perimeter.org/communityoutreach · Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM There are many opportunities to help at the new women’s shelter called the Open

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our visionBring about community transformation.

Isaiah 58:6-12

“This is the kind of fast day I’m after: to break

the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation

in the workplace, free the oppressed, cancel

debts. What I’m interested in seeing you do

is: sharing your food with the hungry, inviting

the homeless poor into your homes, putting

clothes on the shivering ill-clad, being available

to your own families. Do this and the lights

will turn on, and your lives will turn around at

once. Your righteousness will pave your way.

sundays12:30 – 2:00 PM 2nd Sunday of the monthAll are welcome to come and pray with Perimeter’s Justice Prayer Team for the Justice Ministry of Perimeter Church. Contact the Community Outreach Department at 678-405-2122 if you have any questions.

mondays8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteer with the Salvation Army and help in the food pantry, sit and pray with families experiencing an emergency situation, serve cookies/beverages to families waiting to be seen, or make follow-up phone calls to families

to check on them and invite them to church. Contact Deborah Wengrow at 770-963-8802.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed to provide office support including phone calls, mailings, and computer projects for A Beacon of Hope. No training is required. You would commit to one 4-hour shift weekly. Contact Cathy Bailey at 678-893-5281.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in the local resale/thrift store. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM There are many opportunities to help at the new women’s shelter called the Open Arms Project in Norcross. It is a branch of Mary Hall Freedom House

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and there is a need for volunteers to organize arts and crafts, teach a cooking class or Bible study, and help with transportation to and from Bible studies, Celebrate Recovery or doctor’s appointments. You can volunteer for all or part of the time. Contact Lu Nearhood at [email protected] or 770-623-3288.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed in the Food Pantry and Thrift Shop at North Fulton Community Charities to help receive and sort donations, distribute food to the clients and stock and staff the shop. Volunteers generally work a 4 hour shift and substitutes are also needed. Both regular and drop-in volunteers are welcome. Contact Karen Rupp at [email protected] or 770-640-0399.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Volunteers are needed to sort/prepare/bag groceries in food pantry. Contact the Duluth Hands of Christ at 770-232-7454.

Volunteer are needed to be an Office assistant one day a week. Contact the Duluth Hands of Christ at 770-232-7454

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Norcross Co-op needs volunteers to help with client interviews, in the food pantry, in the clothes closet , and at the exit table. Call Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteer.

The God of glory will secure your passage.

Then when you pray, God will answer. You’ll call out for help and I’ll say, ‘Here I am.’

“If you get rid of unfair practices, quit blaming

victims; quit gossiping about other people’s

sins, if you are generous with the hungry and

start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,

your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,

your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.

I will always show you where to go.

I’ ll give you a full life in the emptiest of

places— firm muscles, strong bones.

You’ll be like a well-watered garden, a gurgling

spring that never runs dry. You’ll use the old

rubble of past lives to build anew, rebuild

the foundations from out of your past. You’ll

be known as those who can fix anything,

restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate,

make the community livable again.”

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1:00 – 2:00 PM Can you teach someone how to cook? home organization? conflict management or personal finances? Classes are offered at the Wellspring Home and you are invited to help teach. Contact Wellspring Living at 404-427-3100.

1:00 – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in the local resale/thrift store . Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.

4:00 – 6:00 PM Help with after school tutoring at Rainbow Village. Contact Sondra Blue at 770-446-3800.

5:00 – 8:00 PM There are many opportunities to help at the new women’s shelter called the Open Arms Project in Norcross. Groups can come in with a weeknight activity such as a Bible Study, movie night, or spa night. Contact Lu Nearhood at [email protected] or 770-623-3288.

6:00 – 8:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work in the food pantry, thrift store, cleaning and maintenance, yard work, administrative assistance and sorting and stocking donations. Contact North Gwinnett Co-op at 770-271-9793.

7:00 – 9:00 PM Gwinnett Detention Center has a thriving ministry to at-risk youth. You’ll have an opportunity to worship, encourage and share your faith with at-risk youth searching for hope. Contact Bryan at 770-995-9918.

tuesdays8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Volunteers are needed to help restock the clothes closet at the Norcross Co-op. Contact Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteer.

