WMPC supports many local agencies and ministries through financial gifts, donated items and volunteers. Types of agencies include at-risk children and youth, housing, hunger/crisis intervention, special populations and self-help groups. Some of these ministries are supported on our church campus. Others are supported at the ministries’ locations.
The Community Grants Committee of White Memorial Presbyterian Church allocates funds given by the congregation to agencies in Wake County that provide for the needs of individuals and groups in the community where our church has strong commitment and involvement.
2023 Grant Application Process
2022 Community Grant Recipients
A Place At The Table: A ministry that provides community and healthy food for all regardless of means by having a pay as you can pricing system.
tableraleigh.org
Alliance Medical Ministry: Medical care for the working uninsured.
Contact: 919-250-3320; alliancemedicalministry.org
Autism Society of North Carolina: Improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
autismsociety-nc.org
Big Brothers/Big Sisters: This agency ignites the potential within every child and advocates for their success. Youth are matched with mentors to build resilience.
Contact: 919-850-9772; bigstri.org
Boys and Girls Clubs: Programs working with disadvantaged youth located in Wake County schools and centers.
Contact: 919-834-6282; wakebgc.org
Communities in Schools of Wake County – Mayview Learning Center: Located in the Oberlin Road Community, Mayview Learning Center provides after school tutoring opportunities.
Contact: 919-834-5663; ciswake.org
Community Music School: CMS believes every child with a passion for music should have access to an affordable quality music education. They are committed to providing the full range of musical services and instruments to all undeserved youth in Wake County.
cmsraleigh.org
Emmaus House: Transitional housing for working men recovering from substance abuse.
Contact: 919-327-2229; emmaushouseofraleigh.org
F.I.G.S.: Provides prescription medicines to those who have few resources. All funds go directly to medications.
Contact: 919-878-9773
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC: 2003 Major Mission Emphasis – Distributes food to agencies throughout eastern North Carolina.
Contact: 919-875-0707; foodbankcenc.org
GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh: Offers direct educational therapeutic and career building programs to individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and the community
gigisplayhouse.org/raleigh
Glenaire: Scholarship funding for residents with few assets.
Contact: 919-460-8095; glenaire.org
Green Chair Project: Provides furniture to individuals referred by local helping agencies.
Contact: 919-809-7982; thegreenchair.org
Haven House: A non-profit agency that changes outcomes for struggling youth and their families. It strives to help youth find their way to a positive, productive life.
havenhousenc.org
Healing Transitions: Formerly the Healing Place of Wake County—This is a recovery facility for homeless individuals with alcohol and other drug problems. There are separate sites for men and women.
healing-transitions.org
Helene Foundation: A non-profit organization that assists families with mothers who are actively undergoing cancer treatments. The focus is on immediate and practical services such as meals, housecleaning, child care and transportation.
Contact: 919-280-7800; helenefoundation.org
Interact: 2007 Major Mission Emphasis – Works with victims of domestic violence and assault.
Contact: 919-828-7501; interactofwake.org
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Agency that rescues good food and distributes it in our community. Their goal is make sure everyone has food through a variety of resources.
foodshuttle.org
L’Arche North Carolina: An inclusive community in formation where adults with or without intellectual disabilities share life and friendships.
Contact: 919-451-3181; larchenc.org
Life Experiences: 1999 Major Mission Emphasis – Work and learning environment for adults with disabilities.
Contact: 919-467-1973; lifeexperiences.org
Loaves and Fishes: Tutoring/mentoring after-school program with enrichment activities.
Contact: 919-231-4687; lafchildren.org
Meals on Wheels: Daily meals for shut-ins.
Contact: 919-833-1749; wakemow.org
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI Wake County): Provides support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and caregivers living with mental illness challenges lead better lives in Wake Country.
nami.org
NC Reading Service: Broadcast information for sight-impaired people.
Contact: 919-832-5138; ncreadingservice.org
Note in the Pocket: This agency provides clothing for impoverished and homeless school children and their family members. The belief is that when we feel good about ourselves we are more likely to do better in in school. noteinthepocket.org
Oak City Cares: A hub for connecting individuals and families who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness to coordinate services that create a path to stable housing and renewed hope.
oakcitycares.org
SAFEchild: 2000 Major Mission Emphasis – Child abuse prevention agency that works with families.
Contact: 919-743-6140; safechildnc.org
Saint Saviour’s Center: Provides healthy living programs for seniors, houses the Diaper Train and other programs.
Contact: 919-833-6400, ext. 201; saintsaviourcenter.org
Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen: Provides lunch for anyone who comes in from 11:00 a.m. – noon Monday through Friday.
shepherds-table.org
Southlight: This agency is one of the area’s largest nonprofit providers of outpatient and community services for mental health and substance use treatment.
Contact: 919-787-6131; southlight.org
TLC (Founded as Tammy Lynn Center): Empowers individuals of all abilities to live their fullest life, serving children, adults, and families through on-site and community-based programs: educational services, respite care, early childhood intervention, autism therapies, community living support, and residential living.
Contact: 919-832-3909; nctlc.org
Transitions Life Care (formally Hospice of Wake County): Provides physical, emotional and spiritual care to those living with an advanced illness, their caregivers and their loved ones.
Contact: 919-828-0890; transitionslifecare.org
Triangle Family Services: Works with families during stress or crisis.
Contact: 919-821-0790; tfsnc.org
Triangle Pastoral Counseling, Inc.: Provides counseling for those experiencing personal, marital or family problems and pain.
tripastoralcounseling.org
Wake Monarch Academy: Provides a safe, supportive environment for learning for adolescents recovering from substance use disorder
Contact: 919-418-2394; wakemonarchacademy.org
Wake Relief: Provides a week’s groceries for families referred by agencies.
Contact: 919-833-6400;
Wake Smiles: A non-profit committed to improving the oral health of low income adults through direct dental services.
wakesmiles.org
2023 Community Grant Application and Process
The Community Grants Committee of White Memorial Presbyterian Church allocates funds given by the congregation to agencies in Wake County that provide for the needs of individuals and groups in the community where our church has strong commitment and involvement. While no precise definition is possible in assessing need, we consider agencies that attempt to provide basic needs, teach life coping skills, and promote self-sufficiency. The Community Grant assessment process begins in September of each year and awards are announced in February. The deadline for grant applications is September 1. If you have questions contact Gloria Johnson.
Community Grant Application in PDF Format
Community Grant Application in Word Format
Community Allocations Checklist in PDF Format
Community Allocations Checklist in Word Format
All materials must be submitted by hard copy and electronically as a PDF to Gloria Johnson at gjohnson@whitememorial.org.
If you have questions, contact:
Gloria Johnson
White Memorial Presbyterian Church
1704 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
Questions please call: 919-834-3425 (ext. 207) or gjohnson@whitememorial.org