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Hit the "Service" tab to see all the cool volunteer opportunities our denomination has!

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Church of the Brethren - Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully. Simply. Together.

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We are a body of Christians committed to continuing the work of Jesus peacefully and simply, and to living out our faith in community. See a list of some of our ministries.

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Welcome!

Project Piti Pami (3P for short) is a US-based nonprofit organization with plans to promote sustainable healthcare and wellness for the people of Haiti through community health education and training. Some of our current activities include:

Priorities

Education

Community health education is a key component of 3P's work in Haiti. Read below to learn more about our current education priorities.

Advocacy

Publicly advocating for Haitian communities is central to 3P's mission. Read below to learn more about our advocacy priorities.

Service

On-the-ground service is one way 3P promotes community health education. Read below to learn more about our service priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Project Piti Pami - Education | Advocacy | Service

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Project Piti Pami (3P for short) is a US-based nonprofit organization with plans to promote sustainable healthcare and wellness for the people of Haiti through community health education and training. Some of our current activities include: Priorities Education Community health education is a key component of 3P's work in Haiti.

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If there's something that's really contributed to your spiritual growth (or an area of growth you want to invest in), volunteer to lead a bible study on it!

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Get involved with planning or serving in one of our services.

Contact Hannah Balbaugh for more info.

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Get involved with caring for our physical church location and the resources God has blessed us with.

Contact Justin Airbets for more info.

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Get involved with the ministry of intentional caring for members of our church.

Contact Eden Airbets for more info.

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The READ Association of Saginaw County is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to help students improve their reading skills and discover the joys of reading. We accomplish this by providing multiple volunteer opportunities through the following programs. ( Due to COVID-19, p lease see the program changes below.)

READ Youth Literacy Mentor Program

The READ Mentor Program involves mentors spending one hour per week working with two students from kindergarten thru third grade for 30 minutes each from October thru May. During this time, mentors serve as a positive role model, practice reading skills, provide an encouraging environment to promote the job of reading, and discuss potential long-term life goals as well as how it connects to the need to learn to read. Three times per year, students are able to choose a free, high-interest books through their mentor to build their home library and encourage reading outside of school. There are up to 30 locations and multiple time frames to choose from to volunteer. Digital Mentoring opportunities are also available. No experience is required to mentor students but a one-hour training session, manual, books and supplies are provided.

Raising Readers Academy

Raising Readers Academy is an intervention program designed to bring families together to enhance reading skill awareness, practice, support, and child advocacy by focusing on at-risk families with children in grades PreK-3. This program provides incentive-based parent education, family-centered activities, and ideas for extended interaction in the home environment. Online sessions are provided as needed and meals are available at face-to-face meetings. The 6-12 week course is held one day/evening per week for 1.5 hrs. per session. Parents can call the READ Office at 989-755-8402 for session availability.

READing STARS

By partnering with schools, nursing homes, and STARS (Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services) the READ Association provides opportunities for children to read to residents by practicing reading skills as well as forming intergenerational bonds. Five schools travel by STARS buses to five nursing homes on a weekly basis from October thru May to share the joy of reading through picture books, interactive conversations, and special connections.

Due to COVID-19, the following programs are now available:

Digital Mentor Program

Mentors work one-on-one with with students online through Zoom for 30 minutes per week on the same day/time based on your availabilty. Training is provided as well as a variety of digital tools to make the sessions meaningful and engaging.

READ Book Delivery Program

Parents sign their children up during multiple opportunities throughout the year to receive books delivered to their homes. Volunteers select and package books for children at the READ Office, based on grade level and interest (about 1-2 hrs.); and/or deliver books to children's front porches with a pre-routed map (1-2 hrs.); multiple time slots will be available. Volunteers can sign up for as many time slots to pack/deliver books as they would like.

Make a Senior Smile Project

Write notes/cards and/or draw pictures for seniors in nursing homes (purchased by READ or on your own) at your own pace and place; bring cards to the READ Office or call when they are ready to be picked up from your home; ongoing.

***COMING SOON*** Barton Reading & Spelling Program

Mentors will be trained online in the Barton Reading & Spelling Program to help children with reading difficulties, such as dyslexia, as well as teens and adults. This program can be delivered online or digitally.
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities or involvement with any of these programs, please call the READ Office at 989-755-8402 or email cpape@readsaginaw.org.
Online Donations

The READ Association of Saginaw County offers you the opportunity to donate funds using a credit card.

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The READ Association of Saginaw County is a local initiative established in 1965 in response to a high correlation between juvenile delinquency, poverty and illiteracy. One out of every three children find reading one of the most difficult tasks that they ever have to master.-

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What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile on your Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone (found under settings on your app). When you're using the app, always check for the "AmazonSmile" logo to ensure you're activated for AmazonSmile.
How do I activate AmazonSmile on my Amazon Shopping app?
AmazonSmile customers on Android devices with version 5.0+ or iOS devices with version 12+, who have upgraded to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app can find "AmazonSmile" listed in the Settings menu. From there, you can follow onboarding instructions to activate AmazonSmile on your device.
Do I need to renew AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile renewals happen twice a year to help keep AmazonSmile on mobile app. AmazonSmile will notify you of these renewals via push notifications and through in-app notifications. If you miss a renewal you can reactivate at any time by repeating the steps to "turn on" AmazonSmile on your mobile device. There is no renewal period for browser shopping on AmazonSmile, which you can use anytime by typing 'smile.amazon.com' into your browser.
Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.

