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Cody CMA Community Impact Information Sheet

The Community Impact Purpose: As members of the Community Impact (CI), our purpose is to Show the Love of Christ. We desire to place all focus on Jesus Christ through offering a variety of opportunities to sacrificially serve others. CI seeks to accomplish this by connecting caring volunteers with service opportunities, both within our church family as well as in the Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse communities. As we seek to supply the physical needs of individuals, we are ultimately striving to help others experience the tremendous and unfailing love Christ offers to everyone. We can do this by following the words of 1 Peter 3:15, to share the reason for the hope we have in Christ. Community Impact Supported Ministries and Team Leader: Contact a team leader for information about any of the below organizations and opportunities to get plugged in!

Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center – Jill Loschen Jubilee Inner-Town Ministries – John Malmberg Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic – Lance Robinson Crisis Intervention Services – Jessica Erickson Young Life Yellowstone – Lance Robinson HOPE House – Daniel Boehm Cody Cupboard – Mike and Wanda Laird Granny’s Love – Randy McElmury Community Christmas Dinner – John Malmberg Compassion Impact Ministries (Compassion Saturday) – Chad Hopkin Transportation – Travis Hill and Marlin Yorty

Customized Service Opportunities Your level of commitment to a Community Impact team can look like whatever you need it to!

1. Join an above listed team: Team leaders can contact you for your approval to assist with individual projects, arrange weekly service opportunities, and more. Perhaps you or your life group would be interested in adopting one of the above ministries for prayer support or annual projects?

2. One-time Commitments: Would you like to volunteer for a service project, but don’t feel able to join a team at this time? Just let us know and we can help organize an event for you, your family, or your life group.

3. Identify your own project: Do you know of a person or project in need of assistance but haven’t been sure how to get the necessary funding, materials, or volunteer support? Let Community Impact know and we will help to support your effort!

4. Financial Support: Join together as a group of friends, family, or life group to financially support the Community Impact team. 100% of your donations go directly to the above-mentioned efforts. Please know that the Community Impact’s budget is being cut on an annual basis with the hope that financial support will transition from the church general fund to being fully funded by individual donations. As such, we greatly appreciate your financial support.

Additional Information Check out the Community Impact page, under the “Outreach” tab, on the CMA website. (www.codycma.org)

We look forward to serving with you soon!

Cody Christian and Missionary Alliance: Community Impact Team Supported Ministries Overview

Supported Ministry Overview (1 of 11)

Ministry Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center

Contact Information

Rita Mainini 307-213-5025 1614 Beck Ave. P.O. Box 3185 Cody, WY 82414 serenityprc.org

Description

Lives Freed by Truth All services are free and confidential and include pregnancy confirmation and accurate information on all options. Services Offered: Pregnancy Tests Ultrasound Pregnancy Options Counseling Referrals and Resources Prenatal Classes Post Abortion Healing Groups

Number of CMA Volunteers

2 Board Members, 2 Client Advocates

Areas of Service Needed

Board Members, Client Advocates, Reception, and Building Cleaning

Tangible Needs / Donations

Monthly monetary donations needed. Any infant items (0-6 months), such as: diapers, wipes, and receiving blankets Community groups, such as ladies small groups at local churches, to hold baby showers and then donate the items given to the "Earn While You Learn Program"; which is a 3 phase opportunity for parents to complete 8 educational courses and then be rewarded with variety of necessary infant care items, including car seats and pack 'n plays. This program has done well to build trusting relationships between the organization and the parents and has a 75% attendance rate for fathers.

Areas of Prayer Requested

Prayer needed as they are beginning to out grow their current location. They also requested prayer as they are working to grow their presence in Powell. Praise that they have been able to make some connections at NWC. Praise for continued increase of services provided to individuals struggling with crisis pregnancies.


Ministry Jubilee Inner-Town Ministries

Contact Information

Brian & Carolyn Andrews 307-272-3095 1002 Park, Ave. Cody, WY 82414 http://www.jubileeinnertown.org/

Description

Jubilee Inner-Town Ministries is an interdenominational Christian ministry made up of a partnership of eight local Bible-believing churches in our community. We are actively reaching into lower income neighborhoods in Cody, Wyoming. We are renting a mobile home in a local trailer park and have converted it into a ministry center. There, our volunteers show Christ’s love to families through organized activities and by just being available to serve and spend time with people.


11 volunteers, serving as: prayers team members, in children's ministry, leading various workshops, making tangible donations such as quilts.


We need: People who like to work with kids People with a heart for teens People who can help with maintenance on the trailer and the lot Families who want to build relationships with other families People who like to provide meals People who would like to run workshops on specific skills or hobbies Child care helpers for individual families People willing to just spend time at the trailer park


Monthly monetary donations are needed. Food for gatherings and craft project items.


