Kathwood Ministries exists:

To show love, mercy and compassion by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the Kathwood Community for the glory of Jesus Christ.

The Goals of Kathwood Ministry Include:

1.       Education-To help equip children and adults with the academic and cultural skills necessary to be productive in society while bringing glory to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

a.       ESL classes

b.      Citizenship classes

c.       Library with Computers

d.      After school tutoring

e.      Enrichment classes

2.       Healthcare- To assist the residents of Kathwood in their health needs as well as educate them as to how to better care for their personal health and the health of their family as Christ has called us to care for the poor and sick.

a.       Education

b.      Resources

c.       Referrals

d.      Diagnostics

3.       Resources- To connect the residents of Kathwood with community resources as need in order to help provide for their needs as Christ has called us to serve those in need.

a.       Clothing

b.      Food

c.       Referrals to community resources

4.       Spiritual Community- To reach out to the Kathwood community with the love of Christ and assist them in their own mental, emotional and spiritual growth, that they might reach their full potential.

a.       Bible Studies

b.      Showers, etc.

c.       Counseling

d.      Mentoring

Our Board members include : Parker James (University Church), Pam Shearer (Prince Avenue Hispanic), Melanie Russell (PAHBM), Dava Dobbs (ESL), Jana Hanchett (UC), Amy Burrell (UC), William Villalta (center resident)