Community Synergy
Our hope is to establish strong connections and collaborations between Custer Road UMC and interfaith, city, and county organizations to build a unified partnership framework that promotes equity, addresses deep-rooted social issues, and supports our community by helping them know the love of Jesus.
Now through August 31, we’re raising $20,000 to support local mission partners. Every gift makes a difference—join us in making an impact by giving today!
We accept cash, check, or credit card.
Please note the mission you wish to support in the memo line of your envelope/check, or the comment box when prompted online.
Local School Partnerships
Head Start is a federally funded program that supports preschool children from low-income families. It provides a full range of services—including education, health and dental care, nutrition, and family support—to help children thrive and families succeed.
2025 Head Start Collections Drive dates coming soon!
For more information, visit HEAD START.
The School-Age Parent Program supports expectant and parenting teens with the resources they need to stay in school, graduate, and build a bright future. Students receive practical help and emotional support from pregnancy through parenting, so they can thrive both as students and as parents.
Email Rhonda Dye with any questions.
Mentor a Student. Make a Difference.
Custer Road UMC partners with Christie and Thomas Elementary Schools to support student success through mentoring. These Title 1 schools focus on helping students overcome barriers to learning—and mentoring is a key part of that.
We’re working to recruit 100 CRUMC mentors! No special training is needed—just a willingness to invest 30–60 minutes a week to build a caring, consistent relationship by reading together or helping with schoolwork. You can make a lasting impact in a child’s life.
To get connected at one of our partner schools, email Pat Garrett.
Blessing Our Local Teachers & Staff
Each year, we provide meals to staff at our partner schools—once at the start of the school year and again during Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a simple but meaningful way to show love and support for those who pour into the lives of our children every day
2025-2026 information coming soon!
Each Christmas, we provide gifts for our partner schools’ families in need. It’s a meaningful way to share hope and remind families they are seen, loved, and not alone during the holiday season.
2025 information coming soon!
Project Transformation
Project Transformation empowers college-age young adults to lead summer and after-school programs for children in underserved communities. These young leaders live in intentional community, explore ministry vocations, and serve at local churches, helping those church volunteers reconnect with their neighborhoods.
Text Gale Paul at 214-549-7523 with any questions.
To learn more, visit PROJECT TRANSFORMATION
God's Pantry
God’s Pantry is a faith-based nonprofit that provides free food to anyone in need—no questions asked. With an open-door policy and the help of volunteers, they distribute over 10,000 pounds of food each month from their location at 1896 Avenue K in Plano.
People Who Love People also serves on Monday and Thursday mornings outside God’s Pantry.
To learn more, visit GOD’S PANTRY.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides hot noon meals to seniors who live alone, who are physically or cognitively unable to go to a grocery store or prepare a meal, or who are homebound. Custer Road UMC provides donations during the year and Harvest Boxes in the fall. Find out how to be a driver HERE.
To learn more, visit MEALS ON WHEELS.
Plano Overnight Warming Station
Each year, Plano faces 20–25 freezing nights. POWS opens during these coldest nights to provide a safe, warm place for those in need—offering shelter, security, and compassion when it’s needed most.
Email Mark Orland to volunteer.
To learn more, visit POWS.
