Blackhawk partners with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for families in the Madison community. There are several ways to be involved:

• Volunteer for one of the Saturday work days we have throughout the year
• Provide a lunch for a work day
• Help raise money to pay for a portion of the current house’s construction costs
• Mentor a new homeowner family
• Pray for the family

If you are interested in volunteering or donating, or interested in leadership, please contact Jeremy Akins. For comprehensive information about Habitat, visit the Habitat for Humanity website.

Care Net Pregnancy Center serves women, men and families affected by unplanned pregnancies or sexual health concerns by offering free medical services, practical support and education. Care Net’s free and confidential services include a medical and counseling clinic, LifeWise: an abstinence counseling program, post abortion support, and family living in a residential maternity program.

Baby Bottles
In honor of mothers everywhere, we kicked off our annual Baby Bottle Fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 13. Bottles are still available at either Blackhawk Brader Way or Downtown. Fill the bottle with bills, coins or a check (made out to Care Net) and bring it back on Father’s Day for our partner, Care Net Pregnancy Center. 5% of the proceeds will go to Blackhawk’s Mother and Child Resource Ministry.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

• Medical professionals and non-medical personnel
• Administrative, fundraising or marketing volunteers
• Group volunteer projects
• Volunteers to partner in prayer

For more information, please visit the Care Net Pregnancy Center website.

The Road Home is a group of congregations joining together to provide temporary overnight lodging, meals and assistance for homeless families in the Madison area. Volunteers from the host or buddy churches donate, prepare and serve dinner and breakfast, then eat and talk with homeless families. Volunteers can also participate in activities with the kids for a few hours each evening or stay overnight with the families.

Training for volunteers is provided by The Road Home provides and is highly recommended. If you are interested in finding out more about this ministry, please contact Scott Lai or visit The Road Home website.

The Men’s Homeless Shelter ministry team serves breakfast at Grace Episcopal Church (downtown) once a month. Team members purchase supplies (reimbursement is provided) and work at the shelter from about 4:45 am to 7:30 am, preparing, serving and cleaning up after the meal.

Other volunteer opportunities include making brown bag lunches for the men and driving a shuttle bus. If you are interested in being a part of this team, contact Greg Goetsch.

MOM is a non-profit that is leading a community-wide effort to prevent homelessness and end hunger for people throughout Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains.  Through the support of business partners, area schools and faith communities, as well as numerous individuals and service organizations, MOM provides — free of charge — food, clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial assistance and special services for seniors.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• MOM Food Pantry: Help clients at our self-serve food pantry to fill their shopping carts with groceries they need.  Help accept and process donated food.  Stock shelves, rotate food and remove outdated items, all while keeping the Distribution Center tidy!

• MOM Clothing Closet: Have a passion for fashion?  Sort and hang clothing at our Distribution Center.  Make our Clothing Closet appealing for the over 200 people who “shop” there monthly.

• Seniors Program: Help Seniors maintain their independence by providing rides; assisting with shopping; or helping with light household chores.

• Special Events Volunteer: Help out for one of our special events by either volunteering the day of or being a part of the planning committee.  Check out our website for a listing of our upcoming events!

• MOM Office Volunteers: Be part of our team and help answer phones, enter data, assist staff and greet clients at our Hubbard Avenue office.

• Donate your own professional services: Assist MOM with photography, website design, graphic design, technology, communication, event planning, etc.

For information, contact Esther or visit the MOM website.