Adult Leader(s): Suzanne Dobler Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Coastal Community Church Welcome CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 6:00PM-8:00PM:
Brighton Place is a public housing community in West Ashley. It is home to approximately 100 residents. This team will provide a monthly hot meal & fellowship to those who call Brighton Place home. Come and serve our neighbors right here in our own backyard! Volunteers of all ages are welcome!
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Day:ThursdayTime of day:11:30 am Location:Coastal CampusCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:No Children PleaseLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 11:30AM-1PM Meet At: Coastal Community Church Food Pantry
Coastal maintains a Community Food Pantry on its campus with non-perishable food and personal items to help feed those in our community who need assistance. Help sort donations, restock the pantry shelves, and fill food bags for our blessing boxes.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Freeda Mullins Day:FridayTime of day:4:00 pm Location:Coastal Community Church City:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 4-6:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Come grill and serve hotdogs to homeless and hungry downtown!
(Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Freeda Mullins Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:LowCountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 1850 Truxtun Ave, North Charleston
The mission of LowCountry Orphan Relief (LOR) is to provide support services and aid to meet the needs of LowCountry children identified as at-risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers serve at the LOR Distribution Center and help sort, store, pack and distribute all donations for the children LOR serves. Each child, as a part of LOR’s mission, will receive a “Care Kit” filled with 2 weeks of clothing, shoes, and toiletries as well as school supplies, stuffed animals, and books. (Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Day:FridayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Come serve coffee & donuts to the Veterans at one of the transitional housing complexes in the Charleston area, make connections, and share the love of Christ!
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Joann Hlavac Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Johns IslandCity:Johns Island Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 2952 Old Pond Rd, Johns Island
Help with donation pick up, sorting, and the distribution of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing at one of our many tailgating outreach events in the community. Serve one time or join the team. This is a fun opportunity for the whole family. ( Ages 8 and Up)
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Coastal Community Church Welcome CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 8:30AM-12:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
The foundation of all of our serving opportunities at Coastal really starts with Saturday Serve - the first Saturday of every month. We meet in the Welcome Center/Cafe at 8:30am, project leaders make a "pitch" for their serving opportunity, and then we serve!
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Joann Hlavac Day:MondayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Johns IslandCity:Johns Island Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 2952 Old Pond Rd, Johns Island
Help with donation pick up, sorting, and the distribution of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing at one of our many tailgating outreach events in the community. Serve one time or join the team. This is a fun opportunity for the whole family. ( Ages 8 and Up)
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Day:ThursdayTime of day:11:30 am Location:Coastal CampusCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:No Children PleaseLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 11:30AM-1PM Meet At: Coastal Community Church Food Pantry
Coastal maintains a Community Food Pantry on its campus with non-perishable food and personal items to help feed those in our community who need assistance. Help sort donations, restock the pantry shelves, and fill food bags for our blessing boxes.
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Joann Hlavac Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Johns IslandCity:Johns Island Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 2952 Old Pond Rd, Johns Island
Help with donation pick up, sorting, and the distribution of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing at one of our many tailgating outreach events in the community. Serve one time or join the team. This is a fun opportunity for the whole family. ( Ages 8 and Up)
Adult Leader(s): Mar Geffert Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:LowCountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 1850 Truxtun Ave, North Charleston
The mission of LowCountry Orphan Relief (LOR) is to provide support services and aid to meet the needs of LowCountry children identified as at-risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers serve at the LOR Distribution Center and help sort, store, pack and distribute all donations for the children LOR serves. Each child, as a part of LOR’s mission, will receive a “Care Kit” filled with 2 weeks of clothing, shoes, and toiletries as well as school supplies, stuffed animals, and books. (Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Day:SaturdayTime of day:10:30 am Location:Coastal CampusCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 10:30AM-1:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center.
This team serves our “unhoused” neighbors through our partnership with Mt. Carmel UMC in downtown Charleston. This monthly tailgating event provides the most vulnerable in our community with a hot meal. It’s a great opportunity to share the love of Jesus with those who often feel unloved.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:10:30 am Location:Joseph Floyd Manor City:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 10:30AM-1:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Joseph Floyd Manor is a public housing facility in downtown Charleston. It is home to approximately 100 residents who are mostly low income, elderly and face a host of medical challenges. This team provides a monthly hot meal, a clothing distribution and fellowship. Our church enjoys a wonderful relationship with our ministry partners, Friends of Joseph Floyd Manor. If you are looking for an opportunity where we generally need some extra help, this one is it!
