A group whose goal is to comfort those experiencing loss by helping serve at memorial service receptions. Some set-up and decorate. Some bring or serve food. Others help with clean up. In a practical way, comfort and joy are given during a time of grief and loss.

The purpose of the Visitation Team is to share the love of God by offering prayer, compassionate and practical support, and face-to-face visits to the hospitalized and elderly in our church body. We desire to allow God to work through us to provide encouragement and hope.

Youth groups, churches, business and service organizations, or individuals can host events and donate the proceeds to Austin’s House. Some examples of past events include: bake sales, car washes, ice cream socials, sidewalk business events, raffles, garage sales, fashion show, craft fairs, poker run, and children’s birthday parties.

If you’re interested in volunteering off the slopes, we are seeking skills in: marketing/fundraising, accounting, IT, photography/video production, social media, writing and program coordination.

Hospitals and clinics are welcome to join our network so that we know whom to call when we have a case in your community. In addition, we are looking for volunteer veterinarians and tech assistants to go to places where the homeless congregate and administer veterinary care to pets of the homeless.

Host a pet food drive at your school, church or business and donate the proceeds to one of Pets of the Homeless Pet Food Providers or begin a crowdfunding campaign.

We can sure use your help in recruiting pet food donation sites in your community. Commit to finding 2 new pet food donation sites in your town (businesses) or to finding 2 new pet food provider sites in your town (Food banks, soup kitchens, church pantries, homeless shelters). Places to recruit are places that you…

A group of ladies using their talents and gifts creating quilts that are used to encourage others. The knots that hold the quilt together represent the prayers and concerns of our church family for those who receive it.

Do you have a talent that we could use? Photographer, Handyman/woman, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Heating/Air professional, Painter, Marketing, Information Technology and more. The Lake Mansion and Arts for All will put your talents to use.