- Donate food to a food pantry
- Donate clothes to the homeless
- Worship with women in prison
- Build a house for a local needy family
- Volunteer at food pantries
- Roll bandages for Global Health Ministries
- Give a gift to ELCA World Hunger
- Give a gift to ELCA Disaster Response
Donate food to a food pantry
Metro CareRing is an emergency assistance service for those in need in Metro Denver and is supported by a partnership of church congregations (including Augustana). Gifts of money, food, toiletries, diapers, household items, and new toys are always graciously received. There are boxes in Augustana’s Narthex and Fellowship Hall that are clearly marked for food and household goods donations. Donations are accepted in these boxes throughout the year plus a special emphasis during Lent. Who to contact: Kay and Ken Madsen (720-949-1633, kandcmadsen@comcast.net). Who can participate: Adults and children of all ages.
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Donate clothes to the homeless
The Denver Rescue Mission, the oldest full-service Christian charity serving the needy in the Rocky Mountain region, was founded in 1892. During the year, the Denver Rescue Mission provides shelter, food, clothing, education, Christian teaching, and work discipline to meet individuals at their physical and spiritual points of need. There is a box in Fellowship Hall that is clearly marked for clothing donations. Donations are accepted in this box throughout the year. Who to contact: Kay and Ken Madsen (720-949-1633, kandcmadsen@comcast.net). Who can participate: Adults and children of all ages.
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Worship with women in prison
 Four adults from Augustana are invited to share in a worship service at the New Beginnings Church at the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. The group will meet at Augustana and then meet Rev. Emily at the facility. Worship will use the Marty Haugen liturgy. The women are very welcoming to guests. Who to contact: Jean Gall (303-355-8470, duanegall@aol.com). Who can participate: Adults and children of all ages.
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Build a house for a local needy family
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 50,000 houses with families throughout the United States and another 100,000-plus houses in communities around the world. Holy Hammers, a faith-based coalition of 15 churches in the Denver area, provides funding for materials and recruits volunteers. Volunteers work on house construction for one day. No experience is needed. Who to contact: Craig Tamminga (303-750-7042, tammfamily@msn.com). Who can participate: Adults and children 16 years and older.
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Volunteer at food pantries
Metro CareRing is a food bank in downtown Denver that extends a helping hand to those who are having many types of problems. Augustana and other sponsoring churches provide volunteers who are trained (at Metro CareRing) to work one-on-one with families, fill food orders, or stock pantry shelves. No previous experience is necessary. Weekdays and Tuesday evening. Who to contact: Kay and Ken Madsen (720-949-1633, kandcmadsen@comcast.net). Who can participate: Adults and children 12 years and older.
Ansar Food Pantry (1480 Lima St., Aurora) is a partnership between Metro CareRing and the local Muslim Mosque located along Parker Road in Aurora. The two organizations have developed a partnership to help people in need living in Aurora and the surrounding area. Augustana volunteers at Ansar every third Saturday of the month, 8:45 a.m.-noon. Who to contact: Jerry Sanders (303-364-1558 or fourmilefrc@aol.com). Who can particpate: Adults and children 10 years and older. Wear closed-toe shoes.
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Roll bandages for Global Health Ministries
Bandages for Global Health Ministries are cut and rolled out of worn sheets. GHM ships the bandages to rural hospitals in third world countries. Bandage rolling sessions are the fourth Thursday morning of each month, September through April (skipping December). Everyone is invited, needed, and welcomed. No special skills are necessary. Contact Arvetta Hjelmstad (303-753-0821) or Marianne Woodward (303-322-8758).
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Give a gift to ELCA World Hunger
ELCA World Hunger is a comprehensive and sustainable program that uses multiple strategies—relief, development, education, and advocacy—to address the root causes of hunger and poverty. ELCA World Hunger responds to neighbors around the corner and around the world. Click here to give a gift for World Hunger or use the blue envelopes available in Augustana's pew pockets.
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Give a gift to ELCA Disaster Response
ELCA Disaster Response helps to bring God’s comfort, healing and renewal to those affected by disasters. And when the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. When designating your gift for a specific disaster, 100 percent of that gift is used for immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts following that disaster. Click here to give a gift for Disaster Response or designate a gift using envelopes available in Augustana's pew pockets.
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