Dunwoody UMC extends its reach into the community through several hands-on mission programs and projects that serve those in need with food, shelter and Christian love. This mission work is open to members and to others in the community who want to provide help and hope. Some are year-round activities while others are one-time events, yet all offer the opportunity to get involved and give back.

HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED

During this trying time, we are dedicated to loving our neighbors and supporting those in need. Please check back here regularly for service opportunities, and we will also keep you updated via email.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Community Service Opportunities

Great Day of Service

Saturday, March 20, 2021

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Great Day of Service project registration is open! We have worked diligently to provide lots of opportunities to serve while ensuring that appropriate protocols and social distancing are in place for the safety of all volunteers.

The annual Great Day of Service is a local mission opportunity with projects for all ages and abilities. We organize hundreds of volunteers in 18 different mission projects. Most of the projects are at DUMC, such as assembling blessing kits for local charities or the family-friendly Potato Drop, which supplies food to local food pantries. While most of the projects are on campus, some projects are out in the community. This will be DUMC’s 32nd Annual Great Day of Service event!

Habitat for Humanity

DUMC sponsors a Habitat for Humanity build each year, supported by funds from the Holiday Festival. We use a “blitz build” model with hundreds of volunteers working over over five weekdays and two Saturdays to build and dedicate a house to a needy family.

This year, Dunwoody UMC plans to sponsor a home built for a waiting family in 2021, but not organize our traditional blitz build. We hope to have a drive-by dedication and celebration upon its completion. More details to come!

Jack and Bette Whitley

Atlanta Community Food Bank

DUMC volunteers visit the Atlanta Community Food Bank the second Wednesday of every month to pack food. We meet at the church (Wiley and Linda Stevens portico) at 8:30 a.m. and are back to the church by 12:30 p.m. Transportation is provided. To register, contact Alan Shinn at 404-788-7389 or awshinn49@gmail.com.

Alan Shinn

Trinity Table

2021 dates: Sunday, March 28th, Sunday, April 25th, and late-August.

Each Sunday, Trinity Table serves a hot lunch meal to approximately 300 individuals in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Dunwoody UMC hosts and serves twice a year. It takes about 30 people to physically serve and provide supplies prior to the event. Volunteers are needed to serve and provide materials for the event.

Chris Mixer

Women’s Community Kitchen

DUMC’s Family Living & Giving circle volunteers regularly at the Women’s Kitchen in Atlanta. Individuals can join the group or serve on their own, with weekly opportunities available Monday through Friday. The kitchen serves more than 20,000 meals annually to homeless and low-income women and children. Contact Mary Millar or Linda Zilles for more information.

Mary Millar Linda Zilles

Wellroot Family Services

DUMC supports Wellroot Family Services with babysitting, respite care and/or fostering a child. We hold regular information and orientation sessions. Please contact Rosemary Watts for more information or to schedule a session.

Rosemary Watts

Transitional Housing

Our church supports The Drake House and its Transitional Housing program for homeless families. This program helps homeless families move to a state of self-sufficiency and permanent housing while offering them managed support. Volunteers mentor families and help meet their emergency needs. Please contact Transitional Housing Ministry co-chairs Mary Batson and Terry Gemmill with questions.

Mary Batson Terry Gemmill

Hightower Elementary

DUMC sponsors Hightower Elementary School. Volunteers tutor underprivileged students after school four days a week through the Homework Help Club in conjunction with Corners Outreach. Volunteers also assist in the Backpack Blessings program, which provides weekly snack bags for children on Fridays to ensure nourishment throughout the weekend.

Homework Help Club - Charlene Levinson Backpack Blessings - Wade Hatcher

Hightower Homework Club Summer Camp

DUMC organizes a VBS-style summer camp in June at Hightower Homework Club, a fun and educational day camp for elementary-age children in conjunction with Corners Outreach. Volunteers do not need to commit to the full week.

Youth Volunteers - Contact Youth Staff Adult Volunteers - Contact Chris Mixer

Community Assistance Center

The CAC brings together the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody communities to provide assistance to neighbors through financial support, helping to meet basic food and clothing needs and promoting self-reliance. DUMC contributes by donating food, clothing, money and many volunteer hours in a variety of roles.

Mary Sue Howard