Inner-city
SPREADING LIGHT LOCALLY
"For I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
Matthew 25:35
Raleigh Dream Center
Reaching the unreached. Restoring the hurting. Rebuilding the broken.
Raleigh Dream Center exists to bring hope and restoration through the message of the Gospel for people in the Triangle area. A Christian-based, volunteer-driven organization, Raleigh Dream Center provides social services and community programs to homeless, abused, and impoverished high-risk youth, individuals, and families.
There are so many different opportunities to serve throughout the year. Check out the ministry video and visit the website to learn more.
Ministry Lead: Ron Porras
With Love From Jesus
PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, PRAYER & HOPE TO MORE THAN 3,000 PER MONTH IN WAKE & JOHNSTON COUNTIES.
Meeting practical needs in the name of Jesus is the mission of With Love From Jesus. This evangelical outreach to the needy community in Wake and Johnston Counties, ministers to the spiritual and physical needs of those served.
Volunteers are welcome any time in Raleigh on Mondays or Thursdays between 8:30AM and 2:30PM to stock shelves and process donations—stay for an hour or all day. There is a way for everyone to help!
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 9AM to 1PM, you can directly serve families in Raleigh. This is a great opportunity for individuals, retirees, families, small groups, and businesses to make an eternal impact.
Ministry Representative: Jim Meadows
Jesus to the Heart
Pointing others toward Christ.
Jesus to the Heart is a Christian-based ministry focused on bringing glory to God through acting as His hands and feet in the local community by meeting practical needs. Working with other local ministries, efforts include passing out groceries in low-income neighborhoods, providing farm fresh produce to needy families and individuals, and providing spiritual counseling.
Another focus of the ministry is to reach those affected by the growing opioid epidemic, providing food and financial support. Additionally, the organization walks alongside those embracing freedom from drug abuse, helping them navigate the legal processes, speaking on behalf of their character, and ensuring they know they're not alone.
Finally, Jesus to the Heart provides aid in emergency situations, as funds allow, including after natural disasters, delivering food, blankets, water, and supplies—as well as the hope of Jesus Christ.
Ministry lead: Joe Matthews
Freedreamers
Free Dreamers is a mobile outreach ministry that brings hope directly to those in need. We provide prayer, clothing, household essentials, and emergency assistance—meeting people right where they are.
MINISTRY LEADERS: JONATHAN & KRISTINA BUCK
Spreading light locally.
Find the inner-city ministry that fits you, or reach out and we will help you take the next step.