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteer with the Salvation Army and help in the food pantry, sit and pray with families experiencing an emergency situation, serve cookies/beverages to families waiting to be seen, or make follow-up phone calls to families to check on them and invite them to church. Contact Deborah Wengrow at 770-963-8802.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed to provide office support including phone calls, mailings, and computer projects for A Beacon of Hope. No training is required. You would commit to one 4 hour shift weekly. Contact Cathy Bailey at 678-893-5281.

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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in the local resale/thrift store. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM There are many opportunities to help at the new women’s shelter called the Open Arms Project in Norcross. It is a branch of Mary Hall Freedom House and there is a need for volunteers to organize arts and crafts, teach a cooking class or Bible study, and help with transportation to and from Bible studies, Celebrate Recovery or doctor’s appointments. You can volunteer for all or part of the time. Contact Lu Nearhood at [email protected] or 770-623-3288.

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Volunteers are needed in the Food Pantry and Thrift Shop at North Fulton Community Charities to help receive and sort donations, distribute food to the clients and stock and staff the shop. Volunteers generally work a 4 hour shift and substitutes are also needed. Both regular and drop-in volunteers are welcome. Contact Karen Rupp at [email protected] or 770-640-0399.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteers are needed to watch and play with children during “English for Speakers of Other Languages” classes. Contact the Norcross Co-op at 770-263-0013.


1:00 – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in the local resale/thrift store. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.



Before 5:30 PM: The 5th Tuesday of the month Make and deliver a meal (entrée, vegetable, drink and dessert) to feed 30-35 people at Rainbow Village. Contact Lynette Ward at 770-446-3800.

6:00 – 8:00 PM Norcross Co-op needs volunteers to help with client interviews , in the food pantry, in the clothes closet, and at the exit table. Call Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteer.

6:30 – 9:30 PM Every other Tuesday Potluck and Prayers is held every other Tuesday 4/7, 4/21, etc. Anyone who feels like God is calling them to pray and raise awareness about Minors involved in Sex Trafficking, please join us for an evening of prayer. Contact Brittany Coles at 720-335-5686.

7:00 – 8:15 PM Volunteers are needed to help with Big Recess at Rainbow Village (all Rainbow Village children). Come and play with the children while their mothers are taking classes. Contact Lynette Ward at 770-446-3800.

Adult Life Skills teachers needed for Rainbow Village 7:00-8:15 PM. Do you have a life skill that you could share with the women at Rainbow Village? Contact Lynette Ward at 770-446-3800.

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wednesdays8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteer with the Salvation Army and help in the food pantry, sit and pray with families experiencing an emergency situation, serve cookies/beverages to families waiting to be seen, or make follow-up phone calls to families to check on them and invite them to church. Contact Deborah Wengrow at 770-963-8802.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work in the food pantry, thrift store, cleaning and maintenance, yard work, administrative assistance and sorting and stocking donations. Contact North Gwinnett Co-op at 770-271-9793.


9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in local resale/thrift stores. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.


9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Volunteers are needed in the Food Pantry and Thrift Shop at North Fulton Community Charities to help receive and sort donations, distribute food to the clients and stock and staff the shop. Volunteers generally work a 4 hour shift and substitutes are also needed. Both regular and drop-in volunteers are welcome. Contact Karen Rupp at [email protected] or 770-640-0399.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Norcross Co-op needs volunteers to help with client interviews, in the food pantry, in the clothes closet, and at the exit table. Call Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteer.


Volunteers are needed to be an office assistant one day a week. Contact the Duluth Hands of Christ at 770-232-7454.

Volunteers are needed to help Interview and arrange/process assistance of client. Contact the Norcross Co-op at 770-263-0013.

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1:00 – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in local resale/thrift stores. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.

3:30 – 5:30 PM Volunteers are needed at the After School Homework and Recreation Club with the Salvation Army. Help children K-9th grade that are at risk or homeless with homework, learn soccer skills, or just play basketball with them. Contact Deborah Wengrow at 770-963-8802.



6:00 – 6:45 PM Volunteer as a server, trash detail, greeter, or prayer warrior at Trinity Life Church to feed the homeless. (10-20 volunteers max) Contact the church at 678-376-1668 and ask for Chaz.

6:00 – 8:00 PM Volunteers are needed to Interview and help arrange/process assistance of clients. Contact the Norcross Co-op at 770-263-0013.

