Look at the links. If there is anyone in Winston-Salem who want to help during the year please contact the agency. There is something to do, your participation is welcomed and needed.
The Salvation Army
www.redshield.org/us/nc/winstonsalemVolunteer Coordinator: Robin Pardella (336) 723-6366 ext. 109Champions: Dave & Dot Rickard, 768-7298
- Community Corrections Program- Emergency Disaster Services- International Corps- Boys and Girls Club- Shelter- Thrift Store
Ministry Statement: The Salvation Army is an international movement of the evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in his name without discrimination.
Crisis Control
www.crisiscontrol.orgVolunteer Coordinator: Vicki Jones (336) 724-7875, ext. 1043Champions:Vicki Carpenter, 766-1113Kathy Fulk, 996-2483
- Financial assistance with rent/ mortgage, utilities, and fuel.- Assistance with food and clothing- Free Pharmacy
Ministry Statement: Crisis Control Ministries exists to provide a comprehensive system of response to the emergency needs of people in Forsyth County
Habitat for Humanity
www.habitatforsyth.orgVolunteer Coordinator: Karen Bell-Chandler (336) 7... ext. 106Champion:Derek Denard, 407-7366
- Local volunteers work in partnership with qualifying families building homes which are sold to the family with no profit and no interest in 20 year mortgages.- Forsyth’s branch of Habitat has built more than 225 houses since its inception is 1985.- Habitat ReStore Home and Garden Center
Ministry Statement: An international ministry whose goal is to provide basic housing for low-income people. Local people provide land, labor, and materials to build houses that are sold to low-income people through no-interest 20 year loans.
Prodigals Community
www.prodigals.orgVolunteer Coordinator: Valerie Von Isenburg (336) 7...Champions:Ernie and Nickol Tompkins, 765-5103
Participants learn how to: - Function responsibly and drug-free- Develop vocational skills and experience to obtain and maintain employment- Obtain GED, vocational training certificate, and educational study- Develop spiritual and emotional maturity - Develop healthy relationships- Obtain the support needed in the community to sustain a drug-free responsible life.
Ministry Statement: The purpose of Prodigals Community is to provide an 18 month intensive residential recovery community. The Christian program’s foundation is built on a spiritual emphasis for those overcoming substance abuse. All participants must have a commitment to their own recovery and the recovery of others.
Samaritan Ministries
www.samaritanforsyth.orgVolunteer Coordinator: Robin Mende (336) 748-1962 ext. 19Champion:Burley Strader, 765-7887
- Soup Kitchen- Samaritan Inn- Project Cornerstone (one year residential rehab. program)
Ministry Statement: Providing hope and healing by sharing food, shelter, and guidance with the hungry, homeless, and people in need through Christian service for the benefit of all.
The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
www.wsrescue.orgVolunteer Coordinator: Chris Hill (336) 723-1848 ext. 120Champion:Jim Walker, 699-2393
- Shelter • Food and clothing • Personal care items • Job training • Christian counseling • Life skills and financial management classes- Alpha Acres: residential rehabilitation ministry
Ministry Statement: The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christ-centered ministry established as a response to hundreds of homeless men wandering the streets of Winston-Salem.
Salem Pregnancy Care Center
www.salempregnancy.orgVolunteer Coordinator: Lee Blackman 760-3680Champions: Harry and Martha Harkey, 760-2388
- Pregnancy services- Counseling- Bible study
Ministry Statement: Salem Pregnancy is an outreach ministry of Jesus Christ through His Church committed to presenting the gospel to women in crisis pregnancy through word and deed.
The Winston-Salem Street School
www.streetschools.comVolunteer Coordinator: David Morgan Christian education for at-risk youth.
Ministry Statement: Street Schools...the road to hope for at-risk kids.
Other Agencies
American Red Cross / Blood Drives.