Volunteer at CityTeam Ministries 2006 - FAQ

About CityTeam Ministries

I’ve heard of CityTeam Ministries, but I’m not sure what you do.
CityTeam Ministries is a Christian non-denominational, non-profit organization that ministers to the urban poor throughout the world. CityTeam’s rescue missions have been providing food, shelter and clothing for people in need since 1957. Today, CityTeam also operates highly successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and provides counseling, educational opportunities, career training, youth programs and camping, and crisis pregnancy residential care throughout the South Bay Area. CityTeam also has ministries in Oakland, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle and Philadelphia.

Does CityTeam do international work?
CityTeam is engaged in partnership ministries in Africa, South America, Cuba, Mexico, Indonesia, China, India and Ireland, where we address the needs of the poor.

What does CityTeam do for Thanksgiving?
We provide both hot Thanksgiving meals and boxes of canned and packaged food, with a frozen turkey, to people in need.

When does CityTeam host these Thanks-giving events?
Our Neighborhood Distribution of food boxes and turkeys will be on Saturday, November 19. We’ll host our traditional Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, November 23. People can register for this meal by calling 408-293-4657.

Does CityTeam serve meals on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day?
We serve evening meals 365 days of the year in our Rescue Mission kitchen and dining room. However, because the men in our Recovery Program help to serve as our ‘permanent’ kitchen crew, we can schedule only 6 volunteers to help at any one meal.

How does CityTeam get food for their holiday events?
Many supporters donate food and frozen turkeys directly, and a number of churches and corporations have food drives on our behalf. We get donations from other programs and from dozens of collection barrels we have placed throughout the valley. We also have a number of opportunities to purchase food at discounted prices with funds donated specifically for that purpose.

What kinds of donations and support does CityTeam need for the holidays?
We can’t possibly make our holiday efforts a success without hundreds of volunteers, so your time and effort are greatly appreciated. We also need donations of canned and packaged food, frozen turkeys, and new non-violent toys appropriate for children through age 12. During the winter months, there is always a need for warm jackets and coats, both new and used, blankets and socks. These items may be dropped off at our offices at 2304 Zanker Road or our Family Services facility at 1297 North 13th Street, in San Jose. And, of course, generous financial donations are what make this all possible.

I’d like to have a collection barrel for food or toys placed in my church or place of business. How can I arrange for that?
Yes, you can. Please contact Audrey Harris at our Family Services ministry, at 408-293-4657 / aharris@cityteam.org to make arrangements.

Can I help people in need directly through CityTeam?
Yes, this can be done through our Adopt-A-Family program. Contact Rhunda Boudreaux at 408-293-4657 / rboudreaux@cityteam.org and she’ll give you the details for purchasing food and Christmas gifts for a needy family, depending on what they need.

CityTeam San Jose Facility Locations

Home Office 408-232-5600
2304 Zanker Road
Volunteer Desk 408-232-5618

Family Services* 408-293-4657
1297 North 13th Street

Men’s Recovery Program* 408-288-2185
& Kitchen/Dining Room
580 Charles Street

Rescue Mission* 408-288-2153
1174 Old Bayshore Highway

Heritage Home 408-294-1238
435 North Third Street

House of Grace 408-885-8080
c/o 2304 Zanker Road

*Family Services, Men’s Recovery and the Rescue Mission are all located on the same property, at the corner of Charles and 13th Streets.