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Seasonal donation and volunteer opportunities
Donate Suitcases and Backpacks
Do you have a rolling suitcase sitting in the basement or garage at home collecting dust during the travel-restricted winter of COVID? Why not put it to good use! For the fourth consecutive year, we are collecting rolling suitcases and backpacks to gift to our homeless neighbors in downtown Denver on Christmas Day. You can support this mission in either of two ways. You can donate rolling suitcases or backpacks by leaving them on Sheri and Matt Salis’ front porch at 285 South Williams Street, Denver, 80209 (just a few blocks from the church). Bring the ones you are not using, or check out the thrift stores or discount retailers (we are most in need of rolling suitcases). If you would prefer, you can make a fully tax deductible donation to Sheri’s and Matt’s nonprofit, Stigma. Here is a link to all the details, and to make a monetary donation. Thanks for supporting our neighbors in need this Christmas season!
Matt Salis
Author, soberevolution
Do you have a rolling suitcase sitting in the basement or garage at home collecting dust during the travel-restricted winter of COVID? Why not put it to good use! For the fourth consecutive year, we are collecting rolling suitcases and backpacks to gift to our homeless neighbors in downtown Denver on Christmas Day. You can support this mission in either of two ways. You can donate rolling suitcases or backpacks by leaving them on Sheri and Matt Salis’ front porch at 285 South Williams Street, Denver, 80209 (just a few blocks from the church). Bring the ones you are not using, or check out the thrift stores or discount retailers (we are most in need of rolling suitcases). If you would prefer, you can make a fully tax deductible donation to Sheri’s and Matt’s nonprofit, Stigma. Here is a link to all the details, and to make a monetary donation. Thanks for supporting our neighbors in need this Christmas season!
Matt Salis
Author, soberevolution
Join us in participating in 2,020 acts of service and love in our community in 2020. Vision 2020
Contact missions@washparkumc.org with questions or to volunteer.
Contact missions@washparkumc.org with questions or to volunteer.
Ongoing Mission Projects
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Food Bank Donations accepted on the first Sunday of each month
Drop off non-perishable, non-expired donations on the first Sunday of each month in bins at both doors of the church. All donations go to Fish of East Denver. For more information, contact : missions@washparkumc.org. |
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Sandwiches and Socks in Civic Center Park
The Sandwiches and Socks Mission is part of a bigger mission in our Denver Area. We collaborate with multiple churches and organizations to feed the homeless in Civic Park every day at noon. You can help by making peanut and butter sandwiches after worship service, helping to assemble lunches, and distributing lunches on the 4th Saturday of each month. For more information or to sign up, contact : missions@washparkumc.org. |
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Bags of Hope
Grab a few bags to keep in your car. As you drive around town and find someone in need, you can just hand them one of these bags. This mission relies on you donations. Please drop off any of the following items in the bin in the Narthex: small bottles of water (8 oz size), anti-bacterial wipes, socks, cracker packs (peanut butter/cheese), or soft granola bars. |
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Habitat for Humanity
WPUMC is a member of a coalition of churches that builds a Habitat for Humanity home each year. We also raise approx. $65,000 each year to partially fund the cost of building a Habitat house. |
Previous Missions Activities
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Christmas in the Park
Thank you so much to all who donated bags, backpacks, and suitcases. WPUMC handed out over 200 bags to homeless on Christmas Day. Learn more:
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Operation Gratitude
Jennifer Harber hosted a Women's Event at her home in October in support of Operation Gratitude. We assembled 60 care packages and sent along 20 handwritten notes from the Sunday School.
Jennifer Harber hosted a Women's Event at her home in October in support of Operation Gratitude. We assembled 60 care packages and sent along 20 handwritten notes from the Sunday School.
Ronald McDonald House
In October, the Youth Group prepared and served lunch to the families staying at Ronald McDonald House. About 20 people at the house enjoyed chili, salad, and brownies with ice cream. Nine youth and four adults participated.
In October, the Youth Group prepared and served lunch to the families staying at Ronald McDonald House. About 20 people at the house enjoyed chili, salad, and brownies with ice cream. Nine youth and four adults participated.
Morning has Broken Orphanage in South Africa
In August, WPUMC presented Reverend Daniel Marutle with a check for $3,280. This was due to the generous donations made by our congregation. We continue to support Daniel as he serves as an ambassador for WPUMC with his work in South Africa and with the Morning Has Broken orphanage. If you would like more information about this mission, please e-mail Caroline Christensen @ missions@washparkumc.org.
In August, WPUMC presented Reverend Daniel Marutle with a check for $3,280. This was due to the generous donations made by our congregation. We continue to support Daniel as he serves as an ambassador for WPUMC with his work in South Africa and with the Morning Has Broken orphanage. If you would like more information about this mission, please e-mail Caroline Christensen @ missions@washparkumc.org.
Swinging at AIDS
In August, WPUMC sponsored a hole at the Swinging @ AIDS Charity Golf Tournament held at Denver City Golf Course. This event raises awareness and money for AIDS treatment for women and children in rural India, as well as, serving those in need in Colorado. WPUMC was represented by the foursome of Bob Christensen, and Ron, Michelle and Ryan Hoskins.
In August, WPUMC sponsored a hole at the Swinging @ AIDS Charity Golf Tournament held at Denver City Golf Course. This event raises awareness and money for AIDS treatment for women and children in rural India, as well as, serving those in need in Colorado. WPUMC was represented by the foursome of Bob Christensen, and Ron, Michelle and Ryan Hoskins.
Reading Partners Colorado
Kids' book donations were collected and distributed to Reading Partners Colorado in April 2018.
Kids' book donations were collected and distributed to Reading Partners Colorado in April 2018.