| OPPORTUNITY | PROJECT | APPROPRIATE FOR WHICH AGE GROUPS | AVAILABILITY | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH-WIDE | ||||
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore | Donation Drive | Adults, Youth, Families | April 17, 2021 | Assisting with drive, donating needed goods, transporting donations |
| SMALL GROUP | ||||
| DONATIONS | ||||
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore | Collect and deliver needed goods | Adults, Youth, Families | List will be provided – nonperishable foods, baby and hygeine products | |
| Crisis Pregnancy Center | Collect and deliver needed goods | Adults, Youth, Families | List will be provided – cash, formula, diapers | |
| Samaritan House | Purchase items for Welcome Home Kit (approx value $250) | Adults, Youth, Families | List will be provided – household goods, cleaning supplies | |
| Union Mission | Collect and deliver needed goods | Adults, Youth, Families | List will be provided – includes: bus passes, clothing, linens, food, OTC medication | |
| COMMUNITY APPRECIATION | ||||
| Public Schools:Pending school openings | Public Schools – Staff Appreciation dependent upon COVID-19 restrictions | Adults, Youth, Families | Provide gifts, food, or drinks to staff (teachers, custodians etc.) during school hours to show appreciation. | |
| Public Schools:Pending school openings | Public Schools – Staff Birthday Recognition | Adults, Youth 11 and up | Provide birthday cards with encouraging note for staff members | |
| *Local Firehouses (Independent Project) | Provide a meal for Firefighters and EMTs dependent upon COVID-19 restrictions | Adults, Youth, Families | As per local firehouse schedule | Arrange with local firehouse to provide meal; spend time with the honorees; large thank you card; name tags |
| *Sentara Princess Anne Hospital; Princess Anne Health & Rehab Center | Staff Appreciation dependent upon COVID-19 restrictions | Adults, Youth, Families | Gifts, food, cards, signs | |
| SENIOR CARE | ||||
| *Local Senior Residences (Independent Project) | 1) Cards for residents 2) Staff appreciation dependent upon COVID-19 restrictions |
Adults, Youth, Families | 1) cards 2) Gifts, food, cards, signs |
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| CREATE WELCOME KITS/ARRIVAL BAGS | ||||
| Samaritan House | Create Welcome Kits for families moving into permanent homes (for kitchen, bath and bedroom) | Adults, Youth | List will be provided | |
| Samaritan House | Create Arrival Bags for adults and children (toiletries, towels, games, books, etc) | Adults, Youth, Families | List will be provided | |
| GIFT BASKETS/BAGS | ||||
| Volunteers of America | Assemble and deliver gift baskets for residents of group homes for developmentally disabled: 4 homes/16 residents | Adults, Youth, Families | Themed – Movie Night, Snacks, Spa, Holiday | |
| Union Mission | Decorate, assemble and deliver Christmas gift bag for male guests | Adults, Youth, Families | List will be provided – bus pass, wallet, $5 gift card, underwear, manicure set, candy | |
| CAR WASHING | ||||
| Samaritan House | Car Washing – 10 vehicles | Adults, Youth, Families | Evenings, Weekends | On premises of S.H. Administrative Offices; Only hoses provided |
| *CREATE YOUR OWN | ||||
Small Group is responsible for making all arrangements.
