Service Opportunities within The

House
What would it look to have “students serving students” modeled for all the House
community to see on a regular basis? If peer-to-peer service became basic part of
student’s faith, the House community and surrounding communities would be trans-
formed.

Love cooking/baking? Contact Kirsten@thehouseutc.org

IDEAS: Cook a meal or bake a dessert for Women/Men’s Retreat or for Tuesday Lunch
or for hangout at the Hub after a Tuesday Night

Love working with your hands? Contact Daniel@thehouseutc.org

IDEAS: Help set up or tear down for a Tuesday Night, Help set-up or clean-up for a
Tuesday Lunch, Help deep-clean Hub space

Like interaction with people? Contact Jason@thehouseutc.org

IDEAS: Write name tags/greet on a Tuesday night, Come early to a retreat and help
check-in/greet people

Want to serve other core groups? Contact Annika@thehouseutc.org

IDEAS: Make dinner or dessert for another same-gender core group, Plan an event
that brings Core Groups together (ex. Soph. girls core group fondue night, senior
guys core group afternoon “in the wild” hiking) Compose a testimony video of the im-
pact of Core Groups to encourage future students to join groups.

Want to work outside House community? Contact Annika@thehouseutc.org

IDEAS: Serve alongside local churches as they work with organizations, Work
directly through organizations ***See the below for information about specific
organizations***

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNIT-

IES
We know there are hundreds more organizations; these are just a few to get you started!

Two Types of Community Service Opportunities

1.Serve alongside local churches as they work with organizations
2.Work directly through organizations
1.Serve within Chattanooga alongside churches that support “The
House”
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church
http://www.signalpres.org
Contact: Margo Gardner or Jenny Nash at the ACTS Ministry Office, 886.3390 or email us at
acts@signalpres.org.
Serves: “With our network of 14 in-house ministries and 46 community ministries, we are
sure you can find a place to use your gifts and talents in a way that makes a positive differ-
ence in God’s kingdom. “

First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga

http://www.1stpresbyterian.com/
Contact: Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37402

First Christian Church

http://www.firstchristian-chat.com
Contact: 650 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403 423-267-4506
Serves: Works with Brown Academy, Community Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity

North Shore Fellowship

http://www.northshore1.org
Contact: 118 Woodland Ave. and 819 Mississippi Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405,
423.266.3757

First-Centenary United Methodist Church

http://www.firstcentenary.com
Contact: 419 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423.756.2021

2.Serve directly with local organizations

Chattanooga Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habichatt.org
Contact: Linda Sneary, Director of Volunteers, (423) 756-0507 ext, 22, lsneary@habichat-
t.org
Mission Statement: “Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga is a nonprofit, ecumenical
Christian housing organization, that has been building simple, decent and affordable homes
in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 1986. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga part-
ners with volunteers and low income families to build affordable housing. The houses are
sold to these families at no profit and with no interest.”

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

http://www.chattfoodbank.org
Contact: Sterling Gillum, at sgillum@chattfoodbank.org or (423) 622-1800.
Mission Statement: “To feed the hungry by linking America’s food bounty with those in need.
Chattanooga Community Kitchen
http://www.homelesschattanooga.org/
Contact: 727 E. 11th Street , P.O. Box 11203, Chattanooga, TN 37401, Phone (423)
756.4222
Mission Statement: “The Chattanooga Community Kitchen is a freestanding social service
agency focused on meeting needs. Our primary goal is to lessen the poverty and despair
among the homeless in the City of Chattanooga and to restore dignity and self-reliance to
those we serve. In all that we do, we strive to serve the physical, social and spiritual needs
of the homeless and less fortunate without expectation of recompense but instead out of
love and compassion for mankind.”

Tutoring GLAD @ New City

Contact: Kara Cadwell (423)629-1421
Mission Statement: Each tutor will still be matched to one child, and will have the
opportunity to develop a relationship with that child and to teach him or her from
the Word of God. The Hamilton County teachers will assist with the academic needs
of our children.

Widows Harvest
http://www.newcityfellowship.com/widowsharvestministry.html
Contact: Dick Mason, Project Coordinator 423.266.0260 or 423.488.3307
Mission Statement: “Widows Harvest Ministries is a Christian based non-profit service
organization.
Responding to the Biblical mandate in James 1:27 to visit the widow in their distress,
we have been assisting widows in a number of areas (including home repairs) since
1987. Plead the case of, provide assistance to, and promote the spiritual growth and
ministry of widows.

Red Cross Chattanooga

http://www.chattanoogaredcross.org
Contact: 801 McCallie Avenue | Chattanooga, TN 37403 | 423.265.3455
Mission Statement: “Every disaster comes to a single horrible moment for each person that
is affected. Whether it is the devastating aftermath of a hurricane, tornado or flood, or the
loss of a home due to a house fire, the Red Cross is always there to help.
Everyday right here in the Greater Chattanooga Area dedicated volunteers are on call 24/7
helping those suffering from loss. Whether it is food, shelter, clothing or the emotional sup-
port of a hug, the Red Cross is there making a difference.”

Siskin Children’s Institute

http://www.siskin.org
Contact: Mary Robbins, Volunteer Coordinator, at 423-648-1724 or mary.robbins@siskin.org.
Mission Statement: “Siskin Children’s Institute will lead the fields of early childhood devel-
opment and special education to help build an inclusive society for children of all abilities.”

Ronald McDonald House

http://www.rmhchattanooga.com
Contact: Ricky Robbins Volunteer Coordinator ricky.robbins@rmhchattanooga.com
Mission Statement: “Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Chattanooga
provides a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill or injured children and sup-
ports programs that improve the health, education, and well-being of children. The corner-
stone programs are: the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald
McDonald Care Mobile.”
Salvation Army
http://salvationarmy.chattanooga.net/
Contacts: Kimberly_George@uss.salvationarmy.org or 423-756-1023 Webmaster at: thouck-
53@comcast.net
Mission Statement: “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part
of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motiv-
ated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet hu-
man needs in His name without discrimination.”

Orange Grove Center

http://www.orangegrovecenter.com
Contact: Orange Grove Center • 615 Derby Street • Chattanooga, TN 37404 • Phone:
423.629.1451
Mission Statement: “Orange Grove is a private, non-profit organization serving adults and
children with developmental disabilities. Orange Grove was established in 1953 by families
of children with intellectual disabilities in Hamilton County, Tennessee, who desperately
needed educational services. Orange Grove now serves approximately 700 individuals and
employs approximately 750 professional staff members to provide a wide array of com-
munity services.”