Serve and be transformed with our community!
We believe that effective ministry is relational at its core. When relationships are interdependent, learning is mutual, serving is reciprocal, and friendship is life-giving.
~ Kids ~
KidS Adelante
Our Kids Adelante program is a dynamic outreach for neighborhood kids that includes large group games and activities as well as small group Bible studies. Kids Adelante is designed to build community and give kids exposure to the person of Jesus in a fun, dyanmic environment. Kids Adelante meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30. Volunteers serve weekly over 12-week trimesters.
Leaders-In-Training
Our Leaders-In-Training selects up to 20 kids each year to participate in an after-school program that emphasizes mentoring, tutoring, and enrichment. Kids grow in faith and as a community of young leaders. LIT meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons during the school year. Volunteers serve weekly, on Monday or Wednesday afternoon, during the school year.
ArtS Community
Our Adelante Arts Community provides interactive opportunities for kids from all places to express themselves creatively and to develop skills in the arts. Arts Community classes include guitar, piano, arts and crafts, and others, depending on volunteer expertise. Arts Community meets on Monday nights, from 6:30-8:30. Volunteers serve weekly over a 12-week trimester.
~ youth ~
Adelante YoutH Club
Our Adelante Youth Club includes fun, relational gatherings and intentional discipling for youth, who are longing to build friendships and grow in their faith. Youth Club meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30. Volunteer mentors disciple and serve alongside teen leaders from our community.
Leadership Training Project
The Leadership Training Project for youth invests deeply in a handful of young leaders who demonstrate hunger to grow in their faith and as leaders. Participants become “staff interns” as they learn and serve together. Volunteers serve one afternoon each week, over a school year.
Summer Internship
Our Summer Youth Internship is an intensive discipleship and leadership development program for a handful of motivated youth. Interns train full-time at Mission Adelante during the summer, growing in faith, serving together, and gaining exposure to other organizations. Volunteer roles and times vary.
~ adults ~
Latino ESL
Our adult English program for Spanish speakers has multiple levels, is highly relational, and emphasizes verbal practice. As a volunteer conversation partner, you learn a lot and make a huge impact just by speaking English and building a friendship. Volunteers serve weekly on Thursday nights over a 12-week trimester.
Refugee ESL
Open to all refugees and immigrants, this beginner level class teaches everyday use of the English language. Refugee ESL is conversation based, relational, and practical. Volunteers build relationships with students and work on conversation skills. Serve weekly on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30 over a 12-week trimester.
Citizenship Classes
Our Citizenship classes help prepare eligible individuals for the USCIS citizenship interview and exam. Emphasis is given to improving English proficiency, practicing interview skills, and mastering the content for the exam. Volunteers serve on Tuesday nights over a 12-week trimester.
Serve Opportunities for Groups
Adelante Thrift
Adelante Thrift is our very own thrift store, right here in the community. Thrift offers service opportunities for individuals, groups, churches, schools and businesses six days of the week. From sorting to cleaning or helping our customers, there's a spot for everyone!
Backpacks
Give kids the right tools to succeed in school! Each year we collect backpacks equipped with all the necessary supplies for kids to begin the school year. You can organize a group of people to assemble backpacks and then drop them off at Mission Adelante.
Food Baskets
"Canasta Básica" means "basic basket" in Spanish. Your family or church group can assemble basic baskets of staple food items for families in need. Then, bring them to Mission Adelante and we'll distribute them through our resource center.