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And Jesus said to the disciples . . .'for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you . . . 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'
- Matthew 25:35-37, 40
- Matthew 25:35-37, 40
This passage of scripture guides the focus of Preston Hollow's service to the people of Dallas. We are involved in many education, housing, hunger, health and other ministries across the city. Our involvement comes in many ways. There is always a need for your dollars and yet the greatest need is for your time and your talents.
Education Ministries
Vickery Meadow Learning Center - Founded by PHPC, Vickery Meadow provides literacy services for non-English speaking adults in the Vickery Meadow area. Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors, child care workers, principals, office assistants and board members.
Visit the VMLC Web Site
- Mi Escuelita - A multi-cultural all-day preschool in five locations, Mi Escuelita prepares children to speak English before entering elementary school. Volunteers are needed to read stories, work on computers with children and share skills in music and art.
Visit the Mi Escuelita Web Site.
- Washington Street Mission - Serving a primarily African-American neighborhood, the mission is located near CityPlace in the Roseland Housing project north of downtown Dallas. The center has a preschool, after-school programs, workshops for residents and senior citizen programs. They also provide a food and clothing closet. Volunteers are needed to assist preschool teachers, tutor after school, help with field trips and provide other enrichment services.
- Good Shepherd Community Center - Located in West Dallas, the center serves as a preschool and daycare program for primarily Hispanic children. Good Shepherd maintains food and clothing supplies for those in need as well. Volunteers are needed to assist teachers, help with parties throughout the year and upgrade facilities and the playground.
- Summer Reading & Feeding Program - PHPC staffs a site in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood in Dallas. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each weekday in June and July, children are provided with a free noontime meal and a day full of activities and reading one-on-one with another person. Volunteers are needed to coordinate the program, plan activities and read with children.
Housing Ministries
- Genesis Women's Shelter - Genesis
offers a temporary haven for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The
shelter operates a hotline to offer immediate aid and response, off-site outreach clothing
shops and counseling for women and children by certified trained staff. Volunteers are
need for childcare, entertainment, occasional transportation, legal advice and
fund-raising.
- Grace Presbyterian Village - Located
in Oak Cliff, this outstanding retirement village and nursing home is owned and operated
by Grace Presbytery. The Village offers care for its residents regardless of their ability
to pay. A recent addition to their program is respite care for families who care for their
elderly loved ones. Volunteers of all ages are needed to sort and deliver mail, read and
write letters, assist with games and crafts, make walker bags, lap robes or foot warmers,
help residents with shopping or just stop by for a visit.
- Interfaith Housing Coalition - Interfaith
Housing provides transitional housing to selected homeless families for a period of three
months, providing the adults in the family work and attend class on home care, nutrition,
budgeting, and other survival skills. Volunteers are needed to host families, to be
budgeting and employment counselors, teachers, child care workers and office helpers.
- The WayBack House - This residential and social services program provides assistance for ex-offenders in reestablishing themselves in the Dallas community. Training in living skills and rational behavior is provided as well as basic adult education and support for those getting a GED. Spiritual growth is encouraged through Bible studies and transportation to church services. Volunteers are needed as teachers and drivers.
Hunger Ministries
- PHPC Hunger Pantry - Food donated by members
each Communion Sunday provides a supply of food in the church office for those persons who
do not qualify for aid at a local food bank. Volunteers are needed to maintain and restock
the pantry from donations.
- Meals on Wheels - Under the direction of the
Visiting Nurses Association, PHPC teams deliver hot, healthy noontime meals to the
homebound, ill and elderly. Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals the fourth week of
the month near Love Field.
- The Stewpot - Serving the needs of the
chronically homeless in downtown Dallas, the Stewpot provides a nourishing meal at noon
during the week and other services such as dental care and ID making. Volunteers are
needed to serve meals and act as counselors.
- North Dallas Shared Ministries - With the support of more than 40 faith communities, NDSM helps those in need with food, funds, emergency assistance and employment counseling for persons residing in certain zip codes in North Dallas. Volunteers are needed to interview clients, stock food, provide balanced meals, keep records, transport supplies and serve as translators and job counselors.
Health Ministries
- American Red Cross - PHPC's disaster relief team is trained to assist in emergency situations in the Dallas area. Red Cross training equips the PHPC teams to provide care and assistance at fires and natural disasters. Volunteers are needed to be trained for these teams.
- Blood Drives - Twice a year in October and May, PHPC conducts blood drives in the church's gym. Volunteers are needed to organize the drive and give blood.
Other Dallas Ministries
- Operation Outreach - Once a year in October,
PHPC's Local Mission Committee sponsors a Saturday of work at the Dallas ministries
supported by the congregation. Adults and children of all ages join together to provide
work that the missions do not have time or resources to accomplish during the year.
- Christmas Joy of Giving - Each Christmas, PHPC
members and friends adopt families associated with our local Dallas missions. Adoption
provides families with Christmas presents and dinner. Senior citizens receive food gift
certificates and donations are given in honor of loved ones to various missions.
Volunteers are needed to organize the effort, adopt a family, shop for those who want to
adopt and can't shop and more.
- CROP Walk - This 5K or 10K walk in Dallas
raises money to provide funds for hunger relief. Funds provide for seed supplies, farm
implements, water wells and farming education across the world. A portion of the funds
stay in Dallas to benefit local food banks.
Projects Day - Sponsored by PHPC
Presbyterian Women, this group creates handcrafted items for various Dallas ministries and
for Parkland Hospital. Volunteers who love to create are needed.
- Outreach Closet - The PHPC Presbyterian Women sponsor this collection area for household
goods, clothing, toys, books, etc., that are donated by church members. The
Presbyterian Women receive and sort donations twice each week, and assist in the
redistribution of the donations to those in need.
- Greater Dallas Community of Churches - GDCC is an organization supported by over 300 churches. They address issues of children, hunger and advocacy for the poor. Volunteers are needed for special events, office duties and advocacy for children.
Who to Contact
If one of the ministries interests you, and you
would like more information, please contact the Rev.
Elizabeth Mclean.
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