The residents of Tender Mercies are always in need of household items and supplies to make their home more welcoming and comfortable. Donating items on our Wish List is much appreciated by the residents as they regain stability and learn the skills needed to regain independence and self-sufficiency.
You can help by preparing a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) off-site and serve to the residents. There are a variety of available dates throughout the year. You can serve a meal one time or regularly.
Assist with academic support in our after school program.
“Adopt” a particular preserve and help out with habitat restoration whenever they have the time.
Western Wildlife Corridor is very active restoring wildlife habitat at several special preserves in the Ohio River valley. In our neck of the woods, this usually means removing invasive alien plant species like Amur Honeysuckle or Garlic Mustard so that the native plants and animals can prosper. For these, you need to bring work gloves,…
Sort, Organize, and Prepare Donations to be distributed in our stores.
Work with families who are coming in for food assistance.
Assist people picking out items, sort donations.
We have options available for different skill and interest levels from basic fostering to puppy-raising to advanced training. All of our volunteers are given supplies and support throughout the program.
We need volunteers to help us with many aspects of our organization. If you want to get involved, but are not able to foster or train, we still need your help!