Choices Women’s Clinic exists to encourage and equip women and men to make informed pregnancy decisions. Choices does not benefit financially from any decision a patient makes and does not charge for services. Choices believe that women and men are capable of making their own choices when given accurate information.
Many patients did not plan on getting pregnant and they are facing difficult choices. Choices’ goal is for each patient to make her own decision after she has received all the resources and information applicable to her situation. If pregnant, some choose to parent, some choose to place for adoption, and some choose to end their pregnancy and have an abortion.
With over 30 years of experience providing free and confidential services to patients in Greater Orlando, Choices is here when you find yourself unsure of whether you are pregnant, and when you don’t know all of your options—a free and confidential space to have your questions answered.
Help provide a welcoming, dignified shopping experience for students at two of University Carillon’s partner schools: Eastlake Elementary and Riverdale Elementary.
Volunteers serve one day each month at their assigned school helping students “shop” for clothing, and one day each month sorting new donations and restocking racks and shelves.
When:
No physical requirements are needed! There is always someone available to help with the occasional heavy bag or box of donations.
Community Pantry is a ministry of University Carillon that helps support local food pantries. Once a month, “Community Pantry” bags are handed out at service with the request to fill them with nonperishables and return them the next weekend at service. The nonperishable food items donated to Community Pantry will be shared with local food pantries in need.
Next time you see one of the navy Community Pantry reusable bags, please participate in a way that gives back to those in need in our community. Thank you!
HOW IT WORKS:
Community Pantry bags will be available for pick up once a month. When you pick up the bag:
1. Take the Community Pantry bag with you and fill it with nonperishable food items. (Or bring in any donatable bag)
2. Pray for those who may be receiving the food in the bag.
3. Drop the bag off at service next weekend. (you can also leave them behind your car before walking into service)
Requested items: mac and cheese, canned raviolis/SpaghettiOs, tuna or canned chicken, canned soup, canned beans, rice, ramen noodles, canned vegetables, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, jelly, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, pasta sauce (canned or plastic jars).
In addition to the “in-house” opportunities listed here, we sponsor “Community Launch” days where we tackle a number of activities that benefit our neighbors–yard clean-up, distribution of event information, minor home repairs, food collections and more. Watch for announcements about the next Community Launch day.
Join the “Doggers” in a family-friendly and visitor-friendly environment by helping to cook and serve food during UCF football games and do other “no strings attached” outreach activities.
HOPE Helps, Inc., is a local non-profit with a mission to assist individuals and families in crisis and prevent homelessness in our community, by providing basic needs such as food, clothing, and other assistance through case managements. They are always in need of volunteers and donations to their thrift store and food pantry.
ISO exists to assist and prepare incarcerated men and women, no matter their personal religious beliefs, to make a successful transition from jail back into their communities. The goal is to reduce recidivism by encouraging personal growth, rebuilding families, and strengthening communities.
ISO provides an educational experience inside the jail (addressing criminal and addictive behavior, building trust, setting goals, etc.) and works with residents who request assistance in formulating a plan to keep them on track once they are released. ISO’s overall strategy includes continuing education and spiritual development; training spiritual mentors and “pen pals”; communicating and coordinating with families for support during the transition period; providing clothing to those in need; connecting persons with local resources and recovery programs; and working with public defenders and social workers.
