Ezra

MISSION: To move the street community of Denver away from their street mentality and toward a productive lifestyle, ultimately offering hope and grace through a life changing relationship with Christ.

Through daily outreach to the streets we meet them where they are and offer love, grace, acceptance and long-term relationship. We provide healthy community, positive role-modeling and encourage productivity during a daily art studio, regular Sunday meals and a bi-monthly creators café. We encourage spiritual growth through one on one discipleship, bible studies, book studies and monthly worship. We promote a productive lifestyle by offering resources and employment opportunities through day labor, business connections and job referral agencies while assisting with employment coaching.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

What are the requirements for being a volunteer with EZRA? An open, teachable spirit and the willingness to show up on a regular basis and most of all a strong relationship with Christ. Offering a listening ear, genuine interest and a friendly smile communicate love to kids on the street who are often met with rejection and judgment.

The ministry has five aspects and volunteer opportunities within them:

Outreach
Outreach in downtown Denver means handing out coffee & hanging out daily with all the people on the streets that Jesus loves. Come listen to their stories, and just be "out there" with them and show Christ's love. Co-Directors. Bruce and Bex, do outreach in the morning, Monday through Friday.

The Studio
The art and design studio allows streetkids to develop their creative abilities so they can get beyond the streets. The art opportunities are: painting with oils, acrylics, watercolors; drawing with graphite and charcoal; creating wire sculpture; jewelry making; painting with an airbrush on canvas, artboard, bikes, skateboards and custom painting their clothing, etc. The design opportunities include the chance to learn graphic design and web design, and then to work on real projects for real businesses. I you have an interest in sharing you desgn skils contact Bruce. The studio is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 5pm. Monthly art shows provide opportunity to sell their creations at the creator’s café, a venue of live music and art.

Come and use your own love of art to show and inspire the street kids to create group and individual projects that will help them see that they too can achieve.

Meeting 1 on 1 & Bible Study

Streetkids have the opportunity to meet 1 on 1 staff over a meal. These relationships support their positive growth and encourage wise choices. There are also small group Bible studies and book studies to further develop their spiritual lives and provide some accountability. Be an example of Christ to them.

Sunday Dinners

Every other Sunday a family style meal is provided to the streetkids. We serve them with nice dishes and home cooked meals to reinforce our belief that they are each special and loved. This family atmosphere creates greater connection and community.

Do you love cooking? Would you love to provide a meal for a small group of street kids who will be attending our new home group?

Prayer Team

A team of prayer warriors who cover the ministry, individual staff and street kids in prayer.

Do you have a passion for intercession? Do you have internet access and are willing to co-ordinate and lead a group of like minded passionate intercessors? Or would you love to be part of the intercession group praying for an individual street kid, staff member or ministry time slot?