Community Ministries Newsletter: January - March

Written By Jacob Ivey

Quarter 1 2026

Community Ministries is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta dedicated to serving those experiencing homelessness and those in transition in Midtown Atlanta and beyond. Every year, Community Ministries can expect to serve over 2,600 unique individuals through social services, feeding ministries, the Clothing Corner, the Hygiene Closet, and the Mailroom.

Community Ministries by the Numbers - Q4 2025

Social Service Appointments: 670

Shower Appointments: 200

Haircut Appointments: 51

Clothing Corner Appointments: 778

Mailroom Visits: 2,789

 

Easter ‘Fill-A-Bag’ Donation Drive

 

National Volunteer Week, April 19th - 26th

Community Ministries is excited to celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 19–25! The week will begin with a celebratory volunteer fellowship hour and continue with fun surprises throughout the week as we honor our fantastic volunteers.

RSVP HERE
 

Host a Donation Drive

Interested in playing an integral role in Community Ministries but don’t have time to volunteer regularly? Host a donation drive! Your community group or workplace could play a vital role in helping our neighbors here in Midtown by hosting a drive for our Clothing Corner or Food Market.

Community Ministries already has a guide and promotional materials ready to go. Simply email Jacob at jivey@firstpresatl.org for more information.

 
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Spotlight:

Computer Lab

  • The Computer Lab is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone who enjoys connecting with people one-on-one and helping with tasks ranging from building résumés to logging into Facebook. No advanced technical skills are required.

  • Shifts: Mondays through Thursdays 1:00–3:00 p.m.

 

Food Market

  •  Since its opening in September, Community Ministries is thrilled to invite the entire congregation to volunteer in the newly renovated Venable Food Market! Volunteers in the Food Market assist with sorting and stocking shelves, helping our neighbors select groceries, and bagging items for our neighbors.

  • Shifts: Tuesdays 1:00pm-3:30pm, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Foot-care

  • Foot-care services offered by Community Ministries are some of the most cherished services we offer. This essential service supports our neighbors, many of whom rely on walking as their primary mode of transportation. Our Foot Care volunteers provide non-clinical care, helping to keep our neighbors' feet clean, healthy, and comfortable.

  • Shifts: Every other Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hygiene Closet

  • Community Ministries ensures that our neighbors have the necessary items for proper hygiene as part of our diverse services. Volunteers have the opportunity to brighten someone's day by participating in the hygiene closet, distributing hygiene items, and creating “hygiene kits” to be given out to our neighbors as needed throughout the week.

  • Shifts: Every other Monday & Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Interested in any of the above Volunteer opportunities? Email Jacob at jivey@firstpresatl.org!

 

Donations

Spotlight:

Underwear:

  • New men’s underwear—especially in larger sizes—is currently in high demand among our neighbors.

  • Donations can be placed in the donation bin located in the Smith Building lobby on Sundays between 7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m., or Monday–Thursday from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

 

Information on ways in which you can donate to Community Ministries can be seen below. Donation receipts for tax-deduction purposes can be obtained upon request.

  • Clothing Closet: Community Ministries is in constant need of clothing, both new and used, as well as shoes, for both men and women of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off in the Smith Building Lobby during the times listed below:

    • Sunday's between 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

    • Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.



  • Hygiene Closet: Donations for all Hygiene Items can be purchased from our Amazon Wish List. Click here to be taken to that Wish List.



  • Food Market: Community Ministries is actively conducting a food drive to restock the shelves of the Venable Food Market. Your contribution to this effort will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need right here in Midtown. Click here to see more information, including a list of needed food items

 

Updated Services & Schedule - Quarter 1

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve both our services and the volunteer experience, Community Ministries has made the following updates:

  • Wednesday Mailroom: Effective immediately the Mailroom will operate from 10am to 12pm on Wednesdays.

  • Mens Showers: Mens Showers on Wednesdays now take place at 1pm with sign-ups starting at 10am and at 4pm with sign-ups at 12:45pm.

We appreciate your flexibility and support as we continue to find the best ways to serve our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Director of Operations for Community Ministries Jacob Ivey at jivey@firstpresatl.org.

Current Community Ministries Services Schedule: 

Sundays-

Sunday Prayer Breakfast – 6:30am – 7:45am

Mail Room & Fellowship – 7:30am -11:00am

Mondays-

Social Services – Sign Up @ 10:00am – 10:00am-12:00pm

Clothing Corner – Sign Up @ 12:45pm - 1:00pm-3:00pm

Hygiene Closet – 12:45pm – 3:00 pm

Mail Room – 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Tuesdays-

Social Services – Sign Up @ 10:00am – 10:00am-12:00pm

Mail Room – 12:45pm-3:00pm

Food Market – 12:45pm – 6:00pm

Wednesdays-

Social Services – Sign Up @ 10:00am – 10:00am-12:00pm

Mail Room – 10:00am - 12:00pm

Men’s Showers – Sign Up @ 10:00am - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Sign Up @ 12:45pm – 4:00pm – 6:00pm

*SEASONAL* Haircuts - Sign Up @ 12:45pm – 6:00pm-8:00pm

Thursdays-

Social Services – Sign Up @ 10:00am – 10:00am-12:00pm

Clothing Corner – Sign Up @ 12:45pm - 1:00pm-3:00pm

Hygiene Closet – 12:45pm – 3:00 pm

Mail Room – 12:45pm - 3:00pm

 

Community Ministries Team

Matthew Fortune

Logistics Coordinator

Eudone Holley

Logistics Coordinator

Vickey Brown

Intake Coordinator

Tricia Passuth, LCSW

Executive Director of Community Ministries

TPassuth@firstpresatl.org

Jacob Ivey

Director of Operations for Community Minstries

JIvey@firstpresatl.org


Olivia Brueggemeyer, LMSW

Case Manager

OBrueggemeyer@firstpresatl.org

Quanishia Dixon, LMSW

Case Manager

QDixon@firstpresatl.org

Jacob Ivey
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