Serve with Highland Methodist
Highland Methodist partners with great organizations to make a difference in our community. Learn about our partner organizations and reach out to the contact people to find out how you can make an impact.
Care Closet
Taking donations at Highland Methodist, provides gently used clothing, personal hygiene products, school supplies, etc. to families in need with several on site “closets” at schools. The agency is connected to and provides support to other service agencies and is staffed totally with volunteers.
Contact: Nancy Baker crambake@gmail.com
Contact: Nancy Baker crambake@gmail.com
Emergency Shelter
Provides a safe and welcoming environment for temporarily homeless men and women located at 436 W. Third Street in Covington. Additional services include meals, shower and laundry with referrals for other needs. Volunteers provide evening meal either by sponsoring with donations or by purchasing and serving commercially prepared food.
Contact: Sally Race svarace@gmail.com
Contact: Sally Race svarace@gmail.com
Family Promise/Welcome House
Serves a unique and otherwise unmet need by assisting homeless families with emergency shelter and aftercare at 306 W. 9th in Newport. Families are guided to resources that will assist them with employment, permanent housing, medical care and other needs to create a stable home. Volunteers provide evening meals, overnight hosts, and van drivers.
Contact: Ann Richards alucr36@gmail.com
Contact: Ann Richards alucr36@gmail.com
Hosea House
Serves the needs of Newport residents and strengthens the relationship between church and community by providing a daily hot meal to an average of 150 guests. Additional services are provided seasonally. Volunteer groups purchase and serve the meals.
Contact: Kevin Hagerty khagman72002@yahoo.com
Contact: Kevin Hagerty khagman72002@yahoo.com
Brighton Center
Brighton Center wraps a community of support around individuals and families by tackling the issues that prevent people from becoming self-sufficient, removing the barriers they face, and creating hope so that goals can be achieved and dreams realized. The Center offers regular information sessions to help prospective volunteers determine where they can best serve. Specific volunteer opportunities can be explored, including reoccurring experiences and group experiences.
Contact: Richard Mason rmason4893@gmail.com
Contact: Richard Mason rmason4893@gmail.com
Kentucky Refugee Ministry
KRM has offices across the state to resettle Afghan refugees with housing, employment and other needs. Churches, including our own, are providing teams of volunteers to help immigrants make the transition without undue stress.
Contact: Tom Yocum tom@ynlawusa.com
Contact: Tom Yocum tom@ynlawusa.com
Vine and Branches
UMC Campus Ministry is a community of Christian students with a mission to make disciples of Jesus who will transform the campus and the world. The community is open to all students, regardless of church affiliation. Members meet for worship, Bible studies, meals and recreational activities at various campus locations. Volunteers provide an occasional meal.
Contact: Mike Girdwood director@vbnku.com
Contact: Mike Girdwood director@vbnku.com
Hospitality Team
The hospitality team helps to provide comfort in times of joy and difficulty at Highland United Methodist Church. The team prepares meals for funerals, manages reception events, and more. Contact Kathy to find out how you can take part.
Contact: Kathy Kemlplin kekemplin@yahoo.com
Contact: Kathy Kemlplin kekemplin@yahoo.com