Community Ministry

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

Everyone has a role in serving, whether within the church, in our communities, or with our ministry partners. At CityRise, we're here to help you find your perfect spot to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Consider where you feel called to serve. Then, explore the options below to discover opportunities and how to get involved. Let's find your place in serving others and sharing the gospel!

Upcoming Events

Blood Drives

Blood drives are a vital part of community health, providing life-saving donations for those in need. CityRise Church is honored to host the upcoming blood drives for 2024, recognizing the importance of supporting our local hospitals and emergency services. By giving blood, you can help save lives, support medical treatments, and contribute to the well-being of our community. Join us on the following dates:
  • September 20, 21
  • December 6, 7
Find the next drive and register using the Calendar above

Find Your Spot

Serve the Kingdom on our upcoming mission trips.

We have wonderful opportunities to serve our local community, and we encourage everyone to get connected to start discerning where they’d like to serve. Below is a great list of ways you can get involved. If you need assistance finding the right place, please contact the church through the "Find Your Spot" form. Let's make a difference together!
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Agape Development Ministries

Agape Development Ministries transforms neighborhoods by preparing Christ-following leaders. Volunteer as a Bible Club Reading Assistant, provide childcare, or assist with Teen Programs. Join us!
Agape Volunteer

Houston Welcomes Refugees

Houston Welcomes Refugees eases the resettlement process for refugees by mobilizing caring volunteers and fostering hope. Get involved by joining a Welcome Team, helping with Move-In, or providing Welcome Kits for children.
Learn More

Project One Day

Project One Day is a faith-based childcare cooperative supporting single parents. Volunteer by working with children, helping with book and toy drives, or providing skilled construction labor. Join us in making a difference!
POD Volunteer

The Riverside Project

The Riverside Project supports foster and kinship families, along with their communities. You can help by becoming an approved foster babysitter (training required) or assisting families to keep children in their homes. Join us! Specify your interest in the form below.
Find Your Spot

Tutoring

CityRise needs volunteers to tutor at Shearn Elemenatry on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30A-1:30P. You can choose the hour and the grade you want to tutor with. Children are on a waiting list—get involved today! Specify your interest in the form below.
Find Your Spot

Christian Community Service Center

The Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) aids those facing hunger. You can help by donating food bi-monthly at Crosspoint Church or any CCSC location, or by volunteering in the community garden.
CCSC Needs
Volunteer Form

Missouri City Food Distribution

CityRise Missouri City offers food to neighbors in need  Come join us in making a difference! Specify your interest in the form below. Last Saturday of each month from 9-10am at Missouri City
Find Your Spot

Freedom Church Alliance

The Freedom Church Alliance (FCA) unites churches and organizations to combat human trafficking in Greater Houston. Volunteer with FCA partners by bringing food, mentoring, or outreach, or create GO BAGS for trafficking victims.
Learn More

International Friendship

The world is here in Houston! Through the International Friendship Ministry, you can make a difference. Volunteer to teach or assist in ESL classes, or “adopt” an ESL student or visiting scholar. Specify your interest in the form below.
Find Your Spot

Prestige Learning Institute

Prestige Learning Institute empowers immigrant and refugee families to thrive in the U.S. Volunteer as an after-school mentor, ESL teacher, helper, substitute, or men’s community volunteer to make a difference.
Send Interest Email

STCH

South Texas Children's Home (STCH) Ministries offers Faith & Work and Faith & Finances classes to help people discover and fulfill God’s purpose. Volunteer to lead these classes and guide others in their journey.
Get Involved

Casa El Buen Samaritano

Casa El Buen Samaritano offers free medical care to low-income and uninsured individuals. Volunteer one night a month as a healthcare provider or provide administrative support like greeting and data entry.
Volunteer

Mercy House

Mercy House Ministries shows God's love by housing those traveling to Houston for medical care. Volunteer by offering a spare room, coordinating at a Mercy House, providing rides, or purchasing items from the Amazon Wish List.
Amazon Wish List
Info Request

The Blood Center

The Blood Center supplies blood to hospitals to save lives. You can help by donating whole blood or platelets.

Donation Opportunities

Connect with our partners who are bringing the gospel to the world through their work and service.

New Items

Houston Welcomes Refugees
Provide a Welcome Kit 
Provide a Bedding Kit: Full size set including comforter, sheet set, pillow cases, and two pillows. Contact Kathleen Yarborough​​​​

Used Items

Graduate Student Loan Closet
Graduate Student Loan Closet is run by the Women's Club of Rice University.
KITCHEN ITEMS
Coffee makers, toasters, hand mixers, rice cookers, tea kettles, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes, fry pans (large and small), cutting boards, oven mitts, glasses, dishes, bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, muffin tins, bread tins, bowls of all sizes, can openers, vegetable peelers, graters, utensil trays, knives, forks, spoons, sharp knives.

LINENS
Used is fine, but not stained or torn. Double or queen-sized bed sheets and pillowcases, pillows, bath and hand towels, wash cloths, kitchen towels, blankets, bedspreads. (No twin bed sheets)

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Wastebaskets, small and large; laundry baskets; brooms and dustpans; irons; ironing boards, small and large; desk lamps; lamps.

Small pieces of furniture, chairs, small tables, card tables and chairs, things that can be transported in a regular car. We have very limited storage (only one room).

NOT ACCEPTED
TVs, computers or computer-related stuff, large pieces of furniture, beds, sofas
Appliances, Furniture, or Mattresses
Cy-Hope
12015 Barker Cypress Rd.
Cypress, TX 77433

Gracewood - Furniture, Appliances, & Household Items
1617 Elmview
Houston, TX 77080
713-988-9757

Houston Furniture Bank
8220 Mosley Rd Suite B
Houston, TX 77075
Medical Equipment
Medical Bridges
2706 Magnet Street
Houston, TX 77054
713-748-8131

Clothing, Household Items, or Toys
Cy-Hope
12015 Barker Cypress Rd.
Cypress, TX 77433

Gracewood - New or Like-New Clothing
1617 Elmview
Houston, TX 77080
713-988-9757

Memorial Area Assistance Ministries Resale Shop and Boutique
1625 Blalock Road
Houston, TX 77080
713-491-4330
Automobiles
Gracewood - Vehicles
1617 Elmview
Houston, TX 77080
713-988-9757

Macedonian Call Foundation
Find Your Spot

Meet the team.

Kathleen Yarborough

Community Ministries Director

Jaime Obando

Community Ministries Associate

Community Ministries Contact

We'd love to hear from you.

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