LOCAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

TROTTER HOUSE
Trotter House is a pregnancy resource center in the heart of West Campus housing. They offer sonograms, pregnancy consulting, infant supplies, mentorship in life skills and healthcare & counseling referrals. Join us on the 1st Saturday of the month in serving the women and families at Trotter House.

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Mobile Loaves and Fishes - Truck Ministry | holly@utcatholic.org
Mobile Loaves and Fishes' truck ministry provides food and clothing for men and women experiencing homelessness. We collaborate with MLF on a bimonthly basis (2nd and 4th Fridays, 4:45-7:15pm) to encounter our neighbors and assist in preparing and distributing meals in the downtown Austin area. We need 4 volunteers for each run. 

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THE ST. JOHN PAUL II LIFE CENTER
The JPII Life Center is a pregnancy resource center in Austin, Texas. Their mission is to provide free pregnancy services, holistic OB-GYN healthcare, and life-affirming education programs for teens and adults. Join us in a monthly visit to the JPII Life Center and assist in various roles to support women and promote a culture of life.

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Community First! Village  | jocelyn@utcatholic.org
Community First! Village provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. Through 'Community Works' individuals are empowered to rediscover their God-given talents and move those talents into the economy. They provide opportunities that enable those who have experienced homelessness to earn a dignified income, while also developing new skills and cultivating enduring relationships. Join us in our weekly visits to the Art House and Community Market! 

UTOutpost Food Donation | holly@utcatholic.org
UTOutpost is the on-campus food pantry serving University of Texas students.  Over 40% of UT students are food insecure, with requests for help doubling since the start of the pandemic.  Once each semester we host a Food Drive. We also always have collection bins in the Atrium and basement, right outside the elevator doors. High Protein/fiber foods (chickpeas, brown rice, canned chicken) and personal care items (shampoo, soap, razors) are in highest demand. To date, our community has collected over 2,100 pounds for UT students!

Austin CARITAS | December 12-17, 2023
A 5-day mission involving service projects with various refugee homes and social outreach ministries, serving the poor in the Austin area. The mission includes daily Mass, spiritual formation and fellowship, encouraging a spirit of prayer and Christian service.

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Honduras | March 11-18, 2023 [FULL]
An 8-day mission trip with the Missioners of Christ in Comayagua, Honduras. Centered in prayer, the mission trip will focus on evangelization as well as serving the villages and local parishes around the Diocese of Comayagua.

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South Texas | May 8-13, 2023 [SPOTS AVAILABLE]
A 6-day mission trip to South Texas. We will be working with Catholic Charities- Rio Grande Valley, serving in various apostolates in the McAllen/Harlingen area. We will be serving Catholic Charities initiatives, local parishes and the Humanitarian Respite Center. Our mission is to encounter those with physical and spiritual needs.

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