Mercy Ministry
Harbor Presbyterian Church desires to be a church that is both in the city of San Diego and for the city of San Diego. We strive to be for the city by demonstrating mercy and love toward those in need throughout the city. We do this by connecting volunteers to the opportunities for service, by connecting your passion to a program that can use it to impact the lives of others, and by connecting financial resources to organizations that can use them to meet the needs of those in our city.
Our basic strategy is to gather individuals into teams and then connect the team to a ministry partner where they can serve and put their passion into practice.
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Mercy Ministry Opportunities
God’s Extended Hand – Serve a meal to those who are homeless. Opportunity for groups or individuals. Meals served weekdays at 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Located at 16th and Island. Contact .
Monarch School - Tutoring and mentoring homeless children. Contact Nancy Trotter at for further information or to donate travel toiletries.
REST Ministry – Opportunities to serve people with brain injuries participate in mainstream restful and restorative activities with spiritual encouragement, friendship, and fun. Interested participants and volunteers may contact Noelle Montero at .
San Diego Rescue Mission Ministry- Monthly Women’s Bible study contact Dana McCurrine via the Harbor Office at 619-699-5950, or Candace Coles at .
Uplift – is a faith-based organization, serving the inner city population for 20 years: mentoring and tutoring at-risk children after-school; providing activities and assistance for seniors; and assisting homeless ex-offenders to reenter the world of work. Contact Barbara Morrison (Uptown) at or Mel and Ruth Ely (Downtown) at
Generate Hope – A comprehensive and uniquely designed residential program for women and children who have been prostituted, trafficked or otherwise sexually exploited. To learn more please go to www.GenerateHope.org or email .
San Diego Food Bank - Distributing food to approximately 175 working-poor North Park families on the first Thursday of each month. Contact Chad Gray at or the church office at 619-699-5950
Mama’s Kitchen- Mama’s Kitchen prepares and delivers food to men, women and children at no charge who are affected by AIDS or other critical illnesses. Contact Kiley Lee at . To learn more about Mama’s Kitchen see www.mamaskitchen.org
Tijuana Orphanage Ministry- Come play with the children, hold babies, practice your handyman skills, and assist with medical services. Go to http://www.orphanageministry.
Big Brothers and Sisters – is recruiting people interested in being Big Brothers or Sisters for children who have parents in prison. This program is the Amachi program. Grant money is available to people who are matched with a child. Please e-mail Scott or Laura Brewster at
Questions? Contact Mike McBride at .
