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, October 11th 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 October 5th. Adults may register on behalf of a child (or multiple children) 18 and under but cannot register for other adults.
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
Ages 13+ | 15 Volunteers
8:00 am – 10:30 am
Volunteers will be working in the pantry helping people with their food needs. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
More About A Turning Point
Avenue of Life
Ages 3+ | 12 Volunteers
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Volunteers will assist Avenue of Life by sorting donations, organizing supplies, and facility support..
More About Avenue of Life
Avenue of Life’s mission is to mobilize our community to equip and empower low-income individuals and families to be self-sustained and independent. We are working to end student homelessness in Kansas City.
Habitat for Humanity (Armourdale)
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Volunteers could be doing a variety of building projects. No experience is required. Please dress for the weather and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (mud, paint, stain…) and wear sturdy, closed-toe & heeled shoes (NO flip flops, sandals or crocs). Please bring work gloves if you have them.
More About Habitat for Humanity
Seeing to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City has pursued our vision of a community where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home since 1979. Each year we partner with more than 1,000 families to help them achieve their dream of affordable housing.
Harvesters
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteers will be sorting and packaging food and repacking bulk items for distribution.
More About Harvesters
Harvesters’ mission is to mobilize the community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger, with a vision of a healthy, thriving community where no one is hungry.
Hillcrest
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers will meet sacking, folding bags, and cutting paper.
More About Hillcrest
Hillcrest Platte County provides a local housing ministry, featuring 35 apartment complexes, for working families that are temporarily homeless. Our mission is to transition families from homelessness back to self-sufficiency. Poverty-related services are also offered through our “Blessings Program” to assist families before homelessness occurs. Select furniture donations at the Hillcrest Thrift Shop furnish our program apartments and benefit our graduates when furnishing their next housing spaces.
Hope Lodge
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Volunteers will be prepping and preparing lunch at Hope Lodge on-site kitchen, serve lunch to families, and packaging leftovers for families to enjoy later.
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 Parks & Rec (TBD 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.
New Mark Nursing Home
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Volunteers will assist residents with Bingo prizes and serving refreshments, helping them from their rooms into activity hall, and engaging with residents.
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 care journey.
Platte City Heritage Village
Ages 5+ | 8 Volunteers
12:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Volunteers will be playing bingo with residents.
We pride ourselves on our ability to care for our senior residents as if they were our own family and loved ones. We create a warm, cozy environment where residents each receive individual attention. As we get older we get older we sometimes need help with our daily activities. Our senior living services are structured to help you live your own life, independently and healthy.
Ronald McDonald House (Children's Mercy Hospital)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Volunteers will be prepping and preparing lunch at Ronald McDonald House’s on-site kitchen, serve lunch to families, and packaging leftovers for families to enjoy later.
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.
Ronald McDonald House (Longfellow)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Volunteers will be prepping and preparing lunch at Ronald McDonald House’s on-site kitchen, serve lunch to families, and packaging leftovers for families to enjoy later.
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
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers will help sort, package and price craft and school supplies 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.
Synergy
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers will help sort donations, make household and hygiene bags, put together Halloween treat bags, and outdoor clean up, if weather permits.
More About Synergy Services
We take action to create a community free of family violence.
Vineyard Church
Vineyard Church (Lansing)
Ages 18+
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers will serve families of incarcerated residents at Lansing by providing supportive care during weekend family visitation. Children are offered snacks and age-appropriate activities and families are offered to have family photos taken and printed to help preserve meaningful connections during a difficult season.
If you’d like to receive more information about serving at this event or our Lansing Campus, please email Lansing Campus Pastor Jeff Hord (jhord@vckc.com), to receive more information.