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Do nothing from selfish ambition or
conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own
interests, but to the interests of others.
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Philippians 2:3-4
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Hezekiah’s
Hands’ Work Week Is Done, But They Could Still Use Skilled Laborers
Hezekiah’s
Hands can always use skilled laborers (light construction, electrical,
plumbing, etc.) who can volunteer their time throughout the year with minor
emergency improvements. To help
throughout the year call: 265-5575.
You can also find out more at: http://hezekiahshands.qlubb.com/public.
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People
In The Middle East, Zimbabwe,
and Other Areas Throughout The World Need You
Violence has erupted in the Gaza Strip and severe food and
health care shortages have rocked Zimbabwe. You can help. To find our how Click
here.
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Help
Drive Cancer Patients With The Road To Recovery Program
The
American Cancer Society is asking you to volunteer to provide rides for
cancer patients. If you can
volunteer, call 1-888-227-5445 or (570) 326-4149.
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Disaster Relief Workers Needed Badly In Indiana
The
disaster response crews in northwest Indiana has sent word that more teams
are badly needed and that there are accommodations with kitchen facilities
available for 100 workers per week.
Rhonda Carlson, the coordinator in Indiana, said that, while all kinds of
repairs are needed, they still have 150 houses that need to be mucked and
gutted from the September 2008 flooding. Families, many with little
children, are still occupying these houses.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Rhonda A. Carlson, Volunteer
Coordinator, Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana, 9200 Calumet
Ave., Suite N-510, Munster, IN 46321; 219-836-1325 (voice); 219-836-1546
(fax); 219-218-9440 (cell); 877-LARRI4U (toll-free); or visit their website
at http://www.larri.info.
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Disaster
Survivors In Our Area Still Need Your Help
Groups and individuals
of all skill and ability levels are needed for:
- Cleanup
and rebuilding
- Family
Advocacy
- Data
entry
- Fund
raising
- Communication
and educational programs
- Assisting
in preparedness plans for the synod and congregations
Click
here for more information about how you can help.
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Lutheran
Congregational Services Could Use You For Disaster Relief
Lutheran
Congregational Services is our local responder to disasters. If you have a heart to help and skills
that can be utilized, fill out an application so that you can be called on
when a disaster in the area occurs. Click
Here to fill out a form.
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Seeds
Of Hope Could Use Caring People Like You
In
partnership with the Bradford County Department of Human Services, Seeds of
Hope seeks to provide the basic needs of local families so that parents and
children may remain together. Do you
have a few hours that you can spend in service for Jesus? Can you swing a hammer? Can you cuddle a
child? Can you mentor a parent? Can you give a few dollars once a
month? If you feel called to help,
you may reach Seeds of Hope at (570) 364-5634 or (570) 506-6596.
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Grace
Connection Needs Volunteers
Grace
Connection, your local emergency assistance ministry, is looking for
volunteers to help take applications for clients and/or answer the
phone. Hours are currently 1:00pm –
4:00pm Mondays and Thursdays. Call
(570) 268-0431 to volunteer. Go to http://graceconnectionpa.org for
more information on Grace Connection.
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The
Towanda Area Christian Outreach (TACO Food Pantry) Needs Volunteers &
Donations
Help
the hungry in the area by volunteering of your time and funds. For more information on TACA call:
265-4422.
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Give
The Gift Of Life – Give Blood To The American Red Cross
To
find the places and times of blood donation please Click Here.
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Help
Lutheran World Relief Alleviate Poverty
Put
your faith into action in very real ways by assembling school kits, health kits,
sewing kits, and a variety of other projects to help pull people out of
poverty around the world. Click Here to find out
more.
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Meals
On Wheels Needs Drivers
Can
you donate some time and a vehicle?
“Meals On Wheels” needs your help to get food to those seniors who
desperately need a meal and a kind face.
Call (570) 265-2687 or email: towsr@epix.net.
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Many
More Opportunities To Serve
There
are a variety of ways to serve Christ throughout the community. For a listing of more local organizations
Click
Here.
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There Are Many
Ways That You Can Serve Your Church
The obvious way ones can serve the church are through the
ministries of Assisting Minister, Visitation Minister, Prayer Minister,
Choir Member, Cook, Property Caretaker, Teacher, etc. But, God may be calling you to something
completely different. Take time to
listen closely to God and then talk to the Pastor about what type of
ministry God is calling you.
Need Help Figuring Out Your Gifts?
You can take an online assessment that will help you figure
out your own unique spiritual gifts.
Use this tool to help you as you consider to what ministry God is
calling you. Click
Here.
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Is God Calling You?