Increase in monthly financial support. Cody Mission Project - success in implementation. Additional individuals will have a heart to volunteer with the ministry. That the love of Christ will be conveyed through the work of the ministry.


Ministry Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic

Contact Information

Melinda McClelland 307-754-1142 Margie Shawlin 307-250-4839 P.O. Box 1155 Powell, WY 82435 www.hmvmc.net

Description

Neighbors Caring For Neighbors Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic (HMVMC) is a volunteer staffed medical clinic providing free outpatient non-emergency acute and chronic primary care to eligible patients. The clinic provides basic medical care focused on wellness and disease prevention encouraging active patient participation for maximum success. Clinic Hours: Thursdays from 5:30pm - 9:00pm.


3 to 5 as doctors, nurses, and office personal.


Volunteers as registered nurses, doctors, receptionists, greeters, and in eligibility services.


Monthly Monetary Donations Needed. Support the meal program for the volunteers at the clinic. Area churches are on a rotation to provide a meal for the volunteers on Thursday evenings.


Praise, some patients have been willing to attend church. Prayer requested that they would present a godly atmosphere and share Christ with every patient. Concerns regarding pending changes due to Obama Care. Struggle to obtain sustained monthly giving.


Ministry Crisis Intervention Services

Contact Information

Lisa Peterman Cody: 587-3545 1220 13th Street, Cody, WY Powell:754-7959 335 N. Gilbert St., Powell, WY http://cis-park.org/index.html

Description

Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and their children cope with the initial crisis and aftermath of these violent crimes. Mission: To provide services and an environment free of physical violence, sexual assault, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse and restriction of personal liberty. CIS respects the worth, dignity and uniqueness of the individual and supports these values through education, personal growth, self-reliance and self-determination.


Organization does not ask volunteers church affiliation, due to privacy requirements.


Individuals to be trained as Peer Advocates to assist those in need. These volunteers serve through answering calls on the crisis line and/or going to the hospital or scene as requested by law enforcement. There are many additional ways of volunteering, such as taking a shift at their booth during the Craft Fair at the Cody Auditorium each year. Please call Cherie, Volunteer Coordinator, to find out how you can support this organization.


Monthly Donations Needed. Clothing for sexual assault ER victims (sweat suits, undergarments, and flip flops or canvas shoes) Cody and Powell Shelters need: Non-perishable food items, Cleaning Supplies, Hygiene Items, and Diapers.


CIS is working to obtain grant funding to purchase a larger, ADA compliant, building in Cody.


Ministry Young Life - Yellowstone

Contact Information

Keith Pryor 307-899-5273 Mary Charles 307-899-4597 1413 Wyoming Ave. Cody, WY 82414 Email: [email protected] http://sites.younglife.org/_layouts/YLEXT/Default.aspx?ID=C-2568

Description

Our Mission - Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. We accomplish our mission by: Praying for young people. Going where kids are. Building personal relationships with them. Winning the right to be heard. Providing experiences that are fun, adventurous and life-changing. Sharing our lives and the Good News of Jesus Christ with adolescents. Inviting them to personally respond to this Good News. Loving them regardless of their response. Nurturing kids so they might grow in their love for Christ and the knowledge of God's Word and become people who can share their faith with others. Helping young people develop the skills, assets and attitudes to reach their full God-given potential. Encouraging kids to live connected to the Body of Christ by being an active member of a local congregation.


1-2 volunteers


If you're a parent, or simply an adult who cares about kids in your community, Young Life welcomes your involvement. There is a variety of ways you can serve and impact the lives of kids. Administration, fundraising, and transportation needs, provide snacks/meals for gatherings, Volunteer on the Prayer Team, Board of Directors, or as a small group leader


Monthly donations needed, as well as contributions to support teens who would like to attend Young Life's powerful summer camps.


Praise: Currently training 2 new leaders. Requests: more leaders needed and they are looking for a new location for meetings; not located in a church as their goal is to reach unchurched kids.


Ministry Cody Cupboard

Contact Information

307-586-3732 836 ½ Sheridan Ave P.O. Box 3006 Cody, WY 82414 Located in the log building directly behind theCody Chamber of Commerce. Look for theCody Cupboard sign on the building. http://www.codycupboard.com

Description

The food bank is a supplemental resource for people who are having financial problems or the burden of unexpected expenses and need assistance. The mission of the Cody Cupboard is to reduce hunger in the Cody area by providing temporary food assistance to those in need and by engaging in outreach and advocacy. The food bank is open Monday through Friday except holidays and during special events.


