serve day
WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY
VCKC is on a journey to be known as “that church” who has a reputation for loving others, meeting people where they are, and providing help when people need it.
Join us on Saturday, May 3rd for Serve Day where we have the opportunity to serve and love the community around us.
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY
Check out all of the local organizations we have partnered with for our upcoming Serve Day!
Spots are limited so sign-ups are first-come first-serve. Registration for Serve Day will close on April 27th. Adults may register on behalf of a child (or multiple children) 18 and under but cannot register for other adults.
Volunteer shirts will be distributed on the day of the event at the event location. We ask that volunteers meet at the designated location (unless carpooling is available). A VCKC team member will be at every location. Subject to each location, waivers may be required prior to participating in the volunteering event.
A Turning Point
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Volunteers cleaning out the guesthouse annex. Some heavy lifting of furniture.
More About A Turning Point
Avenue of Life
Ages 3+ | 15 Volunteers
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal, sort donations, distribute clothing, assist with facility clean-up projects, and help with outdoor yard work (weather permitting).
More About Avenue of Life
Avenue of Life is a collective impact program serving homeless students in the Kansas City area.
Benton House of Staley Hills
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Volunteers will be doing an activity with the residence at Benton House. There will be two groups. One part of the group will be doing an activity with the residents and the other group will be going to do activities in the memory care unit.
More About Benton House of Staley Hills
Benton House empowers our elderly residents to live with independence, dignity, and choice, supporting their happiness, health and ability to contribute every day.
Convoy of Hope
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Volunteers will be building personal hygiene kits to be delivered to disaster areas throughout the world to help people in need/crisis.
More About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, and disaster response. In partnership with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy strategically offers help and hope to communities around the world.
Harvesters
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Volunteers will be working in the warehouse helping to sort food.
More About Harvesters
Harvesters collects food and household products to feed hungry people locally and to help those in need when a disaster strikes.
Hope Lodge
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Volunteers will meet at VCKC to prepare (cook) and package meals to be delivered to Hope Lodge.
Ages 14+ | 5 Volunteers
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Volunteers will meet at Hope Lodge to serve lunch to guests, interact with guests, then clean up meal.
More About Hope Lodge
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need.
KC Dream Center
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteers will be handing out a variety of fresh, healthy foods (provided by Harvesters) to hundreds of families in a drive-thru event.
More About KC Dream Center
Dream Center programs include an onsite food pantry and clothing closet, monthly outreaches to the neighborhood and to those experiencing homelessness, and emergency assistance.
KC Parks & Rec (Platte Purchase Park)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers will be picking up litter througout the park.
More About KC Parks & Rec
KC Parks & Rec’s mission is to improve the quality of life, health, and wellness of our community by providing socially equitable, community-driven programming, and environmentally sound natural resource management.
Lazarus Ministries KC
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteers will be working in both the kitchen and in the boutique. In the kitchen we will be serving food in a “restaurant syle” environment. In the boutique will be helping individuals shop for items they are needing.
More About Lazarus Ministries
The mission of Lazarus Ministries KC is to offer unlimited compassion while providing for the unmet needs of Kansas City’s urban core. We bring hope and opportunity to those in need and work toward solutions for homelessness and food insecurity.
New Mark Nursing Home
Ages 5+ | 20 Volunteers
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Volunteers will be helping residents from their rooms to the Activity Hall to assit them with Bingo and serving refreshments.
More About New Mark Nursing Home
At New Mark Rehab and Healthcare Center, we are not just a care facility; we are a community committed to providing personalized care. Our comprehensive and quality long-term care services, under physician supervision, are designed to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring their highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being. We are not just a care provider; we are a partner in your
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Ronald McDonald House
Ages 14+ | 6 Volunteers
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Volunteers will be serving lunch for 40-50 people. You will be provided with the menu and ingredients and will prepare the meal on-site (Children’s Mercy Hospital) using the full kitchen facility.
More About Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need.
Scraps KC
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteers will help sort, package and price art/craft and school supply donations for the retail store and Teacher Resource Center.
More About Scrap’s KC
ScrapsKC’s mission is to provide resources, education, and an environment for creative upcycling that encourages change in a more responsible community.