Outreach

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​ PGC has had a long standing relationship with ARC. We provide financial assistance and when necessary, our members volunteer for service opportunities with ARC with disaster relief.

The Carying Place helps working homeless families achieve independent living through mentoring of volunteers providing weekly guidance in managing personal finances, seeking permanent affordable housing, and maintaining a job – breaking the cycle of poverty they have experienced. PGC provides dinner for individuals who are in the program at Caring place, two to three times per year.

Dorcas Ministries provides crisis relief to area residents who seek stability and self-sufficiency through food and financial assistance, scholarships, training programs, referrals and an affordable thrift shop. PGC has been working with Dorcas Ministries for many years. We provide financial support to Dorcas every year and PGC disciples volunteer at Dorcas continuously. In 2015 Dorcas participated in our International Community Day. We also support their annual Fund Raising Breakfast at the Cary Country Club.

The Durham Rescue Mission is Durham, North Carolina’s oldest and largest long-term homeless shelter, providing food, clothing, permanent supportive housing, vocational training, Biblical counseling, job placement, education, accountability and much more to broken men, women, and children in Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh. PGC provides financial support, as well as, food and clothing in support of Durham Rescue Mission.

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County builds safe, affordable houses for qualified homebuyers regardless of race, religion or background. PGC has a long standing relationship with Habitat. For the last 4 years, PGC has provided financial support to Habitat to help build houses. Many of our members volunteer at Habitat on an ongoing basis. Lunches are also provided for PGC volunteers.

Neighbor To Neighbor seeks to cultivate life-changing relationships resulting in communities of hope, justice, and compassion. They focus on working with inner city youths and provide different programs to engage in life transforming activities. PGC partnered with Neighbor 2 Neighbor to help build the solar lights for Haiti in 2016.

Prayer Wake County Is a fellowship of Churches throughout several counties of North Carolina. They come together in the spirit of Christian love and unity to have a prayer concert to bring churches from different denominations and races. Our disciples have attended and supported this initiative for the past four years.

Step Up Ministries helps adults and children transform their lives through employment and life skills training. Their vision is to be the premier resource in Wake County for people seeking to improve their lives and develop stable careers. Our Partnership with Step Up Ministries began in 2016. PGC has provided clothes and school supplies to this ministry.

Urban Ministries of Durham connects with the community to end homelessness and fight poverty by offering food, shelter, and a future to neighbors in need. PGC provides lunch three to four times per year, for over 200 people. In 2016 PGC Disciples volunteered to sort clothes and provide a home cooked meal at Thanksgiving.