Where
Bay Knoll Seventh-day Adventist Church2639 East Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14622
Driving Directions
Contact
Lily FresseAdventist Youth Ministries of Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
978-368-8333
youth@atlanticunion.org
Compassion Rally 2017
This year's annual Atlantic Union Youth Ministries Compassion Rally will be hosted by the New York Conference and held in Rochester, NY. You are invited to join us and be the hands and feet of Jesus in Rochester! Check out the projects below and register today!
1) FEEDING THE HOMELESS
Time: 9:30AM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: Preparing meals then, going out to distribute at various locations.
Volunteers: 40
Project Leader: Howard Krug 585-301-1290 & Bob Gehrlein 585-872-9355
2) MEALS FOR THE YWCA
Time: 9:30AM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: Prepare meal and serve meals to individuals at the YMCA
Volunteers: 15
Project Leader: Howard Krug 585-301-1290
3) YWCA CARE PACKAGES
Time: 9:30AM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: Preparation and distribution of care packages.
Volunteers: 20
Project Leader: Howard Krug 585-301-1290
4) SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY DISTRIBUTION (CLOSED)
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: With the assistance of a fire truck distribute smoke detectors
Volunteers: 6
Project Leader: Dick Bradt 585-385-1852
5) HOPE LODGE MEALS
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Hope Lodge - 1120 Goodman Street South , Rochester, NY 14620
Description: Provide meals for families of those undergoing Chemotherapy.
Volunteers: 6
Project Leader: Kathleen Keller 585-346-9863
6) HEALTH SCREENING
Time: 9:30AM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: Complete lifestyle assessment using http://newstartclub.com/my-health and provide appropriate information on how to address potential risk. ***Smart Phone Required please bring your charger home, car and portable.
Volunteers: 30
Project Leader: Debbie Cox 518-642-1291
7) OPEN DOOR MISSION
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Open Door Mission - 210 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14608
Description: Prepare brown bag lunces for shelter guest. (PB&J factory)
Volunteers: 20
Project Leader: Cassandra Murray 585-752-0089
8) ST. ANN'S COMMUNITY NURSING HOME
Time: 2:30PM-3:30PM
Location: 150O Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
Description: Singing and distribution of silk plants & cards.
Volunteers: 5
Project Leader: Inell Cunning 585-978-0155
9) SHIRE SENIOR LIVING NURSING HOME
Time: 2:30PM-3:30PM
Location: 2515 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14608
Description: Singing and distribution of silk plants & cards.
Volunteers: 5
Project Leader: Kim Watts 585-482-0325
10) ROCHESTER PRESBYTERIAN HOME
Time: 2:00PM
Location: 256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619
Description: Assist in serving ice cream from the parlor to residents.
Volunteers: 5
Project Leader: Tyhane Hayle 585-482-0684
11) VISITING SICK & SHUT-IN
Time: 1:30PM-4:00PM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: Visiting with the sick & shut-in.
Volunteers: 10
Project Leader: Dick Bradt 585-385-1852
12) CLEAN SWEEP JEFFERSON AVE
Time: 10:00AM
Location: 309 Jefferson Ave, Rochester, NY 14611 (Meet in the driveway)
Description: Pick up trash and debris in the vicinity of Jefferson SDA Church, hand out tracks and pray with pedestrians.
Volunteers: 30
Project Leader: Rodrick Marston 585-281-8402
13) WORSHIP WITH THE ELDERLY
Time: 1:45PM
Location: Britonian Nursing Home - 1919 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Description: Conduct praise and worship, share scripture with a brief explanation, pray and mingle with the residents.
Volunteers: 20
Project Leader: Chris McDonald 585-415-4031
14) WATER & PRAYER STATION
Time: 10:30AM
Location: Corner of Flower St & N Clinton Ave
Description: Distribute free bottled water, literature and offer prayers.
