8 Days of Service this year will run from August 20-27. Service projects and registration links are coming soon!!

On your own
Sunday, August 20
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OneBlood Blood Drive

Christ Providence - Fellowship Hall

Sign up to donate blood to help save lives.

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On your own
Sunday, August 20
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Electronics Recycling

Christ Providence - Outreach Office

Donate working and non-working electronic items at the bins located outside of the Outreach Office. See registration details for a list of acceptable items

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On your own
Sunday, August 20
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pillowcases for the Ronald McDonald House

Christ Providence - Lower Commons

Come pick up the materials and instructions and then use your own sewing machine to sew lovely pillowcases to benefit Ronald McDonald House.

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On your own
Sunday, August 20
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Volunteer Project for Samaritan’s Feet

Christ Concord – Fellowship Hall

After worship, we will be matching socks for Samaritan’s Feet. We will also be writing hope notes to encourage all clients of Samaritan’s Feet.

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On your own
Sunday, August 20
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McClintock Middle School Campus Clean Up

McClintock Middle School – 1925 Rama Rd. in Charlotte

Join us at McClintock to help with cleanup! This may include general landscaping, pressure washing, planting bushes, weeding and other outdoor projects.

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On your own
Monday, August 21
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

McPIE Bulletin Boards Assembly

McClintock Middle School – 1925 Rama Rd. in Charlotte

Help spruce up the hallways at McClintock Middle School with new bulletin boards. Ideas and supplies provided.

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On your own
Monday, August 21
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

McPIE Teacher Gifts for New Teachers

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

Help current Teacher Partners put together "First Day of School" treats for McClintock teachers. This is a great way to encourage teachers and learn what it’s like to be a Teacher Partner.

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On your own
Monday, August 21
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spa Bags for Health for Her

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

We will make spa bags for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Participants are encouraged to bring contributions for spa bags (see registration details for list of suggested items). This event is good for teenagers and adults.

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On your own
Monday, August 21
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sandwich Makers for A Roof Above

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

We will be assembling 200+ sandwiches for A Roof Above’s Soup Kitchen.

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On your own
Tuesday, August 22
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Drink Service for A Roof Above

A Roof Above – 945 N. College St. in Charlotte

We will provide and serve drinks for A Roof Above’s Soup Kitchen to people experiencing homelessness. See registration details for volunteer requirements.

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On your own
Tuesday, August 22
1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Stuffing Drawstring Backpacks for McPIE

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

We will be putting information about McPIE Family Nights and some basic school supplies into drawstring backpacks. These backpacks will go to every McClintock student that turns in contact information at their Open House and first day of school.

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On your own
Tuesday, August 22
5:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m.

Garden Harvesting

Christ South Land – 315 Reid Dairy Rd. in Weddington

Bring your gardening gloves and help our gardeners pick vegetables from our Growing to Give Community Garden. This service project has two opportunities throughout the week to volunteer (Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. and Friday, 9-10 a.m.). The harvest will be given to McPIE families.

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On your own
Tuesday, August 22
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Out of the Ashes Packing Party

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

Out of the Ashes supports men and women in recovery after a miscarriage or stillbirth and supports those in the midst of infertility issues. We will pack care packages to help this ministry.

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On your own
Wednesday, August 23
9:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Breast Cancer Pillows

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

We will stuff and close pillows and dress them up to comfort women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

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On your own
Wednesday, August 23
7:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Packing Party for A Fresh Change

Christ Providence – Church Office Great Room

The new Fresh Change program offers an opportunity to welcome immigrants with a bag of new clothing. We will pack as many bags as possible with a change of clothing in each and send them to our neighbors at the border. Volunteers are encouraged to donate and bring items. See registration details for more info.

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On your own
Thursday, August 24
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

School Supply Loading & Unloading for McPIE

Christ Providence – Outreach Office to McClintock Middle School

We will load several cars with donated school supplies from the Outreach Office and transport them to our school supply closet at McClintock Middle School.

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On your own
Thursday, August 24
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Serve Dinner at Charlotte Rescue Mission

Charlotte Rescue Mission - 907 West 1st St. in Charlotte

We will provide and serve dinner at Charlotte Rescue Mission which serves persons fighting addiction.

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On your own
Friday, August 25
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Garden Harvesting

Christ South Land – 315 Reid Dairy Rd. in Weddington

Bring your gardening gloves and help our gardeners pick vegetables from our Growing to Give Community Garden. This service project has two opportunities throughout the week to volunteer (Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. and Friday, 9-10 a.m.). The harvest will be donated to an area food bank.

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On your own
Friday, August 25
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Copy Service for McClintock Teachers

McClintock Middle School – 1925 Rama Rd. in Charlotte

Make copies for teachers and place them in teacher boxes at McClintock Middle School. Three time slots are available.

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On your own
Sunday, August 27
10:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Hunger Fight Meal Packing Event

Christ Providence – Spirit Hall

We will package 25,000 meals to be used in our very own community. A light lunch will be available for all who participate. This is a great family event!

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On your own

Men’s Clothing Drive for Crisis Assistance

Invite your neighborhood, office or even your book club to participate. This can be done at a time and way that is most convenient for you! Neighbors can drop off clothing on your porch, or maybe have the office bring in their donations on a certain day. Your clothing drive collections can be taken directly to Crisis Assistance on Spratt Street or dropped off at the Outreach Office. Crisis Assistance asks each volunteer doing a drive to register on their website. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with ideas, suggestions and logo permissions for a flyer.

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On your own

Backpack Building for McPIE

Deliver to Christ Providence – Outreach Office by August 23rd

Purchase a backpack and fill it with 2 composition books, 1 pack of markers, 1 pack colored pencils, sticky notes, and a pencil pouch filled with mechanical pencils, highlighters, ear buds and glue sticks. McPIE will donate these backpacks to McClintock Middle School students.

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On your own

Donations for Second Harvest Food Bank

Dropoff donations under the portico of Christ Lutheran Children's Center on August 27th

Items needed include peanut butter, canned spaghetti/ravioli, canned meat, low-sodium soups or stews, canned or dry beans, canned fruits in juice, canned low-sodium vegetables.

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Teacher Supply Boxes for McPIE

Deliver to Christ Providence – Outreach Office by August 23rd

Put together a box of supplies for a McClintock teacher with things like band aids, tissue, gum/mints, stress ball or mind game, hand sanitizer, hand cream, disinfectant wipes, Sharpies, Post-It notes, paper clips and a handwritten note of support.

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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's 8 Days of Service from August 20-27. If you'd still like to donate to the Hunger Fight Service Project, please click Give and select "Hunger Fight" from the dropdown menu. Here are some pictures from all of the service projects throughout the week!

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