There are several organizations already working in Lexington to meet specific needs and help several groups of people. These organizations usually have room to take on additional volunteers to carry out their services. Rather than re-invent the wheel of service, you would do well to serve within these organizations to love people in our city.
Serve Children
In addition to Southland's school partnerships, there are many organizations in town that work to make life better for the children in our community through various initiatives and activities.
21st Century Educational Safe House
Contact: Lynda Frazier
Phone: (859) 381-4040
Email: lynda.frazier@fayette.kyschools.us
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lexington
Phone: (859) 231-8181
Email: dsuttles@bbbs-bluegrass.org
Cardinal Valley Park Outreach
Contact: Tim Burton
Phone: (859) 312-8085
Email: tmburton5@aol.com
CASA
Contact: Rachel Bailey
Phone: (859) 246-4317
Email: rbailey@lfucg.com
Police Activ. Sports Leagues, Mentors, Tutors
Contact: Connie Rayford
Phone: (859) 433-8440
Email: cdavis2@lfucg.com
Christian Student Fellowship
Contact: Brian Marshall
Phone: (859) 619-4929
Email: brian@ukcsf.org
Community Christmas Store
Contact: Ginny Ramsey
Phone: (859) 514-7210
Email: caclexky@InsightBB.com
Serve Those in Crisis
People in the midst of an emergency situation need help from people who can listen, encourage and minister to them. Often times this will also require identifying what the immediate situation or need requires. The organizations below are a great place to serve if you're wired up to minister to those in crisis.
Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center
Contact: Beth McRoberts
Phone: (859) 253-2615
Email: beth.mcroberts@bluegrassrapecrisis.org
Prison Ministry
Contact: Max Appel
Phone: (859) 977-2746
Email: mappel@southlandchristian.org
Ronald McDonald House
Contact: Kelly Hamilton
Phone: (859) 368-8437
Email: khamilton@rmhclexington.com
Refuge for Women
Contact: Rebecca Carmichael
Phone: (859) 254-0041
Email: administrator@refugeforwomen.org
Serve the Elderly
A lot of elderly people in our community are alone with no family or reliable support system. Spending a little time with the them reading, volunteering or simply talking can bring a large amount of worth, value and joy into their lives. The organizations below provide opportunities for you to make this impact.
Faith in Action
Contact: Julie or Kristi
Phone: (859) 252-1365
Email: faithinaction@windstream.net
Hospice of the Bluegrass
Contact: Katherine Pinero
Phone: (859) 276-5344
Email: kpinero@hospicebg.org
Jessamine County Public Library
Contact: Heather Bierne
Phone: (859) 885-3523
Email: kbeirne@jesspublib.org
Sayre Christian Village
Contact: Kathy Rasmussen
Phone: (859) 271-9000
Email: krasmussen@sayre.us
VA Medical Center
Phone: (859) 281-4930
Serve the Homeless and Poor
Do you know someone who is struggling financially. Those in poverty often have jobs, but their paychecks are insufficient to meet their basic needs. Often times we don't know what to do to help. In addition to the Medical Clinics and Basic Needs, serving in one of these organizations below can help the homeless and poor in our city.
Catholic Action Center
Contact: Carrie Berand
Phone: (859) 514-7210
Email: caclexky@InsightBB.com
Charles Swartz Center
Contact: Melissa Best
Phone: (859) 246-7282
Email: mdbest@bluegrass.org
Church Under the Bridge
Contact: John Morris
Phone: (859) 533-0380
Email: jmorris@lexelcorp.com
Hope Center
Contact: Heather Mitchell
Phone: (859) 252-7881
Email: hmitchell@hopectr.org
Lexington Rescue Mission
Contact: Natalie Cunningham
Phone: (859) 381-9600
Email: natalie@lexingtonrescue.org
Lighthouse
Contact: Tay Henderson
Phone: (859) 259-3434
Email: lighthouseministries@insightbb.com
Homeless Education Program
Contact: Jessica Dodgen
Phone: (859) 881-8324
Email: jessica.dodgen@jessamine.kyschools.us
Serve pregnant women
Pregnancy should be a time of joyful celebration. Unfortunately, many women approach pregnancy with stress, anxiety and uncertainty. If you can mentor a mom, encourage a teenager facing an unexpected pregnancy, hold a birthday party or baby shower, one of these agencies/ministries could benefit from your help.
All God's Children
Contact: Joan Prigge
Phone: (859) 553-0962
Email: joanprigge@aol.com
Assurance / Women for Life
Contact: Maureen Jakus
Phone: (859) 278-8469
Email: maureen@assurancecare.org
Florence Crittendon Home
Contact: Mary Venezie
Phone: (859) 252-8636
Email: flocrit1@hotmail.com
The Nile
Contact: Linda Vittitow
Phone: (859) 873-9277
Email: lvittitow4@windstream.net
Step by Step
Contact: Susan Freeman
Phone: (859) 258-STEP
Email: sbslex@aol.com