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What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.

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Indoor service times (masks recommended but not required, temperatures taken at the door): 9am and 11am

- Nursery, Kids, and Youth services only during 11am.

1pm Drive-In Service

Wednesday service in the auditorium and streamed live here at 6:30pm

Office Hours starting June 8th:

Reopen Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-4pm

More details for Soup Kitchen coming soon. It will continue to run as it has been for now

Services will continue to be put on Youtube and Facebook.
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Indoor service times (masks recommended but not required, temperatures taken at the door): 9am and 11am - Nursery, Kids, and Youth services only during 11am. 1pm Drive-In Service Wednesday service in the auditorium and streamed live here at 6:30pm Office Hours starting June 8th: Reopen Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-4pm More details for Soup Kitchen coming soon.

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The volunteers who serve at Covenant HealthCare prove that anyone can be a hero just by giving a little bit of themselves to people in need. Volunteers help Covenant fulfill its mission to serve the individuals and the community that depend on them. Just like its staff and patients, Covenant volunteers represent all ages, cultures and backgrounds.

Volunteers provide a dimension of care and service to patients as well as empathy for families and visitors - while supporting staff and physicians in an effort to provide quality care. We invite you to view the 2020 Annual Volunteer Report, to see how the spirit of giving and compassion is woven throughout our organization and in the hearts of our volunteers.

Covenant is looking for individuals who want to share their time and talent and help those in need. Covenant volunteers assist in providing a variety of services that benefit patients, family members, visitors, Covenant staff, and members of the medical staff.

*Volunteers must be able to provide a minimum of 4 hours on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. A minimum commitment of 40 hours is required.

Applications can be picked up at any Covenant Information Desk or by clicking the appropriate online volunteer application below. Please note that some volunteer positions (including Cuddlers) may have wait lists and others only recruit periodically, hosting informational events prior to training.

If you need an application mailed to you, please contact Volunteer Services at989.583.4189 or by email. You may also print an application here.
Volunteers support patients, visitors and staff in the following areas. Clerical/Office Support

Breast Diagnostic Center

Business Development

Cardiac Research

Clerical

Diabetic Education

Pastoral Care

VNA - Hospice

Wound Healing Center

Patient Interaction

Cancer Care/Infusion Therapy

Cancer Resource Center

Canine Therapy (see requirements here)

RNICU Cuddler (minimum 1 year commitment)

Emergency Care Center

Eucharistic Minister

Gift Cart

Greeter

Helping Hands/Pediatric Play Therapy

Imaging & Diagnostics

Outpatient Surgery

Patient Ambassadors (see requirements here)

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (see requirements here)

Recreational Therapy

VNA - Hospice

Wayfinders

Non-Patient Interaction

Child Care Center

Nutrition Services/Greeter

Popcorn

Reach Out and Read

Surgical Waiting

Trauma Department - Safety City

Staff Support Special Events/Committees

Covenant Kids

Harvest Gathering

Red Carpet

Special Services

Spring Fling

Tree of Love

Volunteer Advisory Board

Special Projects (Patterns Available)

Students - Find a Special Way to Serve Your Community!

Covenant is pleased to offer high school students the opportunity to volunteer in a hospital setting. This program offers young people:

The chance to make a difference

The opportunity to observe and gain valuable insight into various types of health care careers

The opportunity to personally grow and develop self-esteem

The opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience

The opportunity to receive community service hours and to meet high school and college requirements of volunteer service

The opportunity to share your talents, skill and interests

The opportunity to make new friends and have fun!

Student Requirements: All high school students applying for the program must:

Be 16 years of age or older and currently enrolled in a high school or home-school program

Maintain a "B" average school grade or better

Obtain a favorable recommendation from a teacher or counselor

Be in good physical and emotional health

Have the consent and support of parent or guardian

After acceptance to our program, the student will be required to:

Complete a 2-step PPD/TB test

Attend a comprehensive orientation program - held in May or June (mandatory)

Make a commitment to volunteer a minimum 40 hours, prior to receiving verification of volunteer work

How to Apply
Applications for the High School Volunteer Program are accepted January 1 - March 31. Students who meet the criteria mentioned above may complete the online student application. Any questions can be directed to Volunteer Services via or by contacting 989.583.6040.

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The volunteers who serve at Covenant HealthCare prove that anyone can be a hero just by giving a little bit of themselves to people in need. Volunteers help Covenant fulfill its mission to serve the individuals and the community that depend on them. Just like its staff and patients, Covenant volunteers represent all ages, cultures and backgrounds.

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City Rescue Mission: Emergency Shelter in Saginaw MI

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Addressing the most basic needs among homeless people in Saginaw and providing practical tools to improve their life immediately.

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Adopt and mentor a student from our local campus ministry, Standing in the Gap.

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Here's some local ministries we love to support!

We also have an outreach and evangelism team that plans opportunities for our church to serve together and works expanding our reach in our community and beyond.

Contact Matt Hill for more info.

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Get involved with planning the discipleship and spiritual growth opportunities for the church.

Contact Matt Hill for more info.