Local Missions
Phoenix Dream Center
The mission of the Phoenix Dream Center is to stop human trafficking, end childhood hunger, educate tomorrow’s leaders, and help to build social enterprises. They do this through offering residential programs and community engagement outreach services. Since 2016, MVPC has been partnering with PDC through consistent personal involvement by hosting events at MVPC for the guests such as: Christmas celebrations for all of the guests, providing Easter activities, and hosting a Spring Prom. In addition MVPC volunteers have worked at the Dream Center teaching weekly life skills classes, building and caring for the community garden, and remodeling and maintaining the rooms that house the residents. Financial support comes through regular budget support and special offering opportunities.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
Assist in church sponsored events
Assist with room remodeling and maintenance repairs
Teach life skills classes
Assist with Community Garden efforts
Sign up and be trained to be a one on one mentor
Participate in the “Stop Traffic Walk”
Justa Center
Opened in 2006, Justa Center is the only resource and day center exclusively serving seniors experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area. Justa Center provides essential support and services for homeless adults age 55 and over, including benefits assistance, transportation coordination, help finding permanent housing, and more.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
Donate items to Justa
Community House AZ
On Mondays, South Scottsdale Presbyterian Church is the home to Community House. Each week, we serve around 75 neighbors experiencing homelessness with a place to rest, physical resources, clothing, food, and showers. A team from the Phoenix Rescue Mission is on campus to help those who need to obtain necessary identification, get connected to behavioral health services and possible long-term housing solutions. One of the major events of the year is the annual Thanksgiving Meal which serves over 150 guests.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
Volunteer with Shower Ministry
Help serve a meal on Monday evenings
Donate via the Amazon Wishlist
OCJ Kids
The mission of the ministry to foster girls is to make sure that every girl whose life we encounter experiences safety, hope, and opportunity as we share the love of Jesus in word and deed. Partnering with OCJ Kids, we look for opportunities to volunteer and connect with the foster girls are events put on by OCJ. In the past we have been active in one of the homes and our goal would be to have that opportunity again in the future. As relationships are built we seek to walk with each of the girls in their celebrations and as they step into their futures.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
Become a part of the ministry team meeting with the girls
Provide items for special events
Provide items for special needs as requested
Cochise Elementary School
We partner with our neighboring elementary school to address special needs as they arise.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
Provide items for special needs as requested
Mountain View Contact – Drew Hulse (drewh@mtviewpres.org)
Theological Education Grant Team
Our goal is to support members of our congregation who are exploring the call to full time ministry.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
You can donate financially to the Theological Education team.
Contact – Drew Hulse
drewh@mtviewpres.org
Phoenix Rescue Mission
The Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children in our community who are struggling with homelessness, addition, and trauma. MVPC has been involved with the ministry for over ten years including this last year in hosting the Graduation Service for those completing the Transformation Program.
How can a member of MVPC be involved in the mission effort with the partner?
Contact the Mission Partner at the link below to discover opportunities.