Outreach

Outreach is an integral part of the St. Cyprian's community. Our parish has a long history of identifying needs in the community and creating ways to address them for the good of the whole. Volunteering through outreach is one of the binding forces that brings us all together.

SEAFARERS MINISTRY
Just dropping you a line to remind all those travelers to remember Seafarers Ministry when you have extra soaps or goodies to add to the outreach boxes we send to our friends on the seas.  The annual Seafarers wrapping party is held the first Wednesday in October.  Co-Chairs Cathy Blanks and Traci Eckmann

ANGEL TREE FAMILIES
St. Cyprian’s works with the Angelina County Child Welfare Board to provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care. Volunteers are needed to set up for the Angel Families reception, to check gifts after the reception and to shop for and deliver presents.

CHRISTIAN INFORMATION AND SERVICE CENTER (CISC)
CISC is the largest food bank in Angelina County. Volunteers are needed to pack and hand out food packages, to answer phones and serve as receptionist and to file and interview people. Contact Betty Preston at 634-6086.

COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Community Garden is located off M.L.K. Blvd. in north Lufkin. Volunteers are needed to help purchase seed and fertilizer, till, plant and harvest crops and deliver food to local residents. Both spring and fall gardens are planted. Contact Bob Inselmann at 639-2436.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity is a national non-profit organization whose volunteers work in partnership with low-income families to build new homes. Volunteers are needed for construction work and to provide lunch for workers. Contact Judy Temple at 637-2327.

LOVE, INC
LOVE, INC is a church ministry clearinghouse that works in partnership with CISC. Volunteers are needed to help in the office, answer phones, drive people to medical appointments, yard work and more. Contact Sue Brawley at 639-4352.

SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army is an international Christian charity and social services organization that provides the needy with food and lodging. As well, the Salvation Army operates the Adult Day Care Center at 305 Shands Drive. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas. Contact Cotton Whiddon at 637-3555.

MOSAIC CENTER
Mosaic Center is home of the Christian women’s job corp training program. Women are trained in life skills, computer skills, Christian development and counseled in preparation for entry into the workforce. Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors, to provide training in a variety or areas and to assist with fundraising. Contact Susie Treadwell at 637-6770. mosiaccenter.org

ST. CYPRIAN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School, located adjacent to the Church, serves students from 3K through 5th grade. Volunteers are needed to tutor students, assist in the teacher workroom, and help with mail outs. www.saintcyprians.org  Contact Jennifer McCall at 637-1853.

COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE
The Food Drive is community-wide effort to provide needy families with food the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver baskets.  As well, volunteers are needed in advance to confirm the mailing addresses of those receiving baskets. Contact Bruce Love at 637-7977.