The Committee supports a variety of local initiatives by providing financial resources, goods, services and volunteer resources to numerous internal and external constituencies. The Committee plays a pivotal role in recruiting volunteers for a range of projects that may only require a limited time commitment or other initiatives that might involve recurring service or a more long-term commitment. 

For example, volunteer and other resources have been provided to support:

 CWS-Troy Area Crop Walk (facilities/grounds use)

                  Cass Community Social Services (facilities use)

Hands 4Detroit

 Troy People Concerned (provision of non-perishable foods)

      South Oakland Shelter (provision of meals)

 Social Justice Symposia on Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change and Other Topics

Loom Sleeping Mat Production Mission

Change the World Day at BBUMC

On the local front, direct and indirect financial support has been provided to the following:

Baldwin Center

Cass Community Social Services

Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

Troy People Concerned

Camp Scholarships (United Methodist Men)

At the national level, the Committee organizes a week-long mission to areas of need or devastation in the United States. Past missions have included deploying volunteers to Slidell, Louisiana to help with rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; dispatching volunteers to Henderson Settlement in Kentucky to lend assistance to residents of one the most economically challenged communities in America; and fielding a team to undertake needed work at the Midwest Missions Distribution Center in Chatham, Illinois. A 2025 mission is planned for the Midwest Missions Distribution Center in Missouri where volunteers will engage in a number of tasks including: assembling health, school, sewing and healthy birth kits; making furniture; repairing bicycles; loading and unloading supplies and equipment; and performing construction and maintenance duties. In addition to the deployment of human capital, the Committee provides direct financial support to the Campus Crusade for Christ, the Starfish Kids and various other ministries. BBUMC has long promoted special giving opportunities through designated Sunday collections which raise funds to support communities in need, disaster relief and refugee resettlement under the auspices of Human Relations Day, UMCOR Sunday, Native American Ministries Day, Peace with Justice Sunday, World Refugee Day, World Communion Sunday and United Methodist Student Day.

For several years beginning in 2008, the Committed has sponsored volunteer missions to Haiti to support building projects and children's education through the Starfish Kids initiative.  Missionary support has also been provided in Southeast Asia.

Change the World Days - On several occasions throughout the year, BBUMC joins United Methodists from across the country to participate in Change

the World projects that benefit the community as well as offer an opportunity for fellowship.  Annually, in May, at BBUMC our flagship Change the World Day starts with a brief worship service followed by mission activities where everyone is encouraged to participate in activities designed for all ages, interests and abilities.

Eastside Ministries - Thrice yearly, guests from Cass Community Social Services are invited to a luncheon hosted by BBUMC.  At Christmas time, BBUMC provides gifts consisting of cold weather apparel (socks, warm tops, hats, scarves, gloves and, of course, a holiday treat) to Cass Community Social Services for distribution at their annual holiday party.

Lighthouse of Oakland County - BBUMC supports Lighthouse children and families through a Noisy Collection during designated Sunday services.

Red Cross Blood Drive - BBUMC hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive four times a year.  Many members of the congregation take advantage of the convenience of donating blood right in the church.  The blood drive is always open to the public.

Senior Home Assistance Repair Program (“SHARP”) - This program, which provides free home repairs to senior and disabled residents of Troy, was originally started at BBUMC, and has now expanded to four cities.  BBUMC continues to provide financial and volunteer support.