Community Ministries Supported by Gainesville First Baptist
We believe it is as important to feed the hungry and care for "the least of these" as it is to seek to bring people into the life of the faith. For that reason, we whole-heartedly support ministries that help our community. These groups are always in need of prayer, volunteers, and financial support. Please consider supporting these special groups!
The HALT HOUSE
The acronym HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. The HALT House, located in the front parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville, is used as a meeting facility for groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, who fight drug and alcohol addictions. Because this is such a common problem, the building gets a great deal of use.
The Good News Clinic
810 Pine Street, Gainesville, 30501
The Good News Clinic is a Christian ministry that provides completely FREE medical, dental, and pharmacy services to people who have no other source for Care. Started in 1992, it is the largest free clinic in Georgia and is funded completely by donations and volunteers from the community. It is open 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday. To qualify, a person must not have any type of insurance, not be eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, and have income no greater than 150% of the federally-defined poverty level. All of the doctors, nurses, and dental personnel are volunteers, and more volunteers are always needed! In addition, they need administrative volunteers to help with filing, mailings, and other important tasks. If you would like to donate your time, talent, or money to this worthwhile cause, please contact Cheryl Christian at 770-297-5040.
Good News at Noon
979 Davis Street, Gainesville, 30501
770-503-1366
The Good News at Noon ministry provides a variety of services to families and homeless men in the Gainesville area. First and foremost, they provide food and shelter for up to 16 homeless men per night. They have church services at noon every day, then they serve lunch afterwards. On weekdays, they also have a service at 7:00PM and then dinner. In addition to food and lodging, Good News at Noon gathers donations of clothes and furniture, and the men take whatever they need. Men are required to find work during their stay at the shelter, and the shelter workers go to great lengths to get the men back on their feet.
Good News at Noon also sponsors a food pantry for needy families. Thursday nights at 6:00 PM, they can fill out a form and get a bag or box of groceries for the entire family. Classes in both English and Spanish are taught on-site for shelter residents and others who are interested. They are in the process of starting an after-school program for kids, and they already offer various children's classes each day.
What do they need from you? The biggest need is men's clothes. Local churches provide food, but they can always use your donations for the food pantry grocery bags. They also take furniture and appliances which they will gladly pick up from you house if you like! To find out more, call Gene Beckstein (Mr. B), at 770-503-1366.
My Sister's Place
A safe haven for a fresh start
610 Davis Street, Gainesville 30501
770-532-5111
Since 1998, My Sister's Place has served as a shelter for women alone or women with children. For up to 90 days, women who participate in this Christ-centered ministry are helped in a number of ways. They are required to work, so job assistance is a first priority. In addition, they learn how to save money and pay bills as well as other useful life skills. A nightly devotion completes each day. This outstanding program is funded solely by donations from individuals and churches. If you would like to learn more or make a donation, contact program director Carol Heath at 770-532-5111.
North House
Started in 1990, North House is a long-term residential treatment program for women who are addicted to alcohol or drugs. With a minimum stay of 9 to 12 months, this facility is a safe house where women can utilize a 12-step program to overcome their addictions and acquire the skills with all them to resume their lives. In addition to women's clothing, North House needs office furniture, especially desks, regular office supplies, twin bed linens and of course, funds to keep the program running. If you would like to learn more, call director Marilyn Davis at 770-536-3507 or email her at mldnhouse@aol.com.
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Classes
We offer free ESL and Citizenship classes at FBC Gainesville. Enrollment is open to anyone. The ongoing Citizenship Classes meet on Tuesdays from 10:00am to noon, and Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, both in room 238. There are several levels of ESL classes that meet at those same times, and you can contact the church for more information.
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