Volunteer Opportunities

In 1988, the congregation of Christ Episcopal Church in North Flint made a difficult decision.  A deteriorating neighborhood had caused membership to decline.  However, its members did not want to leave another boarded up building-and they knew the neighborhood’s needs were increasing.

With low reading levels in a neighborhood school, high crime, substance abuse and large numbers of single parent families on welfare, the need for an inter-generational literacy program, as well as recreational activities, was blaringly evident.   From this need, a thoughtful plan to close the church and convert the building into an outreach center was developed.

With an administrative agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the support of community volunteers and partners, and funding from various churches, foundations, businesses and individuals, Christ Enrichment Center (CEC) became a reality.