CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Families in Charlottesville are preparing care packages to hand out to people who live on the streets during these cold winter months.Those families hope the care packages warm the hearts of homeless people in Charlottesville while they’re seeking warm shelter through the PACEM program. “We want to make sure that the guests … Continue reading “Community Members Create Care Packages for Homeless”
PACEM in the News
PACEM featured on Newsplex thanks to W.E. Brown’s Giving Back campaign
Thanks to W.E. Brown and their Giving Back campaign, PACEM is now featured in a TV spot on CBS 19 Newsplex. W.E. Brown regularly partners with Newsplex to help local organizations in our local community. The goal of the partnership is to bring recognition to organizations that are helping people in Charlottesville and the surrounding communities. … Continue reading “PACEM featured on Newsplex thanks to W.E. Brown’s Giving Back campaign”
PACEM sees rise in elderly homeless
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”
Fall 2016 Newsletter: A Season of Giving … And Joy!
TOPICS INCLUDE: The Director’s Column, Season Expansion, Our New Website Is Live, A PACEM Success Story, Inter-Agency Collaboration Download: Fall 2016 Newsletter: A Season of Giving … And Joy! (PDF, 2.0 MB)
Homeless fight the cold in Charlottesville, some with fire
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”
A capella group helps raise funds for PACEM shelter
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”
PACEM volunteers gear up for the winter shelter season
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”
PACEM Preparing for Upcoming Winter 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”
Sept 2016 E-News: An Open Letter to Our Friends
With less than two months until the start of the PACEM season, we are busy in the office preparing for the 13th year of providing emergency shelter to the area’s homeless. Of course, PACEM could not operate without your support and that of Charlottesville and the greater community. To keep our supporters connected, we are launching … Continue reading “Sept 2016 E-News: An Open Letter to Our Friends”
Women’s Shelter Season Expansion
This year, PACEM is planning to extend our shelter season! Typically, our season begins at the end of October and runs through the middle of April, a total of 24 weeks each year. Recently, however, the PACEM Board of Directors decided to expand the shelter season for our female guests through the Spring and into … Continue reading “Women’s Shelter Season Expansion”