Causes: Interfaith Coalitions, Religion

Mission: Mission is to bring the love, the power and the anointing of god to the richmond, va area. Effect change, faciliate transformation and offer ministry opportunities to those who seek, save and serve god's children.

Target demographics: families in poverty

Geographic areas served: Highland Park, Richmond, VA

Programs: The Northside Outreach Center has several ministries that we use to help the community. We have a Food Pantry that is open once a month to the community. We also have a thrift store, where we sell high quality goods for pennies of what they are worth. With the store we are able to get to know the community better, and build relationships, thereby find out more of the needs of the area. We have a men's group called Mandate Monday which is lead by Jonathan Clarke of Real Men Ministries. It is a bible study and support group where men teach men how to be men. One of our biggest outreaches is our Community Christmas Store. In order to preserve the pride of parents and guardians and not to engage in toxic charity, we created what we call the Community Christmas Store. The new toys that are donated from our church partners are reduced to 20% of the retail cost from Walmart or Amazon and each parent/guardian is allowed to purchase 2 gifts per child. In addition, we offer free wrapping of the gifts and refreshments are served in an inviting environment. We also have an area set up for prayer upon request. Through Jobs for Life training, lives are transformed through meaningful, mutually respectful relationships, the application of Biblical principles, and the acquisition of practical work readiness skills, and assistance finding employment upon graduation. And even better, this class is free and it’s for all ages. The NOC also has a community cook out that we call Takin' It to the Streets. Here we get to know our neighbors and find new ways to love on our community.