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14900 Annapolis Rd, Bowie Maryland 20715 Call Us 301-262-1408

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Local Mission Opportunities

As a congregation, we are committed to making a difference both near and far. We are always looking for new partners in mission and service. Let us know if you want to get involved, especially on the local level!

For further information on any of the projects email missions@stmatthews-bowie.org

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Bowie State University, Dorothy Holland Student Emergency Fund

Bowie State University, Dorothy Holland Student Emergency Fund St Matthew’s UMC provides support to Bowie State University (BSU) students with emergency needs, some of whom are homeless. SMUMC contributes to the Dorothy Holland Emergency Fund which the University manages to ...
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Champ House Recovery, Inc.

We provide hygiene kits, toiletries, cleaning supplies, food, and financial support for persons being housed and treated for alcohol and drug addiction at the Bowie facility. Volunteers also periodically assist in site cleanup and maintenance of facilities. For further information, ...
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FISH of Greater Bowie

FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, dedicated to providing transportation and other services to people who need to get to a doctor, hospital, or other appointments. Church members serve on the Board and volunteer as drivers ...
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Bowie Supportive Housing Corporation

Church volunteers serve as Director and Home Maintenance Coordinator. In addition, church and other volunteers assist in maintaining and furnishing two houses in Bowie – Alpha and Beta House – for women who are victims of domestic abuse. Money is ...
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