IMPACT JAX

Hodges Campus:

Beach Evangelism
(6-10 people)
Leader: Julius Green
This team will start the morning with a training on how to start Gospel conversations with others. Then you will have the opportunity to go out to Jax Beach to pass out waters, initiate faith conversations, and pray with individuals.

Beyond90
(8-12 people)
Leader: Ron Elliot
The global refugee crisis persists, and amidst this, individuals and families continue to flee conflict, persecution, and hardship in search of safety and hope. Every day, countless families embark on harrowing journeys, seeking refuge in unfamiliar lands, hoping for a chance at a better life. Join us with our partner ministry, Beyond90, to set up apartments for newly arrived refugee families. 

Daniel Kids
(8-12 people)
Leader: Eli Darkatsh
Homelessness is not only an adult problem… countless teens also find themselves living on the streets. This problem is most prevalent among youth that age out of foster care and suddenly find themselves homeless, without a support network, and completely unprepared to survive on their own. The teens and young adults that Daniel Kids help find themselves without a stable home, parental support or financial resources. Join us for an outdoor project at Daniel’s residential facility as we beautify the campus and build relationships with these young adults. After the beautification project, we will join the students for a pancake brunch!

Embrace Grace
(15-20 people)
Leader: Cassie Cochran
Join us as we prepare materials and resources for expectant mothers and pray over these young families. We will be personalizing Bibles for each mom with tabs as well as highlighting key verses.

English Language Learners Shopping Market
(12-20 people)
Leader: Efrain Sevilla
Join our ESL volunteers as we create a supermarket for our ESL students to practice their English in a real-world scenario! **This site is family-friendly for kids and teens to come with their guardian.

First Coast Women’s Service
(8-10 people)
Leader: Diane Engelhardt
Join us as we deep clean the client and office spaces at First Coast Women’s Service as a practical expression of appreciation for these ladies. This project will focus on maintaining the welcoming and caring environment for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies.

Gabriel House
(4-6 people)
Leader: Carolyn Roggio
Join with this partner ministry to meet cleaning and relational needs of adult cancer and transplant patients and their caregivers.

Hadassah’s Hope
(4-6 people)
Leader: TBD
The mission of Hadassah’s Hope is to reach and restore women in the adult entertainment industry by sharing the hope and love of Jesus. Join us at their new location to clean the client and office spaces as a practical expression of appreciation for these ladies. We will also prayer walk the campus and offer encouragement to the ladies present.

HartFelt Ministries
(8-10 people)
Leader: Lee Force
Join us as we roll sleeves and transform the yard of our Senior Citizen in Jacksonville. Through mowing, pruning, weeding, and beatification efforts, we’ll create a welcoming and safe environment that uplifts the spirit of those being served.

Isaiah 117 House
(8-12 people)
Leader: Ashley Waller
Isaiah 117 provides a comforting home where transitioning foster children can be brought to a safe and friendly place with loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets. Join the Isaiah 117 staff as we set up and clean inside and out for the new transition home and hear stories of the impacted children and families.

Kidz Xtreme at Monaco Arms
(15 - 20 people)
Leader: Liza Atkley
Kidz Xtreme serves children and their families by ministering to their spiritual and physical needs. Come and build relationships with the kids and volunteers as we sponsor a community block party with games, food, and prayer at Monaco Arms Apartments (10415 Monaco Drive Jacksonville FL 32218). **This site is family-friendly for kids and teens to come with their guardian.

Letters to Soldiers
(10-20 people)
Leader: Liliana Furry
Provide morale-boosting support to Service Members deployed around the world through letters, coloring sheets, and more! Join us as we share encouragement and joy with our deployed service men and women to say “Thank You” to all who serve. **This site is family-friendly for kids and teens to come with their guardian.

One More Child Thrift Store
(8-10 people)
Leaders: John + Sherrill Boone
Join us as we serve One More Child at their thrift store operations. We’ll work side by side to sort through donated clothes, organize them by size, style, and quality. Through our efforts, we’ll create a well-arranged and appealing display that allows customers to find hidden gems with ease. We will also have the opportunity to pack food backpacks for students in need.

One More Child Campus Beautification
(10-20 people)
Leader: Jim Haskett
Join us as we serve 2 single moms who have recently moved into One More Child’s duplex. We will do yard work and beautification around their new home.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
(15-40 people)
Christin Salerno
Bring supplies to pack a Christmas shoebox for a child around the world! This team will learn more about the global impact of Operation Christmas Child and will pack shoeboxes to send to children. **This site is family-friendly for preschool and kids to come with their guardian.

Pablo Towers Senior Residence
(8-15 people)
Leader: Ryan Hickey
Join us as we sponsor a birthday party for residents with indoor games, activities, and refreshments. **This site is family-friendly for kids and teens to come with their guardian.

Rejoice Transforming Ministries
(10-15 people)
Leader: Ina DeGram
The mission of Rejoice Transforming Ministries is to proclaim the good news of Christ and saturate the Lowell Correctional Institution with the Word of God. Join us as we write cards and pack goody bags for the inmates. **This site is family-friendly for kids and teens to come with their guardian.

Ronald McDonald House
(30-40 people)
Leader: Chris Corcoran
Come join us at our Hodges Campus to pack snacks and activity welcome bags for families at the Ronald McDonald House. **This site is family-friendly for preschool and kids to come with their guardian.

Trinity Rescue Mission
(15-18 people)
2 pm – 6 pm
Leader: TBD
The statistics of homelessness in Jacksonville, FL are staggering with over 1,400 homeless, of which 25% are women and children. Join our team at this ministry site to help meet the physical, relational, and spiritual needs of those served by Trinity Rescue Mission by prepping and serving dinner to 200 guests. Volunteers will decorate the dining room, help prepare and serve the food, and spend time talking with the guests and encouraging them. **This site is family-friendly for kids and teens to come with their guardian.

UNF Prayer Walk
(8-15 people)
Leader: Annie Duque
This team will start the morning with a training on how to start Gospel conversations with others. Then you will head over to UNF to prayer walk and start faith conversations with students on campus.