Opportunities for Community Outreach

Back Pack Pals

Executive Director: Linda Hubbard

Back Pack Pals, is a program of Moore County Schools in
partnership with various local non-profit organizations.  The
Food Bank of Southeastern North Carolina, local county churches, organizations, and businesses work together to provide school aged children a supply of nutritious food to consume on weekends and holidays when school is not in session.  School officials identify students who would benefit from this program.  Parents or guardians are then notified and permission for participation is requested.  Once permission is granted, a back pack filled with a variety of nourishing foods is issued to the student on Friday and returned by the student on Monday.  The process of maintaining anonymity is of the utmost importance for these selected students, and school leaders ensue the maintenance of the process.

Volunteer Opportunities: Donation of food items (raisins),
transportation of items from Emmanuel to the Food Bank and
packing of back packs at the Food Bank.

CONTACT:  Linda Hubbard
PHONE:  910-947-2342

Emmanuel Contact:  Robin Foster 910-692-5264

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Bethany House, Inc.

House Director: Cynthia Curtis

Bethany Houseis a nonprofit, charitable corporation dedicated
to providing a clean and sober living environment for women
recovering from substance abuse in the south-central region
of North Carolina. Residents are adult women who are
motivated to continue their recovery. Bethany House provides
a clean, safe, structured and supportive home-like setting
before returning to active family, social, and community life.

The mission for each and every resident is:
*To be gainfully employed, actively seeking employment, or
enrolled in school
*To seek new found sober activities enhancing one’s future
*To be actively involved with 12 Step Meetings and Sponsorship
*To build self esteem by adhering to above principles
*To become a productive, clean, sober member of society
*To secure savings and seek or return to own living arrangements

Volunteer Opportunities: Collection and Coordination of
donated items and assistance with facility maintenance.

CONTACT:  Cynthia Curtis
PHONE:  910-692-0779

Emmanuel Contact:  Beth Garrison 910-692-9595

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Family Promise

Executive Director: Susan Bellew

Family Promiseis a nonprofit agency that offers a community
response for homeless families in Moore County. Assistance
is provided through a network of participating host and
support congregations, a Board of Trustees, and the Executive
Director.

Family Promise currently operates two programs:
*Shelter Program- With the help of a network of congregations,
Family Promisehelps homeless families achieve
sustainable independence by providing temporary shelter, meals, transportation, and support to qualified clients.
*Wheels to Work- Donated vehicles in good running condition are placed with well-qualified, low income workers in Moore County at a nominal cost.

Volunteer Opportunities: Evening Hosts, Overnight Hosts, Meal Preparers, Van Drivers, Office Assistance, and Board Members.

CONTACT: Susan Bellew
PHONE:  910-944-7149

Emmanuel Contact: Nita Brunner

Phone: (910) 725-1125 Email: b2n@nc.rr.com

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Friend to Friend

Executive Director: Jackie Tham

MISSION: To help build a community in which everyone is free
from the threat of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
Friend to Friend is a nonprofit organization that offers help to all persons affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Each year Friend to Friendperforms many services to victims of abuse:
*Providing needed shelter to women and children
*Serving meals at their shelter, Haven House
*Assistance with emergency restraining orders
*Providing counseling sessions
*Educating students on how to deal with anger and abusive relationships

Volunteer Opportunities: Children’s Program, Court Advocacy,
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Team Assistance, Community
Education, Administrative Assistance, Thrift Shop Assistance

CONTACT: Carol Wallace, Volunteer Coordinator
PHONE:  910-947-3333
E-Mail:  carolfriend14@hotmail.com

Emmanuel Contact:  Beth Garrison

Phone: (910) 692-9595

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Guardian Ad Litem

Executive Director: April Ferrell

Guardian Ad Litemis a statewide program that provides children with an independent voice and advocates for abused and neglected children, who are involved in court proceedings.  A volunteer Guardian Ad Litem and an Attorney Advocate are
jointly appointed by a judge.  Their duty is to ensure protection
of the child’s legal rights and to promote the best interests of
the child.

Volunteer Opportunities: Serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for
The Moore County Chapter of the program.

CONTACT:  April Ferrell at 910-947-4843

Emmanuel Contact:  Dudley Buck at 910-693-2841

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Habitat for Humanity

Executive Director: Elizabeth Cox

MISSION: Our mission is to partner with families in need and the entire community to build or repair decent, affordable homes.

