Missions and Outreach

Missions

As our name states, missions are a passion of this congregation.  Join us and we will do all we can to empower, direct and provide opportunities for service to others.

Desert Mission Proudly Sponsors the Following Missions:

How to Help Give a Thanksgiving Meal

The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching! You can help make the day extra special for low-income families in southern Scottsdale by donating about $25 in “Thanksgiving sides” and/or a $35 Walmart or Frys gift card to the Vista del Camino Food Bank. 

Let’s help the families in need at The Foothills Food Bank by donating side dishes for their Thanksgiving meal. Reusable shopping bags with the list of needed items are available, just look on the patio on Sundays for “Hay-Lee” the scarecrow, to pick one up. If you would like to write a note to the receiving family use the card that’s inside the bag. The approximate cost to fill a bag is $15.00, but if you prefer to make a monetary donation, please write the check to DMUMC and note ‘Thanksgiving Sides’ in the memo and we will do the shopping for you. The deadline to return the bags to church is Sunday, November 3.  Just imagine the difference Desert Mission will make for a family’s Thanksgiving meal this season.

Change for Change

The fourth quarter Change for Change funds will go towards Hurricane Helene relief. There is much need - and we can all help. Just drop your donations into the jar on the Missions cart or designate your checks or online donations for Change4Change.

Change for Change funds will go towards Hurricane Helene.

Bring in your cans!  

Don’t throw them away, bring them to church today! Funds we raise from them help to pay for shipping care packages to  Our troops!! Thank you for your help with this awesome opportunity ~ The Missions Team

Wesley Golden Gate Community Center

One of the Missions we provide financial and other support to is the Golden Gate Community Center which is known for its health center for the impoverished population in South Phoenix. Wesley also provides after-school programs for children and many other programs supporting the local community. As many as 7,000 individuals are served. 

You can help by volunteering as needed for after-school programs, tutoring, etc. and supporting families at Christmas.

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United Methodist Outreach Missions  

United Methodist Outreach Missions (UMOM) is a local Phoenix faith-based center helping move families as well as single women out of homelessness. We donate funds to purchase meals for the Halle Women’s Center located at 3424 E. Van Buren Street in Phoenix. We also collect clothing and can arrange for the pickup of furniture to furnish their temporary housing.

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Ongoing Vista del Camino Food Bank Ministry

The Vista del Camino Food Bank is one of the many programs supported by Scottsdale Community Partners. The mission of the food bank is to provide emergency food, referral information, and financial assistance to individuals and families in the Scottsdale area that are in need. Desert Mission donates dollars as well as collects food items on a regular basis for this organization. 

The church office is open on Thursdays from 8am to 2pm to drop off donations of non-perishable foods for the food bank. Envelopes are also provided for check donations. Please refer to the weekly newsletter for items needed most.  

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Justa Center

The Justa Center is a daytime outreach program for homeless seniors. The streets are not safe for homeless individuals in general, but older people are particularly vulnerable. Justa Center is a day resource center for those individuals over the age of 55 who need a place to live and who have few resources and even fewer friends and family members on whom they can count for help. 

DMUMC supports Justa Center with cash donations and “wished for” items as needed by the facility.  

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HopeKids

Desert Mission volunteers support HopeKids which provides ongoing events and activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. Our activities include prayers for the kids, personal notes of support, participation in sponsored events in a volunteer capacity, and offering special gifts at various times.  

All are welcome to join us in this very meaningful ministry to our community. 

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Sunshine Dog Rescue

Desert Mission volunteers support the Sunshine Dog Rescue. Their mission is rescuing medium to large breed dogs & puppies from high kill shelters & unsafe conditions. They give each animal proper vet care, vaccinations, rehabilitation, microchip & basic training to secure their future in a furever home.

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