Stories

One Word: Leadership
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1,177 volunteers. 135 interns. 52 staff. 19 board members. Donors. Clients. Our leaders are everywhere, and they...
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Fulfilling the Vision
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In 1985, Dr. Donald T. Lucey, a retired urologist, started the Open Door Clinic, the state’s first free...
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40 Years of Feeding the Community
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396 Apples. 1900 Florida Oranges. 760 pounds of bananas. 26 pounds of Georgia/South Carolina peaches....
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Home Sweet Home
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On July 14, 1981, a grandmother caring for five young grandchildren sought help in the...
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Laying the Foundation
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40 years ago, several congregations of different faiths in Downtown Raleigh gathered to discuss how they wanted to address...
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The First Step: Sandra’s Story
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“Since I’ve been doing this, my son started talking to me again. He called me...
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A Home Cooked Meal: Feeding Wake County
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Our Food Pantry is not the only way we feed residents of Wake County.   Volunteer...
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A Path to Normality: Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort
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The morning of April 27, Becky Burmester greeted individuals at the door of, Christ the...
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40 Years of Service: A Letter From Dr. Peter Morris
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  As we mark our 40th year of serving this generous community, we also look...
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The First 5 Years and Beyond
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  Raleigh Times article about Sister Helen Wright's departure Sister Helen Wright was the first...
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