Local Missions
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:
AA, Al-Anon, and Al-Ateen
We host these groups every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm. The contact person is Mic at 757-660-4277.
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American Red Cross
Yorkminster sponsors blood drives throughout the year. These are manned by Local Outreach members.
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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 the Yorkminster office at 757-898-4972.
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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.
Call (757) 258-5022
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Campus Ministry
This ministry is located at CNU and helps to fund a campus ministry for the students.
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Lackey 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: 757-886-0608
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: 757-772-0505
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Menchville House
Menchville House is an organization to heal hurting women and children. Women are offered a Christ centered , long term shelter, with resources to rebuild self esteem, live independent lives, and contribute to their community. Contact: 757) 833-5981
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Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center
Provides pastoral counseling, divorce therapy, mediation and educational services to individuals, couples, and families. Services are provided by professionally certified counselors who are dually trained in psychology and theology. Contact: Rev. Rebecca "Becky" Glass (757) 873-2273
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PORT and LINK
LINK's services include an emergency services center, a food and clothing pantry, and a winter homeless shelter program. PORT offers a mentoring program, a life skills progam and a housing program (a new initiative assisting disabled clients with permanent housing). LINK's clients include infants and children, families, singles and elders, individuals with HIV/AIDS, the homeless, and the mentally and physically disabled.
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Salvation Army
Wherever there is a need in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Lower York County, Gloucester County, and Mathews County, the Salvation Army is there with mobile canteens, disaster and emergency assistance, adult and youth programs, seasonal assistance and worship. The Virginia Peninsula Corps is located at 1033 Big Bethel Road, Hampton.
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York County Church Women United Food Closet
Members of the congregation bring in nonperishable food items for the food closet. These items are transported to the food closet each month. Members of the committee also purchase food from discount clubs such as Sam's Club or Costco and take it to the food closet. They are reimbursed for the food, but it provides the opportunity to purchase items at a discount.