OutreachComponents - Kokomo Urban Outreach

Kokomo Urban Outreach is a network of Churches, individuals and organizations who have a heart for hometown missions. One component of Kokomo Urban Outreach(KUO) is Church consultation. We help churches discern how to move outside the walls of the church into the neighborhood. Using a four-strand approach, . KUO staff will provide training and resources so that the church can be the hands and feet of Jesus in the community Sidewalk is a children's outreach ministry in which Biblical principles are taught through scripture, stories, songs, prayer and games. An important part of Sidewalk is weekly home visitation . Sidewalk is geared toward children K-5. Presently there are four Sidewalks up and going in Kokomo with 2 more on the way.		Urban Impact's mission is to provide families with the tools they need to become self-sufficient. Urban Impact programs have included or will soon include: Sewing classes that have turned into a small business Lawn care services Life skill classes Health Classes ie stop smoking class One on One home mentoring Parenting classes Adult Computer Classes Preschool Computer Classes Tutoring Bikes to go to work
ArtReach provides mostly children who are less fortunate an opportunity to experience fine arts. ArtReach was piloted a couple of years ago and we are looking to develop it more fully. We plan to offer: Guitar lessons Dance lessons Piano lessons Art lessons Our goal is to help children discover God-given talent, learn self-discipline and build self-esteem.		Project E.A.T. includes all of the food outreach programs: Sunday Night Meals and Cook-outs Buddy Bags (weekend food bags for elementary students) Vacation lunches for children Fourth Saturday breakfast Food Pantry as well as new satellite pantries Sunday Night grocery bags for children
Kokomo Urban Outeach is excited to be able to offer Outreach Experiences to church groups. more...		We can help you meet School "Community Service Project" Requirements
Kokomo Urban Outeach is excited to be able to offer Outreach Experiences to church groups. more...		Full Time Internship Details All interns will work 40 hours per week and attend a weekly meeting, to complete a 8-12 week internship unit. Interns will work with the Executive Director of KUO experiencing the different aspects of ministry. Requirements Start Date: This ministry is tailored to the individual, you may start any time you can commit to six-twelve weeks. Weekly Time Commitment: 40 hours in actual ministry Be present in worship the majority of the time. Stipend: A small weekly stipend will be given. Time Commitment: Expect to work 40 hours per week usually working 5 days with two days off. Preferred work week is Wednesday-Sunday however, this is flexible and can be negotiated even on a week to week basis. Generally, the work day is not a straight 8 hour day. There may be needs in the morning and then in the evening. Occasionally there may be more than 8 hours needed in one day. If work teams arrive during internship, schedule will need to be flexible Applications will be available in January 2009. Call Jeff Newton at 461.9618 for a detailed intership packet..