6:30 – 8:00 PM Help a girl from Jesse’s House with her homework. Contact Lindsay Rust at [email protected].

7:00 – 8:15 PM Volunteers are needed to help with Big Recess at Rainbow Village (all Rainbow Village children). Come and play with the children while their mothers are taking classes. Contact Lynette Ward at 770-446-3800.

thursdays8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Volunteers are needed to help restock the clothes closet at the Norcross Co-op. Contact Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteers.


9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Volunteers needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in the local resale/thrift store. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.

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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteers are needed to provide office support including phone calls, mailings, and computer projects for A Beacon of Hope. No training is

required. You would commit to one 4 hour shift weekly. Contact Cathy Bailey at 678-893-5281.

1:00 – 5:00 PM Volunteers needed to work 4-hour shift assisting with sorting, pricing, merchandising, sales and cleaning in local resale/thrift stores. Contact the Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166.



7:00 – 8:00 PM Volunteers are needed to watch and play with children during “English for Speakers of Other Languages” classes. Contact the Norcross Co-op at 770-263-0013.

7:00 – 8:15 PM Adult Life Skills teachers needed for Rainbow Village 7:00–8:15 PM. Do you have a life skill that you could share with the women at Rainbow Village? Contact Lynette Ward at 770-446-3800.

Character Building Class for the children (ages 6 and above) of Rainbow Village. Help teach the children lessons on character. Contact Sondra Blue at 770-446-3800.

Volunteers are needed to help with Big Recess at Rainbow Village (all Rainbow Village children). Come and play with the children while their mothers are taking classes. Contact Lynette Ward at 770-446-3800.

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fridaysMorning/anytime Volunteer(s) to pick up bread at designated grocery stores and deliver to Co-op. Contact the Duluth Hands of Christ at 770-232-7454.


9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Volunteers needed to work in the food pantry, thrift store, cleaning and maintenance, yard work, administrative assistance and sorting and stocking donations. Contact the North Gwinnett Co-op at 770-271-9793.



9:00 AM – 3:00 PM There are many opportunities to help at the new women’s shelter called the Open Arms Project in Norcross. It is a branch of Mary Hall Freedom House and there is a need for volunteers to organize arts and crafts, teach a cooking class or Bible study, and help with transportation to

and from Bible studies, Celebrate Recovery or doctor’s appointments. You can volunteer for all or part of the time. Contact Lu Nearhood at [email protected] or 770-623-3288.



Volunteers are needed to be an office assistant one day a week. Contact the Duluth Hands of Christ at 770-232-7454.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Some of the jobs Norcross Co-op needs volunteers for are helping with client interviews, helping in the food pantry, sorting clothes, and helping at the exit table. Call Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteer.

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6:30 – 7:30 PMVolunteer as a server, trash detail, greeter, prayer warriors at Trinity Life Church to feed the homeless. (10-20 volunteers max) Contact the church at 678-376-1668 and ask for Chaz.

saturdaysMornings: Gwinnett Co-opThe North Gwinnett Co-op has a great need to help sort clothing. This is a great opportunity for groups or families. Contact the co-op at 770-271-9793.

Mornings: Movers and Shakers We need able-bodied men, women and teenagers to help pick-up and deliver furniture on Saturday mornings for about 5 to 6 hours. Contact Movers and Shakers at 678-405-2448 and they will call when they are collecting furniture.

Mornings: Open Arms Project At the Open Arms Project, volunteers are needed to help with the weekend rounds. Contact Lu Nearhood at 770-623-3288 or [email protected].

Mornings: Wellspring Living Wellspring Living is in need of honey-do helpers who can be on call for various home maintenance needs: yard work, electrical issues, plumbing, pool maintenance, etc. They can use individuals or groups up to 20. For more information, call 404-427-3100.

8:45 – 10:30 am Gwinnett Detention Center has a thriving ministry to at-risk youth. You’ll have an opportunity to worship, encourage and share your faith with at-risk youth searching for hope. Contact Bryan at 770-995-9918.


9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Salvation Army offers several programs to families on Saturdays that they could use volunteers for such as car repairs classes, financial planning, parenting classes, or arts and craft classes. You can call to get a schedule or get more information by contacting Deborah Wengrow at 770-963-8802.

