Director of Outreach
Austin Grove
Director of Outreach
outreach@messiah.edu
The Director of Outreach provides leadership, direction, and support for student volunteer teams on campus and within the surrounding community. Contact Austin if you are interested in serving within the local community or wish to learn more about one of our local community partners.
Assistant Director + Domestic Service Trips Coordinator
Mireliz Bermudez
Assistant Director + Domestic Service Trips Coordinator
outreachad@messiah.edu
The Assistant Outreach Director assists with providing leadership, direction, and support for student volunteer teams on campus and within the surrounding community. Contact Mireliz if you are interested in serving within the local community or wish to learn more about one of our local community partners.
Mireliz provides leadership and vision for Domestic Service Trips, which are scheduled to take place during Fall Break 2024. Contact Mireliz if you are interested in learning more about upcoming trips or serving as a driver, student team leader or participant.
International Service Trip Coordinator
Kelsey Waarenburg
International Service Trip Coordinator
servicetrips@messiah.edu
Kelsey is directly involved in planning and coordinating our international service trips. Contact Kelsey if you have any questions about international service trips.
Bethesda Hotspot Coordinator
Autumn Derstine
Bethesda Hotspot Coordinator
bethesdahotspot@messiah.edu
Bethesda Mission’s Community Center is a space where students can come and hang out with friends in a supportive and caring environment. Messiah student volunteers spend time with and build relationships with middle and high school students through activities like board games, video games, or playing sports. Email Autumn if you are interested in volunteering at Bethesda Hotspot!
Bethesda Men's & Mobile Mission Coordinator
Shea Fisler
Bethesda Men's & Mobile Mission Coordinator
bethesdamisscoord@messiah.edu
Bethesda Mission is an organization focused on providing shelter, food, and clothing to the poor and homeless while sharing the news of Jesus Christ. Students who serve with the Mobile Mission travel in a supply van to provide materials and social support to residents of Harrisburg experiencing homelessness. Students serving in the men’s shelter serve food in the cafeteria then join the residents to share a meal and fellowship. Contact Shea if you are interested in serving at Bethesda Men's and/or Mobile Mission!
Bethesda After-School Coordinator
Reese Johnston
Bethesda After-School Coordinator
bethesdayouthcoord@messiah.edu
Bethesda Mission’s Community Center is a space where students can come and hang out with friends in a supportive and caring environment. At the after-school program, Messiah students build relationships with elementary and middle school kids through play and homework help. Email Reese if you are interested in volunteering at Bethesda After-School!
Center for Champions Coordinator
Lauren Miller
Center for Champions Coordinator
c4ccoord@messiah.edu
Center for Champions strives to provide one-on-one relationships between a Christian mentor and Harrisburg youth to help them discover God’s plan for their lives. Through the Agapé Center, students connect with middle school kids through team competitions, Bible lessons, and one-on-one mentoring. Contact Lauren if you are interested in serving at Center for Champions!
Messiah Lifeways 1:1 Coordinator
Melody Pha
Messiah Lifeways 1:1 Coordinator
messlifewayscoord@messiah.edu
Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit retirement community that seeks to provide residential community services to older adults with Christ-like love. Through the Agapé Center, students can develop a one-on-one relationship with a resident of the Messiah Lifeways community. Contact Melody if you are interested in serving with Messiah Lifeways 1:1!
Messiah Lifeways Intergenerational Fellowship & College Connections Coordinator
Bella Witmer
Messiah Lifeways Intergenerational Fellowship & College Connections Coordinator
intergencoord@messiah.edu
Students serving with the Agapé Center join the residents of Messiah Lifeways in arts and crafts while fellowshipping and building relationships to participate in life-long learning and service with the residents. Contact Bella if you are interested in serving!
New Hope Ministries Coordinator
Joa Belza
New Hope Ministries Coordinator
newhopecoord@messiah.edu
New Hope Ministries is a social service agency that aims to transform lives by serving others in their times of need through the love and hope of Christ. With the Agapé Center, students assist in areas such as the food pantry, warehouse, or interacting with their guests. Contact Joa if you are interested in serving at New Hope Ministries!
PAIRWN After-School Coordinator
Valeria Telfort Otero
PAIRWN After-School Coordinator
refugeecoord@messiah.edu
PAIRWN is a non-profit organization that aims to empower female immigrants and refugees through training and fellowship. Students serving with the Agapé Center help with the PAIRWN after-school program, working with children on school work and English learning. Contact Valeria if you are interested in serving at PAIRWN After-School!
Paxton Ministries Coordinator
Maggie Pettus
Paxton Ministries Coordinator
paxtoncoord@messiah.edu
Paxton Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing and support services to adults challenged with poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities. The students serving with the Agapé Center help facilitate weekly activities aimed at having fun and building new friendships with residents. Contact Maggie if you are interested in serving at Paxton Ministries!
Salvation Army After-School Coordinator
Alessandra LaGeorge
Salvation Army After-School Coordinator
salvarmycoord@messiah.edu
The Salvation Army is an interracial, non-profit organization that seeks to share the gospel by meeting the basic needs of the individuals they serve. With the Agapé Center, students can build relationships with elementary- aged children by assisting with homework and participating in fun activities. Contact Alessandra if you are interested in serving with Salvation Army After-School!
Wildheart Ministries Coordinator
Tzeniah Frazier
Wildheart Ministries Coordinator
wildheartcoord@messiah.edu
Wildheart Ministries is a non-profit organization that seeks to share the transforming power of the Gospel by empowering residents of Allison Hill and restoring the community. With the Agapé Center, students would assist with community beautification projects, community gardening, and community events. Contact Tzeniah if you are interested in serving with Wildheart Ministries!
Office Assistant
Liz Meyer
Office Assistant
agapecenter@messiah.edu
Contact Liz if you have questions about upcoming service events, wish to highlight a student, faculty or community partner story via the website and/or social media, or wish to learn more about service opportunities through the Agapé Center!
Office Assistant
EliAnna Bermudez
Office Assistant
agapecenter@messiah.edu
Contact EliAnna if you have questions about upcoming service events, wish to highlight a student, faculty or community partner story via the website and/or social media, or wish to learn more about service opportunities through the Agapé Center!
Office Assistant
Nyla Allen
Office Assistant
agapecenter@messiah.edu
Contact Nyla if you have questions about upcoming service events, wish to highlight a student, faculty or community partner story via the website and/or social media, or wish to learn more about service opportunities through the Agapé Center!
Treasurer for Student Organizations
Marcos Garcia
Treasurer for Student Organizations
agapetreasurer@messiah.edu
Marcos works closely with the Directors of Outreach Teams and Domestic Service Trips to create a budget and maintain accounting records throughout the year. Contact Marcos if you have SGA budget-related questions.