Last Updated May 15, 2012What's Happening? |
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Donate Yard Sale Memorial Day - Send Us Your TreasuresWe are now collecting items for our annual yard sale being held on May 25-26. Furniture, household items, knick-knacks, electronics, kids items, clothing...just about anything in good-to-new condition we will take. Drop off at 15 Elmhurst St or if you have a large pick-up truck load we can possibly come and get it. Contact Liz with questions. Matching Gifts - Double Your Impact!We have received three matching $5,000 gifts to encourage new monthly donors, increases in monthly giving, or new special gifts. If you give before October 1st, you can help (1) Ben & Liz Cressy, (2) Keith & Sarah Riddle, or (3) our General Fund with your new or increased gift. Donate today to double your gift in support of our staff and the ministry. Thank You - Newton Junction Baptist ChurchNewton Junction Baptist Church (NH) donated weeks worth of snacks for our after-school Homework Center. The children and teens are very thankful for the variety and availability of snacks each day. If you or your church would like to help out in this same way, please contact Mayonne to learn more. |
Outreach Free Summer Programs at Elmhurst ParkFree, drop-in activities offered Monday through Thursday afternoons at Elmhurst Park all summer. Fun Fitness, Creative Arts, Special Events, and Bible Club are part of the weekly line up. Staffed by 2-3 adults, 3 teens, and volunteers you can be sure that your child will have a safe and fun time. Contact Paul with questions. Summer Jobs & Internships for TeensWe hire 25-30 teens each summer who live in or near the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle. Our Senior Park Patrol program is for teens 15-19 who want to build gardens, run children's programs at a park, or work at a local business. Junior Park Patrol is an internship program for teens 12-14 learning about character, leadership, and greenspace. Applications available at 15 Elmhurst Street. |
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Serve & Learn Welcome Nik Locker! New Missions Trip DirectorWe are excited to announce that we have hired Nik Locker to serve as our new Missions Trip Director. Nik is a former summer program director and has most recently served as a youth pastor with a strong heart for missions at a West coast church. Nik will join us mid-March. 2012 Summer Missions Program(update 5/01. Space available for small groups.) Now entering its 17th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates. 2012 Fall Service DatesAfter a year of limited capacity, we will begin to offer more service days again this fall 2012. Spend a service day with The Boston Project. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. Priority is given to churches who have a long-term partnership with The Boston Project. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Paul for available dates. |
Volunteer & Jobs 2012 Summer Missions Program - Summer Positions(update 5/10. 5 positions open.) We are accepting applications and hiring 12 adults (ages 20+) to help lead our Summer Missions Program. Check out our Summer Staff Jobs to explore the positions and internships available. Application on-line. Contact Keith by email or call 617-929-0925 with questions. Individual Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are beginning to expand our opportunities for individuals to join us in a variety of neighborhood projects. You can check out our list of 25+ volunteer projects. Website design, gardening, baking cookies, and tutoring are all options. Contact Liz to volunteer today. 2012 Neighborhood Youth Ministry - Summer Positions(update 5/10. 3 positions open.) We are accepting applications and hiring 8 adults (ages 20+) to help lead our Neighborhood Youth and Family Ministries. Check out our Summer Staff Jobs to explore the various positions available. Application on-line. Contact Paul by email or call 617-929-0925 with questions. |
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