Renewing Our City
Jesus loves Austin and desires its renewal! The bible teaches that Jesus is about his glory and the renewal of all creation that was torn and broken through rebellion. As people of Christ, we participate with Jesus in renewing people and communities through declaring and demonstrating the gospel of Jesus.
We would love to have you join us in renewal. Check out some of the opportunities below and follow the links to learn more about anything that connects with your heart.
Love Austin Initiative
The Love Austin Initiative is an example of our desire to partner with the city and others outside our church to love and renew Austin. Each quarter we sponsor a Love Austin weekend where we join with others to bless our city.
Learn more about the Love Austin Initiative.
Austin Disaster Relief Network
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is comprised of church, ministry, and business leaders within the Christian community in the Greater Austin area whose vision is to serve Christ by establishing a network to meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of those affected by disaster. Soma Austin is proud to partner with ADRN in meeting these needs and serving those affected by disaster.
Learn more about our partnership with the Austin Disaster Relief Network.
Austin Parks Foundation
Soma Austin volunteers with the Austin Parks Foundation in renewing our city parks. We have been able to participate in working on several parks in East Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Lower Shoal Creek through the It's My Park Day initiative and other Austin Parks Foundation efforts.
Learn more about our partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Texas
Soma Austin is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Communities in Schools in a mentoring program at Fulmore Middle School. Through this program we will work with middle school children and their families both in the school and outside of the school setting. Through BBBS we also have several mentors at other area schools.
Learn more about our partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Texas.
Communities in Schools of Central Texas
“Helping kids stay in school and prepare for life”
Through campus-based programs and special projects, Communities In Schools creates a network of volunteers, social services, businesses, and community resources that work together to break down barriers and help students succeed.
We love Communities in Schools and their efforts to keep kids in school and prepare for life. Check out some of the programs that Soma Austin partners with and if you would like to serve with us, please email Allison Carmel.
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Middle School Mentoring Matters: Mentoring program
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SmartKids (tutoring in public housing)
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Team CIS Running Team (group training for half-marathon)
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Special Events (makeovers, supply drives, holiday assistance, etc.)
Learn more about these programs and our partnership with Communities in Schools.
First Sunday Food Drive
Soma Austin is proud to partner with the Capital Area Food Bank in nourishing hungry people and ending hunger in Greater Austin. The first Sunday of every month our community participates in a Food Drive benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank of Central Texas.
Donate or learn more about the First Sunday Food Drive.
Let's Get to Work Initiative
Let’s Get To Work is a colloborative effort in Austin to develop a scalable program to move homeless men in Austin from transitional housing to permanent housing through case management, job training, community-based partnerships, living wages and aid with initial housing costs.
Learn more about the Let's Get to Work Initiative.
Third Sunday Renewal (Homeless Kits)
Soma Austin is committed to serving and bringing renewal to the homeless community in Austin. The third Sunday of each month we distribute “Homeless Kits” to those in attendance so that you can distribute them during the month as you come across people experiencing homeless and who need some help.
Learn more about the kits here.
Want to be a Soma Austin Renewal Partner?
If your interested in having us partner with you in your efforts to bring renewal to Austin, please email Jacob Vanhorn.