Well-summarized by the Pastor of the Students from a Culturing Compassion event at the Dream Center.
I was very moved by the stories of the people who shared with us, both in their honesty in owning the mistakes they’d made along the way, but even more in their resolve for the future and hope they had to make a better life for themselves. I was struck by the tremendous amount of courage it must take to step forward each day, in the face of such trying circumstances, ! including addiction, homelessness, and even physical disease or disability. I had to fight back tears listening to the mom talking about the challenges of being homeless with children, and how much more difficult it is to find a place that will take you in when you have children. What is wrong with a society for which that is true? I was amazed at the kind of work they are doing at the Dream Center in being a part of the rebuilding of lives. It is an incredible ministry right in our midst.
opportunities
Lunch and Dinner Volunteers — assist preparing & serving lunch 11:30am and 4:30pm
Project Volunteers — Youth Groups - S.T.M. Short Term Mission Special projects in ministry and events, projects, painting, and cleaning etc…
Homeless Prevention Volunteer — help distribute literature, raise awareness of homelessness & chemical dependency & its prevention
Volunteer Driver — drive residents to and from appointments
Café Volunteer — assist with Café upkeep, making coffee, washing coffee cups and clearing tables, etc…
Homeless Advocate Volunteer — transport & accompany individuals to appointments, service agencies, Doctors, court, etc…
Fundraising Volunteer — assist with fundraising, grant writing & developing fundraising strategies, assist with general office duties, mailings, etc…
Telephone Volunteer — assist with answering the phones & light receptionist duties
Mentoring — working with our residents to see them grow, socially, spiritually, obtain jobs and further their education.
Adopt-A-Block program
If you are interested in volunteering at the Dream Center of St. Cloud, please call Pastor Michael at 320-656-1550
or email dreamcenterpath@aol.com
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