Vision: In recognition of the value of every human life, our vision is to end substandard housing in the Sandhills region and to make shelter for everyone a matter of conscience.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new volunteers to assist us in
building low income housing for God’s people in need. Volunteers are the core of our mission in Moore County.

Volunteer Opportunities: Construction, Internal Committees,
Public Relations, Special Events, Church Relations, The Habitat Moore Store

CONTACT:  Judie Wiggins, Volunteer Coordinator
910.295.1934 ext. 222  Email: jwiggins@moorehabitat.org
Yvette Mills, Assistant Moore Store Manager
910-295-2798  Email: ymills@moorehabitat.org

Emmanuel Contact: Beth Whitman 910-692-6618

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MANNA

Operations Director: John Roberts

MISSION: To provide nourishing meals in a safe, warm,
caring environment free of charge to anyone who comes
seeking nourishment regardless of age, sex, race,
financial qualifications, or religious beliefs. Moore Alliance Nourishing Neighbors Amen! is an ecumenical and
community effort to feed the hungry of Moore County effectively and efficiently by providing prepared meals which are taken to feeding sites in areas of need. Emmanuel Parish serves as a preparation site.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to prepare
meals at Emmanuel Church two mornings per month.

Contact/Emmanuel Contact: Steve Moore
Phone:  910-295-5569
E-Mail:  moore56@nc.rr.com

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Moore Buddies

Executive Director: Amy Blondin

Moore Buddiesis a nonprofit agency which works directly with
underprivileged youth or those who are at risk of not reaching their full potential without the added support from the community. Moore Buddiesprovides individualized services and support for youth and their families.

The Governor’s One-On-One program takes the lead in mentoring programs serving at-risk youth. Despite the term “at-risk,” Moore Buddies considers their youth to be “of promise.” The program matches adult volunteer mentors who are willing to give their time, energy and compassion to the program’s youth. A mentor can help youth achieve goals, improve behaviors and raise self-reliance. Moore Buddies offers monthly activities and on-going support to mentors and youth throughout the year to support and encourage these friendships.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Support, Mentors,
Board Members

CONTACT: Amy Blondin
Phone:  910-400-5236
E-mail:  moorebuddies@earthlink.net
Website:  www.moorebuddies.org

Emmanuel Contact: Ron Davis 910-295-4413

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Sandhills/ Moore Coalition For Human Care, Inc.

Executive Director: Barrett Walker

Website www.sandhillscoalition.org

MISSION:To meet the emergency needs of our Moore County neighbors by providing food, clothing and financial resources and to collaborate with appropriate agencies for clients with ongoing needs.

The Coalition is a faith based, nondenominational, charitable agency which was founded in 1986 by twelve area churches to minister to the poor and needy in Moore County. Along with 67 area churches, The Coalition also works with government and nonprofit agencies in Moore County including local schools, The Salvation Army, The Red Cross, Family Promise, Department of Social Services and First Health of the Carolinas. Prospective clients are privately screened by a Coalition volunteer to review their situation and determine the level of assistance to be provided. Typically clients request and receive food, clothes and financial assistance. Over 250 volunteers make the mission of The Coalition possible.

Volunteer Opportunities: Greeting and Screening Clients,
Sorting and Distributing Clothing and Food, Transporting
Clients, Grocery Shopping and Resale Shop Assistance.

CONTACT: GBarrett Walker, Executive Director, or Margaret Perez, Operations Manager
Phone:  910-693-1600

Email: info@sandhillscoalition.org

Location: 1500 West Indiana Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Hours for Clients: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Emmanuel Contact: Patty Pottle

Phone: (910) 695-2356 Email: ppottle@nc.rr.com

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Moore County Literacy Council

Executive Director: Susan Sherard

MISSION: To teach Moore people to read.

The Moore County Literacy Councilis a nonprofit, volunteer
based organization, which offers a variety of opportunities for
basic learning--always at no cost to those served.

After the learning level and needs of students are assessed, they are matched with a trained tutor and weekly sessions are
scheduled.

There are four programs:
*Adult Basic Education (ABE): One-on-one tutoring with English
speaking adults in reading, writing and math.
*English as a Second Language (ESL): One-on-one tutoring with
non-English speaking adults in reading, writing and conversation.

Volunteer Opportunities: Tutors, Special Events, Office
Assistance.

