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Creekside's Community Service Ministry exists to demonstrate the love of Christ to our community through good works. Creekside members volunteer their time and talents to serve both San Leandro and the greater Bay Area. We also partner with existing civic and non-profit organizations to provide a wide range of services for both individuals and families.

Click on the links to the left to learn more about Creekside outreaches. 

Read on for more information about upcoming opportunities to serve.  For more information, contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607.

Check out the video of last year's Time to Serve and a video overview of Creekside's Community Service Ministry.
 

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SPRING 2008 OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE                                                                                          All of the following service opportunities are great for individuals, families or small groups. 

Cox After School Program                                                                                                              Wednesdays, starting January 16th from 1:30-4:30 p.m.   

We will be holding our faith based after school program with 20 students from Cox Elementary at Creekside on Wednesday afternoons.  There are many ways to serve:

Please contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

George Mark Children's Hospital
Dates and Times vary according to your schedule

The first and only lifelong care facility for children with life-limiting illnesses. They provide respite, transitional, and end-of-life care to children who are not expected to survive childhood.  They need volunteers to interact with children and their siblings. A short training session is required. High schoolers are welcome!  Please contact      
Judith Dunlop at (510) 346-4624 for more information.  You can also visit their website at www.georgemark.org.

Building Futures With Women and Children
Dates and Times vary according to your schedule

Building Futures needs help cleaning and organizing the attic and shed storage areas of the San Leandro safe house. The Assistant Program Director is in need of someone to assist her in filing one hour a week at the administrative office on Bancroft Ave in San Leandro.  We also need dinner cooks to prepare a meal for the 35 residents. Call Kathy Greer at (510)430-0607 for more information.

Meals On Wheels
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meals on Wheels needs drivers to serve meals to seniors in San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Hayward.  Call Vanessa Andres at (510) 582-1263 for more information.

Road To Recovery
Dates and Times vary according to your schedule

Road to Recovery is an American Cancer Society service program that provides transportation for cancer patients to their treatments and home again.  Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for more information.

Jones Convalescent Home
The Third Thursday of Each Month, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Join the Creekside staff as we minister to the staff and clients at Jones Convalescent Home through singing, games, prayer, and room visits.  Call Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Tool Time Ministry
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Serve with Creeksider David Grant on maintenance projects in the homes of elderly, handicapped, single moms and those who do not have the skills or tools to do so.  Men, women and teens welcome to serve and learn. Contact David Grant for more information.

Reading Tutoring
Weekday Evenings

Tutor Afghan immigrant elementary age children in their homes.  This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with Muslims in Fremont as you help their children with their homework.  The commitment is one hour per week until the end of the school year.  Contact Tim Fortescue at (925) 759-4694 for more information.

English Tutoring
Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Tutor in conversational English with Afghan women at the Afghan Coalition in Fremont.  Contact Tim Fortescue at (925) 759-4694 for more information.

Moving Help
One Saturday in March

Help an Afghan businessman move. We need five men to help move a business from a large storage unit in Fremont to a smaller one at the same facility.  Contact Tim Fortescue at (925) 759-4694 for more information.

Spring Serve
Saturday, April 19th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Creekside and two other San Leandro churches will serve our city at a variety of sites. Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Stepping Stones 5K Run/ 1Mile Walk
Saturday, April 26th, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

This annual event is held at the San Leandro Marina. Creeksiders may participate in the event for $30 or
volunteer to keep time for the race, pass out water to runners, or arrive at 7:00 a.m. to help with registration. Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Sort Food
Saturday, May 3rd, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The Alameda County Community Food Bank needs 6 -10 volunteers (ages 10 and up) to sort food at a warehouse near the Oakland airport. You will be packaging donated fruits and vegetables for food banks in our area. Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Cox Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, May 9th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We will be serving a salad luncheon to over fifty people and need help grilling chicken on May 8th and serving at the school on May 9th.  Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information. 

Joni and Friends Family Retreat Camp
June 7th -June 13th or July 10th-16th

Serve as a Short Term Missionary during Joni and Friends Camp for disabled. You will receive training for 1 and ½ days then spend the best week of your life serving a disabled camper. Contact Kathy Greer at                (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Faith Network Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 13th,10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Help with a fundraiser benefiting children in Oakland schools to be held at the Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland.  Volunteers are needed to register participants, prepare for BBQ and auction, or donate items for the auction.  Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Cox Students to Camp
Sunday, July 20th, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Drive Cox students from Creekside to Mission Springs Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We will head to camp after second service. Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Cox Students Home from Camp
Saturday, July 26th, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Pick up Cox students from Mission Springs Camp and drive them to their homes. Maps  provided. Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Triad Family Services Picnic
Saturday, July 26th, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We need help barbecuing food for foster children and families and leading games for the
children.  This is a great opportunity for a family or small group. Held at Kennedy Park in
Hayward. Food, games and prizes provided  Contact Kathy Greer at (510) 430-0607 for more information.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives

3/15 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: San Leandro Hospital 13855 E. 14th Street in San Leandro

3/19 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Claremont Spa and Resort – Horizon Ballroom – 41 Tunnel Road

3/24 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Eden Medical Center – Hospital Conf. Room – 20103 Lake Chabot Road

3/31 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Holy Names College – Brennan Lounge – 3500 Mt. Blvd. Oakland

4/8 Hayward Community - St. Joachim’s Church Hall – 21250 Hesperian

4/25 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.:  Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center – Basement – 747 52nd St

4/25 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Kaiser Hayward Conference rooms C1, C2, C3 27400 Hesperian

5/2 12:30-5:30 p.m.: Alameda Hospital Conference Room A – 2070 Clinton

OR, visit the Oakland Blood Center at 6230 Claremont Street.  Their hours are:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.                                                                                                                    Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

To make an appointment for any of the above go to www.beadonor.com or call 1-800-GiveLife.

 Creekside Community Church ● 951 MacArthur Blvd ● San Leandro, CA ● (510) 430-0607