Where I Went: This week marked the 6th month my daughters and I have delivered for SCAT. If you haven’t heard of this amazing ministry, please read about the first time we volunteered, or the second, or the third, or the fourth, or the fifth. The Job: The afternoon started … [Read more...]
My 5 Favorite Places to Volunteer with Kids
Here in the Portland, Oregon region, our kids have one month left of summer vacation. 4 weeks leaves plenty of time to volunteer with the following organizations serving those in need. For those living outside of the Portland Metro vicinity, read my suggestions for finding a … [Read more...]
“Saturday Lunches” by, My Kids – Week 30
Where we went: Most Saturdays this summer my family volunteers with the Beaverton School District and St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s Faith Cafe serving bagged lunches to families in need. Our church sends a lot of people to serve at one location and we all love bringing our … [Read more...]
Saturday Lunches for Kids – Week 27
Where I went: Beaverton School District provides lunches for kids ages 0-18 for the summer months while school is out. On Saturdays, St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s ministry “Faith Cafe” subsidizes lunches for adults with children as well. The following is a press release … [Read more...]
SCAT Food Delivery/June – Week 25
Where I Went: SCAT (Special Church Community Action Team) is a ministry of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Beaverton, OR. The church food bank is open certain days a week, but also asks volunteer teams to deliver food boxes to families without transportation. Our family makes … [Read more...]