Avondale
Avondale
Avondale is a neighborhood in the heart of Pompano. It is comprised of multiple ethnic groups from South Florida and Latin America. Coral Ridge is participating with OneHope and Calvary Chapel in this community transformation project. Calvary has been in this community working for over eight years. They started Calvary House, a rehabilitation center for men with addictions. They have also planted a Church called the "Refuge".
Over the past few months of our partnership we have participated in a Health Fair and a Thanksgiving project.
Why are we working in this community? It is clear that our church is committed to working in our city. As Pastor Tullian has said many times, it is our mission to strive to renew the world both physically and spiritually. Avondale needs renewal. Presently Avondale has 187 incidents of crime per 1000 people, compared to the national average of 34 per 1000.
As we learn from our experience in this community it is our goal to collaborate with other churches and share what we learn to transform this neighborhood for the gospel. Coral Ridge will be a church who is committed to encouraging ministries and churches to participate in our city together.
Coral Ridge "Adopt-a-Home" Ministry - Research Visits
John McKay, a member of Coral Ridge, is in the process of conducting demographic and need-based research in the Avondale community in order to maximize our outreach ability. House visitations are conducted Saturday's from 3-5pm.
Contact: John McKay
Timeframe: Immediately
# of Volunteers Needed: 10 of 10
Coral Ridge "Adopt-a-Home" Ministry - Mentoring
There is a great need for our church families to partner with families in Avondale for the purposes of mentoring and discipling.
Contact: John McKay
Timeframe: Immediately
Avondale After-School Program
Relationship-building and teen-mentoring are desperately needed in this community to affect positive life-change and Gospel opportunity.
Contact: Jody Ann Reid
Timeframe: Immediately
# of Volunteers Needed: 15 of 15
Vacation Bible School in Avondale
Summer children's program for the purpose of evangelism and relationship building.
Contact: Jody Ann Reid
Timeframe: June and July 2010
# of Volunteers Needed: 45 of 45
English as Second Language (ESL)
Contact: Jody Ann Reid
Timeframe: Mondays, Thursdays
# of Volunteer Needed: 6 of 6
