At JRNY, we work in partnership with local organizations to feed the hungry, fight homelessness, empower children and families, respond to the needs of people in crisis, rescue victims of injustice, and lead a generation into a greater life of generosity and service in Jesus’ name. We do this by sending 10% of everything that comes in our doors out to them, as well as connect our teammates with one of these Community Groups to serve during the week! Check out this month’s partners and learn how to serve at one of our community groups below! Look for groups with an astric to discover what groups you’re able to serve at!
No matter the need, our community partners are here to help! If you need help paying bills, filling the fridge, or are looking for additional resources, look below for a community partner in our area who can help provide support to your situation.
Genesis wants to offer care and guidance to expecting mothers so they understand their options. Genesis wants to help expecting mothers find the hope that lies in Jesus and make decisions that will ensure a quality life for their babies.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
Good Samaritan Services gives immediate help to people who are experiencing homelessness, and helps those at risk of becoming homeless, by restoring their lives to stability. Through classes offered by those in the community, we help men & women with resumés, job interviews, lease applications, credit rebuilding, and other tools essential to re-entering the workforce and becoming a contributing member of society.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!
Their mission is to eliminate hunger in the Perkiomen area by providing residents in need with programs that provide food, promote the value of nutrition, increase self-sufficiency, and instill hope.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!
YoungLives provides a caring place for teen mothers to come gain skills through mentoring, meet in community with other teen mothers and discover the plan God has for their life.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
Liberty Ministries was established to serve the inmate populations of Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the State Correctional Institution at Graterford. Today Liberty Ministries maintains Liberty House, a dormitory style residence for men, recently released from prison, who enroll in a twelve month educational and discipleship program. Over 160 volunteers visit men and women in prison on a monthly basis teaching, training, mentoring, and preparing men and women for life outside of prison.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
Family Services is dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote a healthy quality of life by serving as a catalyst to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
Big Brothers Big Sisters wants to see every child in our area paired with a brother or sister, friend, and role model who will help them look beyond their current circumstances and towards a promising future.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
The Spring Valley YMCA invests in young adults with special needs through activity nights. Karate, dance parties, cooking lessons, swimming, and theme parties are some of the events provided at no cost to families.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!
Sebastian Riding Associates aims to improve the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding. You can aid students in riding horses, care for the horses, or work on needed projects around the pasture and stable.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY AGED 12+!
The Arc Alliance is committed to supporting individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities and other disabilities and their families, by providing exceptional personal services, support and training; inspiring hope, potential, and well-being, ensuring valued life experiences and treatment expected by all people.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY AND SOME VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Run by a team of staff prepared to train, consult and collaborate with human services providers and members of faith communities, it is our goal to equip the community to help the community.
By bridging the gap and bringing people together, Intersect Network connects these important facets of the community to develop strategies and plans to address community needs that can otherwise go unmet.
Rahab’s Hope extends financial assistance and community resources to support individuals and families that are experiencing financial hardships and are at risk of homelessness. Our services aid in obtaining and maintaining housing stability throughout Montgomery County.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
Compassion International works to release children from poverty in many poor countries around the world. For just a few dollars a day, children can receive healthcare, education, shelter, nutrition, water, and even Bible teaching!
Good Works is a Christian nonprofit organization in Chester County which exists to transform lives by repairing homes for low-income families, and share the hope found in Jesus Christ. Repairs are provided at no cost to the homeowners, as volunteers are able to complete most of the work. The mission of Good Works is to show homeowners that their circumstances matter to the community AND to God!
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Project Purpose wants to match students from the Pottstown Area School District in grades K-12 with a tutor after school. You’re not just helping with homework, you’re motivating your student to excel and aggressively pursue a promising future. No teaching experience required.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
It is the mission of ChildWay Pediatric Services Inc. to commit ourselves to children who are technologically dependent and medically fragile by providing them with services and programs in a home-like setting under the care of our professional nursing staff. Our goal is to provide exceptional and individual attention to each child. We will provide the most knowledgeable and compassionate care to ensure that each child achieves his or her full potential life.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS ONLY
The Church Multiplication Network is the official church planting organization of the Assemblies of God USA. CMN is dedicated to planting healthy, Spirit-empowered churches in every community in the United States. Our mission is to strategically equip, fund, and network church leaders who establish new faith communities and multiply the church.
Mom’s House is a unique family support system of basic needs, including free childcare, for low income, single parents while they are pursuing their full-time education and becoming independent members of society.
Manna on Main Street is committed to ending hunger in the North Penn region by providing food, fulfilling social service and education needs, and conducting community outreach. Through a food pantry and soup kitchen, emergency financial aid, counseling and referrals, and education opportunities, we serve those in need with the hope “that everyone might be fed.”
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 16+
The House is a place where women facing homelessness gain assistance in finding employment, as well as restoring financial stability and finding permanent housing. Their non-profit purchased The Next Step House to offer an affordable renting option for women to showcase their self-sufficiency upon leaving the transition house.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Laurel House assists those whose lives have been victimized by domestic violence. Help place victims in homes on the Domestic Abuse Response Team, provide childcare, volunteer at Laurels’ Loft thrift shop, provide meals, or work around the home. Most opportunities are for women only due to the sensitivity of the ministry.
Operation Backpack provides food to hungry students of local elementary schools. This team is passionate about providing students with a sense of hope and value by addressing the immediate need of hunger.
Nineteen Bridge of Hope locations are active in thirteen states across the country. After thirty years and national growth, Bridge of Hope’s mission distinctly remains the same: engaging Christian faith communities in ending and preventing family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.
*SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
The Clinic has cared for over 135,000 patients who are uninsured and underserved in the Greater Phoenixville area. They look ahead to the future and the ever-changing healthcare environment to be sure they continue to be a safety-net provider for medical care, treatment, and diagnosis, serving the needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the area.
*MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ONLY
Kate’s Casa was developed to create a partnership between the cultures in our community, by empowering immigrants and helping to meet the basic needs of their families. The goal of this organization is to one day build a shelter for newly arrived immigrant families, unaccompanied minors, and single immigrant women with children.