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

March 20, 2021

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dunwoody UMC

The Great Day of Service committee has voted to move our annual event to March 20, 2021 so they can make appropriate plans during this unprecedented time.

Each year Dunwoody UMC hosts Great Day of Service, a local mission opportunity with projects for all ages and abilities. We organize hundreds of volunteers in 20+ different mission projects. Most of the projects are at DUMC, such as assembling blessing kits for local charities or the popular and family-friendly Potato Drop, which supplies food to local food pantries. The remainder of the projects are out in the community, including Habitat for Humanity’s Brush with Kindness. In 2018, we successfully completed DUMC’s 30th Annual Great Day of Service!

Chris Mixer

Habitat for Humanity

April 2021

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. No skill is required, and there is a job for everyone. You must be 16 years old to participate.

Learn More 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

2020 Dates: March 15 and August 23

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.

Volunteer Details REGISTER FOR MARCH 15 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 HomeStretch 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