Welcome to White Memorial Presbyterian Church

The Outreach Challenge Fund was established to provide seed money to enable small churches to start ministries to those in their region who are at risk; such as children, elderly, homeless, the hungry, prisoners, or unemployed. The fund would pay ľ of the cost of the first year of the program, ˝ the second year, and Ľ the third year with the hope that by the fourth year the program would be able to continue on its own.The fund was established by an anonymous gift and is administered through White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
If you would be interested in learning more about participating in this fund, please contact Ralph Hartung at rdhartung@earthlink.net or Gloria Johnson at gjohnson@whitememorial.org or 919-834-3424.

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Clothing Closet

This ministry collects clothing on first and third Wednesdays. The clothing is then distributed to agencies to help those in need.
Contact: Cornelius and Charlotte Swart, Paula Williams

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StepUP Ministry

StepUP Ministry is an interfaith community that prepares people who are ready and willing to make positive changes in their lives to become self-sufficient. Program participants follow a series of steps to achieve their goals.

Orientation - Prospective participants attend a weeklong orientation that includes personal and professional skills assessments and employment readiness workshops. Orientation is open to adult residents of Wake County who are 21 years of age and older.

Jobs - The Jubilee Jobs of Raleigh program matches unemployed participants with entry-level employment commensurate with their skills. Job counselors work with participants to build a resume, actively search for employment and schedule interviews with potential employers. Once a Jubilee Jobs participant reaches full time employment status, they may apply to the Life Skills program.

Life Skills - The Life Skills program is a comprehensive 12-month curriculum comprised of classes and workshops that teach budgeting and goal-setting, personal change, career development, health and wellness, and preparation for home-ownership. Classes and workshops meet on Tuesday evenings and one Saturday each month at WMPC. This program includes a children's program, housing assistance and scholarships for adults who want to pursue a higher education or receive vocational training.

Volunteers are needed to work with adults and children. Volunteers serve as mentors, provide transportation, prepare and serve meals, assist with children's events, lead workshops or move furniture. Business owners and professionals may offer employment opportunities or professional services.
Contact: Sharon Hayes, 781-0156, ext. 104.

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Habitat for Humanity

WMPC has a 20 year history in support of Habitat for Humanity. In 2007 we partnered with First Presbyterian Church to construct two houses in Wake County. White Memorial and First Presbyterian have teamed together for many years. The affection, camaraderie, and unity of purpose between the two churches' volunteers are immediately evident on a visit to a building site.

In 2008 we will again partner with First Presbyterian. Construction is anticipated to begin May 31 in downtown Raleigh at the corner of East Jones Street and Cooke Street. Each Saturday we will join in fellowship to build a safe, healthy, affordable home with and for God's people in need. Come join us. No experience is necessary.

Volunteers from White Memorial donate time, talents, and money to this international charity. For more information about the Habitat for Humanity organization, including its mission and goals, see the Habitat web site or check the Wake County Habitat local affiliate's Web site by clicking here. For general information contact Harry Montgomery. If you would like to provide a meal for volunteers during construction, please call Celia Poole. To arrange for a presentation to a Sunday school class or other group, call Jim Graham.

Your Questions Answered:

What is the construction schedule? (Information coming soon)

Who are the homeowners? (Information coming soon)

Where is the building site? Downtown Raleigh 5 blocks east of the Governor's Mansion off E. Jones St. at 208 Cooke St.

How do I get there?

From the east at the south side of the state Capitol, take Wilmington St. north two blocks to E. Jones St. Turn right onto E. Jones. Go six blocks to Cooke St. Turn left. 208 Cooke St. is the 2nd lot on the right.

From the west at I440 and the New Bern Avenue exit, take New Bern Ave. into downtown. After the merge with Edenton St. go to Seawell Ave. and take a right on Seawell. Go one block and take a left onto E. Jones. Go one block and take a right onto Cooke St. 208 Cooke St. is the 2nd lot on the right.

When do I arrive? Saturday work begins at 8:30 am and usually lasts until 4:00 pm. You may arrive and leave as your schedule permits.

Whom do I report to? Scott Peek or Harry Montgomery at Lot #2, Cooke St.

What is the minimum age to work on the site? All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on a Habitat construction site. For volunteer opportunities for youth under 16, click here. Youth 16 and 17 can volunteer, but will need a parent/guardian to sign the "Parental or Guardian Consent Form and Waiver of Liability." Youth should give the completed form to Scott Peek or Harry Montgomery at the work site on their first visit. This form is available by clicking here.

No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to use any power equipment, work on a ladder, the roof or scaffolding, or participate in any hazardous activity.

Everyone working on a Habitat construction site is required to complete and sign a "Release and Waiver of Liability" form before they begin on the site. Forms will be available at the site.

Inclement weather? Call the Habitat Weather Hotline: 919.833.1999 x 240 to see if the work site is open. Until the house is dried in (roof is on and shingled), we will not work if it's raining.

What will we be doing? Check with site leaders each Saturday for that day's work schedule. If you are on the White Memorial Habitat email list, you may expect an email most weeks during construction with information on what we accomplished that week and what we will be doing the next week.

What tools should I bring? It is helpful, but not necessary, if volunteers come with their own basic tools. Those tools (label them so you can keep track of them) are: work gloves, hammer, tape measure, tool belt or nail apron, utility knife, and a pencil.

Do I need to have construction skills? No. If you can swing a hammer or hold a ladder, you are qualified. The more you come out, the more you will learn and all help is greatly appreciated. White Memorial members from age 16 to over 80 have participated in past Habitat builds.

What should I wear? Wear good work shoes or boots; no sandals or open-toed shoes are allowed. Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty are a must. Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are a good idea throughout the year. A hand towel and water bottle will also come in handy. (Drinking water is provided on site.)

Is lunch provided? Yes, volunteers from First Presbyterian and White Memorial provide lunches around noon for the workers on alternating Saturdays. Contact Celia Poole at 828-7419 or Celiapoole@aol.com for information on how you can help.

Who do I contact for information? Call Harry Montgomery, the White Memorial Habitat coordinator, at 833-5290 or hrrymntgmry@aol.com with questions. An email database is also being set up so information can be relayed to volunteers on a weekly basis once the build begins. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact Harry.

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Mayview Learning Center

WMPC has a long-standing and vital commitment to our neighbors in the Oberlin Road community. The Mayview Learning Center, located in the Mayview housing community and sponsored by WMPC, offers a safe and nurturing environment for after-school programming and neighborhood gatherings. Volunteers are needed to help tutor Mayview children.
Contact: Gloria Johnson (staff)

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Food and Other Collections

Local pantries always need food. Especially needed are canned meats, peanut butter, pasta/meat sauce, fruit juice. Leave items in crates in the Connector.

Bring bingo and door prizes for local agencies that work with the elderly and HIV/AIDS patients. Personal items from gift sets, etc. are needed for men and women. Leave them in the marked boxes in W100.

Provide school clothes for a child at one of the homes our congregations supports in Haiti. This collection is announced once per year.

Send Christmas Share Cards and Children’s Christmas Share Cards. Donations received for the cards are distributed to outreach ministries supported by our church.

Contact: Gloria Johnson (staff)

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Benevolent Giving

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