Matthews United Methodist Church: United Kids | Serve Now
a ministry of Matthews United Methodist Church

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DISASTER RELIEF: Supplies & Drop-Off Location at MUMC
The Matthews United Methodist Gym is a Collection Hub for supplies headed to Western NC. Volunteers are greeting people at the Gym Reception Entrance along the front sidewalk to receive items.
Hours of Operation | Sign Up to Serve | Supply List

EARLY RESPONSE TRAINING (ERT)
Do you feel led to help responders in western N.C.? We need people to complete ERT (Early Response Team) training to help work teams. These teams are trained to go in first to devastated communities, mucking out homes, cutting trees, etc.

Complete and submit the form to get started: ERTTraining-InitialSign

Watch this message from Brian Mateer, Western NC Disaster Response Coordinator. Thank you for helping our neighbors in need.

GREENWAY PARK ELEMENTARY
Volunteers Needed for Kindergarten Reading Buddies, Classroom Assistants and other various opportunities throughout the year. Call the Church Office at 704-847-6261 to serve.

BLESSED ASSURANCE
Do you have a passion to work with senior adults with disabilities? Global Impact partners with Blessed Assurance Daycare in Matthews and we need a Champion/Church Advocate (or a team of two Champions) for this group. Blessed Assurance's goal is to preserve the dignity and enhance the quality of life for those they serve by offering a caring, stimulating, and therapeutic environment. To learn more about this need, please contact Amy DeVore.

COS KIDS
Please call Amy DeVore at 704-847-6261 to volunteer or to donate:

  • Volunteer Gardener
  • Contract Maintenance Person (on-call person to assist with maintenance needs of our facility)
  • Diapers- (sizes 3 and up)
  • Balls (bigger balls for gym and outside)
  • Hula Hoops, Bubbles, Sidewalk Chalk
  • Baby wipes  

CHANGED CHOICES
This organization helps women build new lives beyond prison walls. Changed Choices exists so that women who have experienced incarceration may lead restored lives marked by healthy decisions, self-sufficiency and contribution to their communities Show God's love by joining the card-writing team for Changed Choices. Contact Carol Hatcher for more details.

MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
Matthews HELP Center provides short-term crisis assistance to neighbors in the Matthews community. Volunteer for a four-hour shift, from 9am-1pm or from 1pm-5pm. You can greet donors, sort donations, inspect clothing and help customers. Contact Ida Riddick for more info.

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