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Volunteers are needed in the Thrift Shop at North Fulton Community Charities to help receive and sort donations, and stock and staff the shop. Both regular and drop-in volunteers are welcome. Contact Karen Rupp at [email protected] or 770-640-0399.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Norcross Co-op needs volunteers to help with client interviews , in the food pantry, in the clothes closet, and at the exit table. Call Shirley Cabe at 770-263-0013 with questions or to volunteer.


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anytime opportunities for Individuals, Families or Groups

Neighborhood Food Drives Make a Big Impact in your community! The Community Outreach department will make your fliers, and you can distribute them to your neighbors a week before you collect the food. Call the Community Outreach Department at 678-405-2122 for more information.

Make Lunches for Homeless Norcross Families in Extended Stay Hotels Make lunches (sandwich, fruit cup, and cookie) or meals and take to Norcross Co-op or Extended Stay Hotels for them to distribute. The Community Outreach dept did it in January and each lunch cost about $1.25 to make. Contact Shirley at the Norcross Co-op at 770-263-0013.

Organize and Assist for the Drake House Help organize and shelve food donations, or assist families with their food selections at the Drake House children’s shelter in Roswell. Contact Gayle Kosiba at 770-587-4712 ext. 305.

Auto Repairs and Clerical Help for Rainbow Village Rainbow Village needs volunteers who can help with auto repairs, general home repairs, and clerical/administrative/office work. Contact them at 770-446-3800.

Provide Transportation for A Beacon of Hope Provide transportation for patients to doctor’s appointments, counseling and educational programs for A Beacon of Hope. No set time commitments, just transport when you’re available. You will know when and where before you commit to each ride. Valid driver’s license and insurance required. Contact Judy Benson at 770-410-0060.

Mentor at the Drake House Mentors are needed for the women living at the Drake House. This is great opportunity for stay-at-home moms. While your children are at school, you can make a difference in a young women’s life. Mentoring can include hanging out together, sharing a recipe/ cooking skills, or giving parenting advice. Training is available. Please contact Gayle Kosiba at the Drake House. Her number is (770)587-4712 ext. 305.

Collect Clothes for Co-ops Collect gently used clothes and donate them to the Wellspring Store in Duluth, or your local co-op.

Gift Baskets for Victoria’s FriendsMake Mary Magdalene gift baskets for Victoria’s Friends. Contact Vicki Benard at 678-584-5164.

Entertain at Wellspring Living Bring dinner, do a movie night, or spa night with the women at Wellspring Living (usually about 10-15 women). Contact Alisha at Wellspring Living at 404-427-3100.

Grocery Shop for Wellspring Living Girls Go to the grocery store and fill a bag of groceries/personal care items for the Wellspring girls. Contact Alisha at Wellspring Living at 404-427-3100.

Throw a House Warming Party Plan a House Warming Party for a family moving from homelessness into an apartment. Some items needed would be toiletry items, blankets, bedding, kitchen utensils, food, etc. These items could be new or used. Please contact Deborah Wengrow with the Salvation Army at 770-963-8802.

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Throw a Birthday Party Put together all items necessary to throw a Birthday Party! Items can include: balloons, streamers, cake mix and icing, candles, Starbucks gift card, gift card to play putt-putt, gift card to go bowling, gift card to rent a movie at Blockbuster etc. Contact Alisha at Wellspring Living at 404-427-3100.

Blankets Needed at Sleep Well TonightDonate your own/make/buy a blanket and take it to Sleep Well Tonight ministry. Contact John or Joann Duke with Sleep Well Tonight at 770-740-9277.

Basic Needs Basket for Norcross Co-op Deliver a basic needs laundry basket to Norcross Co-op for a needy family. Contact Norcross Co-op at 770-263-0013.

Half-Hour Heros: Mentoring Mentor some amazing kids in schools with Half-Hour Heros. Contact Drue at 678-405-2227 or [email protected].

Make Dinner for a New Mom Make a dinner for A Beacon of Hope mom who just delivered a baby. Contact Judy Benson at 770-410-0060.

Thank Yous, Website Updates and Pictures for Bethany Christian ServicesWrite thank you notes, help keep the website current and collect pictures for Bethany Christian Services. Contact Bethany at 770-455-7111.

Supplies for Children’s Restoration Network Collect and donate office supplies such as copy/legal paper, legal pads, cleaning supplies, or gift certificates from Wal-Mart, Kroger etc. for the Children’s Restoration Network. Contact Dennis Lee at 770-667-8380 for more information.

