IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY

Small groups have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond the walls of the church by serving together in the community. Whether it’s volunteering at a local shelter, mentoring students, or supporting neighborhood outreach efforts, serving as a group strengthens relationships and puts faith into action. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of trusted community partners who welcome small group involvement. Explore the list below to find causes that align with your group’s passion and availability. More information and next steps will be added soon, so check back regularly as we continue to expand opportunities to serve together.

  • Collect baby supplies, including big baby items. (i.e. clothes, diapers, cribs, bathing items, dressers, etc.)

  • Help stock the food bank.  Mondays from 8:30am-12:30pm

  • HTPRC is a faith based pregnancy center that provides free pregnancy test, a baby boutique, and parenting classes.  Volunteer opportuniies are Monday & Tuesday:10am-4pm, and Wednesday - Friday: 10am-3pm.

  • Help volunteer in the food pantry and thrift store. Various volunteer opportunities avaiable. 

  • Side by side kids is a faith based after school program with AISD. They are currently accepting volunteers at 2 elementary schools (JJ Pickle Elementary & J. Houston Elementary).  Students get snacks/rec time, bible stories, and a socially emotional teaching (i.e. how to deal with bullying, but with bible stories to support it). Their volunteer opportunities are on Fridays & Tuesdays starting at 2pm.

  • Volunteer in food pantry or thright shop as food pantry shopper, food warehouse helper, donation intake helper, etc.

  • THRIVE is a Teen Challenge program that provides academic and Christ based solutions for girls 12-17 years. Volunteer opportuniutes include : Art projects, Gardening projects, bible studies, career seminars, etc.