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Ongoing Opportunities

Opportunities with Consistent Commitment

Serve & Donate Outside of St. Matthew Ministries

Note: While we encourage our youth and families to volunteer with these other local charitable organizations, serving with them may only count as ONE “Be The Church” experience for those in INVITED middle school formation and IGNITE Confirmation preparation.

A Child’s PlaceDonations

Catholic Charities CharlotteFood Pantry Toiletry KitsRefugee Donation Kits

Community Shelter of Union CountyShelter VolunteerOn-Going Needs & Donations

GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center:

  • Childcare Helpers: Second Saturday of each month from 9:45-11:15am.  Helpers will care for children 0-8 years old at GiGi’s Playhouse Charlotte, while parents attend a caregivers group.  Contact Hannah Strawn, hstrawn@gigisplayhouse.org;
  • Math/Literacy Tutors, contact Laurie Maddex;
  • Program Leads/Assistants: Help lead or assist programming for teens/adults with Down syndrome on weeknight evenings.  Programs include cooking, fitness, gratitude/card making, art, social opportunities.  Contact Hannah Strawn, hstrawn@gigisplayhouse.org

Loaves & Fishes

Matthews Help CenterVolunteersDonations

MiraViaWish List

Second Harvest Food BankFood Distribution VolunteersFood Inspection/Sorting Volunteers