Outreach Update- February 25
There are several opportunities to engage with our Beloved Community in the upcoming weeks! Please consider serving and learning in one of the following ways:
- The brand new Community Garden and Gathering Place at 504 North Taylor Street is ready to host volunteers and begin its first year of growing food for the community. If you are interested learning more please check out details HERE and Sign Up to help! Follow news on the garden at:
Facebook: @wfnecc
Instagram: @necccoalition
Stop by: Garden hours: Thursdays @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Volunteer days: First and Third Saturdays


2. Backpack Buddies: As some students return to the classroom, Northeast Wake Backpack Buddies, which is headquartered in our EYC room, is serving children in the WCPSS and the families who attend the Wake Forest Community Meal Program at Hope House and Olive Branch. On Monday Darden, Susan and Sandra and Roxanne packed 100 bags with windows open, masks and socially distanced. Thank you!!! Please check out their work at https://www.facebook.com/northeastwakebackpackbuddies


3. Community Meals: With the help of so many partners, volunteers and Town and County resources we have served our 7,215th meal since April 20th. To see weekly pictures and updates on the meal program and our partners’ contributions please follow Wake Forest Community Meals on Facebook and share with your friends. Check out the February Newsletter
This week parishioners from St. John’s served 90 meals on Monday night at Hope House and 90 meals on Wednesday night at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Thank you, Denise Munz, Jessica, Anthony, Sloane and Mynn! If you would like to help distribute meals on Monday or Wednesday evenings SIGN UP
EYC member Finnian Shail and parishioner Carolyn Stoklas baked delicious desserts to include in our meal bags. If you would like to volunteer to bake desserts on Monday night SIGN UP


4. Habitat for Humanity:
As a member of the Northern Wake Coalition for Habitat for Humanity, you are invited to TWO education & advocacy opportunities with you next week!
Wednesday, March 3 @ NOON
Topic: Provide input to future transportation decisions in northern & eastern Wake County
Who: Northern Wake Faith Coalition & Eastern Wake Faith Coalition
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86520378908
Thursday, March 4 @ NOON (11:40 AM if have not seen Segregated by Design video)
Topics: Race & Housing Dialogue & Update on Building the Beloved Townhome Community
Who: 7 Building the Beloved Townhome Community faith coalitions
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84465861524
Rev. Sarah Phelps and Kenille Baumgardner will be leading a small group discussion along with a dozen other local pastors advocating for fair and affordable housing. Here is the link to the short film if you want to watch it on your own: Segregated by Design