Deliver Meals Volunteer to drop off a meal once a month for the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Contact the Meals Coordinator at [email protected].

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Group Activity or Training for The Salvation Army Plan any kind of group class for families (can be just women, kids or men) and you can select the day and time. The Salvation Army would love to have groups come in and offer any kind of class to families such as scrapbooking, knitting, resume writing, financial planning, or even a family game night. These classes or time together help break down the isolation that comes with being homeless and helps families feel connected. Contact Deborah Wengrow at 770-963-8802 for more information.

Prepare a Meal for the HomelessFix a meal and take it down to a park/street and deliver to a homeless person.

Thank You Notes Write thank you notes to teachers or soldiers, letting them know you thought about them on that day.

Visit Nursing Home or Disabled Person Take your family to visit a nursing home, or a home for the disabled .

Host a Welcoming Meal Host a meal to welcome a refugee family. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Where to Access Things Show a refugee family where to find and access various things (police, fire department, hospital, post office, library, shops, parks, etc) in their new community. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Teach a Refugee Family How to Shop Teach how to shop for the things they need. Show them where to go, how to compare prices, and how to check out. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Gather Clothes Organize your Bible study group or neighbors to gather clothing for a specific refugee family. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Provide Medical Transportation Take a refugee family to their scheduled health screen and other medical appointments. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Help Register Help a refugee family register their children for school, and understand the school system. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Help Youth Help a refugee youth with their homework and challenges of adjusting to life in America as a teenager. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Help Job Hunt Help employable refugee adults prepare for and find adequate jobs. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Teach About Public Services Teach refugees how to use public transportation, or open a bank account. Contact Joshua Sieweke at 404-294-4352.

Love Law Enforcement Your family or small group can make cards or bake treats to bring to a local police department. Contact Terry Burrell at 678-405-2152.

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directory

Debra Potter CO Director678-405-2215 [email protected]

Jackie Dieter CO Coordinator of Leadership Development & Events 678-405-2122 [email protected]

povertyArea Director – Needed Contact Debra Potter at 678-405-2215 for more information. CRN Jackie Dieter 678-405-2122 [email protected]

Duluth Hands of Christ Norm Laible 770-814-9822 [email protected]

Home Repairs-Director Neale Hightower 404-538-5144 [email protected]

Good Samaritan Gwinnett Jake Varghese 678-280-6635 [email protected]

Movers & Shakers Steve Lambert 678-405-2448 (vm) [email protected]

Lee Williams 770-453-9736 [email protected]

Mary Hall Freedom House / Open Arms Lu Nearhood 770-623-3288 [email protected]

Norcross Coop Jack Lane 770-263-8687 [email protected]

North Gwinnett Food Co-op Carol & Ed Preston 770-271-1993 [email protected]

Rainbow VillageMichelle Alcorn 770-630-5274 [email protected]

Salvation Army/ Home Sweet Home Jackie Dieter 678-405-2122 [email protected]

justice Area Director – Amy Walters 770-623-9239 [email protected]

Gwin Youth Detention Bryan Westbrook 770-995-9918 [email protected]

Georgia Right to Life Karen LaBarr 770-495-7574 [email protected]

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Public Safety Outreach Terry Burrell 678-405-2152 [email protected]

Street GRACE Amy Walters 770-623-9239 [email protected]

women & families Area Director – Jeanne Sheahan 770-772-0429 [email protected]

A Beacon Of Hope Judy Benson 770-410-0060 [email protected]

Victoria’s Friends Vicki Benard 678-584-5164 [email protected]

Wellspring Home Alisha Santiago 404-427-3100 [email protected]

Apartment Life Terri Jones 770-601-0529 [email protected]

Whirlwind Missions Tim Cummins 770-490-1668 [email protected]

Norcross Christian Learning CenterLee Jones 404-285-3938 [email protected]

ESL Classes at Perimeter Tin Chee Kam 404-824-8711 [email protected]

Bethany Christian Services Jackie Dieter 678-405-2122 [email protected]

World Relief Joshua Sieweke 404-294-4352

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perimeter.org/communityoutreach · Wellspring Store in Duluth at 770-632-3166. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM There are many opportunities to help at the new women’s shelter called the Open