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Joann Hlavac Day:MondayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Johns IslandCity:Johns Island Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 2952 Old Pond Rd, Johns Island
Help with donation pick up, sorting, and the distribution of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing at one of our many tailgating outreach events in the community. Serve one time or join the team. This is a fun opportunity for the whole family. ( Ages 8 and Up)
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:TuesdayTime of day:8:00 am Location:Elks LodgeCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Coastal's Campus Description: 8AM-1PM Meet At: 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, (Elks Lodge)
Volunteer with Soldiers' Angels to supply low-income veterans and their families with food assistance at the Mobile Food Distribution. This project consists of preparing groceries (provided by the local food bank) for approximately 250 local veterans and their families. Volunteers then assist in the loading of the groceries into the veteran’s vehicle. Many of these veterans are disabled and have financial difficulties. It is a wonderful opportunity to give back to those who have given our nation so much. (Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Peggy Austin Schwacke Day:WednesdayTime of day:8:30 am Location:VA HospitalCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM-12PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
This team serves at the VA Hospital in Charleston by providing a hospitality cart, greets incoming patients and employees, conducts patient visits, and typically a small sorting project for Volunteer Services at the hospital. It’s a great opportunity to serve those, our veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Karen Laughlin Day:ThursdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 6-8:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Patriot Villas is a housing facility in North Charleston for veterans who are transitioning out of homelessness. Our church regularly hosts tailgates, coffee & donut sessions, and game nights in this community of veterans.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Day:FridayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Come serve coffee & donuts to the Veterans at one of the transitional housing complexes in the Charleston area, make connections, and share the love of Christ!
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Day:TuesdayTime of day:12:00 pm Location:Hope CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 12-3PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
This team serves our “houseless” neighbors through our partnership with the Hope Center in downtown Charleston. This monthly tailgating event provides the most vulnerable in our community with a hot meal and a clothing distribution. It’s a great opportunity to share the love of Jesus with those who often feel unloved. ( Ages 8 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Suzanne Dobler Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Coastal Community Church Welcome CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Brighton Place is a public housing community in West Ashley. It is home to approximately 100 residents. This team will provide a monthly hot meal & fellowship to those who call Brighton Place home. Come and serve our neighbors right here in our own backyard! Volunteers of all ages are welcome!
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Day:ThursdayTime of day:11:30 am Location:Coastal CampusCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:No Children PleaseLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 11:30AM-1PM Meet At: Coastal Community Church Food Pantry
Coastal maintains a Community Food Pantry on its campus with non-perishable food and personal items to help feed those in our community who need assistance. Help sort donations, restock the pantry shelves, and fill food bags for our blessing boxes.
Adult Leader(s): Freeda Mullins Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:4:00 pm Location:Coastal Community Church City:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 4-6:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Come grill and serve hotdogs to homeless and hungry downtown!
(Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Mar Geffert Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:LowCountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM Meet at: 1850 Truxtun Ave, North Charleston
The mission of LowCountry Orphan Relief (LOR) is to provide support services and aid to meet the needs of LowCountry children identified as at-risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers serve at the LOR Distribution Center and help sort, store, pack and distribute all donations for the children LOR serves. Each child, as a part of LOR’s mission, will receive a “Care Kit” filled with 2 weeks of clothing, shoes, and toiletries as well as school supplies, stuffed animals, and books. (Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Freeda Mullins Day:FridayTime of day:4:00 pm Location:Coastal Community Church City:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 4-6:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
Come grill and serve hotdogs to homeless and hungry downtown!
(Ages 12 and up)
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Coastal Community Church Welcome CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:No Children PleaseLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: Coastal Blood Drive: 8:30AM-1:30PM
Come and give the gift of life at our community blood drive in partnership with the Blood Connection. Roll up your sleeves to help others in the community with a donation that takes less than thirty-minutes. The drive takes place in conjunction with Saturday Serve. You can donate and also serve on one of the great Saturday Serve projects!
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Coastal Community Church Welcome CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 8:30AM-12:30PM Meet at: Coastal Community Church Welcome Center
The cornerstone of our outreach ministry, Saturday Serve happens on the first Saturday of every month. You’ll hear a pitch from 8 to 9 leaders who will explain the opportunities they will be leading for the day. You and your family then choose the project you like the best and then head out to serve.
