Thanksgiving is an opportunity to express gratitude for the blessings in our lives. Many of us choose to volunteer our time to help the less fortunate and those who have fallen on hard times. There are several organizations in the area that are in need of volunteers to help make the holidays a little brighter.
Catholic Charities Soup Kitchens
Contact Amy Start
810.232.9958 ext. 143
Center for Hope Soup Kitchen
609 E. Fifth Ave. (Lower Level)
Flint, MI 48503
North End Soup Kitchen
735 Stewart Ave.
Flint, MI 48505
Carriage Town Ministries
605 Garland St.
Flint, MI 48503
810.233.8787
To sign up to volunteer visit CarriageTown.org/Volunteer or contact Cindy Johns, Director of Community Engagement, atcjohns@CarriageTown.org or call 810.233.8787 x29.
Ele’s Place
1227 E. Bristol Rd.
Burton, MI 48520
810.232.3040
Make a difference in a child’s life by volunteering to be a support group facilitator, help with fundraising efforts or give clerical support.
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Rd.
Flint, MI 48503
810.239.4441
There are a variety of volunteer experiences at the Food Bank that can fit almost any schedule and can accommodate anyone – from individuals up to large groups.
Forgotten Man Ministries
1002 Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502
810.238.7102
This group trains volunteer jail ministry chaplains online. For more information, visit ForgottenManGenesee.org.
Mission of Hope
4618 Roberts St.
Flint, MI 48505
810.259.2360
This is a daytime warming center for the homeless, supported by donations and volunteerism. For more info, you can e-mail Bobby@Hope4Flint.org.
My Brother’s Keeper
101 N. Grand Traverse St.
Flint, MI 48503
810.234.1163
A Thanksgiving dinner will be served and prepared by the Apostle Church. During the holidays, My Brother’s Keeper needs volunteers to prepare and serve food and sort clothing. For more info, call Mrs. Tucker at 810.234.1163.
Salvation Army
211 W. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
810.232.2196
There are year ‘round volunteer opportunities with the Genesee County Salvation Army. To view available volunteer opportunities or to register to volunteer, visit CentralUSA.SalvationArmy.org/Genesee or call Lydia Sanchez-Roat, Volunteer Coordinator, at 810.600.4497.
Shelter of Flint
924 Cedar St.
Flint, MI 48503
810.239.5433
For info about volunteering at Shelter of Flint, e-mail SOF@ShelterOfFlint.com or download an application at ShelterOfFlint.org/Volunteer.
Whaley Children’s Center
1201 N. Grand Traverse St.
Flint, MI 48503
810.234.3603
Volunteer opportunities for the holidays include wrapping holiday gifts for the children, securing costumes, candy and gifts; and decorating the Whaley Buildings. To volunteer, call Ashleigh Sanders at 810.600.0110 or Sanders@WhaleyChildren.org.
