Missions We Serve
The UPSY DAISY Creative Reuse Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by Bethany UMC. By accepting donations of arts and crafts supplies, the center provides an invaluable resource to teachers, crafters, artists, students, and community members, offering these materials at discounted prices. Beyond simply selling the donated items, UPSY DAISY fosters creativity through workshops and craft kits, helping individuals explore new artistic skills and techniques. Educational lesson plans and renewed/repurposed items further enrich the community, promoting sustainable practices and encouraging innovative approaches to art and learning. This initiative not only reduces waste but also nurtures a culture of resourcefulness and artistic expression within the community, making art accessible and affordable to all.
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Upsy Daisy proceeds are used to support Bethany United Methodist Church and its broader mission work. By contributing to the Bazaar fund, Upsy Daisy plays a vital role in extending the church's outreach and charitable activities. The funds generated are distributed across various missions, enabling impactful work locally and globally. This initiative not only fosters community spirit but also empowers the church to engage in meaningful projects that uplift those in need. Through such efforts, Upsy Daisy exemplifies the power of community-driven fundraising in making a tangible difference in the world.
The mission of G.U.E.S.T. (Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team) is to respect the divine humanity of all people by providing for the needs of basic housing.
The mission of the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic is to provide community-based healthcare for the residents of Gloucester and Mathews counties, and select surrounding areas, who lack health insurance or are covered by Medicaid. We achieve this through the efforts of volunteers, paid professionals, and support staff, as well as contributions from community members who share our values and concerns.
The mission of Knott Alone is to support veterans battling effects from military service while helping them love life again through hands-on watermen activities combined with integrative therapy. Therapy programs incorporate nature-based therapy, individual and group therapy, and a number of various wellness options. They also make referrals for specialized alcohol/drug treatment and family issues.
The program distributes brand-new school backpacks and essential school supplies to bridge the gap and remove any barriers to learning. From notebooks and pencils to crayons and erasers, no detail is too small when giving students the tools they need to excel.
We take in mainly special needs and high needs animals that are homeless/unwanted, abandoned, abused, neglected, and/or chained. Many of these animals care ome to us from kill shelters, bad living conditions, abandoned on the streets to fend for themselves, or are owner surrenders. We take in many high needs animals that a lot of other rescues overlook, which makes their chances of making it out of shelters or finding homes nearly impossible. We are dedicated to finding safe and loving homes for the many animals that come through our rescue.
Our goal is to make sure every child is born healthy, grows up in a safe and caring home, is ready for school, and can grow into a healthy, successful adult. Three Rivers Healthy Families (TRHF), part of Healthy Families America, has been helping children and families in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1999. TRHF has been very successful at improving the lives of young children who are at high risk for abuse and neglect. Our home visiting program helps families cope with the challenges of having a new baby.
Fire protection and Suppression, Emergency medical care and transport for Southern Gloucester County, VA; Virginia Community Education and Training
The Bread for Life Community Food Pantry is an ecumenical food ministry run by members of more than 10 local churches. It is the vision of Fr. James Cowles, Pastor of the Church of St. Therese in Gloucester, Virginia.
We exist to minister to the homeless and poor, disciple them, and nourish their bodies and souls with God's Love and provide food, clothing, and shelter. We serve hot meals from our Food Bus, provide canned goods, clothing and basic necessities. Our Thrift Store helps fund these outreach programs.
ReStore is a discount home improvement and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home goods, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.
Improving and saving the lives of companion animals through compassionate care, affordable services, community engagement and education.
Union Baptist Church helps families and individuals who have basic food needs. Families can receive food once a week. Volunteers invest hundreds of hours of work each year and we are always looking for help.
Established as a non-profit 501(c)3 in June 1978, Bay Aging has a rich history of delivering professional quality programs and services for people of all ages in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck (MP/NN). The MP/NN region covers over 2,600 square miles and encompasses ten rural counties—Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland—and two planning districts.
Rural Housing Partnership’s mission is to help 62+ aged low-income homeowners live safely in their homes. We have expanded our mission to include home repair for eligible clients in Gloucester and King and Queen counties. Our home repairs include roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, handicapped bathroom conversions, and handicapped access ramps.
Samaritan Group provides temporary assistance to Gloucester County families in need. We have two programs to provide resources for elementary, middle and high school students to participate in programs like Odyssey of the Mind. We also support two nursing scholarships at Rappahannock Community College for nursing students. In addition to providing temporary financial assistance for basic needs, we have a program for accepting donated vehicles.
Higher Ground Christian Retreat Center is a 110-acre haven in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains where the breathtaking view and fresh mountain air bring a new awareness of God's creation. Dedicated to perfecting the spirit of Christ in all believers. A place to come away from the world, to be surrounded by the beauty of creation. To draw closer to God and one another, we come apart and then come together, renewing the body, soul, and spirit. Finding the good, pleasing, perfect will of God.
The Mattaponi Healing Eagle Clinic, located on the Upper Mattaponi tribal grounds in King William County, Va., provides free primary care services for Native American families in the area. The clinic began in 1999 to provide health services to members of the Upper Mattaponi tribe, which did not have federal recognition status until 2018. Open on the fourth Saturday of every month, the volunteer-run clinic is a trusted resource for a historically underserved community and an opportunity for VCU medical students to gain experience connecting with patients.
The Society of St. Andrew is a United Methodist hunger-relief nonprofit focusing on food waste and poverty-induced starvation. The organization brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment to hungry neighbors. SoSA volunteers typically glean produce left behind after the harvest on local farms. Gleaning keeps produce from going to waste by sharing it with local feeding agencies. Come glean with SoSA to be a good steward of our resources and share food with people in need!
Camp Rainbow Connection is a week-long respite camp for adults with intellectual disabilities. The staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing a wonderful and enriching summer program for each camper, along with a week of respite for families and caregivers.
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We are connecting, improving, and advancing the underserved in Portsmouth, VA. Each week we serve hundreds in our Food Pantry and Community Clothes Clothes Program.
works to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through research, care, and support for those affected. They fund research, provide education and resources, raise awareness, and advocate for policies that support those with the disease and their families. The Association also offers a 24/7 helpline, support groups, and educational programs.
Heart Havens understands that every individual is unique, with their own set of needs, dreams, and aspirations. That's why we offer tailored support services, creating a nurturing, comfortable, and welcoming environment through group homes and our foster-like sponsored residential program.
The Jeremiah Project provides short-term mission trips for Middle School & High School student participants. JP offers several weeks throughout the summer in Virginia and West Virginia. Students and adults work to make homes warmer, safer, drier, and more accessible for God's people in need. Throughout the week, students are given a wide-range of home repair opportunities from painting to building wheelchair ramps.
Creating Opportunities For Better Lives
Through Christ-Centered Service. Our mission, as part of the body of Christ, is to lift up Jesus Christ by providing basic needs in Appalachia through God's love.
Red Bird Mission builds healthy, sustainable communities in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. The need remains critical in this isolated, rural, distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area. Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs by providing accessible healthcare, access to education (Pre-K to 12th grade), and support for Economic Opportunities.
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We are a not-for-profit mission of the United Methodist Church, operating in the Mountain View District of the United Methodist Church in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our primary focus is to make God's Love visible in our community.
NON-MONETARY GIFTS GIVEN:
G.U.E.S.T
GLOUCESTER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
GLOUCESTER COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
RIVERSIDE HOSPICE CARE MIDDLE PENINSULA
GLOUCESTER?YORK COUNTY JUVENILE SERVICES