scatter, serve, celebrate
On December 12, Redemption Tempe will scatter throughout the city to serve our neighbors alongside 20+ local organizations. With serving opportunities for a variety of ages and abilities, there’s a place for everyone to jump in.
After serving, we’ll gather for lunch to share stories, celebrate what we experienced, and rejoice in the good work God is doing in our city.
Choose a serving opportunity below and join us as we serve the city together!
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The SHP Building Team will come together for hands-on woodworking to build bunk beds for families in our community. No Tools are Needed & No Experience Necessary! Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or trying woodworking for the first time, all skill levels are welcome. The project brings people closer together as we work toward the same goal… helping children Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Use Woodworking Tools (saws, drills, sanders, & more)
Measure, level, cut, stain, and brand wood
Wear closed toe shoes
*Limited to 80 volunteers
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds to children in underserved communities. Its more than 350 chapters across North America build and deliver beds, ensuring that every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep. SHP firmly believes that a bed is a fundamental need for a child's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Currently, have over 4,000 kids waiting for beds in our Valley!
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The SHP Blanket Team will meet at the R/Tempe Campus for a creative and impactful morning crafting knotted blankets. These cozy blankets will be included in bundles sent to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. No experience needed!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Craft Knotted Blankets: Volunteers will craft fleece fabric into warm, soft blankets (No experience needed—guidance will be provided)
Assembly line of activities – from sewing on a sewing machine, to cutting fleece, to knotting fleece, to bundling it all together
Family-Friendly: Kids are welcome to join in! There will also be a drawing and bracelet table.
*Limited to 40 volunteers
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds to children in underserved communities. Its more than 350 chapters across North America build and deliver beds, ensuring that every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep. SHP firmly believes that a bed is a fundamental need for a child's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Currently, have over 4,000 kids waiting for beds in our Valley!
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The McClintock Team will help create a welcoming environment for students and teachers.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Clean up classrooms & organize supplies
Paint & refresh learning spaces
*Limited to 20 volunteers
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LOCATION: McClintock High School (1830 E Del Rio Dr, Tempe)
TIME: 8AM – 12PM
AGE RANGE: High School & up
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In a community where 36% of students come from low‑income families, McClintock High School works to level the playing field by creating a safe and supportive environment, engaging families and local partners, and promoting access to opportunities for all.
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The MentorKids Neighborhood Team will throw a neighborhood Christmas party for low-income families while creating holiday joy through fun activities and food.
*Limited to 15 volunteers
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The Tempe Promise Neighborhood is a MentorKids USA‑initiative dedicated to empowering student success in Tempe through a full suite of supportive educational and enrichment programming. It builds on MentorKids’ model of Promise Neighborhoods, which pair high‐quality after‑school, summer, and enrichment programs to help children excel both inside and outside the classroom.
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The Rio Vista Team will help with morning Food Distribution and put on a festive Christmas Party for community members and families!
*Limited to 40 volunteers
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LOCATION: Rio Vista Center (1431 E Southern Ave, Phoenix)
TIME: 8AM – 11:30AM
AGE RANGE: ages 5 & up (under 18 requires a guardian)
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Rio Vista Center is part of the Community Resource Centers ministry of Arizona Baptist Children’s Services & Family Ministries (ABCS). Rio Vista is a Community Resource Center, that responds compassionately to the needs of the Phoenix Valley, supporting local communities with food, clothing, and other resources while providing hope and care to everyone they serve.
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The Caregiver Support Team will help host a brunch at the R/Tempe Back Porch for caregivers to support and celebrate them.
*Limited to 20 volunteers
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Makers of Care is a faith‑based nonprofit dedicated to supporting family caregivers who often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and under‑resourced. Through community, compassion, and Christ‑centered programs, we seek to encourage and equip caregivers so they can regain hope, strength, and connection in even the most challenging seasons.
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The Hope for the Homeless Team will meet at the R/Tempe Campus to package the supplies for HOPE bags filled with all the daily essentials needed: toiletries, first aid kit, sunscreen, lip balm, socks, survival blanket, scripture reading, and a resource guide.
