Community Ministries Newsletter: July – September 2026
“The mission of FPC Atlanta Community Ministries is to follow Christ’s call to love our neighbors who are unhoused and otherwise disenfranchised, offering immediate and long-lasting support to improve their well-being.”
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.
Community Ministries by the Numbers - Q1 2026
Social Service Appointments: 637
Shower Appointments: 381
Clothing Corner Appointments: 733
Mailroom Visits: 2,839
Services & Schedule
July Schedule
For the month of July, Community Ministries has made the following schedule changes:
Women’s Showers: Women’s Showers will take place in the afternoon from 12:45pm - 3:00pm.
Thursdays Clothing Corner: The Clothing Corner will not be open on Thursday afternoons.
Please be aware that on Thursdays in July we will not be open in the morning for Social Services.
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 atjivey@firstpresatl.org.
Current Community Ministries Services Schedule:
Sundays-
Sunday Prayer Breakfast – 6:30am – 7:45am
Food Market - 8:30am - 11:00am
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
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
Women’s Showers - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays in July -
Hygiene Closet – 12:45pm – 3:00 pm
Mail Room – 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Women’s Showers - 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Upcoming Holiday Closures
Monday, September 7th - Closed for Labor Day
Volunteer Opportunities
Spotlight:
Sundays in the Mail Room
Help Our Neighbors Access Their Mail! Join Community Ministries on Sunday mornings to assist with mail services. Volunteers help sort, file, and distribute mail, providing an important connection to resources and communication for our neighbors in need.
Shifts: Sundays 7:30 – 11:00 a.m.
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
Foot-care
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
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 sneakers, for both men and women of all sizes. Donations can be dropped off in the Smith Building Lobby.
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 all ways seeking donation to the stock shelves of the Venable Food Market. Your contribution to this effort will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Click here to see more information, including a list of needed food items
Community Ministries Team
Shanay George
Logistics Coordinator
Rick Shade
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
Quanishia Dixon, LMSW
Case Manager
QDixon@firstpresatl.org