Ubuntu: Called to Serve
What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a South African word that means “I am human because you are human”. It is a philosophy that promotes the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. The Calling u event offers you the opportunity to share your love in service, while learning about the Tempe community on Friday morning, April 17.
Wesley Community Center
Wesley Community Center is a National Mission Institution of the United Methodist Church. It provides programs and services that improve the quality of life for children and families in west central Phoenix neighborhoods. After touring the center, you might work on the cleaning and organizing the kitchen and youth area, spruce up the gymnasium and community garden, or do simple painting.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work
9:00 am to Noon
Wesley Community Center is a National Mission Institution of the United Methodist Church. It provides programs and services that improve the quality of life for children and families in west central Phoenix neighborhoods. After touring the center, you might work on the cleaning and organizing the kitchen and youth area, spruce up the gymnasium and community garden, or do simple painting.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work
9:00 am to Noon
UMOM New Day Center
Methodist supported, UMOM is the largest Homeless shelter in Arizona helping families, single women and youth who are homeless. Tour the center and help with such activities as cleaning after school classrooms, sorting and sanitizing toys, assembling hygiene kits, or help write cards of encouragement to the people who live there.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work or Moderate Activity Level - Walking, Standing
9:00 am to Noon
Methodist supported, UMOM is the largest Homeless shelter in Arizona helping families, single women and youth who are homeless. Tour the center and help with such activities as cleaning after school classrooms, sorting and sanitizing toys, assembling hygiene kits, or help write cards of encouragement to the people who live there.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work or Moderate Activity Level - Walking, Standing
9:00 am to Noon
Helpings Cafe
Helpings Cafe is a social enterprise which means the money generated is used to make the community a better place. Money from the Cafe is used for programs and services at UMOM New Day Center. You will tour the center and do physical work such as cleaning.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work
9:00 am to Noon
Helpings Cafe is a social enterprise which means the money generated is used to make the community a better place. Money from the Cafe is used for programs and services at UMOM New Day Center. You will tour the center and do physical work such as cleaning.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work
9:00 am to Noon
Justa Center
Justa Center is a day resource center for seniors 55 and older who are homeless in the Phoenix metro area. Their focus is on providing services that help seniors on the journey out of homelessness. Meet people and observe how they are being helped out of homelessness. Work may involve sorting and packing starter kits, sorting clothing, and serving lunch.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work
9:00 am to Noon
Justa Center is a day resource center for seniors 55 and older who are homeless in the Phoenix metro area. Their focus is on providing services that help seniors on the journey out of homelessness. Meet people and observe how they are being helped out of homelessness. Work may involve sorting and packing starter kits, sorting clothing, and serving lunch.
High Activity Level - Moderate Physical Work
9:00 am to Noon
Heard Museum
A docent led tour of this internationally recognized museum dedicated to the advancement of American Indian Art will focus on the exhibit area “Away from Home, American Indian Boarding School Stories." Time will be given for viewing other exhibits of interest to each individual.
Moderate Activity Level - Walking, Standing
9:00 am to Noon
A docent led tour of this internationally recognized museum dedicated to the advancement of American Indian Art will focus on the exhibit area “Away from Home, American Indian Boarding School Stories." Time will be given for viewing other exhibits of interest to each individual.
Moderate Activity Level - Walking, Standing
9:00 am to Noon
On Site Opportunities
Quilt Squares: Color pictures on muslin fabric squares which will be made into child sized quilts and given to under-served children though out the Desert Southwest Conference Sidewalk Sunday School ministry.
Plarn Mats/Bags: Learn to make Plarn (plastic yarn) mats and bags using recycled plastic grocery bags. These bags and mats can be donated for the use of homeless persons.
Knit Prayer Squares: Knit small prayer squares that are very portable and can be used during times of prayer or seeking spiritual comfort.
Low Activity Level - Work involves sitting
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Quilt Squares: Color pictures on muslin fabric squares which will be made into child sized quilts and given to under-served children though out the Desert Southwest Conference Sidewalk Sunday School ministry.
Plarn Mats/Bags: Learn to make Plarn (plastic yarn) mats and bags using recycled plastic grocery bags. These bags and mats can be donated for the use of homeless persons.
Knit Prayer Squares: Knit small prayer squares that are very portable and can be used during times of prayer or seeking spiritual comfort.
Low Activity Level - Work involves sitting
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Items for Donation
We will accept items for UMOM New Day Center at Calling u. To ensure what is given fits the Center's needs next year, a list of items will be posted closer to the event. Check back for more details!
We will accept items for UMOM New Day Center at Calling u. To ensure what is given fits the Center's needs next year, a list of items will be posted closer to the event. Check back for more details!