Adult Leader(s): Tracy Gundy Chris Jones Day:SundayTime of day:2:00 pm Location:NHC-MagwoodCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Nursing facilities can be both lonely & scary places for those who are patients within them. Many never receive visitors. Bring your family and let’s love on the residents of NHC nursing home! We will bring them some snacks, music, and fun!
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:MondayTime of day:12:00 pm Location:The Hope CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 12:00PM-3:00PM
The Hope Center is a one-stop shop managed by the city of Charleston to assist those who are unhoused or who are at high risk of being unhoused. They provide a variety of programs & opportunities to assist those who are struggling. Our team will provide a tailgate-style meal and friendship to the unhoused in the area downtown where the Hope Center is located.
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Joann Hlavac Chris Jones Day:MondayTime of day:9:30 am Location:2952 Old Pond RdCity:Johns Island Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Our church has a vibrant and growing clothing ministry that helps those who are unhoused, struggling veterans, and more. This ministry works hand-in-hand with the tailgating ministry at Coastal. Come and help sort donations and make ready for upcoming distribution opportunities during the month.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Chris Jones Day:TuesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Patriot Villas is a low-income housing facility for local veterans in North Charleston. This team will be taking on a “handy person” project to help improve the quality of life for these veterans. Whereas some skills would be helpful, it is certainly not required. People of all skill-levels are welcome to participate.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 5:00PM-6:00PM
Help us to create a great first impression as we open the doors to the community and host Carolina Voyager School’s graduation. This team will hold doors, pass out programs, man golf carts, and make our guests attending the graduation feel loved and welcomed.
Adult Leader(s): Evalyn Wallingford Beth Vanderbeck Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Sewers and non-sewers of all skills and abilities are welcome to come and participate in a variety sewing projects that benefit multiple outreach ministries at Coastal. Want to learn to sew? We’ll teach you! Bring your own machines and supplies but are not required to participate!
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:6:00 am Location:Charleston VetsCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 6:00AM-9:00AM
Charleston Vets is a transitional housing facility exclusively for veterans located in North Charleston. Many of the vets have struggled with medical, mental health, substance abuse or homelessness. The facility is program-based and affords the veterans the tools needed to better sustain themselves. This team will provide fellowship, coffee, and donuts to the veterans.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Help us to create a great first impression as we open the doors to the community and host Orange Grove Charter Middle School’s 8th grade graduation. This team will hold doors, pass out programs, man golf carts, and make our guests attending the graduation feel loved and welcomed.
Adult Leader(s): Aly Huggins Janet Rollins Day:ThursdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Be a part of our 2024 SCUBA VBS: Diving into Friendship with God by helping us prepare decorations, small group signs, crew leader bags, etc. to be used July 8-12 as we share the good news of Jesus with children from Coastal and our community.
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Steve Laughlin Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM-11:30AM
Patriot Villas is a veteran housing facility located in North Charleston. This team will give thanks to the resident veterans by providing coffee and donuts. The team will also help us to build relationships that will allow Coastal to continue outreach & ministry efforts all year long. All is needed is a little hospitality and a smile.
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Joann Hlavac Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Johns IslandCity:Johns Island Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Our church has a vibrant and growing clothing ministry that helps those who are unhoused, struggling veterans, and more. This ministry works hand-in-hand with the tailgating ministry at Coastal. Come and help sort donations and make ready for upcoming distribution opportunities during the month.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Mar Geffert Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Lowcountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Residential Address Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Lowcountry Orphan Relief is an organization that aids children in our community who face abuse and or neglect or those who are at high risk. They provide care kits to children that include new and like new clothing, hygiene & school supplies, books and more. This team will help in the distribution center either building care kits or helping to process donations. We do occasionally help with other smaller projects as needed by Lowcountry Orphan Relief.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Our church enjoys a very special relationship with the faculty and students at Oakland Elementary School. Help us to create a great first impression as we open the doors to the community and host their 5th grade graduation. This team will hold doors, pass out programs, man golf carts, and make our guests attending the graduation feel loved and welcomed.
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Joann Hlavac Day:SaturdayTime of day:10:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 10:30AM-1:30PM
Our church enjoys a great relationship with Mt. Carmel UMC, a congregation located in Downtown Charleston. As part of that ongoing relationship and Double-Tailgate Saturday, we’re hosting a tailgating event and clothing distribution on the corners of Meeting & Lee Street. The team will have the opportunity to serve those who are facing homelessness, those who are low-income and underserved. It’s a great opportunity to build new friendships in the community.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Karen Laughlin Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:10:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 10:30AM-1:30PM
Joseph Floyd Manor is a public housing facility located in Downtown Charleston. It is home to approximately 100 residents who are primarily low-income, elderly and disabled. Our team, as part of Double -Tailgate Saturday will travel to Joseph Floyd Manor to provide a tailgate-styled lunch and clothing distribution. We’ll be able to continue building strong relationships with the residents while sharing the love of Jesus to them in a very practical way.