Serving
as a pastor or a professional leader just may be where God is leading
you. More Here…
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Grace Connection strives
to fulfill God's calling to offer assistance to the poor and the
disadvantaged of the immediate area while remaining good stewards of God's
resources. The aim of Grace
Connection is to lovingly aid people over the hardships of life by
connecting with them in the name of Jesus Christ, and to help provide
assistance (monetary) when and where other agencies are not available. Though not a church in itself, pastors
and approved representatives associated with Grace Connection are
encouraged to share any literature and spiritual guidance with anyone in
need.
Volunteer Opportunities:
If you have talents of:
Conversation
and Caring (Taking Applications)
Writing
Grants
Being
a Visionary (Board Representation)
Basic
Financial Counseling
Legal
Knowledge
Or,
If you have the gifts of:
Monetary
Contribution
Storage
Space Contribution
Contact Us
At:
Grace
Connection
P.O. Box 122
Towanda,
PA 18848-0122
(570)
268-0431
pastorjira@yahoo.com
http://graceconnectionpa.org
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Abuse and Rape
Crisis Center
Serving Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence
Presenting Programs to prevent Interpersonal Violence
Volunteer Opportunities:
ARCC welcomes volunteers
in many different capacities. Ask
how you can put your time, talents, skills, and desire to help others to
valuable use. ARCC will provide
specialized training for the chosen service.
Contact
Us At:
P.O. Box
186
Towanda,
PA 18848
Office:
(570) 265-5333
24
Hour Hotline: 911 (emergencies)
Hotline:
265-9101
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Bradford-Wyoming County Literacy Program
Reaching People Who Have Difficulty with Reading and Writing
Or Would Like to Learn English as a Second Language
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Bradford-Wyoming County
Literacy Program is searching for any person who would be willing to reach
people in our area who have difficulty reading and writing by being a
tutor. Much of life can be enhanced
with the gift of reading.
Contact Us At:
Bradford
County Library
RR 3
Box 320
Troy,
PA 16947
(570) 297-3375
bwclit@epix.net
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Area Agency on Aging
Life can be tough for older folks and their families.
The Area Agency on Aging is there to help!
In-Home services, care management, home support, home repair,
home delivered meals, attendant care, family caregiver, support placement.
Foster grandparent program placement services, personal care boarding
homes, domiciliary care, legal and ombudsman services. Pre-admission
assessment services. Transportation: to and from medical appointments, to
attend senior centers, to help with grocery shopping. Center services: noon
meal, socialization, volunteer opportunities, participation in recreation
and education programs. Employment opportunities: outreach, information and
referral, help with property tax rebate applications.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Area Agency on Aging
has numerous opportunities for volunteering. Talents that can be utilized extend from small
construction/home repair, transportation, home meal delivery, cooking, time
for grocery shopping, sponsoring social activities for seniors, and many
more. Get Involved With A Senior!
Contact Us At:
Area Agency On Aging
701 Main St.
Towanda, PA
18848
Phone: 570-265-6121
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Penn-York Valley Habitat
For Humanity
Penn-York Valley HFH is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for
Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing
organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need
to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold
to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers provide most
of the labor (construction, painting, finishing, landscaping, etc.), and
individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build
Habitat houses. Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of
labor - sweat equity - into building their homes and the homes of others.
Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used
to build more houses.
Contact Us At:
Penn-York
Valley
Habitat For Humanity
P.O. Box 63
Sayre, PA 18840
To leave a message for
us, call (570) 888-8809.
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Seeds
of Hope
A ministry of area churches and other interested individuals
in partnership with the Bradford County Department of Human Services.
The purpose of Seeds of Hope Partners is to coordinate
volunteers and funds to assist families in crisis. The goal is to provide basic needs to
maintain families and aid in reunifying families.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Winterize
a home for a family
Provide
food, clothing, and bedding
Make home
repairs that affect children’s health and safety
Assist in
finding a newer home for a family
Help
families to establish and maintain support networks through mentoring
Meet
emergency needs of a family in crisis – i.e. food, utilities, home repairs,
etc.
Build Bunk
Beds
Assist
with property clean up
Contact Us
At:
Seeds of
Hope
RR1 Box 1756
Canton, PA
17724
(570)
364-5634
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TACO (Towanda Area Christian Outreach)
The Food Pantry Of The Towanda Area
Volunteer Opportunities:
Help pack
bags of food
You Can Send Your Contribution To:
Towanda
Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry
13 State Street
Towanda, PA
265-4422
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Serve around the world
The
Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America is a 5 million member
church that also works in the context of the global church. Many global
mission service opportunities are available through us as we faithfully
serve our God and church in mission. Click
Here To Learn More!
Young
Adults, ages 18-30 have many opportunities to serve
abroad or close to
home. Consider serving God in
one of these ways.
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