community as Salt & Light.  As the church representing Jesus Christ we commit to being good neighbors, leaders, schoolteachers, business owners, health care providers, families, customers, and stewards in our communities.

If you would like to make a difference right around the corner please consider setting aside some time each month for serving in your community.  There are many opportunities to be involved and share your time, talents and love for others.

"You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden."   "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."  Matthew 5:14, 16

Upcoming Projects

Here are some Community Care ministry opportunities that you can be involved in:

CHILDREN
TEENS
SENIORS
FAMILIES IN NEED
HOMELESS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
INNER CITY MINISTRIES
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OUTREACH
REFUGEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
LIFE GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDREN

• Lunch Buddies - Use your lunch hour to make a difference in a child's life!
  Volunteer to have lunch once a week with a student at a local elementary school. There are kids waiting for someone like you to care about them.
  Contact: Volunteers for Lunch Buddies at 425-702-3300.

TEENS

• Redmond Teen Center - Be a significant adult in a teen's life!
  The Old Fire House Teen Center is operated by the City of Redmond Parks & Recreation. It provides Redmond teens recreational, educational & personal support programs and services to teens needing a place to connect. Volunteer to be a mentor or friend.
  Contact: Shannon Becker, Assistant Director at 425-556-2370.

SENIORS

• Redmond Senior Center - Want to be appreciated? Help a senior!
  Help with chore services, Meals on Wheels, transportation, friendship & fellowship. Reach out to those who are shut-in.
  Contact: Redmond Senior Center at 425-556-2314.

FAMILIES IN NEED

• Hopelink - You may be their last hope!
  Reach out to families in need by assisting with the basic necessities of life: sort & serve food, provide transportation, give family support and hope. Children make up 45% of Hopelink's emergency service clients while 15% are elderly or disabled.
  Contact: Redmond 425-882-0241, Website: www.hope-link.org
  e-mail: hopelink@hope-link.org
• YMCA Family Village - Use your experience to empower others!
  This family village provides transitional housing programs that help Eastside families in jobs skills training and job search assistance. Be a job coach, encourager or trainer in this program.
  Contact Molly, Volunteer Coordinator, at 425-556-1350

OUTREACH TO HOMELESS

• City Team Ministries - Share Christ’s love with the homeless and those in recovery. This ministry provides meals, shelter, a medical van, and clothing for the homeless in Seattle, with a focus on Christian discipleship and recovery. Come help us feed the hungry and serve the homeless. Visit the website at www.cityteam.org/seattle to view volunteer needs and contact Stacey Johnson at 206-352-1300 ext. 101 or sjohnson@cityteam.org.
• Union Gospel Mission - Seattle Union Gospel Mission
  Do a blanket drive or bring your small group to serve a meal to homeless individuals looking for hope.
  Contact Rev. Herbert Pfiffner at 206-723-0767 or www.ugm.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Redmond Project - Pounds some nails!

• If anyone is interested in working as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity via the OCC Faithbuilder's Coalition, please contact us in the following ways:
  Elaine Morse elainem@occ.org, 425-895-2427 or
  Visit the Eastside H4H website: www.habitatekc.org
  
• View Pictures of past projects

INNER CITY MINISTRIES

• City Team Ministries - Share Christ’s love with the homeless and those in recovery. This ministry provides meals, shelter, a medical van, and clothing for the homeless in Seattle, with a focus on Christian discipleship and recovery. Come help us feed the hungry and serve the homeless. Visit the website at www.cityteam.org/seattle to view volunteer needs and contact Stacey Johnson at 206-352-1300 ext. 101 or sjohnson@cityteam.org.
• The Coalitions For Community Development and Renewal - Offer your business expertise and advice!
  Looking for individuals to join the advisory board of this faith-based organization seeking to transform the urban core of greater Seattle through effective kingdom partnerships.
  Contact Ericka at 206-723-4188
• Urban Impact – Be involved with our Tutoring or Health & Fitness Programs in the Rainier Valley. 
  We are a Christian community development organization in the Rainier Valley community of Seattle whose mission is to strengthen families and raise leaders.  For more info, www.urbanIMPACTseattle.org, info@urbanIMPACTseattle.org, or 206-722-2052.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OUTREACH

• What is the shortest distance between you and International Outreach?
  Please come join us and find out. We meet for fellowship with local international students Sundays, from 11 am –noon, in room A-275. There is a potluck luncheon and lots of good conversation. You can also learn about other local ministries involving foreign exchange students in our area. Contact: David & Carmen Wyatt at ibfwyatt@msn.com.

REFUGEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

• World Relief Refugee Care - Show God's love and compassion!
  Help a refugee acclimate to our culture in the U.S. by befriending them and offering support and encouragement as they adjust to western culture.
  Contact reach@occ.org

LIFE GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• Serve a Meal - Redmond Teen Center
  The Old Fire House Teen Center is operated by the City of Redmond Parks & Recreation. Every Wednesday the center provides a hot meal to teens. Volunteer to cook and serve the meal.
  Contact: Shannon Becker, Assistant Director at 425-556-2370
• Adopt a Housing Unit - YWCA Family Village
  Volunteers can "adopt" a housing unit to clean, paint or repair in preparation for new incoming residents.
  Contact Molly, Volunteer Coordinator at 425-556-1350
• Serve a Meal or Deliver Blankets - Seattle Union Gospel Mission
  Do a blanket drive or bring your small group to serve a meal to homeless individuals looking for hope.
  Contact Rev. Herbert Pfiffner at 206-723-0767 or www.ugm.org

EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

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If you have any questions or have ideas about Community Care please contact our Reach dept. at reach@occ.org