PACEM is a grassroots organization that coordinates space and volunteers to provide shelter for individuals in our community who are homeless.

More than 80 faith congregations and community groups in the Charlottesville area come together each winter to address the need for shelter by opening their doors, serving evening meals, giving financially, and/or providing companionship.

Our name, PACEM, is an acronym for People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry. Pacem is also a Latin word meaning peace.

PACEM’s next Journey Volunteer training will be Wednesday night, March 4 from 6:00-8:00 at The Haven (112 West Market Street in Charlottesville). Many people have expressed interest in volunteering at PACEM beyond your congregation’s hosting or partnering. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a small group that’s paired up with a current or former PACEM guest in a meaningful, mentoring relationship.
Please contact Program Director Jesse Boeckermann at jesse@pacemshelter.org for more information or to RSVP. Attending the training doesn’t obligate you to be a volunteer. Come to the training, ask questions, and see if this opportunity is for you. PACEM’s shelters close for the season March 28, and this is a great program to stay involved with PACEM beyond the shelter season, especially if you’ve made a connection with a specific guest during the season at a host congregation or if you already have an ongoing relationship is a current or former guest of PACEM. We have a number of participants ready to join a group. We just need some volunteer groups to partner up with the participants.

Clink the link below for the full story from Linda Kobert’s A Chance to Speak in the 2014 Fall Newsletter.
A Chance to Speak – Linda Kobert from PACEM newsletter