We are fortunate to have many organizations in our community providing assistance to individuals and families with specific needs. St. Andrew members help support these agencies by serving as volunteer workers and generously giving to our mission programs which enables us to provide financial support to many of these agencies.
There are many areas where you can serve and help. To learn more, contact Janet Collinsworth at 214-291-8039 or jcollinsworth(at)standrewumc.org.
Assistance Center of Collin County
900 E. 18th Street, Plano, Texas 75074, 972-422-1850
www.assistancecenter.org
Provides referral service for low income families in Collin County.
Bea’s Kids
1517 Metrocrest #129, Carrollton, Texas 75006, 972-417-9061
www.beaskids.org
Provides low income children with after school and summer support.
Carter Blood Care
www.carterbloodcare.org
Several scheduled times throughout the year, S.A.M. hosts blood drives in partnership with Carter Blood Care.
Christ's Foundry United Methodist Church
9832 Dale Crest, Apt. #1077, Dallas, TX 75220
www.christsfoundry.org
Pastor Owen K. Ross, 214.497.9552, owenkross(at)gmail.com
The mission of Christ’s Foundry is to make disciples of Jesus Christ through helping: children, youth and families.
The vision of the Christ’s Foundry is inspired by the “Foundery” of John Wesley. Wesley approached ministry holistically with attention to the spiritual and temporal needs of those with whom he sought to minister. He bought an old cannon factory (a foundry) and turned it into a preaching hall, a school for indigent children, a medical dispensary and living quarters for him and other preachers. In this same spirit of holistic ministry, Christ’s Foundry seeks to provide holistic ministry to the North Texas Conference and to the Spanish-speaking community north of Love Field, also known as the Bachman community.
You can help "Ring a Bell for Christ's Foundry!"
Hear a youtube message about Christ's Foundry from Pastor Owen Ross.
C.I.T.Y. House
902 E. 16th Street, Plano, Texas 75074, 972-423-7057
www.cityhouse.org
A 15-bed emergency shelter for children and youth, ages 10 to 17, licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Provides shelter, food, clothing, adult supervision, counseling, structure and therapeutic activities in a two story 1920's vintage home near downtown Plano.
Collin County Adult Clinic
2520 Avenue K, Suite# 100, Plano, Texas 75074, 972-679-0035 www.collincountyadultclinic.org
The clinic operates on Thursday nights, with a roster of volunteer doctors, nurses, practitioner nurses, translators, administrative and clerical staff. Patients, eighteen years and older, must provide proof of residence in Collin County, and are treated on a first come-first-served basis.
Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
2205 Los Rios Boulevard, Plano, Texas 75074, 972-633-6600
www.cacplano.org
Mission is to reduce the traumatization of all reported child abuse victims and their families by facilitating a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team approach to prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse.
Collin Oaks Assisted Living
4045 W. 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75093, 972-519-0480
116 Units. Assisted Living Facility. Single story. Assistance with daily living with limited special diet and assistance with self-administered medications.
Crop Walk
www.cropwalk.org
The Crop Walk is sponsored by Church World Service and is organized through churches throughout the nation each fall. Families from our congregation walk with church members from all over Plano to raise money for hunger, disaster and refugee related programs. Together we can make a difference!
Dallas Bethlehem Center
4410 Leland Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75215, 214-428-5171
www.dallasbethlehemcenter.org
Provides the children of South Dallas with a positive environment for growth, regardless of their economic status or family situation. The center is a mission project of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church affiliated with The General Board of Global Ministries.
God's Food Pantry
3420 E. 14th Street, Suite 101, Plano, Texas 75074, 972-633-9777
www.godsfoodpantry.com
Mission is to serve the community by extending a helping hand and providing food, support, and love for those facing dire circumstances beyond their control.
Golden Cross
1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75203, 214-947-4555
www.methodisthealthsystem.org
Methodist-based medical care for underserved poor. Clinic is based in Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Habitat For Humanity
1400 Summit Avenue D-4, Plano, TX 75074, 972-398-0634
http://www.habitat-scc.org
www.dallas-habitat.org
Focused on building affordable quality housing through hard work, determination and sweat equity for Dallas' underserved, working families.
Heroes for Children (Formerly Taylor's Angels)
www.heroesforchildren.org
Mission is to provide financial assistance to families caring for a child with cancer. The families can use the money as they wish to offset the many expenses associated with a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Hope's Door
2701 W. 15th Steeet, Suite 212, Plano, Texas 75075, 972-422-2911
www.hopesdoorinc.org
A Collin County women's shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
Journey of Hope Grief Support Center
2205 Los Rios Road, Plano, Texas 75074, 972-578-6634
www.johgriefsupport.org director(at)johgriefsupport.org
Mission is to provide support at no cost to children and their families as they mourn the death of their loved one.
MediSend
6116 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75206, 214-696-0901
www.drused.com www.medisend.org medisend(at)airmail.net
Collects surplus medical supplies and equipment for distribution to developing countries.
Metrocrest Social Service Center
1002 South Broadway, Carrollton, Texas 75006, 972-446-2100
www.socialservicecenter.org mssc(at)cmpu.net
Emergency assistance for individuals and families residing in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell and Addison. Also, Shoes for Kids program.
Parkland Hospital
5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235, 214.590.8000
http://www.parklandhospital.com/index.html
Parkland's health and hospital system’s mission for the future is based on the same promise it was founded upon—the pledge of medical care to all in need.
Plano Children's Medical Clinic
1407 14th St., Plano, Texas 75074, 972-801-9689
www.dallas-cms.org/ss5/plano.html
A clinic which provides quality medical care for children of low-income, Collin County families who have no medical insurance.
Plano International Preschool
2129 Teakwood, Plano, Texas 75075, 972-867-5871
www.ipkids.org info(at)ipkids.org
PLP's mission is to provide quality education to children primarily from non-English speaking backgrounds in a safe, nurturing environment.
Rainbow Days
4300 MacArthur Ave. Suite #260, Dallas, Texas 75209, 214-887-0726
www.rdikids.org
Provides children living in high-risk situations with the skills they need to overcome adversity and stay drug-free.
Samaritan Inn
1710 N. McDonald, McKinney, Texas 75069, 972-542-5302
www.thesamaritaninn.org
The Samaritan Inn provides clean, safe, temporary refuge for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and a comprehensive program that helps willing people gain dignity and independence.
The Warren Center
320 Custer Road, Richardson, Texas 75080, 972-490-9055
www.thewarrencenter.org
The center specializes in early childhood intervention services for infants, toddlers, young children and their families.
Wesley-Rankin Community Center
3100 Crossman Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75212, 214-742-6674
www.wesleyrankin.org
Wesley-Rankin is a Christian organization dedicated to providing services that enrich and improve the lives of those it serves. Founded by Methodist women in 1902, today over 300 West Dallas citizens of all ages receive educational, housing, health, and community development assistance each day.
The Wilkinson Center
P.O. Box 720248, Dallas, Texas 75372-5200
Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas 75206, 214-821-6380
www.wilkinsoncenter.org
Mission is to cooperate with people in need who desire to create a better life, so they may reach their God-given potential and sustain themselves with dignity. The center helps more than 16,000 people each year.
