At Creekside, we want to demonstrate the love of Christ to our community of San Leandro and the greater Bay Area through good works that meet the needs of those around us. We partner with a number of local organizations with the focus of loving our neighbor and especially value partnerships that support people close to God’s heart: orphans, widows, sojourners or immigrants, the poor, and the disadvantaged.
Below are current opportunities to serve our community. If you have any questions about Creekside Community Services, please contact Chelsea Grijalva.
Alpha Pregnancy - Mom Advocate
Become a pregnancy advocate who supports a new or expectant mom through health and spiritual education via a training program and curriculum provided by Alpha Pregnancy.
When: Ongoing
Where: Primarily virtual with some in-person visits at key times to deliver pregnancy/new mom gift baskets.
What: Develop a relationship with and support an expectant or new mom by providing health and spiritual information based on their stage of pregnancy or infant’s birth. Volunteers can choose from several stages to get involved.
Contact: Chelsea Grijalva
Alpha Pregnancy - Prayer Team
Alpha Pregnancy Center is a Christian pregnancy center in San Francisco that economically, emotionally, and spiritually empowers women and families facing unplanned pregnancy. They work to ensure that women have complete support in order to make life giving choices when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. They have recently received threats and been the victim of malicious behavior and could really use our support through prayer.
When: Ongoing
Where: Your home
What: You will be added to their newsletter, which will contain a section of specific prayers.
Contact: Chelsea Grijalva
Foster the City Prayer Team
Help serve our foster care efforts by joining our prayer team to pray regularly as needed.
When: Ongoing
Where: Your home
What: We are looking for people with a heart for foster children who would be willing to pray over the ministry and specific needs and requests.
Contact: Jackie Moog or Emily Hall
Foster the City Foster Families
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? We are looking for people with a heart for foster children. If you have questions or are curious about becoming a foster family, please contact us!
When: Ongoing
Where: Your home
What: Attend an interest meeting or contact Jackie Moog or Emily Hall to learn more.
Contact: Jackie Moog or Emily Hall
April Showers
Help provide basic needs such as showers, fresh clothing, lunches, and haircuts to unhoused individuals living in our community.
When: February 4th and 18th from 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Where: The Boys and Girls Club at 2200 San Leandro Blvd. in San Leandro
What: There is an urgent need for male volunteers. We also need volunteers to set up tables and chairs at 10:30 a.m. and take down and serve coffee at 1:30 p.m. Licensed barbers are also needed. They could also use volunteers to make soup or pasta.
They could use the following donations:
Unopened men's briefs: Size medium and large
Unopened women's briefs: Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7
Deodorant: Small sticks from Target, Walmart, or Dollar Store (which are larger)
Razors
Small tubes of toothpaste
Toothbrushes: Soft and medium
Plastic grocery bags
Hairbrushes
Contact: De Stephan
CrossStreets SATURDAY PROGRAMS
Help us meet the needs of our neighbors by volunteering at the CrossStreets Food Pantry, Showers and Lunch, or Street Outreach programs.
When: February 10th and 24th. (visit here for specific volunteer shifts.)
Where: Creekside Parking Lot (Food Pantry), Parking Lot/Community Room (Showers and Lunch), and nearby locations (Street Outreach)
What: Serve at the Food Pantry by helping with registration, parking, loading, and more. Serve at Showers and Lunch by registering clients and preparing/serving lunch. Serve at Street Outreach by preparing and delivering lunch and hygiene kits to the unhoused.
Contact: To volunteer at the Food Pantry, please visit here. To volunteer at Showers and Lunch or Street Outreach, please email Ken Miller.
Hope Beyond Pen Pal Ministry
Encourage, support, and share Christ’s love with women who are incarcerated. Become a mentor and friend by corresponding with an inmate. Female pen pals only.
When: Ongoing
Where: Your home
What: Learn how to best engage and use Hope Beyond’s app during a training session which will be scheduled based on your availability. Afterwards, Hope Beyond will match you with your pen pal.
Contact: Tina Shaffer
A note on our community partners: Creekside partners with a number of different faith-based and secular organizations to serve our neighbors. In some cases, Creekside's beliefs and commitments differ from those of partner organizations. Yet, we find common cause in serving the vulnerable in specific ways; ways that we believe honor God and truly help those in need. If you have more questions about our partnerships, please contact Chelsea Grijalva.