Epworth children and familiy services
A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.
Epworth is a United Methodist-related community nonprofit with the mission of helping children, youth and families move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on health, housing, education and employment. Nearly 13,000 individuals turn to Epworth each year for emergency shelter, residential and intensive treatment, family reunification therapy, transition to independent living programs, foster family care, prevention services and 24-hour help.
Learn more about their mission at their main website.
volunteer
How to Serve
Have a heart for youth? Like to cook? Enjoy giving parties and providing good fellowship? Volunteers are needed for hosting parties, making meals, and providing a caring presence at both the residential facility on the Webster Groves campus and the Drop-in Center in Normandy. To qualify, you need only to enjoy working with youth and be 21 years or older. Safe Gatherings training recommended. Participants needed for daytime and evening events.Â
Epworth's LUNCH PROGRAM
Second Friday and fourth Wednesday of each month:Â Be a part of the Manchester UMC teams that plan, prepare and serve food for the youth (11-18 yrs) who have insecure housing.Â
All occurs at the Epworth’s Drop-in Center (DIC) at 7520 Natural Bridge Rd St Louis 63121. Preparation begins at 10:30 A and ends at about 2P. Carpooling from church is available. Use the Realm to find a date that works for your schedule. Â
Not able to volunteer but interested in providing a meal for the Epworth youth?
This can be as easy as ordering pizza and having it delivered or Drop-In Center staff picking food up from a local restaurant. Please email ministry leader, Barb Zenser.
Join the Fun and Make a Difference with Epworth Events!
Want to help create meaningful and memorable experiences for the youth at Epworth? Sign up to receive updates about upcoming afternoon, evening, and weekend volunteer opportunities—like decorating for the Fall prom, prepping Easter Egg Hunts, or baking holiday cookies. Events are thoughtfully planned by Epworth staff, and details will be shared through Realm and church communications.
We’d love to have you on the team—just fill out the form below!
Please complete one form per Person:
Donate
Men's White Undershirts (Small-Large)
Most Needed donations
Epworth Children and Family Services provides a safe place, hot meals, essential resources and hope for youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. YOU can be a part of this program with your donations. Items currently needed are listed below. Please place them in the Epworth donation bin, located next to the church office. Thank you for generosity and compassion.
Immediate Needs:
- Men’s White Undershirts (S–L)
- Ponchos
- Pop-Top Meals & Easy-to-Eat Foods
- Rechargeable Portable Fans
- Cooling Towels
- Baby Wipes / Body Wipes
Please drop off items at the Epworth Donation bin outside of the MUMC church office.
Pop-Top Meals & Easy-to Eat Foods
Form more information on Epworth Children & Family Services, contact the ministry leader, Barb Zenser.
Thank you for your gifts of time, energy, prayers and funds.
