Local Missions

 

Rainbow Ministries (Homeless Shelter)

 The Rainbow  Community Center's  mission is to defeat homelessness  and hunger, restore broken family relationships, end literacy, and clothe the poor in our area through Christ centered programs. How can you help?

  • Need volunteers to help pick up food donations from various locations in the Covington/Conyers area and deliver to shelter.
  • Shelter's kitchen needs volunteers to help assist and prepare meals. (Monday-Friday)
  • Food donations are always needed; canned goods, cooked or uncooked food.
  • Volunteers to lead weekly Bible Studies for men and women's groups.
  • Plan a special event for the children or adults. 

9 Hemlock St
Porterdale, GA 30070

For more information contact Clare Lett ( Director) (770) 787-8519 or Wendy Gerhard at    678-625-9767 or 404-840-9532.

Refuge Pregnancy Center 

Refuge Pregnancy offers a place of refuge for women and families who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Founded as a Christian based  facility in 1984, this establishment has grown in strength and spiritual power over its 23 years of existence.                                                                  

1307 Milstead Avenue, Conyers

For more information contact Janice Olejnik ( Director) 770-922-5939

Salvation Army                                                                                

The Salvation Army is an international movement that is an evengelical part of the Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Their ministry is motivated by the love of God. Their mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet needs in His name.

Some of the needs are to sort and organize donations, food and clothes drives, put boxes of food together for families in need.

For more information contact Jody Carver (Director) at 770-786-2107

5193 Washington St.
Covington, GA 30209

Mail Address
The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 1044,
Covington, GA 30210

Phone (770) 786-2107
Fax (770) 786-2514

Willing Helpers

Food Pantry - Tuesday-Thursday 9am-1pm, Thursday Evening 6-8pm

Thrieft Store - Tuesday-Thursday 9am-1pm

Medical Clinic (Apointment Only) 5pm-9pm

770-784-0865

Director: Jack Vanderzwart (678) 342-3434
8111 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30014

Faith Works

This is a Christian  based organization that Eastridge and other churches is the area support on a monthly basis. They provide financial help for Newton County citizens with rent, utilities, ect. They are now open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. They are looking for volunteers to recieve applications as well as receptionists, intake counselors and investigators.

For more information contact Bob Furnard ( Director) 770-784-1884.

7129 Turner Lake Circle, Covington GA 30014

 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-11:30am

Pine Valley Mission

Volunteer supported  childrens's mission located at Eagle Point Trailer Park. Volunteers from ECC provide church services on Sunday Morning. School supplies and school uniforms are supplied as needed during the year. Also Christmas presents from the Angel Tree are given to the Children.

For more information contact Leon Long ( Director) or Ronnie Lowry

404-316-0987.

Heavenly Dance Steps

Heavenly Dance Steps is a Christ centered ministry using the art of dance as a form of worship for our Lord and Savior. They offer a range of dance classes in ballet, tap, and jazz. http://www.heavenlydancesteps.org/

For more information contact Debbie Nelson at (770) 853-5076