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A Child's Place
Child's Place was founded in 1989 through collaboration between the Charlotte community and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. MPPC has been a supporter of A Child's Place since 1995. A Child's Place coordinates the 'Firm Foundations Program' at selected schools to provide preventative services to at-risk families and help homeless children maintain success in a stable school environment.
For more information, contact A Child's Place at 704-343-3790 or visit http://www.achildsplace.org. MPPC members interested in becoming disciples for A Child's Place should contact the Covenant Ministries office.
Charlotte Emergency Housing
Charlotte Emergency Housing responds to the reality of homelessness by providing opportunities through advocacy, temporary shelter and support services for homeless families in transition to stable housing. Plaza Place is the name of Charlotte Emergency Housing's shelter. Family Services and social workers provide professional counseling to assist families addressing issues non-related to homelessness.
Residents are taught to build a support network, empowering them to become productive community citizens. Nursing services are available to all residents. For more information, contact Charlotte Emergency Housing at 704-335-5488 or visit http://www.charlotteemergencyhousing.org. MPPC members interested in becoming disciples for Charlotte Emergeny Housing should contact the Covenant Ministries office.
Habitat for Humanity and Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Do you have skills with a hammer or a paintbrush, or would you like to learn? After building more than 175,000 houses in 93 countries for over 900,000 people, Habitat for Humanity continues to make a dramatic difference in the lives of people around the world. Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrated the completion of its 600th home in 2004.
MPPC members can join on an adopt-a-home project or prepare and serve lunch to hungry workers. No experience is necessary, but you must be at least 16 years old. New projects are planned every year. You can help us build, help us organize and spread the word, contribute financially, or simply pray for the success of the project and the safety of our disciples. Look for sign-up opportunities during the year. Click here to check out our other pages on this website.
What is Habitat? Through the donated labor of MPPC church members, and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds houses in partnership with the homeowner families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable, no-interest loans. For more information, contact the Charlotte chapter of Habitat for Humanity at 704-376-2054 or visit http://www.habitatcharlotte.org. MPPC members interested in becoming disciples for Habitat should contact the Covenant Ministries office.
Urban Ministry
Urban Ministry Center is an interfaith ministry, which serves homeless neighbors with love, compassion, and tangible assistance. The ministry began in 1994 and provides daily hot meals, laundry facilities, shower facilities, counseling, transportation and a mailing address to people who have needs. The ministry also coordinates the Room in the Inn program.
Room in the Inn (RITI)
 MPPC and The Urban Ministry Center partners to use church space for the benefit of our neighbors who do not have homes or beds of their own. Each Thursday evening from December through March MPPC opens Providence Hall to our homeless neighbors. There we provide a safe space for them to eat, take a shower, stay warm, and sleep.
Urban Ministry Center operates with the help of volunteers. To learn more, contact Urban Ministry at 704-347-0278 or visit http://www.urbanministrycenter.org. MPPC members interested in becoming disciples for Urban Ministry or RITI should contact the Covenant Ministries office.
McCreesh Place: Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
St Peter's Home (McCreesh Place) is a SRO. McCreesh Place operates affordable housing for low-income people in the city of Charlotte to alleviate homelessness. On-site services range from case management and front desk reception to security, maintenance, grounds keeping and janitorial services. McCreesh Place serves 64 disabled men with permanent housing. For more information about McCreesh Place, call 704-335-9380. MPPC members interested in becoming disciples for McCreesh Place should contact the Covenant Ministries office.
Uptown Day Shelter
The Uptown Shelter is a shelter facility with 200 beds for homeless men who are 18 years and older. Since 1989, the Men's Shelter ministry has been helping homeless men secure full-time jobs. The shelter provides food, clothing, and shelter for the homeless and other services.
For information, contact Uptown Shelter at 704-334-3187 or visit www.uptownshelter.org. MPPC members interested in becoming disciples for the Uptown Shelter should contact the Covenant Ministries office.
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