*Limited to 140 volunteers
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HOPE 4 the Homeless (Humbly Offering Positive Encouragement) is a nonprofit with a mission to make a lasting impact on the homeless throughout Arizona. They shine light in our community by feeding the homeless who are hungry, meeting the homeless in their recovery journey, and loving the homeless for who they are, where they are.
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The iHelp Team will potentially help with community gardening, food sorting, and shelter setup.
*Limited to 30 volunteers
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i-Help offers overnight emergency shelter for adults who are experiencing homelessness, as well as employment, food, and survival resources.
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The WTAP Warehouse Team will sort donations, organize household items, and help with bicycle repairs.
*Limited to 10 volunteers
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LOCATION: WTAP Building (1711 W. University Dr. Suite 158, Tempe)
TIME: 9AM – 12PM
AGE RANGE: ages 10 & up
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Welcome to America Project (WTAP) serves refugees who have recently been relocated to the Phoenix area through the U.S. State Department. They create meaningful interactions and provide much-needed resources that empower our new neighbors to reach self-sufficiency and positively impact the community. WTAP has welcomed more than 15,000 refugees from over 40 countries.
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Our Pregnancy Care Team will assemble care kits for expecting mothers and families supported by the Pregnancy Care Center, help inventory and tidy up the Baby Boutique!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Assemble Kits with baby supplies, hygiene items, and encouragement cards
Inventory and tidy up the baby boutique so staff can restock for clients for 2026
*Limited to 10 volunteers
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LOCATION: Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler (604 W Warner Rd. Suite D3, Chandler)
TIME: 8AM – 11AM
AGE RANGE: ages 8 & up
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The Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler is a nonprofit providing free, compassionate care—including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and options counseling—to individuals facing unplanned pregnancy. Their programs support parents through education while providing essential baby items, all delivered with warmth, dignity, and faith-based care.
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Our Hope Women’s Team will support women in the community by cleaning areas of the center and sorting and preparing toys and gifts for the Christmas Boutique where women get to shop for gifts for their children.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Organize and label toys and gifts for the center’s upcoming Christmas boutique
Help with cleaning projects to keep the center safe and welcoming.
*Limited to 15 volunteers
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Hope Women’s Center is a faith-based, trauma-informed nonprofit providing free education classes, mentoring, counseling, and practical resources to vulnerable women and teen girls across six Arizona communities. For over 40 years, they’ve engaged, encouraged, and equipped women facing crisis to heal, discover their worth, and build brighter futures.
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Our Thew Elementary Team will assist with deep cleaning, sorting books, and fixing up classrooms at the school.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Deep Clean: Dust, sweep, and sanitize learning spaces, the teacher’s lounge, and the playground
Sort Books: Organize classroom and library materials.
*Limited to 40 volunteers
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Thew Elementary aims to offer a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where all students can flourish. Through diverse instructional methods and a focus on equity and excellence, they aim to cultivate creativity, leadership, and achievement in every child.
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Our Foster Care Housing Team will help clean and paint a recently acquired housing complex that will provide stable housing for young adults who are aging out of foster care.
*Limited to 30 volunteers
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New Culture is a nonprofit in Arizona dedicated to empowering young adults aging out of foster care by providing safe housing, life skills training, therapy, mentorship, and workforce development. With 35+ housing sites in Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson, they serve over 100 youth each year—ensuring stability, dignity, and opportunities for flourishing.
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Our Spellers Team will celebrate Christmas at with students at a school serving nonverbal autistic students. Details of the party activities will be provided on-site at the R/Tempe campus.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Help set up, decorate, and guide activities.
Engage with children in meaningful and supportive ways.
Be part of bringing holiday joy to students and staff.
*Limited to 15 volunteers
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Speller’s Academy empowers nonspeaking students to access education through spelled communication. They provide a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is respected, heard, and given the tools to thrive.
