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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — The Haven serves dinner to the homeless every night, but Christmas night was special. Violinists played Christmas tunes to ring in the night. Christmas night also followed with a meal served by volunteers. Jayson Whitehead, executive director for PACEM, says this is important to bring this to those who don’t have … Continue reading “Christmas dinner at The Haven/PACEM”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — New data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Virginia has fallen. The data shows a three-percent drop in homelessness overall in the state, with greater reductions in the number of homeless families and veterans. But the number of people experiencing … Continue reading “HUD data shows Virginia homelessness down”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ten Thousand Villages Charlottesville, 105 West Main Street, is partnering with PACEM on Sunday, December 3rd to raise money for their efforts in sheltering the homeless. PACEM is a grassroots organization that coordinates space and volunteers to provide shelter for individuals in our community who are homeless. A portion of sales on December 3rd will … Continue reading “Community Shopping Event at Ten Thousand Villages to Benefit PACEM”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — PACEM, a shelter at the Haven in downtown Charlottesville, opened its doors Saturday night just in time for the colder weather. Doors opened at 5:30 p.m. and people were waiting to sign in and be admitted to the shelter. PACEM took in around 30 to 40 men and about 10 women … Continue reading “PACEM shelter opens for 14th season”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – On Sunday, October 22, a Charlottesville women’s a cappella group sang to raise money for homelessness. It’s all for the nonprofit housing group, People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry. The group, known as Fire, performed at First Presbyterian Church for the annual PACEM Benefit Concert as the homeless housing group preps for its … Continue reading “A Cappella Group Performs at Benefit Concert to Raise Funds for PACEM”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — It’s the season to welcome the homeless in Charlottesville off the streets and into shelters. “That is our major goal, making sure during the winter months that we will not have a story that is so sad like that. No one would die out in the freezing cold,” Reverend Ben Paige … Continue reading “PACEM getting ready for shelter season”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Charlottesville-area churches and other organizations are gearing up to help people who will desperately need food and shelter during the colder months. PACEM (People And Congregations Engaged in Ministry) will open its doors to the homeless population in Charlottesville at the end of October. “It’s a constant effort to get things rolling every … Continue reading “PACEM Training Volunteers Ahead of Helping Charlottesville-Area Homeless”

Join us on Sunday, September 10, from 7 – 9:30 PM at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall for the Six Pack Songwriter Showcase to Benefit PACEM. The event will feature the following six local singer-songwriters: Peyton Tochterman Will Overman Susan Munson John Kelly Debra Guy Mark Roebuck These musicians are notably all donating their … Continue reading “Six Pack Songwriter Showcase to Benefit PACEM”

PACEM seeks a Case Manager/Guest Advocate to assist homeless guests of our seasonal shelter. Key responsibilities include providing intensive social work services to homeless individuals seeking shelter. Work will both facilitate access to mainstream services, and transition our shelter guests to more permanent housing options as quickly as possible. Services provided will include coordination with … Continue reading “PACEM Is Now Hiring for a Case Manager”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Dozens of people came to listen to some a-cappella music this afternoon to benefit the homeless in central Virginia. Click here to see the video.