Below is a list of potential service opportunities that each ward may want to consider for their Ward National Day of Service projects. There may be some members that have limitations and could help with various types of projects. We have also included projects from JUSTSERVE.ORG website. Please work with your ward JustServe specialists to assist with service projects.
JUSTSERVE GROUP PROJECTS, KENT WA
Vine Maple Place
A Christian organization that breaks the generational cycle of homelessness by working with single parents and their children.
Unit Cleaning
Grounds Maintenance
Women’s Wear-to-work Clothing
KITS
Hygiene Kits
Meals-In-A-Bag Kits
Family Fun Kits
http://www.vinemapleplace.org
https://www.justserve.org/vinemapleplace
Undaunted Women
Refugee Starter KITS
Undaunted Women is an organization that advocates and gives aid and friendship for refugees trying to navigate their new lives in the United States. Undaunted Women are collecting NEW items to put into Refugee Home Starter Kits that are given to new refugee families when they first arrive to get them started in the new life here in the US.
https://www.undauntedwomen.org
https://www.justserve.org/projects/5ff9df19-6803-44f6-b24f-b12d2319a1fb
Kent Food Bank
Top Items We Need
Low sodium soup – condensed and ready to eat
Low sodium canned vegetables
Canned tomato products
Canned fruit
Canned proteins – SPAM, tuna, chicken
Ready to eat meals – chili, Chef Boyardee
Canned or bagged beans
Toiletries
Diapers and Formula
Office supplies – paper, pens, garbage bags
Donations accepted every Tues, Wed, Thurs and Friday from 9 am to 2 pm
Kent Food Bank 515 West Harrison Street Kent, WA 98032
www.kentfoodbank.org
https://www.justserve.org/projects/bcfd3f5d-19e2-48fd-b460-220ffd1603a5
The Storehouse Covington’s Food Bank
Food Drives – One of the best ways to support The Storehouse is through planning and hosting a food drive! Email us at info@covingtonstorehouse.org for a current list of high-need items. We’ll work with you on marketing, goal setting, and help you in making your food drive a success. We’ll then schedule a time for you to drop it by.
Please note, we are currently not accepting textiles or household items.
Please do not donate if food items are open, expired, frozen, or home-baked goods.
https://www.covingtonstorehouse.org/
https://www.justserve.org/projects/e21cfac2-8efe-4096-a4f9-24c0e88dad03
Operation Gratitude Care Packages
Because our Deployed Troops and First Responders can’t stop, we won’t stop! Join us as we continue to give back and say “Thank You” to all who serve by volunteering virtually from home. Our #VirtualVolunteerism campaign will allow every American the opportunity to support Deployed Troops, National Guardsmen, First Responders, and Emergency Medical Personnel on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are writing letters, knitting, crocheting and sewing handmade items and making paracord bracelets. For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks-virtual/
https://www.justserve.org/operationgratitudehoustontx
BillionGraves Take Photos of Gravestones
The world’s largest GPS-linked cemetery data resource. As you take photos with the BillionGraves app, each gravestone is automatically marked with a GPS location. The data is then made readily available at BillionGraves.com for free for millions of families around the globe for generations to come.
https://billiongraves.com/
https://www.justserve.org/projects/12e6a54b-9f8b-4de9-88bf-cb5d6d5fe05e
Bloodworks Northwest – Donate Blood
To donate blood, visit the Bloodworks site and schedule an appointment. Many dates and locations are being offered. Just type in the zip code or city desired and search.
https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal
https://www.justserve.org/projects/1acd05a1-8f24-408f-beda-4a23478011cf
Tukwila Children’s Clothing Bank
Sorting and Organizing Needed for Local Children’s Clothing Bank
Come help Tukwila Children’s Clothing Bank sort, organize, stock shelves and racks of their newly donated children’s clothing items for the clothing bank. This is a flexible project where you can schedule a date and time that works for you and or your group. This could be a great youth project as weekday evening hours or weekends could be scheduled based on need. There is one standing routine time that organizing takes place which is the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9am to noon in case you want to join in or make it a routine monthly project. The clothing is used for any children in need within the community but also helps aid in time of tragedies such as home or apartment fires, homelessness and refugee resettling. To coordinate and schedule a date and time, contact Katrina Dohn at katrinadohn@gmail.com.
https://tukwilacb.weebly.com/
https://www.justserve.org/projects/5ceb0547-dad2-4ca5-a796-bbbd5f5d887f
Open Doors for Multicultural Families
We are passionate parents who have children with developmental disabilities, professionals who care about people with disabilities and valued community volunteers. We founded this Organization in June 2009 after more than a decade’s collaboration on projects specifically designed for serving and supporting multicultural families with family members with developmental disabilities and special health care needs.
https://www.multiculturalfamilies.org/
https://www.justserve.org/projects/7efe5da9-4171-4788-870c-0c601c1f17c4
TeamUp2CleanUp
Saturday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Rain or shine
East Hill: Golden Steer Restaurant (23826 104th Ave SE)
Downtown: Kherson Park (307 West Gowe)
West Hill: West Hill Plaza (24700 Military Road)
or Clean your own location
We provide: Garbage bags Garbage disposal Safety vests Litter grabbers
https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/public-works/environmental/talking-trash-recycle-and-clean-up-events-for-residents/teamup2cleanup
https://www.justserve.org/projects/427f9167-8f15-458d-8abb-06744a30bb80
City of Covington
Park Volunteer Projects
Park improvement projects can often be completed with the help of volunteers.For more information on park improvement projects, call (253) 480-2400 and request to speak to the Parks Division.
https://www.covingtonwa.gov/volunteer/
https://www.justserve.org/projects/59dc8610-61c2-4f33-a8c3-1ba210ac1cc0
Help Beautify Seattle Washington Temple Grounds
Extra hands are needed in order to keep the Seattle Washington temple grounds maintained and looking beautiful. Any sized group, individuals or denomination is welcome to participate to help weed, rake and prune the outdoors. The work can be scheduled anytime Monday through Saturday. Contact Richard Nelson, the grounds supervisor, at 425.495.4746 to ask questions or to sign-up a group. Bring your own gloves!
http://www.seattletemplegrounds.com/2016/08/welcome-to-unofficial-website-of.html
https://www.justserve.org/projects/844f2482-908e-4ff7-88f6-e9b87ed15ebf
Catholic Community Services Renton Projects
Multiple outdoor service projects to choose from.
https://www.justserve.org/projects/a6af298e-1747-4bab-b0d1-4c404c19ee1c
KENT COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Kent Community Foundation
https://www.kentcommunityfoundation.org/kent-community-partners/