Local Outreach Programs at YPC

Angel Tree - The Angel Tree is a program that provides gifts to underprivileged families in our area. Gifts are purchased by members of the congregation and distributed at Christmas. This fund is used to purchase and distribute additional food items to help these families. Contact: Vicki Morgan 898-6127

Avalon Center - Avalon is committed to intervening in and reducing the incidence of domestic violence and sexual assault. In order to achieve this mission, Avalon offers shelter, advocacy, education, and support to survivors, and fosters awareness and prevention by educating the community. Contact: Barbara Siebert 258-5022

Campus Ministry - This ministry is located at CNU and helps to fund a campus ministry for the students. Contact:Rev. Melanie C. Reuter 595-7604

Deacon's Fund - This fund is used to help people in crisis in the community. It is used to pay electric bills, heating bills, hospital bills, etc. A member of the Local Outreach Committee or a deacon meet with each person and interview them. Contact: Jim Haskett 898-3260

Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 80 countries, including some 30,000 houses across the United States. Contact: Janet V. Green 596-5553

Lackey Free Clinic - A faith-based free health ministry that has been operating in Lackey since 1995. The clinic seeks to build a bridge of healing and compassion to serve the physically, emotional and spiritual needs of the medically disadvantaged on the Peninsula. Contact: 886-0608

Makemie Woods - Makemie Woods is a Camp and Conference Center owned and operated by the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and supported by the Peninsula District of the United Methodist Church. Their ministry and mission is to provide a beautiful outdoor setting where children and adults can gather, play, pray and learn, encouraging one another in the name of Jesus Christ. Contact: Rev. Michelle "Mike" Burcher 566-1496

Meals on Wheels - Meals on Wheels helps the elderly or disabled person recovering from recent hospitalization or illness. It provides home delivery of nutritious meals and improves the quality of life of those with limited ability to shop or cook. They are always looking for drivers. Contact: 898-4252

Members Ministry Money (Triple M) - Members of the church are invited to use up to $500.00 in whatever personal ministry they choose. The member must be actively involved in this ministry. Some examples are fixing up a man's house before his home was taken over by the city, purchasing Bibles for the jail inmates who are visited by church members, and taking underprivileged children to Busch Gardens for the day.


	LOCAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS Yorkminster Presbyterian Church reaches out in love to our community by being an active volunteer of money, time and talents to many worthwhile organizations. You can read about these causes below: Angel Tree Avalon Center Campus Ministry Deacon's Fund Habitat for Humanity Lackey Free Clinic Makemie Woods Meals on Wheels Members Ministry Money (Triple M) Menchville House Peninsula Pastoral Counseling PORT and LINK American Red Cross Salvation Army Mobile Canteen York County Food Closet Zuni Home
Angel Tree - The Angel Tree is a program that provides gifts to underprivileged families in our area. Gifts are purchased by members of the congregation and distributed at Christmas. This fund is used to purchase and distribute additional food items to help these families. Contact: Vicki Morgan 898-6127 Avalon Center - Avalon is committed to intervening in and reducing the incidence of domestic violence and sexual assault. In order to achieve this mission, Avalon offers shelter, advocacy, education, and support to survivors, and fosters awareness and prevention by educating the community. Contact: Barbara Siebert 258-5022 Campus Ministry - This ministry is located at CNU and helps to fund a campus ministry for the students. Contact:Rev. Melanie C. Reuter 595-7604 Deacon's Fund - This fund is used to help people in crisis in the community. It is used to pay electric bills, heating bills, hospital bills, etc. A member of the Local Outreach Committee or a deacon meet with each person and interview them. Contact: Jim Haskett 898-3260 Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 80 countries, including some 30,000 houses across the United States. Contact: Janet V. Green 596-5553 Lackey Free Clinic - A faith-based free health ministry that has been operating in Lackey since 1995. The clinic seeks to build a bridge of healing and compassion to serve the physically, emotional and spiritual needs of the medically disadvantaged on the Peninsula. Contact: 886-0608 Makemie Woods - Makemie Woods is a Camp and Conference Center owned and operated by the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and supported by the Peninsula District of the United Methodist Church. Their ministry and mission is to provide a beautiful outdoor setting where children and adults can gather, play, pray and learn, encouraging one another in the name of Jesus Christ. Contact: Rev. Michelle "Mike" Burcher 566-1496 Meals on Wheels - Meals on Wheels helps the elderly or disabled person recovering from recent hospitalization or illness. It provides home delivery of nutritious meals and improves the quality of life of those with limited ability to shop or cook. They are always looking for drivers. Contact: 898-4252 Members Ministry Money (Triple M) - Members of the church are invited to use up to $500.00 in whatever personal ministry they choose. The member must be actively involved in this ministry. Some examples are fixing up a man's house before his home was taken over by the city, purchasing Bibles for the jail inmates who are visited by church members, and taking underprivileged children to Busch Gardens for the day.