Outreach Ministries

Ministry

Description

 For Information Contact

Airport Ministries

George & Peggy Beal
770-969-9690

 Bethlehem Ministry

Fr. Jean Monique Bruno runs the Bethlehem Ministry
in Haiti which was founded in 1993 to serve the educational
needs of the Haitian poor. Our money is used to provide
vocationaltraining to men and women, and to provide
assistance to elementary school children to cover tuition,
books, uniforms, and lunch. Haiti has an illiteracy rate
of 85% with few educational opportunities.

Barry Griffin
770-961-9353 

 Calvary Refuge Center

 In Forest Park, provides transitional housing and night
shelter to many of Southside Atlanta's homeless men and women.

Collection Box in Gathering Room for toiletries, towels & wash cloths.Proceeds from Penny Jug in Parish Hall go to purchasing Public Transit Tokens for Calvary Refuge Guests.

Ginny Harrell
770-471-2415 

 Holy Comforter

Episcopal Church

 A mission parish of the Diocese of Atlanta. Many of the
congregation are mentally ill individuals who live in
personal care homes in southeast Atlanta.
St. Augustine's provides several evening meals each year.

Bill Marshall
770-961-9353 

 Georgia Lions Lighthouse

 Collection Box in Parish Hall for used eyeglasses to be recycled for the needy.

Robert Harrell
770-471-2415 

 Good Shepherd Clinic

 A medical clinic which offers free services for needy residents of Clayton County who are not covered by any other health program. Area doctors volunteer their time, and drugs are donated by local area hospitals. Others volunteer their time for cleaning and upkeep. Collection Box in Parish Hall for recycled Rx Prescription bottles.

Yvonne Chevannes
770-477-1681 

 Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

A non-profit Christian organization that works in partnership with volunteers, businesses and churches throughout the community. Their goal is to build affordable housing for deserving families in Clayton, Fayette, and Henry Counties. Local residents and merchants donate time and materials. St. Augustine's Parishioners have helped build homes. 

Veronica Ridenhour
770-478-8945 

 Meals on Wheels

Volunteers deliver prepared meals to the elderly and disabled in the Forest Park area. St. Augustine's deliveries are scheduled every Tuesday, except the third Tuesday of the month. The food delivered may be nourishing to the body, but the human contact with these homebound people is perhaps more important. 

Alicia Martin
770-961-1718 

 Project Open Hand

Since its founding, Project Open Hand has served more than 2.75 million free meals to over 6,000 men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. Nutritious meals are prepared in Atlanta and are quick-frozen. Volunteers deliver the meals to St. Augustine's, the satellite distribution point for clients in this area. Deliveries are made each Monday, Wednesday,and Friday. Alicia Martin serves as coordinator. 

Alicia Martin
770-961-1718 

 Rainbow House

A local private, nonprofit facility that provides emergency shelter for children who are victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Rainbow House serves both males and females regardless of race, religion, national origin or economic background. 

Bill Marshall
770-961-9353 

 Samaritans Together

An interdenominational, nonprofit organization located in Forest Park which offers food and emergency help for rent and utilities to needy people in the community. 

Catharine Groover
770-961-4481 

Securus House 

An emergency shelter for battered women and their children who have suffered abuse and threats of violence in their homes.
Collection Box in Parish Hall for Used Cell Phones to donate for "911 Emergency" use. 

Ginny Harrell
770-471-2415 

 U.S. Military
Personnel

Care Packages to Parishioners Serving in the Military. 

Susana Kyle
770-898-4959