2 volunteers


The Cody Cupboard is run entirely by volunteers, and most of our food is donated directly or purchased with privately donated money. We rely on the people of our community. You are an important part.


Canned and/or boxed food, paper products such as toilet paper, kleenex, paper towels,hygiene items,diapers,pet food,and can openers, etc. Please see a complete list at: http://www.codycupboard.com/needed-items/


Please pray for the health and safety of the consumers. Pray that the amount of donations would be able to meet the current needs. Finally, pray that individuals in our community would be willing to volunteer with this organization.

http://www.codycupboard.com/needed-items/


Ministry Granny's Love

Contact Information

Julie Snelson 307-272-0574 1402 Meadow Lane Ave. Cody, WY 82414 [email protected]

Description Annually provides approximately 200 backpacks of class specific school supplies for children in need.


5-6 volunteers assist with packing and distributing backpacks.


Shopping for items necessary to fill class specific backpacks with school supplies. Pack backpacks with necessary school supplies. Deliver backpacks to schools and individuals in need.


Backpacks and school supplies or monetary donations to purchase supplies


That financial donations as well as donated school supplies will be sufficient to meet the need in our community. That the students receiving the backpacks will experience the love of Christ. That individuals will commit to volunteer in support of this program.


Ministry Yellowstone Behavioral Health Center (H.O.P.E. House Program)

Contact Information

Kirsten Hendershot 307-587-3008 H.O.P.E. House 1002 Rumsey Ave. Cody, WY 82414 http://www.ybhc.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=decide=49027&cn=0

Description

H.O.P.E. House Program - H.O.P.E. is an acronym for Helping Ourselves Perform Effectively. The mission of the HOPE House is to provide a supportive environment in which adults who suffer from serious and persistent mental illness can rediscover their self-respect, dignity, and abilities through the opportunity to perform productive work, obtain a sense of belonging, and create meaningful relationships.


4 volunteers, serving as board members and building maintenance


Support members while they learn to start and run a consumer-run business Speak to members about successful employment experiences Assist members seek employment


Finish building the small shed in rear of property Paint handicapped ramp Paint the front steps Paint the inside offices upstairs Make basement handicapped accessible Monthly financial donations needed as well as financial assistance to help with medications, housing, and to help consumers meet basic needs.


That all individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental illness in our community will access the support of HOPE House as needed. That the members will feel a sense of acceptance and belonging at HOPE House. That the program will be able to find outside funding through various grants and donations in light of recent budget cuts.

http://www.ybhc.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=decide=49027&cn=0


Ministry Compassion Impact Ministries - Compassion Saturday

Contact Information

Chad Hopkin 307-250-8446 [email protected] Partners: Harvest Church - Cody, Jubilee Inner-Town Ministries, Cody CMA, Cody Church of the Nazarene, Trinity Lutheran Church, and The Living Fortress

Description

We represent churches and ministries within the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming. We are partnering to help people who have needs in our communities. (Matthew 9:36-38) This ministry joins together individuals and churches in the Big Horn Basin on a bi-annual basis to complete a variety of service projects.


150+


Individuals needed to serve on a wide variety of projects in the community. List of projects located on the website.


Needs and donations vary dependent upon projects listed on website.


That community ministries, families, and individuals will express their needs. So that this ministry can organize teams and meet those needs. That individuals will be willing to serve on various project teams. That the love of Christ will be presented through the services provided.


Ministry Cody Community Christmas Dinner

Contact Information

John Malmberg Cody CMA 147 Cooper Lane East Cody, WY 82414 307-587-3418

Description Cody CMA serves a Christmas meal as a community support event and an opportunity to show the love of Christ.


75+


Individuals needed to organize, shop, prepare, and serve the holiday meals. Individuals also needed to connect with those being served to show the love of Christ through supportive interactions.


Food and financial donations needed for the preparation and purchase of meals provided.


That the love of Christ would be presented through the provision of meals and supportive interactions.


Ministry Transportation Ministry

Contact Information

Travis Hill Marlin Yorty 307-250-6985 (Call this number to arrange your transportation needs) [email protected]

Description

The goal of this ministry is to show the love of Christ by assisting those in need of transportation support. We desire to offer all services cost free to members of CMA as well as anyone in our community. Whether it’s a trip to Wal-Mart or a doctor’s appointment in Billings, we would be honored to serve anyone needing transportation assistance.


3


Volunteer drivers to assist those in need of transportation assistance.


Available vehicles and gas money, as needed.


Please pray that this ministry would have an increase in volunteers, so that the drivers would be able to meet the needs of all those requesting transportation assistance. Also, pray that love of Christ would be presented through each ride provided.

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