Grove Christian Outreach Center

Mission Statement
Our mission is to maintain an Outreach Center in the Grove area of James City County in order to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor and disadvantaged in the community.

Vision Statement
Our Vision Statement is to extend the Kingdom of God by building relationships within the community, by being involved in all aspects of community life and showing the love of Christ in meeting practical, everyday needs of those in the Grove Community.

Description:
We are a faith based outreach org. that reaches out to the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

This is a list of our current ministry areas...
On-Going Year Round Ministries

Bread& More Wednesdays
Food Pantry
USDA Commodities
Brown Bag Lunch
Clothes Closet
School Supply Closet / School Uniforms
Gas Vouchers /Bus Tickets
Financial Assistance
Student Computer Distribution
Transportation(Medical / Social Services Appointments)
Seniors Ministry

Seasonal Outreach Programs

Backpacks for Kids
Back to School Blessings
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Easter Food Baskets
Adopt A Family Program
Shoe Box Gifts For Kids
Blessing Room (Christmas Shopping for Mom& Dad)
Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day & Harvest Gifts

History:
Grove Christian Outreach Center was established in February, 2000 for the purpose of ministering to the Grove area of James City County. Many of the families and individuals in Grove are elderly, poor, or disabled, and are in need of the services we provide. Our goal is to treat each person with dignity and respect and show the love of Christ in assisting them with their need.

We have watched God do some amazing things over the last seven years and are looking forward to what's to come. We pray that you will look into the many ways God is moving here at GCOC and ask Him how He would have you get involved.

Contact people:

Deena Walls, Assistant Director, (phone), (email)
Pat McCormick, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Kathy Stackhouse, Office Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (757) 887-6716

Address:

8910-E Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg , VA 23185
(See a map)

Web Site: http://Groveoutreach.com

Directions:

From Williamsburg -We are located on Pocahontas Trail(Rte 60) 2 1/2 miles East past Busch Gardens, on the left in front of Windy Hill Mobile Home Park.
Nearest Bus Stop: Windy Hill Market (Gray Line), 2 minute walk

Last updated on March 27, 2009

Overall Experience Experience rating

ortunity to be part of an organization that nurtures lives in a holistic way.

GCOC serves the Grove Community in diverse ways. It provides food, clothing, school supplies, special events (for example, the back-to-school event), and information about medical and other services and job opportunities available in the community at large. These services are carried out in the context of friendship and celebration of this opportunity to serve God by serving our brothers and sisters in the Grove Community. This volunteer experience is extremely satisfying to me because it is well organized, meets real needs, and allows me to interact with other volunteers and clients. I gain a sense of doing something truly worthwhile that involves me at a personal and spiritual level. Also, I enjoy it very much! The nature of the work and the friendships I have made with fellow volunteers and clients lead me to do everything I can to see that nothing conflicts with my volunteer schedule at GCOC.
posted by dmeware on April 14, 2008

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Grove Community people treated like family...

I volunteer in the Pantry with others. It's been a blessing watching how God supplies the resources needed for this ministry to offer food, clothing and assistance to the Grove community. The staff and other volunteers are loving and compassionate people. And treat the community people as family.
posted by GraceWorks on April 13, 2008

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The Outreach Center is a place where you feel love as soon as you walk in the door.

I've gotten to help, along with my family, at seasonal events. You can truly feel God's love reaching others when you are there. The work being done in Grove is remarkable. It is a wonderful place to volunteer if you are looking for a place to involve your own family/children in helping others.
posted by kclar on April 12, 2008

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