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Our City Hope Team will help set up a marketplace, pray with families, and serve the local homeless community.
*Limited to 10 volunteers
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City Hope is a ministry of Citypoint Church that offers compassion, dignity, and support to those in need in our community. Through relief markets and outreach programs, they provide essential resources alongside hope and care—all in Jesus’ name.
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Our FMSC Team will pack life-saving meals for children in need around the world through Feed My Starving Children.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Meal Packing: Measure, scoop, and seal food packages for shipment.
*Limited to 90 volunteers
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LOCATION: Feed My Starving Children (1100 West Grove Parkway Suite 101, Tempe)
TIME: 8:30AM – 11AM
AGE RANGE: ages 5 & up
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Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding hungry children around the world—both physically and spiritually. Through volunteer-packed, nutritionally complete meals and strong global partnerships, FMSC brings hope to communities struggling with extreme hunger.
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The Salvation Team will organize incoming donations by category and match donated gifts to specific child wish lists.
*Limited to 10 volunteers
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The Salvation Army is a Christian organization dedicated to meeting human needs and sharing the love of Jesus. Through local programs, they provide food, shelter, emergency assistance, disaster relief, youth programs, rehabilitation services, and support for individuals and families experiencing hardship.
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The Gathering Humanity Team will meet at the GH warehouse (Tempe location) to prepare and wrap gifts for families in the Adopt a Family Christmas program. The team will split up and head to each family's house to deliver gifts and briefly visit with refugee family.
*Limited to 20 volunteers
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LOCATION: Gathering Humanity (510 S 52nd St #107, Tempe)
TIME: 8AM – 11:30AM
AGE RANGE: ages 5+, families encouraged (babies are ok if harnessed to parent)
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Gathering Humanity seeks to organize community donations & utilize volunteer power to furnish apartments for refugees & others.
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The New Life Team will sort clothing and toy donations, help clients pick out toys, organize the baby boutique, & assist in general cleaning.
*Limited to 8 volunteers
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LOCATION: New Life Pregnancy Center (1001 E Southern Ave, Tempe)
TIME: 8:30AM – 11AM
AGES: All ages welcome!
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New Life Pregnancy Center provides hope and care to those facing a planned or unplanned pregnancy, and strengthening families through Christ-centered ministries
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Our Pet Rescue Team will clean and organize the cages and shelter in general.
*Limited to 12 volunteers
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LOCATION: Lost Our Home Pet Rescue (2323 South Hardy Drive, Tempe)
TIME: 8AM – 11AM
AGE RANGE: ages 8 & up
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Lost Pur Home Pet Rescue is a Tempe-based nonprofit that helps pets and pet parents facing crisis. Through pet rescue and adoption, temporary care, a pet food bank, and partnerships with local organizations, they work to keep pets safe and families together during difficult seasons.
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The Tempe High Team will serve on campus beautification day alongside Tempe high students and staff: painting, planting trees, organizing closets and storage rooms, cleaning, etc.
*Limited to 30 volunteers
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Tempe High School serves students through a wide range of academic, career, arts, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities. As a diverse “Family of Learners,” Tempe High is committed to helping students grow academically and personally while preparing them for college, careers, and life beyond high school.
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The YoungLives Team will meet at the R/Tempe campus to assist in sorting, organizing, cleaning items for teen this ministry to teen moms.
SERVING IS FULL
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YoungLives exists for expectant and parenting adolescents to grow in faith, life, and leadership.
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The WTAP Welcome Team* will deliver household items for newly arrived refugee family and welcoming them to the community.
*Serving is FULL
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LOCATION: WTAP Building (1711 W. University Dr. Suite 158, Tempe)
TIME: 8AM – 12PM
AGE RANGE: ages 8 & up
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Welcome to America Project (WTAP) serves refugees who have recently been relocated to the Phoenix area through the U.S. State Department. They create meaningful interactions and provide much-needed resources that empower our new neighbors to reach self-sufficiency and positively impact the community. WTAP has welcomed more than 15,000 refugees from over 40 countries.
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