Our Downtown Campus is located at 314 E. Hargett St. in Raleigh. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every individual has sacred value. We equip people to impact the world for good through the love of Jesus Christ.
This campus provides food assistance daily for all people who come to our doors. As a residential facility, this site serves men and men with children. If you need help, please call us 919-508-6212.
The New Life Plan has six distinct Phases, each building upon the previous. It addresses the needs of clients who are experiencing homelessness by providing for basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene, and access to healthcare – and then moving through a series of programs that include access to counseling, parenting classes, vocational training, obtaining a car to widen employment options, and then gaining employment and moving into their own apartment or home.
The New Life Plan charts a clear path and provides the resources along the way so that our clients make lasting changes that will lead to the ability to be self-sufficient. Each Phase is clearly explained and serves as a guide for clients, service providers, partner organizations, staff and volunteers.
The New Life Plan also provides for the needs of the children in our care. You can read more about our Children’s Advocacy.
Keith had a rough start to life. His family was involved in illegal activities, and Keith grew up surrounded by drugs and alcohol. When he got older, he was pulled into dangerous situations that led to incarceration. When he was released, Keith moved back in with his family – but he soon realized that was a mistake.
“When I came home my family was trying to get me to do things that would have sent me back to prison. They were trying to force me to sell drugs and go about life the wrong way – but I wanted to do things different, because I knew where I would end up the other way.”
The problem was that without his family, Keith had nowhere to go – so he became homeless. He lived on the streets for several weeks before he reached out to a helpline and was referred to the Mission.
Today, Keith is in one of the last stages of our recovery program. He has a job and a car, and he hopes to buy his own home in the future. He has been attending church regularly and was baptized.
“God put people in my life who have been game changers for me. I knew in my heart I wanted to change, but I couldn’t do it alone – until the Mission helped me. Now I just want to be the best son I can be for the Lord.”
-Keith
“Our company’s reputation really is one that gives back to the community. And we do that because we want Raleigh to be better. I mean, it’s where our business is. It’s where our family is. It’s where we call home. And we don’t want to just count on everybody else to try and do it for us. We want to be investing back in our community so that it will be a great place for my kids to run a business and to raise a family and be here for another couple hundred years.”
– George & Smedes York
