FACULTY AND STUDENT SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT
As our partner school, each year we raise funds and in-kind donations to provide training opportunities for faculty, needed school supplies for underprivileged kids, celebration events for the teachers, and volunteer math tutors through Heart Math Tutoring. Sign Up Here
PREPARE & SERVE MEALS
A Christian-based residential recovery for men and women struggling with the disease of addiction. The DOVE’S NEST is an opportunity to help prepare and serve a meal on the second Monday of each month from 11am-1pm. EMAIL Elaine Foster to help serve. REBOUND prepares and serves breakfast the 2nd Monday of each month from 5:30am-7am. EMAIL Sam Moran to help serve.
COMPASSION, SHELTER, & MEALS
Formerly known as Urban Ministry Center and Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, the newly formed Roof Above combats homelessness by providing assistance, meals, and shelter. Service opportunities include preparing and serving meals, being a host, and assisting with program needs. Click HERE to see Roof Above’s new Men’s Shelter. To serve, EMAIL Chad Kelley or EMAIL Tom Foster.
TUTORING, MENTORING, MEALS & SUPPORT
What’s Next is dedicated to walking with our at risk youth neighbors throughout their teenage years. Check out their sweet video which highlights PUMC where this daily work occurs (click HERE). Many service opportunities are available in helping shape a brighter future for these teenagers. EMAIL Jordan Dreiling, EMAIL David Parr, or EMAIL Denny Hammack to serve.
AID PERSONS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS
PUMC is renewing our financial partnership in 2023 with Crisis Assistance Ministry (CAM) to provide direct aid to persons experiencing a financial crisis with utilities or rent. By financially partnering with CAM, we can better help those in our community in need. Click HERE to learn more about this partnership.
EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT & EMPOWERMENT
There are an estimated 50,000 displaced or homeless young adults in the Charlotte area! On Ramp resource center hosted by The Relatives has a tremendous success rate in helping these young adults 17-24 years old make the successful evolution from displaced youth to being an independent adult. Through case management and structured support, the center empowers young adults to find employment, education and housing opportunities, ultimately leading to independence.