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Crossroads Community Services (CCS) is an urban outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX. CCS opened its doors as a community-based urban ministry of First United Methodist Church of Dallas in May 2001.
Operating under the nonprofit status of First United Methodist Church (FUMC), it was developed out of the desire to better serve more low-income people in our community. Located at 1822 Young Street in the 2nd floor of the Stewpot building (Presbyterian Church Community Services) on the southwest corner of Park Avenue and Young Street, this mission offers individuals and families in economic distress the support necessary for stabilization and the skills necessary for sustained economic success. While there is a small paid staff operating CCS, they rely on volunteer help to keep things running smoothly and make sure the maximum number of people in need get helped.
You can help in these ways:
Monday – Thursday/ 8:15- Noon
Front Desk Receptionist -greeting, answering the phone, light clerical work.
Intake Interviewer – Interview persons coming for services, provide information about other community services.
Food Pantry Worker - Distribute food to clients, restock shelves with incoming food.
Clothing Closet Worker – Distribute clothes to clients, sort, size and hang incoming clothing donations, help with clothing drives.
Other times:
Goal Setting/Budget Workshop Volunteer (Thurs. 10:00 – noon) – Facilitate workshops that teach goal setting and budgeting skills; conduct telephone follow-ups made at mutually agreed-upon times.
Donation Driver - (as needed/available) – pickup donated items.
Clerical Assistant – (8:15 – 4:00) – data entry, filing, mailings.
Newsletter Helper (can be done at home) – help with newsletter writing and editing.
Special Project Volunteer – Help put together hygiene kits, mending kits, mailings, or other special projects. Time to be determined by the scope of the project.
Community Service Hours – You can earn your community service hours working at CCS.
To volunteer, contact Jean Jacobs at 214-560-2511 or jjacobs@fumcdallas.org.
If you would like to donate financially or items, please visit the CCS website to find out current needs: www.ccsdallas.org
To request services, please contact 214-560-2511.
Partner Links
The Stewpot
North Texas Food Bank
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