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 | [email protected] 
Mobile Loaves and Fishes' truck ministry provides food and clothing for men and women experiencing homelessness. We collaborate with MLF on a bimonthly basis (1st & 3rd 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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Picnic at the Park | [email protected] 
Picnic at the Park is an outreach initiative in which we host a potluck lunch once a month in downtown Austin and invite our neighbors that experience homelessness to sit with us at the table. Commitment is about 1.5 hours and suggested you bring an item to share. Next Date: April 6 after the 11:30am Mass.

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The St. John Paul II Life Center | [email protected] 
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  | [email protected]
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! 

Spring '25 dates not available

Respect Life Month Donations | [email protected]

Lenten Drive: UTOutpost Food Donations | [email protected]
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!

Honduras Mission Tip | [email protected]
Annual drive open during the month of February benefitting the Missioners of Christ ministries in Comayagua, Honduras. The UCC partners with the MOC for an annual spring break mission to Honduras serving families in the Diocese of Comayagua. 

Austin CARITAS | WINTER MISSION
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 | [email protected]

March 15-22, 2025. Application is closed. If you have questions or interest, please contact Jennifer.

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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