PACEM in the News

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) — The local homeless shelter PACEM has been busier than ever this year with a much colder start to the season. With last year’s record warm December, PACEM stayed quiet for the first part of the season. This winter, the shelter has been booked since its doors opened, but it still does … Continue reading “PACEM sees rise in elderly homeless”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) — With the temperatures dropping, the homeless in Charlottesville are getting creative. “I use hand warmers inside my sleeping bag and lots of clothes,” said Robert Heiston, a homeless man in Charlottesville. “You got to have plenty of blankets and sleeping bags,” explained Flloyd, another homeless man in town. “I mean, you’ve … Continue reading “Homeless fight the cold in Charlottesville, some with fire”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) — On Sunday, the members of local a cappella group lifted their voices for a good cause. The Charlottesville-based women’s a capella group, Fire, held one of its bi-annual concerts to raise money for PACEM. PACEM is about to enter its 13th season of shelter. It is a seasonal shelter of last … Continue reading “A capella group helps raise funds for PACEM shelter”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) — On Thursday evening, volunteers from PACEM gathered together to celebrate the upcoming shelter season, as well as go through an orientation. PACEM, or People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry, help the less fortunate find a place to sleep during the winter months. The group also helps people find permanent places to … Continue reading “PACEM volunteers gear up for the winter shelter season”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -The Charlottesville grassroots organization People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry (PACEM) is gearing up for shelter season. PACEM is comprised of more than 80 congregations and 3,000 volunteers who serve the homeless during the coldest of days. PACEM provides thermal shelter for people who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets during … Continue reading “PACEM Preparing for Upcoming Winter Season”

This year, PACEM is hoping to extend its shelter season! Typically, our season begins at the end of October and runs through the end of March, a total of 22 weeks each year. Recently, however, the PACEM Board of Directors decided to expand the season by two additional weeks – closing our doors in mid-April – but only if … Continue reading “Shelter Season Expansion”

Although our shelters are dormant during the warmer months, we continue to work on behalf of our guests. Many of them—especially those who are unable to find an apartment or fall back on family and friends—continue to weave through our lives during the spring and summer. PACEM Case Manager, Adriana Nicholson, shares the story of … Continue reading “Stories of Success”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – A Charlottesville charity is celebrating the end of another busy season of helping homeless people find shelter. Thursday evening, PACEM (People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry), held a thank you bash to show all its volunteers just how much the group appreciates the help. The shelter for the homeless served 219 … Continue reading “Charlottesville Charity Celebrates End of a Busy Season”