We partner with several fantastic organizations that provide specialized services for those in our community. If you're looking for an organization to serve with in Oconee, Clarke, and surrounding counties, we suggest starting with one of our partners.
If you find an organization that you would like to serve with, reach out to them with the contact information provided, and they will get you connected!
Evangelism
The Great Exchange
The Great Exchange equips believers to share the gospel by hosting outreach events on college campuses. Volunteers help administer short surveys to students, creating natural pathways for meaningful spiritual conversations and faith sharing.
Contact: Tom Bohannon Learn More
Gideons
Gideons International is dedicated to sharing the gospel across local communities and around the globe. Members and church partners assist in distributing Bibles and Scripture portions to schools, hospitals, hotels, and public venues.
Contact: Russ Weaver
Food & Shelter
ACTS Food Bank
Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) partners with local congregations to alleviate food insecurity in Oconee County. Volunteers can serve by gathering non-perishable items during quarterly food drives or assisting with monthly food sorting and distribution.
Contact: Donnie Brown
Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter
Bigger Vision provides emergency shelter and hot, nourishing meals to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Athens area. Church volunteers support this ministry by preparing and serving dinner at their facility once a month.
Contact: Becky Beasley Learn More
Construction Ministry
The PABC Construction Ministry assists local ministries and families through practical building and maintenance projects. Volunteers partner on projects with organizations like Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. No prior trade skills are necessary—just a willing heart to serve.
Contact: Marion Ivey
Downtown Ministries / Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread serves as a community kitchen and relief hub for Athenians facing hunger and homelessness. Volunteers help prepare and serve daily meals, distribute essential hygiene kits, and offer encouraging fellowship to neighbors in need.
Contact: Cary Rivers Learn More
iServe Ministries
iServe Ministries works to end childhood hunger and support struggling families in Northeast Georgia. Volunteers assist during monthly mobile food pantry distribution events by unloading trucks, packing groceries, and loading food into cars for local families.
Contact: Joe Hicks Learn More
Sparrow's Nest
Sparrow’s Nest provides compassionate aid and practical resources to unhoused individuals in Athens. Opportunities to serve include preparing monthly meals, organizing donated clothing, and helping with day-to-day relief services.
Contact: Phyllis Eubanks Learn More
Foster Care & Adoption
Prince FAM
Prince FAM provides support, encouragement, and practical assistance to foster and adoptive families within our church and community. Volunteers can wrap around families through meal care trains, respite care, prayer, and emergency supply support.
Contact: Jennifer Harris Learn More
International
Coffee Chats
Coffee Chats offers a welcoming environment for building relationships with international students attending the University of Georgia. Volunteers host weekly informal gatherings over coffee, helping students practice English and build lasting friendships.
Contact: Aubrey Strickling
Prince English Connect (ESL)
Prince English Connect reaches out to international neighbors by offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Volunteers can serve as instructors, conversational partners, or hospitality hosts to help newcomers practice English and feel welcomed.
Contact: Lori Stone Learn More
Kids
Dove Creek Elementary School
Our Dove Creek Elementary partnership demonstrates encouragement and appreciation to local educators and school staff. Church members can help assemble gift packages, provide catered meals, and bless staff throughout the school year.
Contact: Ami Rivera
Dove Creek Middle School
Our Dove Creek Middle School partnership shows Christ’s love to local teachers and administrators. Volunteers support staff by providing periodic appreciation breakfasts, seasonal gift packages, and ongoing encouragement.
Contact: Lisa Vaughn
Kids First
Kids First disciples local children and their families by addressing their spiritual, physical, and educational needs. Volunteers can serve through weekend kids' programs or assist weekdays with tutoring, mentoring, transportation, and family meal distribution.
Contact: Kids First Team Learn More
Monroe Apartment Ministry
Monroe Apartment Ministry brings the gospel and practical care to residents living in local apartment communities. Volunteers assist with hosting community meals, leading Bible studies, offering tutoring support, and organizing seasonal family activities.
Contact: Pam Whitehead
Neighborhood Bible Club
Neighborhood Bible Clubs is a ministry of our Hispanic ministry that brings the gospel directly into local, Spanish-speaking communities through outdoor summer Bible study gatherings. Volunteers help facilitate fun, gospel-centered environments for children through games, crafts, snacks, and Bible storytelling.
Contact: Ivan Palma
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child delivers good news and great joy to children worldwide through gift-filled shoeboxes. Church members participate by packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, or by serving at regional collection centers.
Contact: Aubrey Strickling Learn More
Pregnancy Services
Athens Pregnancy Center
Athens Pregnancy Center provides compassionate care, medical services, and gospel-centered support to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. Volunteers help by mentoring prospective parents, organizing baby supplies, or assisting with center facility maintenance.
Contact: Andrea Smith Learn More
Sports
FCA Endurance
FCA Endurance unites runners, cyclists, and triathletes to share their faith within the endurance sports community. Believers can participate in group training rides, join virtual huddles, and share the gospel at local race events.
Contact: Bryan Curles Learn More
FCA Oconee
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Oconee seeks to transform the culture of sports by leading coaches and student-athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Volunteers can mentor students, host team huddles, or assist with sports camps.
Contact: Jack Murray Learn More
Support & Recovery Services
Atlanta Mission Thrift
Atlanta Mission Thrift supports efforts to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Volunteers can serve by sorting donated merchandise, stocking thrift store shelves, or encouraging individuals in recovery programs.
Contact: Betty Sue Ash Learn More
Hope 139
Hope 139 offers residential cottage housing, essential life-skills training, and holistic support to young mothers and their children. Volunteers can support mothers through mentoring, sponsor community spaces, or assist with housing maintenance projects.
Contact: Shelley Tanner Learn More
Lydia's Place
Lydia’s Place serves young adults aging out of foster care or experiencing housing insecurity. Volunteers help these young adults transition into independent adulthood by providing housing support, donating essential items, or serving as personal mentors.
Contact: Ashley Dollar Learn More
Mercy Health Center
Mercy Health Center provides free healthcare, dental care, and pharmacy services to underserved, low-income neighbors. Opportunities to serve include volunteering as medical professionals, assisting with facility maintenance, translating for Spanish-speaking patients, or providing volunteer meals.
Contact: Amber Deutsch Learn More