“I am a little scared, but I also know I can do this.” Just heard from a veteran – filled with determination and hope – with whom we have been working in our incarcerated veterans program, on his way to…
On this anniversary of Hurrican Katrina we remember… A storm that devastated so many lives, but brought so many together to uplift and rebuild. VOCM helped build a 16-unit housing development, Victory Park, in McComb, Mississippi, for victims of Hurricane…
One of our Core Values as a faith-based organization is that we are committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Every day, we give thanks for the many people and organizations who partner with us and support us in…
VOCM promotes the health and wellness of the individual as well as the quality of neighborhood environments. We build health and wellness activities into all of our programs and community education models, including health literacy, disease prevention, and physical fitness.…
New or Lightly Used Clothing Call! Help us restock our Thrift Store for homeless veterans and others who cannot afford clothes to wear, whether for every day wear or professional attire. Please call ahead to let us know if you…
“Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.” -Psalm 71:18 We look forward to welcoming our afterschoolers back…
We are grateful to Trinity Church of Bolton, Massachusetts for their gift of service, and to the West Jackson community blog for covering this story on their site. We have reprinted the original story here for your convenience. __________________________ Mrs.…
Want to help lift up our youth to succeed in Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math? Join us at the Thinker’s Fair on the 10th at 5PM at Clairborne Park, where we’ll be exploring how we can work together…
“We spent one week in Jackson helping roof a home. I think the benefit of that new roof was all ours.” Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude when we hear statements like this from our volunteers. You might…
Did You Know… that VOCM helped organize the West Jackson Master Planning Process, that’s aimed at developing an economic sustainability plan through a resident-driven planning process? It’s true. Find out more here: http://vocm.org/rebuilding-communities/community-planning/ #RebuildingLives #RebuildingCommunties #GospelInAction
