Saturday, May 21

Below is a list, highlighting just some of the needs in our city. But if you have served before, you know this is more than a list. It’s an opportunity to show love, to partner with people who have dedicated their lives to serving their community, to change a life, and maybe to see your own life change.

So sign up! Join the movement. Let’s make a difference together.

Gardening and Painting @ Granby Elementary -  Project Full!

9am-330pm
Project Leader: Mark Green – mgreen@tabchurch.org
The principal of Granby Elementary has invited STC Norfolk to help them make a big difference in their landscape and give their playground equipment a fresh coat of paint. We can use at least 20 people on Saturday to help us out. We have some equipment and materials needs as well.

Gardening @ Granby High School

9am-330pm
Project Leader: Kenny Bryant – kbryant@tabchurch.org
An army of dirt-lovin volunteers will storm Granby High on Saturday, in order to restore a little beauty and order to a landscape that has endured the pitter patter of hundreds of high school feet all year! Bring as many people as you like – the more the merrier. Let’s show some love in practical ways to a school that serves so many families in our community.

ForKids: Serving at transitional housing in East Ocean View

9am-3:30pm
We need 20 people to come and get their hands dirty as we do some garden and landscape work on some homes that serve families transitioning out of homelessness.

Setup @ Stockley Gardens Art Festival -  Project Full!

9am-10am
Project Leader: Betty Sutton
The Stockley Gardens Art Festival raises money for, and showcases art by, the men and women who benefit from the ministry of Hope House. We want to serve the festival committee in many ways, and that starts with some heavy lifting. We need 5-10 macho men & wonder women to help us get the art festival off to a great start.

Serving the Artists @ Stockley Gardens Art Festival -  Project Full!

10am-4pm
Project Leader: Betty Sutton
STC Norfolk is going to field a team of people at the Art Festival who will serve the many artists there, by bringing them refreshments, giving them breaks, and bringing a positive presence to the Art Festival in general. We need 9 people in all to cover 4 2-hour shifts. Sign up, and if you have any time constraints/preferences, leave a note in the comments.  Ages 16+ only please.

Tutoring Children & Computer Work @ Park Place School

10:30am-3pm
Project Leader: Julie Doyle – juliettedoyle@mac.com
Mentoring a child is a life-changing experience. We want to show the kids of Park Place some love and attention this Saturday. We need a team of 12 to help us out. There is also some computer work that needs to be done – if you have some skill in that area, it can be used well this Saturday.

Repairing a Damaged Church in Park Place -  Project Full!

9am-3pm
Project Leader: Julie Doyle – juliettedoyle@mac.com
A store-front church in Park Place has reached out, asking for some help with some damaged they’ve sustained. This is a project for people who are handy with tools. We need a team of 10, and will have some material needs as this project develops. This is a relatively advanced project, and an opportunity to make a big difference in the life of one church in Park Place.

Building Seats for a Church Youth Center in Park Place

9am-3pm
Project Leader: Julie Doyle – juliettedoyle@mac.com
We have the chance to partner with a church that is renovating its youth center by helping them construct some seating. We need 5-10 people who are either very handy with tools, or who don’t mind smashed thumbs. Your choice!

Painting @ Dwelling Place -  Project Full!

9am-3pm
Project Leader: Masha Peek – maria@aurorismedia.com
We’re returning to The Dwelling Place this year to serve our friends there in lots of ways. We need a painting team of 10 people to join us on Saturday.

Kids Team @ Dwelling Place

9am-3pm
Project Leader: Masha Peek – maria@aurorismedia.com
We’re also fielding a team of 7 to join us on Saturday, to do some fun and engaging activities with kids at The Dwelling Place. Interested? Sign up!

Women’s Team @ Dwelling Place -  Project Full!

10am-3pm
Project Leader: Masha Peek – maria@aurorismedia.com
People: 4
We need 4 women to join us on Saturday at The Dwelling Place to help the women there feel beautiful and loved. We’ll be giving beauty treatments and cooking. If you’re interested, we also have some supply needs. Sign up, and let us know how you’d like to help!

Landscaping & Cleanup at James Monroe Elementary

9am-3pm
Project Leader: Kim McDonald – klamcdonald@cox.net
We need 10-20 people to help us with this practical project. The principal of James Monroe Elementary has invited STC Norfolk to do some spring cleaning around the premises. We need strong backs & lots of energy for this one-day activity.

Practical Projects @ Union Mission AM

10am-12pm
Project Leader: Micki Bremus – mbremus@umnorva.org
We need 40-60 people to join us at the Union Mission on Saturday morning. We have a number of practical opportunities to help the UM out on Saturday. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, please. You must be 13 years old or older to join this project.

Practical Projects @ Union Mission PM

1pm-3pm
Project Leader: Micki Bremus – mbremus@umnorva.org
We need 40-60 people to join us at the Union Mission Saturday afternoon, to pick up where the AM team left off. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, please. Again, you must be 13 years old or older to join this project. (If you signed up for the AM team, and would also like to join us in the PM, leave a note in the comments section. Thanks!)

Serving the Elderly in Lamberts Point

9am-3pm
Project Leader: Diana Thomas – diantho@aol.com
Last year, we were given the chance to serve the elderly in the Lamberts Point neighborhood with some Spring Cleaning activities. We want to do the same this year, and bring a big team of compassionate, hard working people with us! We need dozens of men and women to help us do some good, wholesome (by that we mean dirty) work.

Team HQ!

8am-4pm
Project Leader: Bridget Powell – gidgetca66@gmail.com
We want to welcome, encourage, and resource our volunteers. Nothing does that better than having a well-prepared HQ, and a team of warm, hospitable helpers. We need 3-5 volunteers to join the HQ team, and help STC go without a hitch.

Serving the Servers

9am-3:30pm
Project Leader: Brian Shea – Brian.Shea@usfood.com
We need 3 teams to be prepared to refresh and encourage volunteer teams at any of our project locations in Norfolk. You’ll need a spacious vehicle and your phone to participate on this project.

Photography team -  Project Full!

8am-3:30pm
Project Leader TBD
Calling all photographers! Help capture kindness and compassion on film. We need 3-5 photographers to photograph or film our projects, and help us post them online for everyone to see.