The Mother’s Day Challenge is on for 2018, and we’ve got exciting news: Thanks to your support last year, you’ve inspired more donors to sweeten this year’s pot. In May 2017, we asked you if you could double a $10,000 anonymous challenge gift – and you answered with about $11,600 in donations! This caught the […]
Half a century ago, a handful of Greensboro congregations sat down in the basement of Grace United Methodist Church with a question: How can we work together to better serve those in our community who are hurting and in need? From that conversation and the work of thousands of volunteers over the years, the Greensboro […]
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From Dec. 1 through March 31 each year, Greensboro Urban Ministry partners with congregations to provide 70 more shelter beds for homeless men and women. These Weaver Extension (WE) sites are keeping more people fed, sheltered and safe this winter. The cost for Urban Ministry to provide the Weaver Extension (WE) program will be approximately […]
At Greensboro Urban Ministry, we value working with you, our supporters, to create a circle of light into which our guests can step to find help and hope. Here are a few moments from our holiday season. Hover your mouse over each photo to read more about each image. We wish people of all faiths […]
This weekend, White Flag Warming Centers will be open to give people living outside refuge from dangerous cold. The Interactive Resource Center, (IRC) lead agency for this critical project, is flying the white flag outside the day center at 407 E. Washington Street. The YWCA and Greensboro Urban Ministry will work with IRC to coordinate […]
Are you looking for a great holiday gift and an opportunity to help people in need in Greensboro? Join us for the Holiday Pottery Event @ Urban Ministry! The three-day event runs from Tuesday, December 5, through Thursday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Greensboro Urban Ministry Board Room, at the […]
Flow Buick GMC has signed on as Presenting Sponsor for the Honor Card 30th Anniversary Season. General Manager Rhett Blanchard presented a check for $10,000 to artist William Mangum and Greensboro Urban Ministry Executive Director Myron Wilkins today. “We are so pleased to be the Presenting Sponsor for the 30th season of the William Mangum […]
Thursday, November 16 is Feast of Caring day. Please join us for this wonderful tradition to kick off the holiday season. Feast of Caring Express will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave. Musical guest will be Turner Battle. Dinner will be […]
Pottery Pop-Up for the Feast is First Friday, Nov. 3. Get a sneak peek at the beautiful handcrafted pottery created for our annual Feast of Caring events. Center for Visual Artists is hosting the event at the CVA Gallery at 200 N. Davie St. in the Greensboro Cultural Center. Many of the pieces were created […]
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This is a wonderful article about one of our faithful volunteers, Mike Sasser. His commitment to our guests of all ages is inspiring. Please give it a read: www.greensboro.com/life/mike-sasser-helping-urban-ministry-is-what-i-m-called/article_7d78c00e-fa… #nationalvolunteerweek #takesavillage … See MoreSee Less
Mike Sasser: Helping Urban Ministry ‘is what I’m called to do’
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In September 1996, Mike Sasser didn’t want to do it. At least at first.