MISSION
Uniting People of Faith—Serving People in Need. Since 1905, the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC) has battled poverty in Minnesota. They operate a successful family of social service programs and recruit support across denominational lines to help struggling Minnesota families remain self-reliant. GMCC’s programs include Minnesota Foodshare, Metro Paint-A-Thon, Handyworks, the Center for Families, Urban Immersion Service Retreats, the Community Justice Program, and more. They are located at 1001 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
For more information, please contact Hillary Freeman at 612.721.8687.
GMCC: ADULT MENTOR FOR EX-OFFENDER
Did you know that more than 8,000 men and women will be coming in and out of the Adult Correction Facility in Plymouth this year alone, and that over 30% are from the suburbs? When ex-offenders ask what makes a successful reentry, one common answer is having a positive person in their life. A mentor walks with this person by spending time together, listening, being supportive, offering ideas and life experience, maintaining healthy boundaries, and meeting consistently. Supportive relationships can make the difference in reducing the rate of recidivism. Make a difference in the life of a man or woman by becoming a mentor for an ex-offender. Training and mentor support is provided. GMCC will work with you to match you schedule and asks for a commitment of four hours a month for 6–8 months.
For more information, please contact Hillary Freeman at 612.721.8687 x332 or hfreeman@gmcc.org.
GMCC: WORSHIP LEADER
GMCC’s Correctional Chaplaincy program offers counseling and worship services to Hennepin County inmates and their families. Volunteer to be a blessing to these families by providing Sunday worship at the Juvenile Detention Center or the Adult Correctional Facility.
For more information, please contact Paula Nordhem at 612.348.8715 or jhcjhc@aol.com or Cheryl Powers Williams at 612.596.0090 or cheryl.powerswilliams@co.hennepin.mn.us.
GMCC: JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER VOLUNTEER
GMCC’s Correctional Chaplaincy program offers counseling and worship services to Hennepin County inmates and their families. Volunteer to be a blessing to teens in trouble by visiting and offering support and prayer while they await court sentencing at the Juvenile Detention Center.
Contact Paula Nordhem at 612.348.8715 or jhcjhc@aol.com.
GMCC: HANDYWORKS CHORE WORKER
Since 1974, HandyWorks has been providing home maintenance assistance to seniors over the age of 60 and people with physical disabilities of all ages. HandyWorks provides household chore and minor home maintenance services so that the elderly may continue to live independently. Services are provided in south Minneapolis. HandyWorks is looking for volunteers to provide chore services such as housekeeping, minor repairs, and yard work. All services are provided at the home of seniors in south Minneapolis on a very flexible schedule.
For more information, please contact Megan Nolan-Elliasen at 612.721.8687 x329 or mnolan@gmcc.org.
GMCC DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK (DIW)
A program of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, The Division of Indian Work is the oldest organization in the Minneapolis area serving American Indians. The Division of Indian Work started in 1952 and provides education, advocacy, support, and youth leadership development to American Indians in the Twin Cities area.
For more information, please contact Chiffon Potter at 612.722.8722 or cpotter@gmcc.org.
GMCC DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK YOUTH TUTOR
Volunteer to tutor in the DIW’s Youth Leadership Development Program, assisting American Indian youth with homework and curriculum provided by the Division of Indian Work. You will assist youth ages 7–17 in all areas of academics in an after-school tutoring program. All volunteers attend an orientation/training session. DIW strives to pair students with the same tutor each week, so tutors get to develop a relationship with the young people they tutor and see that their presence does make a difference. Tutoring takes place on Monday and Tuesday from 5:00–7:00PM. We ask for a commitment of at least one quart
er (3-4 months), but prefer a 9-month school-year commitment.
For more information, please contact Chiffon Potter at 612.722.8722 or cpotter@gmcc.org.