Adult Leader(s): Linda Polito Rudy Polito Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:9:00 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Come serve with us as we prepare a hot meal in the Coastal kitchen and then deliver those meals to one of our awesome ministry partners. Meals prepared in the Coastal kitchen are delivered to organizations like Charleston Vets, S.C. Strong, Brighton Place, Joseph Floyd Manor and more! Join the team that’s slicing and dicing for Jesus!
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Karen Laughlin Chris Jones Day:SundayTime of day:3:45 pm Location:Folly Beach County ParkCity:Folly Beach Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 3:45PM-6:00PM
Our church hosts two beach baptisms yearly at Folly Beach County Park. We are looking for teammates who can serve as check-in greeters and guides to those being baptized and their families. This is a great opportunity to serve while enjoying the Carolina sunshine and the beach. It’s also a great way to represent the church and make a good first impression with others in the community.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Chris Jones Day:SundayTime of day:Morning Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM, 10:00AM & 11:30AM Services
Our church helps to provide non-perishable food and hygiene items to 16 individual blessing boxes in our community. This team will move donated supplies from the Coastal pantry to those boxes and resupply them. This is a great project for families with children! You will also help to alleviate food insecurity for families and those in our community who are unhoused utilizing the supplies to feed themselves and their families.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:TuesdayTime of day:8:00 am Location:Elk's LodgeCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:00AM-12:30PM
Join this team as we partner with Soldiers Angels and their monthly grocery distribution for veterans. Each veteran will receive about 70lbs of food. Come help us prepare and package the food for distribution and then help load the groceries into the veterans’ vehicles as they drive through the distribution. This is a fast-paced but fun serving opportunity!
Adult Leader(s): Evalyn Wallingford Beth Vanderbeck Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Sewers and non-sewers of all skills and abilities are welcome to come and participate in a variety sewing projects that benefit multiple outreach ministries at Coastal. Want to learn to sew? We’ll teach you! Bring your own machines and supplies but are not required to participate!
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Mar Geffert Day:WednesdayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Lowcountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Lowcountry Orphan Relief is an organization that aids children in our community who face abuse and or neglect or those who are at high risk. They provide care kits to children that include new and like new clothing, hygiene & school supplies, books and more. This team will help in the distribution center either building care kits or helping to process donations. We do occasionally help with other smaller projects as needed by Lowcountry Orphan Relief.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Chris Jones Day:ThursdayTime of day:11:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 11:30AM-1:00PM
Our church operates a food pantry in which we help families fighting food insecurity. Come help us sort donations and serve families from the community who utilize our pantry to take care of their families.
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:ThursdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Charleston VetsCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Join us as we prepare a home-cooked meal for the veterans out at Charleston Vets. We’ll have a sign-up list for you to let us know what you’d like to contribute. We’ll then pull everything together, travel up to Charleston Vets, and serve the meal together. If you like to cook and to serve, we’d love to have you on the team!
Adult Leader(s): Tracy Gundy Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:2:00 pm Location:NHC-MagwoodCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Nursing facilities can be both lonely & scary places for those who are patients within them. Many never receive visitors. Bring your family and let’s love on the residents of NHC nursing home! We will bring them some snacks, music, and fun!
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:8:00 am Location:HollywoodCity:Hollywood Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:00AM-11:00AM
We’re traveling to Hollywood to help distribute clothing to those in need! If you’ve ever wanted to help take part in what Coastal’s clothing ministry is doing in the more rural areas of Charleston, then come and make an impact with us. We’ll be taking one of our church’s clothing box trucks. It will also be a fun way to fellowship with those we serve.
Adult Leader(s): Tracy Gundy Chris Jones Suzanne Dobler Day:MondayTime of day:9:00 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Come and let’s show our appreciation for the sacrifice our first responders make on our behalf every day. We’re hosting a firefighter/EMS appreciation event right here at Coastal! Come serve up some coffee, doughnuts, and bagels as we tell them thank you for serving us!
Adult Leader(s): Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:TuesdayTime of day:12:00 pm Location:The Hope CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 12:00PM-3:00PM
The Hope Center is a one-stop shop managed by the city of Charleston to assist those who are unhoused or who are at high risk of being unhoused. They provide a variety of programs & opportunities to assist those who are struggling. Our team will provide a tailgate-style meal and friendship to the unhoused in the area downtown where the Hope Center is located.
