Brown Bag

Serving homeless and displaced people in Galveston and sometimes working families in Bacliff by delivering needed resources –  including food, clothing, hygiene products, blankets, etc.

For the 2010 year, we will be serving on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9:00 AM, starting January 16th (Meet backstage of the main CCCC auditorium). For more information, contact Crystal Crouse, 281.744.9763, brownbag4him@gmail.com.

Galveston Street Ministry

Serving breakfast to homeless people in Galveston. Every Saturday morning from 8:00-9:30am. For more information, contact Glen Cullinane, Glen.Cullinane@Anheuser-Busch.com.

Prison Ministry Opportunities

Upcoming Opportunity: On November 11-15, Bill Glass Champions of Life Ministry, along with over 1000 volunteers, will be coming to the greater Houston area. The action plan is to visit over 60 high schools, multiple prisons and jails, and have Sunday evangelistic services. Click here to see a detailed presentation of the weekend  and here is a link to the www.billglasscfl.org website.  If you would like more information on how to become involved please contact Steve Jackson, 713-206-9463, sjackson111@hotmail.com. 

For various and occasional other opportunities contact Steve Jackson 713-206-9463 or B.B. Harris, 281-724-9241, bb_harris@comcast.net.

Crisis Pregnancy Support Center

This center is a non-profit Christian organization that provides on-going support for pregnant and parenting moms throughout their pregnancy and/or until their baby turns three. Services include counseling, spiritual guidance, financial assistance and parenting classes . Mothers earn points for attending the classes to redeem for bibles, baby products, food, furniture and clothing. Volunteer opportunities include everything from counseling, office assistant, telephone support, prayer partners, resale shop assistance, coordinating a baby shower, building maintenance, teaching classes and much more. Currently, you can help participate in the EARN AS YOU LEARN PROGRAM – This allows mothers to earn baby items by attending parenting and pregnancy classes. You can help by having members of your small group bring new and /or gently used baby supplies. Suggested donation items: diapers, formula, powder, lotions, clothing, toys, pacifiers, blankets, car seats, playpens, bouncers, or anything that a baby might need. The center is located in Texas City, serving all of Galveston County. Come and help support one of God’s little gifts.For more information contact Vikki Blanco, 409 739-7690, vikkco@hotmail.com.

Good Neighbors/ Buenos Vecinos

Good Neighbors delivers lunches to day laborers and food staples to families at a local apartment complex in close proximity to the Egret Bay Campus of CCCC. Food delivery is the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 9:00am. English Lessons are offered on Monday nights at 7:30pm and Bible study is offered on Tuesday nights at 6:30. Bilingual assistance is welcome but not necessary to serve our neighbors in need. For more information, contact Terri Hubbard, 832.605.7229.

Lighthouse is located in the community of Bacliff, helping with the needs of those less fortunate in our area. Many different types of service opportunities are available for groups and individuals. Currently, the LCM facility is being rebuilt this fall because of extensive damage during Hurricane Ike. Demolition on the resale shop took place the first week of September and in just a few months a new building will stand in its place! When the construction crew completes its work, volunteers will be needed to complete the upstairs clinic and to help get the resale shop back in working order.

THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN!

LCM is asking for individuals or small groups that are interested in volunteering to complete the work to contact Angela Wilson at adwnclearlake@gmail.com.

We are also still looking for volunteers and donated items and services for the following: fencing, landscaping, security system, laminate flooring, re-striping of parking lot, painting and paint supplies, medical exam room equipment, store fixtures, slat walls for retail and signage. To donate or offer services please contact Chuck Gussler at Chuck@lighthousechristianservices.info or 713-594-3143.

*Additional opportunities which sometimes have group opportunities, but are more conducive to individuals.

*Youth Mentoring

Invest in a life, mentors needed for at-risk youths at the Harris County Youth Village on Nasa Road One. Program has a flexible mentoring schedule. Commitment is 1-hour per week for 8 weeks. Contact B.B. Harris, 281-724-9241, bb_harris@comcast.net.

*Prison Fellowship Ministry

Prison Fellowship Ministry at the Carole Young Prison for women is centered on re-entry and mentoring. Opportunities are available to facilitate or lead small groups in the prison (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.) and to mentor prisoners inside the prison (weekly) and also when they are released. Texas Department of Criminal Justice training & a background check is required to be a certified volunteer for TDCJ. You can also help by donating women’s clothes, ALL SIZES! There is a need for clothes for the women prisoners to wear when they are released from prison & clothes for them to wear to funerals of their immediate family, when they are allowed to attend. If you are interested in volunteering or to make a donation, contact B.B. Harris at 281 724-9241 (home), 281 844-5970 (cell) or e-mail: bb_harris@comcast.net.

*English Lessons

Help our Central American neighbors learn English, build relationships and share the Good News. Some Spanish helpful. Contact: Karen Garvin at karen.d.garvin@gmail.com

*Blood Drive

You can help save lives with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center by donating blood at the Egret Bay Campus. Individuals can help maintain a strong blood supply by choosing to Commit for Life and donate at least once a quarter. For your convenience we are offering the ability to schedule your donation online. To do this,  click here. Contact Carol Bertsche at 281-338-4413 with questions or if you do not wish to sign up on-line. Please show your support and schedule your donation today. The dates for 2009 are: Feb. 1st, June 7th, Sept. 27th, & Nov. 29th.

Go Ops – Plan your own project

Our heart at CCCC is to have small groups reach out and impact our community in tangible ways. We encourage groups to be on the lookout for needs you can meet, and people you can serve. Funds are also available to help assist small groups with projects that fit the Go Op criteria. If your group has a Go Op project idea contact Ginger Chi, gchi@clearcreek.org, 281.338.5433, for a resource application or questions.