Brandon Care Pregnancy Center
Ministers 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.

Call the Center at 654-0491 for more information.

Home Touch MinistrY
Works with those persons who are homebound to give them rides to doctor appointments. Volunteer drivers provide transportation to doctor appointments. Call the Church office at least two weeks in advance of your doctor appointment if you are homebound and need a ride to the appointment. To volunteer to drive, contact Carole Valdespino at 685-2491.

L.I.S.T.
Volunteers provide no or low cost minor home and auto repairs to those who are on a limited income, for example oil changes or repair of faucet leaks. The Limited Income Service Team also provides referrals to outside organizations that can assist with larger 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 meals to the homebound in our area on Fridays each week, in cooperation with other area churches. Volunteers prepare and deliver meals. Call Elaine Christopher at 689-3275 regarding cooking meals. Call Earlene Combs at 689-2615 regarding meal delivery.

Nursing Home Visits
Sponsored by the Brandon Christian Ministerial Association. About once a month, Brandon First is responsible for providing a worship service at an area nursing home or assisted living facility. Call the Church office at 689-4161 for more information or to volunteer to do or participate in one of the Worship Services.

S.H.A.R.E.
Community organization that encourages volunteerism by allowing participants to exchange two hours per month of volunteer time and $15 for a grocery package worth $35 to $40. Contact the Church office for sign-up and pick-up dates and times, 689-4161.

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