We encourage you to integrate rhythms of service into your plans and find ways to demonstrate love and care to our city! Many of you ask us for places that your families can serve in some of your free time. Below is a variety of upcoming opportunities, hosted by different nonprofits and organizations in COS. This is not a comprehensive list, but rather a list to give you some ideas!
Service Opportunities/Events:
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August 1st – Backpack Bash
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August 8th – Backpack Bash
Ongoing Opportunities:
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Support a local school! Consider reaching out to a local school that you are connected to. Ask how you can support teachers and students.
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Invest your practical skills and support single parents through Family Life Services – CLICK HERE
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Support students and become a youth mentor through Kingdom Builders – CLICK HERE
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Host a “Donation Drive” for Springs Rescue Mission: Every Season Springs Rescue Mission has a variety of needs. Consider hosting a drive within your community – CLICK HERE
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Support the efforts of Salvation Army in Colorado Springs and volunteer for an ongoing support role – CLICK HERE
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Consider signing up to support foster families in El Paso County through CarePortal – CLICK HERE
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Fostering Hope: Colorado Springs is in need of individuals who can support and uplift foster families. If you can’t be a foster family, consider supporting a foster family through an organization like Fostering Hope. Consider donating your time and energy to an organization like Fostering Hope – CLICK HERE
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Consider hosting a “Care Drive” for Care & Share: Collect food for Care & Share and support neighbors struggling with hunger – CLICK HERE
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Life Network Thrift Store – Life Network is looking for volunteers 15 or older and are willing to volunteer 1-2 times per week. To apply to volunteer and for more information, visit the Life Network Family Thrift Store website at www.lifenetworkthrift.com.