ESUMC's Ministry Team on Homelessness - Our team seeks to find ways to reach out to those experiencing homelessness and find ways we can come alongside and help meet some of their more pressing the needs.  To learn more, or to join the team, contact David Smoot.

To read a ministry team update, click here. 

Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN)The Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN) is a ministry for families who are temporarily homeless. Four times a year, ESUMC hosts anywhere from three to five WIHN families for a week at a time. We provide them with a place to sleep and with morning and evening meals.

Hosting these families requires a big commitment from the church, and there are many ways to get involved. Our next host date is June 17 - 24, 2012. Learn about serving opportunities and contact information. Contact WIHN coordinator 

Raleigh Rescue Mission
Raleigh Rescue Mission rebuilds broken lives ministering to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people. The Raleigh Rescue Mission strives to demonstrate Christ’s love by offering safe sanctuary, addiction recovery programs, medical care, educational and life-skill classes, and job-skills training. There are many ways to serve with the Rescue Mission. Visit Raleigh Rescue Mission to learn how.

Love Wins
Love Wins is a ministy devoted to developing ongoing relationships with our homeless brothers and sisters in Raleigh. Once a month, our high school youth spend a Saturday morning sharing breakfast and friendship in Moore Square. To get involved with Love Wins, email Executive Director Hugh Hollowell.

Urban Ministries' Helen Wright Center
The Helen Wright Center for Women (HWCW) works to reduce homelessness by providing temporary housing and support services in a program to promote independence. There are opportunities for groups or individuals to prepare and serve meals, as well as help with the front desk. Find out more about the Helen Wright Center.

Salvation Army                                                                                                                                   The Salvation Army provides food for the hungry, companionship to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, opportunities for underprivileged children, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, and many more services to assist those in need.  Learn more at Keep the Bell Ringing.

Women's Center of Wake County                                                                                                       The Women’s Center of Wake County, Inc. is a multi-services resource center that addresses the challenging issues of poverty and homelessness for single women and women with families. Through the provision of basic needs services, engagement with and assessment of clients, and housing placement and support services, the Women's Center provides the bridge between despair and hope for women and families.  Click here to learn how to help.