Outreach at Sandy Springs UMC-  a way everyone can help!

The missions team at SSUMC offers members and guests of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get involved in reaching out to the community.  We work with many community groups and organizations to reach out and share the love of God in tangible ways.  If you need more information about any of the available activities, contact Jenny Byrd, jbyrd@ssumc.org

Feed N Seed

Every Sunday afternoon, from 1-2 pm, we offer a meal and fellowship to anyone in the community who is in need.  SSUMC has partnered with several wonderful organizations to make this possible. These groups each take a turn providing food and service to our guests. Our current partners are: Congregation Or Hadash, Dunwoody UMC, National Charities League, 1st Baptist of Sandy Springs, and Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church.

Open Hearts Closet

The Open Hearts Closet, located in the warm, inviting house directly next to the main church building, offers gently used clothing and hygiene kits to men, women, and children who are in need.  These items are provided free of charge through the generous donations of community groups and our members.

Buddy Packs

Buddy Packs is a new program (started in February 2013), that is providing weekend snacks and light meals for 100  needy children at Ison Springs Elementary School in Sandy Springs.  The backpacks are prepared by volunteers on Wednesday afternoons.  For more information about this program contact the church office.

Community Assistance Center (C.A.C)

The church family at SSUMC provides both financial and volunteer support for many of the programs provided by the C.A.C.  Some of the programs we are involved in are the food pantry, the clothes closet, and the summer lunch program for children.
For more information STOP HUNGER NOW, visit their website: stophungernow.org

STOP HUNGER NOW--IT WAS GREAT!

We packaged 15,222 meals and raised over $3,000.  Follow this link to see the pictures.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Feed N Seed: help is needed for greeting, serving and after-meal cleaning each Sundayafternoon from 12:45-1:45
Open Hearts Closet: help is needed on Thursdays 11am-12pm for sorting and folding, and on Sundays 1:15pm-2pm to offer guests assistance with shopping for items.
We had a great time...join us next year!

Other Annual Events

Student Internshps to Uganda
SSUMC offers financial support to students seeking assistance so they can do mission work in Uganda.
Angel Tree
Each Christmas SSUMC supports the Day Shelter for Women and Children by collecting and delivering gifts to families at the center.
Community Thanksgiving Meal
Each Thanksgiving, a traditional meal is served on Thanksgiving Day to anyone in need from 11am until 1pm.  Clothing is also available and crafts for the children are provided.