Volunteer Opportunities
SON-SHINE Outreach Center depends heavily on
volunteers. We know that we are all stronger together.
If you would have the desire to help empower others to
overcome homelessness and poverty by giving of your
time, we would love to have you join us. Take a moment
to contact us and let us know your preferences and
availability. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you
and work with you to find a placement for you to serve
our community.
SON-SHINE Outreach Center
We help people in need regardless of race,
sex, social or natural origin, or religious
background.
SON-SHINE Outreach Center is a not for
profit entity and was founded in 2009 by
concerned community leaders who saw far
too few services available in our
community for those losing their jobs and
homes.
Help Line: (936) 348-5282
Email: sonshinectr@att.net
Great Deals on Quality Items
SON-SHINE Outreach Center & Resale Shop has great
deals on quality furniture, appliances, clothing, decor,
and more! We’re here to help you find those items you
need.
No matter what your style is, we have vintage collections
and the perfect item for your next DIY project. Stop in
for a great deal while supporting individuals and
families in need.
We Do Not Schedule For Pick Ups
We do not have the abillity to come to your location and
pick up items that you may want to donate. Send us an
email and let us know if we can help find someone to
bring in your items. Click the truck for imformation.
Our Mission
SON-SHINE Outreach Center is a not for profit, that was
began in Oct 1987 in a closet at the First United
Methodist Church, was incorporated in October 2009 by
concerned community leaders who saw far too few
services available in Madison County for those desperate
and in need for services, and has grown to serve over
6,000 clients annually..
The mission of service ministries among the various
churches and service organizations is entered into out of
a sense that no one person or no one church alone can
deal with the complex interrelated problems in our
community, and out of a deep sense that we are all part
of the church called into being by the life, death and
resurrection of Christ.
Therefore, it is most desirable that this be a cooperative
ministry effort. This ministry shall be in keeping with the
spirit of Christ, “Whatsoever you do to the least of these
my brothers, you do it unto Me.”
Our Purpose
The Center seeks to enlist the support of member
churches and their congregations and service
organizations in order to: respond to the physical,
spiritual, material, social and educational needs of
persons in this area; work in cooperation with both
public and private agencies serving persons; open
channels of communication between various groups
within the area and be a channel for all groups of
goodwill to serve humankind.
Persons with needs are to be served regardless of race,
gender, social and economic status, national origin, or
religious background, to the end that all persons served
can be helped to achieve their fullest potential as
Children of God.
The Center develops, sponsors, promotes programs, and
policies and functions in order to respond to the call of
people who are in need.
About Our Outreach
Servants
Lisa Wamsley has served faithfully for
over 14 years and is our Coordinator
who manages the store, staff, and
volunteers on a daily basis. She manages operations and
meets with clients who are in need of food, clothing,
utility or prescription assistance as well as those having
any other needs.
Bobbie Bleeker has been serving here over 17 years and
is in charge of maintenance, loading and unloading,
packing, and checking/repairing electrical merchandise.
Ethel Burns has been here 4 years and is our Floor
Supervisor and assists with food, utilities and
prescriptions assistance.
Rena Bishop has been here 7 years and is our Assistant
Coordinator scheduling our volunteers, scheduling
community service, and assisting with food, utilities and
any other needs that may arise.
We also have 30 regularly scheduled volunteers who
work at the center on a weekly basis and are blessed to
have the support of 14 member churches.
Phone: (936) 348-5282
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Resale Store Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Food Pantry Hours:
Tuesday: 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. & 1 P.M.- 4 P.M.
Wednseday: 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. & 1 P.M.- 4 P.M.
Thursday: 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. & 1 P.M.- 4 P.M.
Bobbie Bleaker Ethel Burns Rena Bishop
Lisa Wamsley
We Love Our
Volunteers
About Son-Shine
Outreach Center
The Son-Shine Outreach Center, Inc. is
an interfaith mission that shall serve
Madison County and surrounding area.
1st Monday
MEDIA DAY
Books, movies
and music
3 for $1.00
2nd Tuesday
SHOES &
BOOTS
SAVINGS!
$1.00 EACH
3rd Wednesday
SHIRTS FOR
ENTIRE
FAMILY
Buy One
Get One Free
4th Thursday
JEWLERY &
WATCHES
Buy One Get
One Free
Thursday March 9 at 10 am