Service Over Self (SOS)
Mission: To glorify God by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in underserved neighborhoods through home repair and leadership development.
Vision: To empower people to flourish by providing critical home repairs, vocational training, and discipleship opportunities in Binghampton, Orange Mound, and The Heights.
Program Highlights
Spring and Summer Camps: Hosts high school and college students for week-long volunteer service camps focused on home repair and holistic discipleship.
SOS Builds: Offers after-school and summer job training programs for at-risk youth, teaching construction skills, job readiness, and teamwork.
SOS Academy: A nine-month community development residency for young adults, equipping them to live lives of hospitality and service while working with partner organizations.
Community Impact
Completed critical home repairs for 20 homeowners in underserved neighborhoods.
Empowered 18 students in the SOS Builds program, with two graduates hired as part-time mentors and one now flourishing in Moore Tech’s property management program.
Hosted over 600 students in Spring and Summer Camps, fostering gospel-centered transformation.
Maintained strong community partnerships to expand program reach and impact.
Support Service Over Self (SOS)
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Pray for faithfulness in serving partner communities and sharing the gospel.
Pray for full enrollment in Spring and Summer Camps.
Pray for wisdom in growing SOS Builds partnerships and programs.
Pray for grace, love, and support for year-round staff.
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**Financial gifts support staffing, operations, and overhead expenses by donating online, https://sosmemphis.org/donate.**
Donate snacks for SOS Builds or meals for summer staff.
Contribute funds toward two new work trucks and a smaller truck for the Construction Director.
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High school students: Sign up for summer camps with your youth group.
College students: Join one of our Spring Break camps or sign up to serve as one of our summer staff.
Adults: Serve as leaders for high school students and help with home repairs, or support our kitchen crew during the summer by serving a meal and helping with cleanup. This can be a great service opportunity for Sunday School classes or small groups.
Ministry Champion
Thomas Marino