The mission of the Doulos Discovery School is to equip and educate servant leaders through Christian discipleship, earning to impact the Dominican Republic. Because the school leadership and staff believe that all children have hte capacity to lead if given the chance, half the student body at the Doulos School are made up of students on need-based scholarships. Redeemer members have made regular mission trips to Doulos to help with work projects and make connections with the families and students in the life and culture of the D.R. There are two ways to help:

Sponsor an individual student; Pays the tuition, send/receive letters and photos, prayer partner

Sponsor a class; provide books, classroom essentials, lower registration fees, send/receive letters with teachers and students.

For more information, check out their website at www.duolosdiscovery.org.

CONTACT: Gary Schroeher, 651.600.9613, gschroeher@hotmail.com

The Reading Buddies Program was originated by members of Redeemer. volunteers are paired with public school students needing extra reading support. The program began at Willow Lane Elementary School in 2010 with approximately 20 mentors from Redeemer. The program has grown to include mentors from three churches and the community at large.

Volunteers pick a 30 minute time block each week. Students bring their own reading materials to read aloud to the volunteer. The goal is to have each student grow in confidence through the practice of reading and by building relationships with their reading buddy.

CONTACT: Gene Ruehle 651.429.0022

Solid Ground is an award winning nonprofit organization whose proven, holistic approach helps families build the strong foundations needed to emerge from homelessness to a brighter future. Through safe, affordable housing and innovative supportive programming, Solid Ground helps families transition to a higher level of self-sufficiency and break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Solid Ground currently runs four programs in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties, providing housing and support to @ 300 women, men and children annually.

Service Opportunities and Events: Tutoring / Christmas Living Tree Project

CONTACT: Mike Lundberg 651.402.3744 and Brian Adams 651.983.6868