Raleigh Dream Center

Every day, thousands of neighbors across Wake County experience homelessness. More and more, the face of homelessness includes families, children, seniors, and veterans. Every Tuesday, we serve in Downtown Raleigh, offering prayer, hygiene, care packages, and transportation to Family Night at the Dream Center. Street Outreach is a weekly opportunity to share the Gospel, encouragement, prayer, and resources to our neighbors facing displacement. We believe that everyone deserves love and dignity, which is why we are passionate about remaining consistent and continuous through our outreach ministries. We need to take time to listen and let people know they are not forgotten. If you would like to join us, you may sign up on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2sQ6G4n

"Getting to know the volunteers and about their walk with Christ is such a great feeling. We fellowship, learning about how God has been good to each of us." ~ Arnica Foulkes, RDC volunteer of 4 years One of the most wonderful aspects of volunteering is having the opportunity to fellowship with other believers. Volunteering allows for connection and growth while bettering your community. We encourage you to connect and fellowship through our outreach volunteer opportunities! You can sign up and learn more at https://lnkd.in/e38ZkmM

Save the date - Join in the fun on May 2nd for Clays to Raise! This sporting clays fundraising event, hosted by Counterweight Private Wealth, will take place at Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School to support Raleigh Dream Center’s Human Trafficking Emergency Safe Home, Project Light. ?? Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM ??? Check-in: 8:45 – 9:15 am | Tournament: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm ?? Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School This event will be full of action as participants travel around to 13 different stations and try out their aim to shoot sporting clays. Participants will be paired into a team of 4 people, so be sure to invite your friends! No shooting experience is required—even if you have never shot before, come on out and have a blast! Everyone will receive instruction and training before the tournament. One shotgun can be rented for the team, or you can?bring your own. All proceeds and sponsorships will support women exiting sex trafficking situations. North Carolina is ranked #9 among the 50 states in cases reported nationally. Of the 1% who are identified, few receive care, and 80% of survivors end up being revictimized if they do not have a safe place to go. Your donation directly impacts the lives of women who are bravely seeking safety and stabilization. To become a sponsor or purchase a ticket, visit: https://lnkd.in/d5bgpq2a

Yesterday, we had the great pleasure of hosting our annual Pastors Luncheon. It was a great afternoon of partnership! We heard live testimonies from two DCD Recovery Program graduates. We learned the importance of food outreach within our cities. We also dived into the reality of pursuing our anti-trafficking ministry. But truly, we paused to engage in building valuable relationships through our local churches and church partners. ? Our commitment to staying Christ-centered and gospel-focused connects us to volunteers, individual donors, church partnerships, and business relations to fulfill our mission. These valuable relationships allow us to reach, rescue, and restore local men, women, and children through Christ. ? Thank you to the pastors and leaders who attended — we are so grateful for you, your vision, and your supportive congratulations! If you would like to join our mission, you may seek involvement by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/eybeZdF7

Construction has begun on TWO new homes! The Dream Center Discipleship Residential Recovery Program is expanding!?We are partnering with Robuck Homes to?continue the "Building a Community of Hope" campaign to build TWO additional recovery homes. These homes will serve as a safe space to?welcome those facing active addictions, allowing them the opportunity to find freedom.? Raleigh Dream Center purchased a 3.3-acre property to build 5 homes on for our residential DCD Recovery Program. In 2023, Robuck Homes and Homes By Dickerson were able to build 2 of the 5 houses. We invite you to partner with us financially to help make these additional homes a reality for the people who are seeking addiction recovery but are on a waitlist due to limited capacity. How You Can Get Involved → 1) Consider giving a ONE-TIME GIFT to our Recovery Fund. Any funds received above the $175,000 needed to furnish and prepare the 2 new homes will be applied to our recovery program as a whole. 2) Become a RECURRING MONTHLY DONOR to support the recovery program. $4,000 a month is needed to support this expansion for 2 additional homes. Join us in continuing to build out this community of hope with two additional homes to provide more space for additional people to join the program. Give here → https://lnkd.in/eD_JyQsj *Last week we shared an exclusive look at the progress within our newsletter! Never miss a beat, story, to way to get involved by signing up for our newsletter at https://lnkd.in/e38ZkmM

The snow has melted just in time for -- Adopt-A-Block! Join us tomorrow, February 22nd, across all 4th Saturday Adopt-A-Block sites from 10am - 12pm, for free groceries, fellowship, and support. We pray for the travel mercies of our volunteers on their way to love their neighbors, as they bless those we serve. For more information about Adopt-A-Block, click here: https://lnkd.in/e6YtKVsx

??Mobile Food Pantry today, 2/20, is CANCELED due to inclement weather.?? We're praying for continued safety, warmth, and provision for you and your family!

You can change the life of a human trafficking survivor by becoming a Project Light volunteer. Whether you're a gifted instructor or organizer, there is a place for you to impact the lives of the women within our care. Available opportunities include... + Transportation: Drive survivors within our care to important important and take necessary errands in safety. + Prayer: Encourage and spiritually support survivors and staff as they embrace this ministry. + Groundskeeper: Enhance the care of the home and maintain the appearance. + Cooking: Provide nutritiously balanced meals to support survivors' well-being. And so much more! You will have access to the necessary training and resources to provide trauma-informed care. Every role is vital for ensuring the safety, comfort, and stability of the survivors within our care and for the tending of Project Light Emergency Safe House. We have ample volunteer opportunities for every skill set and schedule. To read more about our volunteer opportunities and qualifications, visit - https://lnkd.in/eGxCHyHu

Three reasons why you should volunteer for Family Night... 1) Personal joy 2) Being a positive influence while caring for others 3) Living out your Faith During Family Night, we provide meals for families facing food insecurity, and displaced neighbors. We offer resources such as prayer, clothing, an addiction recovery and discipleship class, childcare, and worship. Whether your gifts are cooking, running AV for live worship, or engaging in conversations, there is a place for you at the table. Volunteer for Family Night, by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/e2sQ6G4n

This Valentine's Day, the greatest gift we can give those we love is the love of Christ. Isaac Orndorff, a volunteer who has been serving four years said, "I started volunteering with Raleigh Dream Center because I wanted to help and serve the Lord while on Earth. Serving at RDC has made me more confident as a leader, not judging others, but instead learning how God loves all his children...and how faith connects us. Serving has brought me closer to God, showing me how faith persists in hard circumstances. It has shown me how blessed I am with all He has given me."