Brandon Boys & Girls Club. The Brandon B&G is located on our property, providing after-school and summer care for children with working parents who cannot be home after school. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring and homework tutoring, help with tangible resources.For more information, please contact: Hope Schneider at 689-4161, katherine.schneider@verizon.net or http://www.bgctampafl.org
Brandon Care Pregnancy Center The Brandon CPC is located on our property, ministering to girls and women in the midst of an unexpected pregnancy. The CPC staff and trained volunteers provide free pregnancy testing, counseling, referrals for government services, support groups and training for teens to help reduce the number of unexpected pregnancies. In addition, trained lay speakers go to area schools to give presentations on abstinence. For more information, call the Center at 654-0491 or http://www.brandoncpc.com
Cynthia Pinckney Ministries. Cynthia has a strong local mission geared to helping feed and care for homeless men, women and children in our community. She holds regular outreach events and partners with us at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Donations of clothing, workboots and toiletries are always appreciated. For more information, contact Cynthia Pinckney 813-571-1556 cp@cynthiapinckneyministries.org or http://www.cynthiapinckneyministries.org
Emergency Care Help Organization & Brandon Outreach Clinic. E.C.H.O. provides food and clothing assistance to approximately 7,000 individuals and families in crisis situations each year. E.C.H.O. is always in need of spaghetti sauce, dried beans, peanut butter, flour, etc. And diapers (sizes 4 and 5). The Outreach Clinic provides free medical care to children & adults who cannot afford medical insurance. All the doctors and nurses volunteer their time. For more information, please contact: Dave Cameron at 689-4161 or groups@fumcbrandon.org
L.I.S.T. Volunteers provide no-cost or low-cost minor home and auto repairs to those who are on a limited income. The Limited Income Service Team (L.I.S.T.) also provides referrals to outside organizations that can assist with more involved or special needs that are beyond the capabilities of the volunteers. Call the Church Office at 689-4161 for more information.
Meals on Wheels.Provides up to 80 meals each Friday to the homebound in our area. Volunteers prepare and deliver meals. Call Elaine Christopher at 689-3275 regarding cooking meals. Call Earlene Combs at 689-2615 regarding meal delivery.