Service Opportunity – ST. FRANCIS CENTER

Posted on October 2, 2007 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: Christian Service Events.

Since 1972 St. Francis Center has served homeless and near homeless adults and children in the South Park and Garment District neighborhoods of downtown Los Angeles.

The area is a magnent for immigrants lured by employment and affordable rent. Jobs rarely require an education but do not offer minimum wage, benefits, job security, or safe and sanitary conditions.
Before our arrival, this area was a long time haven for homeless men and now women and children, who make up 1/3 to 1/2 of Los Angeles’ homeless population. The homeless residing on Hope Street are fearful of the vice and danger of Skid Row and give up shelter and three square meals a day for the relative safety of our neighborhood and kindness of St. Francis Center.

Opportunities are available in the following areas:

Some of these opportunities occur during the school day, but information is available when families might be free during off-days/vacation times to volunteer together. As students get older, they may feel called to visit St. Francis Center and other sites like it to give of their time in positions that have a minimum age requirement. Parents are definitely encouraged to set an example of service to their children and get involved in the community as often as they can.

Please visit the St. Francis Center website http://www.stfranciscenterla.org/index.htm

Service Opportunity – TORRANCE MADRONA MARSH (Every Saturday)

Posted on by mdyogisjs.
Categories: Christian Service Events.

Title: Habitat Restoration
Date: Every Saturday of the month
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Complete Description:
Are you interested in learning about the native plants in the Preserve? Come work and learn all about the native plants used to enhance and restore the upland area.

For more information:
Please call (310) 782-3989
or visit the Friends of Madrona Marsh website

7th REL – Discovering That Special You

Posted on by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion.

In prayer, we ask God to bless each part of our lives so that we may follow in the footsteps of Jesus as faithful disciples no matter where we are and whom we are with.