Below, you will find a short description of some local ministries and find out ways you can help.
Haven Ministries
Haven Ministries provides hope to those in need within Queen Anne’s County through shelter, clothing, food, and support. Their services include a Homeless Shelter, Our Daily Thread Thrift Shop, Emergency Food Pantries, Resource Centers, Street Outreach, Art for Your Home, and a Warehouse that includes a Job Training Program.
Food Pantry Volunteers
Haven Ministries is in need of volunteers who would be able to help out at their food pantry.
Location: 206 Del Rhodes Ave, Queenstown, MD 21658
Contact: Christine Perkins (christine@haven-ministries.com)
Date & Time: 4-hour shifts (8:30-12:30 and 12:30-4:30) Monday-Friday.
(Reach out to Christine to schedule your time slot!)
Learn More About the Food Pantry HERE
Our Daily Thread Thrift Store (proceeds benefit Haven Ministries)
The Haven Ministries Thrift Store is in need of both volunteers and donations.
Location: 1521 Postal Rd, Chester, MD 21619
Contact: Liz Bazzell (410-363-0455)
Date & Time: Various
(Contact Liz to find a time that works for both of you)
Learn More About the Thrift Store HERE
Hope Warehouse
Hope Warehouse is in need of volunteers to help customers, sort donations, and help with general upkeep.
Location: 6527 Friels Road, Queenstown, MD 21658
Contact: Joni Melotti (410-490-8498)
Date & Time: Wednesday- Saturday; 10am-4pm
(Contact Joni to schedule your time slot)
Learn More About Hope Warehouse HERE
Direct Donation
There are many things that the Haven Ministries Shelter is in need of.
Contact Karen Bardwell (410-490-3173) or email hmvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Choices Pregnancy Center of Easton
Choices Pregnancy Center is a non-profit pregnancy resource center and health clinic located in Easton, Maryland, that provides health related resources to the women of our community at no charge.
Current Ways to Get Involved:
Assistance with marketing and advertising
Volunteers to lead parenting/educational classes for new moms & dads
Volunteers to greet visitors and answer phones
Help with getting mailers sent out
Organizing baby boutique
Direct Donation of items (Needs can be found HERE)
If you are interested in getting involved in any of the areas listed above, call 410-822-1869.
Baltimore Christian Community center
The Christian Community Center is a community of Christ-centered people committed to reaching all people in the local neighborhood with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The center provides kids in inner-city Baltimore with a safe place to go after school and learn about Jesus.
Visitation
The Visitation Ministry sends a few people out each month to visit those in need of support, fellowship, or just some attention and love.
We visit nursing homes, assisted living centers, special needs facilities, hospitals, homes, and adult daycare centers.
If you would like to be added to our visitation ministry list, contact Marianne Heaphy. (Contact the church office if you need her contact information)