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HELPING HANDS

Where to turn

Whether you need assistance or have time to help someone else, here are some organizations that you can turn to.

Alms House Inc., 5512 W. Patterson St., Hope Mills. 425-0902. Community outreach providing emergency food, clothing and financial assistance.

Armed Forces Emergency Services, 807 Carol St., Fayetteville. 867-8151. The subsidiary of the local American Red Cross helps provide emergency assistance to eligible military and dependents, along with communication assistance between family members and relatives outside North Carolina.

Cape Fear Valley Home Health & Hospice, 3418 Village Drive, Fayetteville. 609-6741. Provides assistance and guidance for families and people suffering from terminal disease.

CARE Center Family Violence Program, 1225 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. 677-2532. Supports victims of domestic abuse.

CARE Clinic, 239 Robeson St., Fayetteville. 485-0555. The clinic offers medical care for the working poor of Cumberland County.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh-Fayetteville, 2712 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville. 424-2020. Helps with a variety of social issues for the area's poor.

Coalition on Services to the Homeless, 509 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. 323-4673.

CONTACT Crisis Helpline, 3507 Hill St., Hope Mills. 483-8970. A Christian-based, 24-hour telephone crisis help line and referral service.

Cumberland Community Foundation, 308 Green St., Fayetteville. 483-4449. Manages endowments established to support nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina.

Cumberland Interfaith and Hospitality Network, P.O. Box 481, Fayetteville. 826-2454. Offers several programs that serve homeless families and their children.

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, 310 Green St., Suite 204, Fayetteville. 483-0952. The local branch of the Christian-based homebuilding program.

Fayetteville Urban Ministry, 701 Whitfield St., Fayetteville. 483-5944. An ecumenical interfaith ministry offering emergency assistance, literacy, home repair and youth services.

Hope Harbor Christian Mission Inc., 222 Dedication Drive, Fayetteville. 424-8800. Ministries designed to offer assistance to recovering alcoholics and addicts in the community.

Staff file photo Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina distributes food to nonprofit groups in seven counties.

Myrover-Reese Fellowship Homes Inc., 560 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville. 486-8718. Provides structured residential living for recovering substance abusers.

Northwood Temple House of Hope, 4400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. 488-3227. This is a Christian counseling ministry coordinated by Northwood Temple that offers support groups for chemical addiction, women's issues and sexual addiction.

Operation Blessing, 1337 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. 483-1119. Christian-based outreach mission for the poor and needy of Cumberland County.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina, 406 Deep Creek Road, Fayetteville. 485-8809. The food bank distributes food through a network of nonprofit organizations in seven counties.

Seniors Call to Action Team, P.O. Box 1745, Fayetteville, 28302. 321-2888. Volunteer agency that is an advocacy group for seniors, providing information of interest to them.

Stanton Hospitality House, 1617 Roxie Ave., Fayetteville. 323-1771. Provides a place to rest and receive support for families of people undergoing cancer treatment at area hospitals.

Women's Center of Fayetteville, 230 Hay St., Fayetteville. 323-3377. An advocacy, referral and resource center for women in Cumberland County.

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Who We Are Mae Foy How long have you lived in the area? "All my life." How do you get involved in the community? Foy is a senior aide at the Fayetteville Senior Center. Before that, she participated in activities such as bingo, field trips and seminars at the Blue Street center. "I like meeting and talking to the other members who come down here," Foy said. "You get so much knowledge and wisdom from them. Just the fellowship is good here." Tip: The senior center is always looking for volunteers and members. To find out more, call 433-1574.

Who We Are Darlene Webster How long have you lived in the area? "Since 1992. I'm originally from Dayton, Ohio, and retired from Fort Bragg. I was in the Army for 22 years." She still has ties to the military. She works at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in medical supply. How do you get involved in the community? "I've been volunteering for just about 10 years as an adult literacy tutor. I've tutored five people over the years. One student wanted to become a better speller. Another student wanted to prepare for his driver's license. ... You have to have patience and a desire to teach or to help someone." Tip: Fayetteville Urban Ministry is always looking for literacy tutors. For more information, call 483-5944. Tutors must go through a 12-hour training course.

Updated: August, 2007