Committee Work
We are looking for members for several active committees that do much of the work of the
organization. Most committees meet monthly, often online. These include
-Fundraising – Plan and organize fundraising events, arranging for publicity.
-Finance – Work with the Treasurer to manage the financial affairs of CSOH.
-Shelter Committee – Plan for special enrichment activities and extras to be offered.
-Church Relations – Keep in touch with our churches, bring in new ones to expand our coalition.
-Communications – Support Fundraising and Church Relations through regular posting of material on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) and the website.
-Property – Assist the Director of Operations with matters related to the upkeep,enhancement, and security of the parts of the church building we use.
-Program Support – Client welfare and advocacy; Workforce development.
-Volunteer Coordination – Recruit volunteers and interns; maintain a volunteer database; volunteer recognition.
For further information about any of these committees, contact director@churchesforsoh.org
OUR CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS
Churches for Streets of Hope began with a coalition of area churches who wanted to help our local homeless community. It now includes more than 25 churches plus a number of organizations who participate in our ministry, and we are always looking for more.
Member churches and organizations can attend and vote on essential decisions in our annual meeting held every Spring. Find out how to get your church involved with Streets of Hope by emailing outreach@churchesforsoh.org
Churches who provide meals, volunteers, and/or other in-kind donations regularly in 2024:
Member Churches
- Back River UMC
- Boulevard Christian Church
- Camp Chapel UMC
- Chesaco UMC
- First Baptist Church of Back River
- First Church of God-Essex
- Hope Lutheran Church
- The Life Center Church
- New Light Lutheran Church
- Orems UMC
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (3 meal teams)
- Patapsco-Lodge Forest UMC
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
- St. John's Lutheran Church, Essex
- St. Matthew Lutheran Church
- Towson Church - UMC
- Victorious Living Faith Ministries
- Victory Villa Baptist Church
- Word of Life Chapel International
Partner Organizations
Organizations that provide meals, volunteers, and/or other in-kind donations regularly include:
- Military Family Relief Fund
- Red Hat Ladies
- The Book Club of Essex Library
- Team Maxa
- Team O’Dea
- Team Potts
- Humble Beginnings
- Women of the Nile
- Betty’s Safe Haven
The space we utilize is donated by Boulevard Christian Church.
In addition, these churches and organizations provide monetary donations to help our ministries:
- Camp Chapel United Methodist Church
- Hope Lutheran Church
- New Light Lutheran Church
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
These churches/organizations have hosted or planned fundraisers to benefit Streets of Hope:
- Orems United Methodist Church
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
