At Immanuel
Immanuel's Hope
Immanuel's on-campus charitable mission needs donations of seasonal clothing, bedding, towels, and small household items. Donations may be dropped off at Immanuel's Hope on Wednesdays, 12-4pm, or anytime in the bin in the IBC Atrium.
You can volunteer: We need volunteers to help with our telephone ministry to set up appointments, confirm family needs, and share the gospel. We also need volunteers to meet with the families as they come to shop. We are especially in need of men volunteers who can receive, move and store donations on Wednesday afternoons, 12-4pm, and assist on Saturday mornings when distributions are made to clients in need.
We are especially in need of men volunteers who can receive, move and store donations on Wednesday afternoons, 12-4pm, and assist on Saturday mornings when distributions are made to clients in need.
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
English as a Second Language
English classes resume in the fall and we are looking for helpers and conversation partners. Helpers are most needed in the classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Conversation Partners have flexibly scheduled one-on-one hour-long meetings with students 2-4 times per month at a mutually workable location. Minimum requirements for teachers, helpers, and conversation partners:
1) Love Jesus
2) Love people
3) Speak English (native or additionally)
Contact Sara Ortiz: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In Fairfax County
Young Lives of Eastern Fairfax
As a component of Young Life, the Young Lives ministry supports teenage mothers in our local community. IBC volunteers support their events with childcare, meals and mentors. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In Washington DC
Cornerstone Schools of Washington D.C.
Cornerstone Schools, located in southeast D.C, provides a Christ-centered, nurturing, and academically robust education to K-12th grade students. How you can help support their ministry:
1. Partner Program: Cornerstone’s Partner Program allows 2nd-6th-grade students to build meaningful relationships with their Partners during several events throughout the school year. Partners encourage, pray for, and walk closely with their students.
2. Snack Pantry: Churches and volunteers adopt a week to fill the snack pantry to ensure snacks are on hand for students who come to school hungry and for testing weeks throughout the school year. The school's wish list can be found here: Amazon Wish List.
3. Tutoring: Individuals with specific skill sets or expertise in our core curriculum subjects offer additional instruction to students needing extra support. Tutors are supported by our Academic Dean to work with students individually and in small groups on a consistent basis. This requires a weekly commitment of 2 hours.
4. Lion's Den (After School Program): Our daily after-school program for Grades K-8 runs from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The program includes snack, recess, reading time, homework help, games, and enrichment activities. Volunteers connect with and work alongside a student (or small group of students) under the direction of the Lion's Den staff. Volunteers commit to a minimum of one hour, one day a week for a semester (October-December or February-May).
5. Reading Buddies: This is an opportunity to join our K/1 class each week for a minimum of 45 minutes for one semester (October-December or February-May). Volunteers serve under the direction of the teacher reading one on one with a student or with a small group. No classroom experience is required.
For more information, visit www.cornerstone-schools.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Urban Immersion
November 7-10
Join an IBC team for a four-day immersion mission trip to Washington D.C., November 7-10. We will connect with a variety of local ministries and organizations, to include Central Union Mission, reaching out to those in need in the city with helping hands and the Gospel of Christ. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone, age 12 or older, as well as families to serve together. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The cost is $150/person. Register at ibc.church/immersion by September 26. Visit our table in the Atrium after services August 25.
Central Union Mission
Mission Muffins
As part of Central Union Mission's Ready2Cook program, employees learn baking, retail, and business skills that help make them ready for the job market. The Mission believes they can replace dependence ("Will Work for Food") with responsibility ("Will Work for My Future"), pairing the employee's potential with his determination to succeed. Every time you purchase one of their delicious products, you are helping to train and equip a homeless or employment-challenged individual to return to society.
Please place orders by July 31 for delivery August 4. Orders and onsite sales will be available in the Atrium after the 8:00 service.
Operation Backpack 2024 at Central Union Mission
Join the IBC family as we help support children in need at the Family Ministry of Central Union Mission. Please donate backpacks filled with school supplies at the Mission Bin in the Atrium by Sunday, August 4. The supply list, and backpack tags, are available on our web site and the Welcome Center. Visit ibc.church/backpack Volunteers are needed to distribute the backpacks. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Serving Dinner
Join our team as we encourage the guests at the Shelter. For more information on dates available, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Shelter & Family Ministry Center
Critical Needs
Hygiene Packs
The Mission provides support to over 5,000 families a month with food and clothing. Please consider giving a Hygiene Pack of items they often cannot afford. Label a box/bag with some or all these items and place it in the Atrium any Sunday.
Volunteer at the Family Ministry Center
Volunteers are needed on Thursdays, 9am-12pm, assisting families with food bags or working in the clothing room. The Center is located at 3194 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite B, Washington, D.C. 20018.
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Bible Verse Writing Rally
Organize a verse-writing rally with your family at home to encourage those less fortunate. Bible verse cards are a great encouragement to the low-income neighbors who receive services from the Mission. All you have to do is:
- Write out Bible verses of encouragement on 3x5 index cards, one verse per card. Do not list any personal information.
- Mail the stack of cards to:
Central Union Mission
P.O. Box 96763
Washington, DC 20090
