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 FCS Urban Ministries is a Christian community development organization that partners with declining inner-city neighborhoods to bring about social, economic and spiritual rebirth. FCS is a family of ministries comprised of nine programs and non-profit corporations that work in concert to bring holistic change to troubled communities.
Mission Statement
The mission of FCS is to create healthy places in the city where families flourish and the Shalom of God is present. FCS reweaves the fabric of urban community by building upon neighborhood strength and by attracting "strategic neighbors" to move in. With an emphasis on indigenous leadership and a commitment to mixed-income housing development, its strategy yields both social and spiritual vitality as well as economic viability
Programs
Organizations included in the FCS family of ministries are:
- Adopt-A-Grandparent – pairing seniors with supportive volunteers
- Charis Community Housing – a real estate development corporation that creates and manages mixed-income housing communities
- Common Focus – training and organizing for community building
- Community Fellowships – neighborhood-based worship, fellowship, chaplaincy and programs
- Community Economic Development – operates the Family Store, a small business that provides affordable goods in urban neighborhoods
- GlenCastle – a converted prison that provides loft apartments for the working poor
- Moving in the Spirit – performing arts program that uses the discipline of dance to teach essential life-skills to at-risk youth
- Sub–Urban Group – a loose collaborative of individuals, groups and churches working together to pursue creative, long–term solutions to poverty.
Events
- Summer camp for children runs all summer long
- Pride for Parents toy drive from Thanksgiving to Christmas
- Home Construction scheduled throughout the year
- Service Projects for youth groups, churches and students coordinated throughout the year
How to Get Involved
Volunteers and donors are the life-blood of FCS. Whether tutoring a child, constructing a home or donating clothes to The Family Store, caring friends with a heart for those in need are vital to accomplishing the mission. Below are a few important ways to engage:
- Clothing for the Family Store
- Toys for Pride for Parents Christmas event
- Monetary Donations
- Church or Company partnership in House Building
- Volunteer home construction and repair
- Adopt a home-bound senior
- Counsel at summer camp
- Coach a sports team
- Tutor a child
Contact Information
Katie Delp, Administrator
Mailing Address:
750 Glenwood Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: 404-627-4304
Fax: 404-624-5299
Email: info@fcsministries.org
You may also contact FCS Ministries by submitting an inquiry form.
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