Special Events

Back-To-School: Now through August 23, 2008

Phoenix Rescue Mission looks to outfit more than 1,500 low-income children with backpacks, uniforms, shoes, socks and underwear to get them started on the right foot for the new school year. Click here for more information on how to sponsor a child, fill a backpack or hold a school supply drive Click here for Flyer

Volunteers will be needed to sort school supplies, stuff backpacks and work the main event on Saturday, August 2nd. Contact Marlena Padron for more information on Back-to-School Volunteer Opportunities.

Daily & Weekly Needs

• Serve Meals at the Mission Daily - Opportunities to serve breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Mission are available to volunteers ages 18 and over and ages 15-17 with adult supervision. Breakfast 6:15-8:00 am, Lunch 11:15 am-1:00 pm, and Dinner 4:15-6:00 pm. Reserve your spot today!
  
  
• Volunteer at the Family Outreach Center Warehouse - Ideal for families and larger groups, activities at the warehouse include sorting donations, packing food boxes and preparing for special events. Warehouse volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Saturday.
  
  
• Prepare Hope Coach Packs - Every day, our Hope Coach travels the streets of Phoenix intent on feeding the bodies and souls of homeless men, women and children through Ministry, Sack Meals and Rescue Relief. Opportunities to prepare Sack Meals are available at the Mission daily or are the perfect activity for your on-site needs. Click here for the “Sack Meal Grocery List” and instructions on preparation. Rescue Relief Pack assembly is also a great way for groups to assist the Mission off-site and at their own pace. Instructions for summer Heat Relief Packs can be found by clicking here.
  
  
• Hold a Drive - Your church, organization, business or community can greatly assist the Mission by holding a drive for our daily needs. This includes water, non-perishable food donations and seasonal items.
  
  
• Additional Family Outreach Center and Mission Volunteer Needs - The office staff at the Family Outreach Center are in continual need of clerical assistance. Opportunities are available Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Mission also seeks daily volunteers to assist with Shelter Shed sorting and organization as well as clerical assistance and maintenance.
  
  
• Do you have a trade, skill, or special talent to offer the Mission? Ideal for families and larger groups, activities at the warehouse include sorting donations, packing food boxes and preparing for special events. Warehouse volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Saturday.