CONTACTS : Pam Giambelluca, Program Director
PHONE:  919-692-5954
E-mail:  pammclc@nc.rr.com
WEBSITE :  www.mcliteracy.com

Emmanuel Contact: Liz Dalrymple

Phone: 910 692-2198

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Moore Free Care Clinic

Executive Director: Mark W. Wetherington, Ph. D.

MISSION: In the spirit of compassion and concern, the Moore Free Care Clinic provides high-quality primary care, preventive and specialty health care to limited income people of Moore County, who are uninsured and cannot afford access to health care.

Medical Professional Volunteer Opportunities: Doctors, nurses, lab technicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Lay Volunteer Opportunities: Patient mentors, patient eligibility reviewers, receptionists, general office assistants, Spanish language translators, and assist with fundraising, communications, and special events.

CONTACT:  Mark W. Wetherington, Ph. D.
PHONE:  910-246-5333
Website: www.morefreecare.org

Emmanuel Contact:  Marcia Krasicky
                                  910-295-4011

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Penick Village

Chief Executive Officer: Jeffrey I. Hutchins

Volunteer Coordinator:  Aaron Dye @ 692-0344
                                       adye@penickvillage.org

As a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, Penick Village’s mission is to create a loving community that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

Penick Village’s vision is to provide a home for older adults that deinstitutionalizes the aging experience.  The uncompromising commitment to this vision Influences every decision made on behalf of Penick Village.

Since its inception nearly 45 years ago, Penick Village has also remained true to Bishop Penick’s vision that no resident be turned out for lack of funds.  Each year, the Benevolent Assistance Fund ensures that those residents, who have outlived their resources, will be well cared for in beautiful facilities by superior staff.  This year, about 20% of all residents will receive some aid, which will total about $930,000 for the year, most of which must be raised through contributions.

Volunteer Opportunities: Companionship, Assistance with Life Enrichment Activities, Drivers, Office Assistance (computer skills helpful), Fundraising.

Emmanuel Contact:  Alice Robbins 910-949-3134
                                 or 695-5447 (cell)

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Sandhills Area Land Trust

Executive Director: Richard Perritt, Ph.D.

Mission: The mission of the Sandhills Area Land Trust is
to protect land and water, natural open space, and farmland in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. The purpose in doing so is to maintain the beauty of the area, to benefit wildlife, to help ensure a healthy environment, and to leave this heritage to future generations of Sandhills residents. The Land Trust is a non-governmental nonprofit conservation organization that protects land and water of significant local ecological, scenic, recreational, agricultural, cultural, or historic value.

Volunteer Opportunities: Board Members, Committee
Members, Community Education, Construction, Fundraising, Office Assistance, Public Relations, Special Events, Transportation.

S.A.L.T. Contact:  Nancy Talton
Phone:  910-695-4323
ntalton@sandhillslandtrust.org
www.sandhillslandtrust.org

Emmanuel Contact:  Nancy Talton 910-695-4323

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Emmanuel Episcopal Thrift Shop

Chair: Dawn Harris

Hours of Operation: The Thrift Shop is open for donations only on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until Noon and for sales Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Donations are accepted any time the Shop is open.

MISSION: Begun in 1932, the Thrift Shop continues to serve the Emmanuel church family and the Moore County community at large by providing funds generated by the sale of donated clothing and household items to charitable organizations. The opportunity to turn quality items no longer needed by their original owners into funds which assist those in need is unique to the Thrift Shop experience.  In 2009 alone, the Thrift Shop raised and donated $50,000 to area charities.  The Thrift Shop is staffed completely by volunteers most of whom have many years of dedicated service to this mission.

Volunteer Opportunities: Sales, Receiving Donations, Donation Pick-up, Preparation of items for Sale (washing/ironing), Pricing, Inventory, Merchandise Display, Public Relations/Advertising, Special Events.

Contact/Emmanuel Contact: Dawn Harris  315-3296

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NAMI-Moore County

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS

President of the Board: Marianne Kernan

MISSION:  To advocate for quality services for the severe and persistently mentally ill in Moore County.  To educate and raise awareness in the general population about mental illness.  To provide emotional support and understanding for the families of mentally ill persons by offering FREE educational and support meetings.  To work with local, state, and national agencies to secure the necessary housing, living assistance, educational and rehabilitation opportunities, and vocational rehabilitation services for those with mental illness.  To promote research into the causes, recovery, and cures for mental illness. 

Volunteer Opportunities: Grant Writers and creative writers.

Emmanuel Contacts: Mary McAden and Martha Parsons

Contact 910- 692-8357

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