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Community Outreach
In an effort to reach people living right here in Snohomish county, many of ACC's members have partnered with a variety of ministries and programs:
How you can help:
Food Pantry
One tangible way Alderwood reaches the Lynnwood community is through our local food bank. Our Body Life Commitee faithfully administrates a food pantry here, plus coordinates the distribution of food from our own pantry to the Lynnwood Food Bank so that no food goes to waste. We thank you in advance for continuing to pick up extra non-perishable foods at the grocery store to keep our pantry stocked. Items needed include pasta & sauce, canned fruits & vegetable, peanut butter & jelly, canned soups & chili, rice mixes, canned tuna & meat, breakfast cereal, pancake mix & syrup, crackers, toilet paper, diapers, soap, and paper products. Please put food donations in the bin in the West Entrance/Manor lobby area.
Alderwood Community TaskForce
Dedicated to connecting people at Alderwood with needs in our community as we serve others in the name of Christ.
Haller Lake Christian Health Clinic provides health services to the low-income uninsured population King and Snohomish Counties. Our first priority is the immediate health care needs of those it serves; our long-term goal is to care for the whole person meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient. Located in North Seattle Alliance Church, 2150 N 122nd St, Seattle. Wesite: hlchc.org
Salvation Army (Everett), is involved in many ministries to the homeless and hurting in downtown Everett including food bank meal programs, and encouragement. Volunteer opportunities: Suzanne Duff, Food Bank Director & Volunteer Coordinator.
Clothes for Kids is a referral-based program, enabling CFK to serve those who most need help. Children who receive services at Clothes for Kids must be income eligible and directly referred by our partners, or approved by the CFK's Executive Director or the shop manager. Call 425.741.6500 for details. Families with emergency needs (fir, family crisis, sudden relocation, etc.) may also be referred. Volunteer Opportunities: Nancy Laird-Burris at 425.741.6500.
If you are interested in serving in any of these ways, please contact Tim Sooter at
TimLSooter@aol.com.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands primary goal is to aid widows, single moms, seniors, and those unable to do various household jobs, mostly in a crisis or financial hardship situation. If you are interested in offering your skills by serving on the Helping Hands team there is an application form in our church office.
Reach Out Ministry
This ministry reaches out to those who have a serious illness or other events in their life that require temporary assistance. If you would like more information about how you can be a part of this team, contact Debra McLaughlin at 425.776.9092
International Chaplains Ministry/Support 7
This ministry faithfully partners with local emergency service organizations, providing them with volunteer pastor/chaplains and lay officers during events of sudden crisis to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. One extension of the fire and police chaplain ministry is the Support 7 van, the first vehicle of its kind in the country. Many of it's dedicated leadership team are from right here at ACC. They would love to have you join them! For infomation, contact Ken Gaydos at 425.471.2334.
Pregnancy Resource Center
Alderwood partners with the PRC of Snohomish County to financially support pro-life options for teens and adults. For more information on services provided by PRC, visit realchoices.com
Everett Gospel Mission
The Everett Gospel Mission was established in 1961 and is now the largest faith based organization to the homeless in Snohomish County. Opportunities: serving meals, devotional/chapel leader/ haircutting/health & beauty services, drama/music ministry, children's ministry teaching. Alderwood Contact: Dave Ivers, 425.774.7601
Special Delivery - Transitional Housing for Pregnant Mothers
Unplanned pregnancy & single mom support services. Housing, weekly support groups, counseling & much more. Specialdelivery.org or 425.485.3582
Vision House
Since 1990 Vision House has provided transitional housing with integrated support services to homeless single mothers and their children and separately to homeless single men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. The breadth of opportunities is huge. Everything from childcare to tutoring to leading a Bible study and so much more. Alderwood contact person: Christine Brandt, 425.640.5915
South Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter
The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network was created by local churches in 2008 to provide warm and safe shelter at night for the most vulnerable people in our neighborhoods. Opportunities include transportation, security, night host and morning host, cleaning, communication coordination, team captain. Alderwood contact: Steve Mathisen, 206.660.8431
Friday Night Street Ministry
This is a ministry of First Baptist Church in Everett. Every Friday night, First Baptist members and friends team up to serve a meal and offer fellowship to those in need. Preparations start a 3:00pm, serving begins at 5:15pm, and clean-up usually starts around 6:00pm. Opportunities include Meal preparation, serving the meal, visiting with the attendees, clean-up. Alderwood contact: Steve Mathisen, 206.660.8431 |
