Twenty one local agencies were on hand to share about the critical work they do, feeding, housing and caring for those in need. Our Virtual Gifts of Grace web page will be live until Dec. 8, so if you cannot attend, you will still be able to donate below. If you donate online you will receive printable cards by Dec. 15, to send to recipients.
St. Michael’s has worked with Family Promise of Wake County to provide emergency shelter for families transitioning from homelessness to homed. Until 2020, we housed and fed families for two weeks in July. During the pandemic, Family Promise moved away from housing families in churches and has not yet returned to what it calls “the church model.”
Still, these families need our support. In 2021 St. Michael’s will provide supplies for breakfast and lunch, and evening meals for up to seven families during our “hosting weeks,” July 4 - July 18. We are partnering with St. Andrews United Methodist Church (Garner) and Edenton Street United Methodist Church.
During the week of July 4, we will provide groceries for breakfast and lunch foods. During the week of July 11, we will provide groceries for evening meals for up to seven families.
You can help in these ways:
Donate items needed for meals from our Wish List below.
Provide monetary donations for cover the cost of what we will provide. The link is below.
Last year, St. Michael’s parishioners donated close do $7,000. Your generosity was greatly appreciated.
In-kind donations should be left on the Parish Hall Pew (not the Red Bin) during the month of July.
The need for emergency housing in Wake County hasn’t gone away during the pandemic. Unfortunately, Family Promise has room for fewer families in its emergency/transitional housing program because the number of accommodations it can access now is less than what the church model can provide. Monetary donations to Family Promise allow them to pursue additional housing options until a decision to resume the church model is made.
If you have questions, please reach out to our St. Michael’s Family Promise Co-Coordinators:
Barbara Barron (919-696-8162)
Sally Norton (508-878-6519)
Ms. Carolyn tells the story of Jonah and the whale. Father Greg sings a song.
Our Partner Family:
Virginiah and family. Virginiah is originally from Kenya, has a husband and three children. She works in Cary as a CNA at an adult assisted living facility.
Build Location:
Our Habitat house this year is located at 610 Johnson Street, Garner, NC 27529
What we accomplished Saturday:
The walls of the house are now fully framed, standing and sheathed. A dedicated group of volunteers helped to put blue board insulation up on the exterior of all walls. Porch beams were erected to support the porch roof. Cabinet blocking installed in kitchen and bathrooms. Foundation drainage system installed. Volunteers also assisted in putting down subfloor for the house next door.
What is coming this week:
Site will be graded this week to back fill against foundation. Roof truss layout will be done. Construct gable end roof trusses on ground. Crane truck is scheduled to come Thursday, March 19,to lift the roof trusses into place. Once trusses are in place roof sheathing will be put on, followed by underlayment and shingles. Windows and doors will be done soon as well.
St. Michael's Next Work Day:
Saturday March 28 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the job site
11-15 volunteers are needed!
Episcopal Build Special Events:
Church Staff & Vestry Work Morning: Thursday, March 26 from 8:15 11:30 a.m. at Johnson Place
Baffle Project: Sunday, March 29 at 3 pm, Unity of the Triangle, 5570 Munford Drive, Raleigh
Dedication Ceremony: TBD
