At SouthBrook, we believe there are several practices, what we call the Five S’s: solitude, scripture, service, support and significant events, that lead us in knowledge and intimacy with the God who desperately wants to know us. We believe that if you commit to the Five S Journey and put these five habits into practice on a regular basis you will grow closer to God.

One of the Five S’s, SERVICE, is simply loving your neighbor with your time and actions. Everyone has the ability to contribute to our community and beyond by giving their time, energy and resources. But if you still need to be convinced, take a look at all the reasons why we should volunteer and the benefits we’ll reap from the experience:

• a chance to meet new people

• gives us a sense of purpose

• increases empathy

• it’s fun

• helping others releases feel good chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin

• Bible specifically calls us to, a few examples include: 1 Peter 4:10, Acts 20:35, Isaish 58:10, 2 Cor 9:7-8

Below are a list of the organizations and ministries we serve. Click on any of them to learn more and/or to sign up to volunteer.

Gospel Mission: The Gospel Mission operates a comprehensive inner-city mission near downtown Dayton, Ohio. It is open to men and women, young and old, of any race, belief, or circumstance.

BOGG: Love People. Feed People. Because of God’s Grace (BOGG) Ministries is a non-profit organization that was started to help provide the people of Miamisburg, Ohio and the greater Dayton area, with food, clothing, and other essentials to sustain a healthy lifestyle and to love people so they know that God loves them.

Brigids Path: Brigid’s Path improves the health of newborn babies and mothers impacted by addiction. We offer grace for the past, support for the present, and hope for the future.

First Dawn: To intentionally serve our community through Christ's love with dignity attending to the nutritional and spiritual needs of our neighbor's.

Helping Hands: Helping Hands Food Pantry in Miamisburg, Ohio is a long-standing nonprofit, founded in 1965, that serves residents of the Miamisburg School District by appointment once a month and is open regularly—Mondays 6–8 pm and Wednesdays 2–4 pm—to help families facing food insecurity. It provides a variety of grocery staples, fresh produce, meats, dairy, and personal care items, allowing clients to “shop” for their own food based on household size, all within a welcoming, dignified atmosphere . Staffed by 25–30 volunteers and fueled entirely by donations (primarily sourced from Dayton Foodbank), the pantry supports around 175–200 families each month—equating to roughly 129,000 meals annually. Follow them on FB.

One Bistro: A faith-based non-profit Biznistry® established for the betterment of our community. At our core is a place from which we strive to serve a healthy, affordable meal to our neighbors—those who have the ability to pay and those who under normal circumstances would not be able to eat out.

Planting Seeds: Supporting families by providing home furnishings and seeing where God leads us.Shoes 4 the Shoeless

Sleep in Heavenly Peace: At SHP, we fully believe that a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional and mental support that a child needs. When it was brought to our attention that the need for beds went far beyond our own neighborhoods, we stepped up and took initiative.

Threads: At Threads of Miami Valley, we provide essential clothing to individuals and families in need at no cost, promoting dignity and hope. Through community collaboration and support, we empower those we serve by eliminating clothing insecurities.