Adult Leader(s): Evalyn Wallingford Beth Vanderbeck Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Sewers and non-sewers of all skills and abilities are welcome to come and participate in a variety sewing projects that benefit multiple outreach ministries at Coastal. Want to learn to sew? We’ll teach you! Bring your own machines and supplies but are not required to participate!
Adult Leader(s): Karen Laughlin Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM-12:00PM
We love serving veterans at Coastal! Join this team as we travel down to the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center (Downtown) to host two hospitality tables with coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks for veterans, their families, and employees of the VA hospital. We’ll also visit hospitalized veterans offering them love, encouragement and support.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Karen Laughlin Chris Jones Day:ThursdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 6:00PM-8:15PM
Patriot Villas is a housing facility for veterans in North Charleston. We’re building a team to provide a tailgate-style dinner while also offering a clothing and hygiene distribution. We’ll break out some board games and spend some time serving and building relationships at the villas. These ongoing relationships will allow Coastal to continue our outreach & ministry efforts all year long.
Adult Leader(s): Rachel Speer Day:FridayTime of day:7:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 7:00PM-8:00PM
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC) is to create compassionate environments and programs that provide families the best chance of success in caring for their child with complex medical needs. We’ll help RMHC complete their mission by packing Grab & Go Meal kits that families can use as they head out to the hospital for the day to be close to their sick loved one receiving care.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Eddie Schwacke Peggy Austin Schwacke Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:8:30 am Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM-11:30AM
Patriot Villas is a veteran housing facility located in North Charleston. This team will give thanks to the resident veterans by providing coffee and donuts. The team will also help us to build relationships that will allow Coastal to continue outreach & ministry efforts all year long. All is needed is a little hospitality and a smile.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Freeda Mullins Day:FridayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Lowcountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Lowcountry Orphan Relief is an organization that aids children in our community who face abuse and or neglect or those who are at high risk. They provide care kits to children that include new and like new clothing, hygiene & school supplies, books and more. This team will help in the distribution center either building care kits or helping to process donations. We do occasionally help with other smaller projects as needed by Lowcountry Orphan Relief.
Adult Leader(s): Rachel Speer Day:SaturdayTime of day:4:00 pm Location:Ronald McDonald HouseCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 4:00PM-6:00PM
The RMHC Charleston provides much-needed support to families in South Carolina taking care of their sick children, who often don’t have the time, funds, or energy to prepare a healthy, home-cooked meal. After a long day at the hospital, a hot meal is a welcome gift. Our team will prepare a meal at the RMHC for those families in need. Must be 16 years or older to cook in the RMHC kitchen.
Adult Leader(s): Jack O'Connell Chris Jones Day:SaturdayTime of day:9:00 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 9:00am-1:00PM
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In fact, Sleep in Heavenly Peace stands by this, “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!” We’ll build a team who will help to construct beds for children right here in our community who don’t have one. No construction experience required. We’ll teach you in a matter of minutes!
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Chris Jones Day:SundayTime of day:Morning Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM, 10:00AM & 11:30AM Services
Our church helps to provide non-perishable food and hygiene items to 16 individual blessing boxes in our community. This team will move donated supplies from the Coastal pantry to those boxes and resupply them. This is a great project for families with children! You will also help to alleviate food insecurity for families and those in our community who are unhoused utilizing the supplies to feed themselves and their families.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Day:MondayTime of day:10:00 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Landmarks for Families is empowering our community’s children and families with safe environments, essential resources and educational and emotional supports they need to succeed. We’re sending a tailgating team to provide a tailgate lunch to the youth who are working to overcome a host of different challenges. Not only is this an opportunity to provide a hot meal but also encourage young people who need our love and support.
Adult Leader(s): Jack O'Connell Chris Jones Day:MondayTime of day:9:00 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 9:00AM-12:00PM
As their motto attests, “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!” this project will have volunteers delivering beds to children all over Charleston who have no bed. In addition to the bed, recipients will also receive pillows and bedding. Your time will ensure a comfortable night of rest for young people who are currently on the floor or on alternative furniture. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some wonderful families all over our city!
Adult Leader(s): Steve Laughlin Chris Jones Day:TuesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Patriot VillasCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Patriot Villas is a low-income housing facility for local veterans in North Charleston. This team will be taking on a “handy person” project to help improve the quality of life for these veterans. Whereas some skills would be helpful, it is certainly not required. People of all skill-levels are welcome to participate.
