Local Partnerships

Fox Road Magnet Elementary School has a high population of low-income students with diverse backgrounds. Their mission is to develop life-long learners in a welcoming and challenging world-class school, embracing intercultural understanding so they are well prepared for their future as knowledgeable, inquiring, caring, and contributing citizens committed to creating a better world.

For more information about Fox Road Elementary School and how to get involved, visit https://nc01911451.schoolwires.net/Page/324 or call the main office at 919-850-8845.

HOW DOES GRACE SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?

Grace Raleigh supports the teachers and staff by providing quarterly breakfast or lunch events, donating classroom supplies, and gifting the school an annual enrichment item (such as new soccer goal nets or an entryway bench). We also help some families put presents under the Christmas tree through our Angel Tree program.

HOW CAN I HELP SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?

• Contribute items to the annual school supply drive
• Sort and package “Welcome Back to School” teacher gift bags
• Purchase Christmas gifts for students through the Angel Tree program

The Green Chair Project is a local organization that reuses essential furnishings donated by the community to help neighbors-in-need who are facing the challenges of homelessness, crisis, or disaster. Their services help supply critical resources and crucial financial relief, freeing families from cyclical housing insecurity and setting them toward empowered self-sufficiency.

For more information about The Green Chair Project and ways to become involved, visit thegreenchair.org

HOW DOES GRACE SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?

Grace Raleigh contributes quarterly to The Green Chair Project to help support their mission. We also promote ways for Grace Raleigh partners to become involved by offering their time and talent.

HOW CAN I HELP SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?

• Group Volunteering: This is a great way to get exposed to the program and engage in hands-on work. GCP typically hosts groups on Wednesdays and Fridays from either 10am-noon or 1pm-3pm, and can host up to 12 volunteers on any given day. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways that may include cleaning furniture or other donations, packing items for our clients, organizing supplies, or other similar tasks. They plan activities based on the number of expected volunteers and their greatest needs that week.

• Sewing: GCP needs volunteers who sew items that go to the families they serve, including placemats, table runners, and pillow covers. Volunteers pick up pre-cut fabric from GCP, sew it at home, and then bring it back at their convenience. They have individual volunteers as well as volunteers who pick up larger amounts and take them to their group.

• Individual Recurring Volunteers: These opportunities would be for individuals who are interested in coming on a regular basis during GCP business hours (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm). There are many different areas where volunteer support is needed. A few options are furniture repair/refinishing, general warehouse support, assisting with donation collection, or helping in one of many other areas of the building, such as the kitchen, green room, etc. While recurring spots are somewhat limited, GCP welcomes anyone interested to reach out. They can talk with you about your skills and interests and see if they have an opportunity available that may be a good fit.

Refugee Hope Partners serves refugee families in the Triangle through more than 100 hours of weekly programming and services across multiple locations, providing encouragement and resources to families as they move from arriving to thriving!

For more information about Refugee Hope Partners and ways to become involved, visit refugeehopepartners.org

HOW DOES GRACE SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?

Grace Raleigh contributes quarterly to The Green Chair Project to help support their mission. We also promote ways for Grace Raleigh partners to become involved by offering their time and talent.

HOW CAN I HELP SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?

• Group Volunteering: This is a great way to get exposed to the program and engage in hands-on work. GCP typically hosts groups on Wednesdays and Fridays from either 10am-noon or 1pm-3pm, and can host up to 12 volunteers on any given day. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways that may include cleaning furniture or other donations, packing items for our clients, organizing supplies, or other similar tasks. They plan activities based on the number of expected volunteers and their greatest needs that week.

• Sewing: GCP needs volunteers who sew items that go to the families they serve, including placemats, table runners, and pillow covers. Volunteers pick up pre-cut fabric from GCP, sew it at home, and then bring it back at their convenience. They have individual volunteers as well as volunteers who pick up larger amounts and take them to their group.

• Individual Recurring Volunteers: These opportunities would be for individuals who are interested in coming on a regular basis during GCP business hours (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm). There are many different areas where volunteer support is needed. A few options are furniture repair/refinishing, general warehouse support, assisting with donation collection, or helping in one of many other areas of the building, such as the kitchen, green room, etc. While recurring spots are somewhat limited, GCP welcomes anyone interested to reach out. They can talk with you about your skills and interests and see if they have an opportunity available that may be a good fit.

The Women’s Center is Wake County’s only day shelter for single women experiencing homelessness. They offer important resources, including safety and stabilization services, laundry services, meals, showers, clothing, hygiene products, computer and phone access, and basic needs. The Women’s Center also provides instructional and enrichment workshops and classes, and recovery programming.

For more information about The Women’s Center and how to get involved, visit wcwc.org

HOW DOES GRACE SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?
Grace Raleigh contributes quarterly to The Women’s Center to help support their mission. We also promote ways for Grace Raleigh partners to become involved by offering their time and talent.

HOW CAN I HELP SERVE THIS MINISTRY PARTNER?
The primary ways to volunteer are by hosting breakfast or lunch at the center, or by sorting donated items (primarily food, clothes, and hygiene items) in the warehouse.