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

More than sixty congregations in the Charlottesville area open their doors - setting up cots, serving warm evening meals, and providing companionship. Through PACEM, congregations of many faiths and community groups come together to address the need for shelter in our community.

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

The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail will be hosting and sponsoring their fifth annual benefit golf tournament on Thursday, May 22 at Lake Monticello Golf Course. The 4-person team, Captain’s Choice Shotgun Start begins at 1:00 that afternoon. The cost is $260 per team ($65 per person), which includes green fees, cart, range balls, drinks, snacks, cookout at 6:00, prizes, and gifts. A portion of the proceeds will go to PACEM. Please contact Adam Rodriguez at ACRJ for more information (434-977-6981 ex. 281 or rodrigueza@acrj.org).