Adult Leader(s): Evalyn Wallingford Beth Vanderbeck Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Sewers and non-sewers of all skills and abilities are welcome to come and participate in a variety sewing projects that benefit multiple outreach ministries at Coastal. Want to learn to sew? We’ll teach you! Bring your own machines and supplies but are not required to participate!
Adult Leader(s): Jack O'Connell Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
As their motto attests, “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!” this project will have volunteers delivering beds to children all over Charleston who have no bed. In addition to the bed, recipients will also receive pillows and bedding. Your time will ensure a comfortable night of rest for young people who are currently on the floor or on alternative furniture. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some wonderful families all over our city!
Adult Leader(s): Suzanne Dobler Chris Jones Day:WednesdayTime of day:6:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 6:00PM-8:30PM
As a public housing facility in Charleston, Brighton Place is in West Ashley and mere minutes from our church. It is home to approximately 100-residents. Our team will send out one of our box trucks to provide a meal, music, and fellowship. We’re working to build new relationships with this being the newest of our tailgating events with the hope of additional ministry opportunities in the year ahead. Come and serve while bridging our neighbors to our church!
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Freeda Mullins Day:WednesdayTime of day:9:30 am Location:Lowcountry Orphan ReliefCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 9:30AM-11:30AM
Lowcountry Orphan Relief is an organization that aids children in our community who face abuse and or neglect or those who are at high risk. They provide care kits to children that include new and like new clothing, hygiene & school supplies, books and more. This team will help in the distribution center either building care kits or helping to process donations. We do occasionally help with other smaller projects as needed by Lowcountry Orphan Relief.
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Denise Lanoue Day:ThursdayTime of day:10:00 am Location:Lowcountry Food BankCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Food insecurity remains a serious problem in coastal South Carolina, impacting nearly 10% of our neighbors. Working with our community partners, this project will have us serving in the Charleston Regional Food Center. Please be sure to wear closed toe shoes. You must be over the age of 12 to volunteer and be accompanied by an adult if younger than 16.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Chris Jones Day:ThursdayTime of day:11:30 am Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Coastal's Campus Description: 11:30AM-1:00PM
Our church operates a food pantry in which we help families fighting food insecurity. Come help us sort donations and serve families from the community who utilize our pantry to take care of their families.
Adult Leader(s): Jack O'Connell Chris Jones Day:ThursdayTime of day:5:00 pm Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 5:00PM-8:00PM
As their motto attests, “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!” this project will have volunteers delivering beds to children all over Charleston who have no bed. In addition to the bed, recipients will also receive pillows and bedding. Your time will ensure a comfortable night of rest for young people who are currently on the floor or on alternative furniture. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some wonderful families all over our city!
Adult Leader(s): Chris Jones Denise Lanoue Day:FridayTime of day:10:00 am Location:Lowcountry Food BankCity:North Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:Some Ages Welcome (see description for details)Location:Community Location Description: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Food insecurity remains a serious problem in coastal South Carolina, impacting nearly 10% of our neighbors. Working with our community partners, this project will have us serving in the Charleston Regional Food Center. Please be sure to wear closed toe shoes. You must be over the age of 12 to volunteer and be accompanied by an adult if younger than 16.
Adult Leader(s): Freeda Mullins Chris Jones Day:FridayTime of day:4:00 pm Location:The Navigation CenterCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 4:00PM-6:00PM
The Navigation Center takes a multi-faceted approach to helping those who are unhoused or at-risk of becoming homeless. One of those methods is through a nightly meal initiative, through a collaboration of churches and other organizations, known as the Downtown Hotdog Ministry. Coastal has been a part of this collaboration for over a year, and we’ll be providing a meal to the unhoused in the downtown area of Charleston.
Adult Leader(s): Steve Miller Sue Miller Linda Polito Chris Jones Day:SundayTime of day:Morning Location:Coastal Community ChurchCity:Charleston Gender Mix:Co-ed / MixedChildren:All Children WelcomeLocation:Community Location Description: 8:30AM, 10:00AM & 11:30AM Services
Our church helps to provide non-perishable food and hygiene items to 16 individual blessing boxes in our community. This team will move donated supplies from the Coastal pantry to those boxes and resupply them. This is a great project for families with children! You will also help to alleviate food insecurity for families and those in our community who are unhoused utilizing the supplies to feed themselves and their families.