Volunteers: 25
Project Leader: Jessenia Rosado 716-954-6163
15) CLEAN SWEEP BREATH OF LIFE & COMPASSION SELFIE
Time: 10:00AM
Location: 1410 Clifford Ave, Rochester, NY 14621 (Meet in the driveway)
Description: Pick up trash and debris in the vicinity of Breath of Life & Rochester Hispanic SDA Churches, hand out tracks and pray with pedestrians. Take compassion selfies #COMPASSIONRALLY2017, #COMPASSIONROCHESTER2017
Volunteers: 30
Project Leader: Brenda Reeves 716-433-0878
16) CLEAN SWEEP ROCHESTER OUTREACH COMMUNITY CHURCH
Time: 10:00AM
Location: 919 S. Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 12620 (Meet in the parking lot)
Description: Pick up trash and debris in the vicinity of Rochester Outreach Community Church, offer prayer, distribute tracks & free snacks.
Volunteers: 30
Project Leader: Carol Dozier 716-866-8169
17) WORSHIP WITH THE ELDERLY (CLOSED)
Time: 10:15AM
Location: Shorewinds Nursing Home 425 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
Description: Conduct praise and worship, share scripture with a brief explanation, pray and mingle with the residents.
Volunteers: 20
Project Leader: Prudence Belle 917-239-7744
18) 14621 LITTLE SPROUTS GARDEN
Time: 10:00AM
Location: 134 Thomas Street, Rochester, NY 14621
Description: Construct planter boxes for community garden. Clear lot of debris, construct children’s performance stage, install and paint fence around garden.
Special Instructions: Bring measuring tape, hammer, work gloves, dust mask, Safety glasses, water, lunch, closed-toe shoes/boots.
Volunteers: 40
Project Leader: Yvonne Johnson/Nera Crumpler 585-467-7120
19) BOL SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY CENTER (CLOSED)
Time: 12:00PM
Location: 1438 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
Description: The community center will be open for service. Clothing giveaway, food assistance, client referral to other government social services as needed.
Volunteers: 4
Project Leader: Aldrensa Worsham, 585-467-7120
20) SECOND CHANCE BRAID/BARBER SHOP
Time: 12:00PM
Location: Mary McLeod Bethune School #45, 1445 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14621
Description: Volunteers will give free haircuts and braiding services for members of the community, especially school age children. (Participants cutting hair should have experience)
Volunteers: 6 (3 cutting & 3 braiding)
Project Leader: Sereca Hylton, 585-467-7120
21) GROCERY GIVEAWAY
Time: 2:00PM
Location: Mary McLeod Bethune School #45, 1445 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14621
Description: Volunteers will pack and distribute groceries for giveaway.
Volunteers: 20
Project Leader: Aldrensa Worsham, 585-467-7120
22) FOOD COLLECTION FOR FOOD PANTRY (IRONDEQUOIT)
Time: 9:30AM
Location: Bay Knoll - 2639 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Description: Volunteers will go door to door to ask for cans for the Irondequoit food bank.
Volunteers: 32 (8 Drivers needed)
Project Leader: George Silver, 585-309-1243
23) WELLNESS & FITNESS FAIR
Time: 11:30AM
Location: Mary McLeod Bethune School #45, 1445 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14621
Description: Volunteers will do various diagnostic testing: Blood Pressure Check, Total Blood Cholesterol, BMI, Body Fat, Hydration, Lung Capacity Test, Anti-stress Back Massage, Computer Health Age, informational tables & more.
Volunteers: 25 (5 Nurse, 12 Medical Missionaries, 8 Assistants)
Project Leader: Anstey Small, 347-636-3274
24) HAMILTON MANOR NURSING HOME
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Hamilton Manor Nursing Home - 1172 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
Description: Volunteers will visit with residents and deliver flowers share hope with them.
Volunteers: 15
Project Leader: Freddy Wong, 516-603-1210, Aurora Sandoval 917-572-4408
To register for one of the above projects, please click register now below to continue. Additional projects will be add so check back later if you don't see a project that fits you now. Please be advised project are subject to change if weather or other conditions beyond our control dictates but you will be notified if that occurs.