Over $1.7 million raised by a Roanoke church to assist local ministries in meeting community needs
ROANOKE, Va. – A church in Roanoke has raised more than $1.7 million in order to assist four ministries in the surrounding region in providing improved services to those in need.
The Mission Build Campaign was launched in January 2020 by Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke, who said that it was not an easy task, particularly during the coronavirus outbreak.
In the end, however, the campaign was a success, and the funds will be delivered to four programs that help people in the neighborhood, including:
- The renovation of the Alpha Omega House, which will be renamed Alexas House in honor of Alexa Cannon, who passed away. It will help a number of local ministries, including Family Promise of Greater Roanoke, an organization whose mission is to change the lives of homeless individuals.
- The Presbyterian Community Center is an organization that aims to help people facing homelessness and disadvantaged low-income families. The Center intends to use the funds to build a new facility in Southeast Roanoke to better serve those in need.
- The construction of the non-profit “REVOLUTION Clinic” in the Dominican Republic by Solid Rock International. The organization plans to extend its services to the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic in order to provide additional resources and opportunities to individuals in need.
- Union Presbyterian Seminary’s William R. Klein Center. The conference center will provide educational opportunities for pastors, Christian educators, and other church leaders.
According to the church, the campaign was a chance to share God’s love.
According to a statement released by the church, “The generous and heartfelt response to this call—particularly during such a tumultuous time—will have a transformative impact on the lives of our neighbors near and far for generations.”
The church will host a Worship Service of Celebration on Sunday, August 28 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary with a reception following.
