Agape Center NRV

ABOUT AGAPE CENTER NRV

 Agape Center NRV is a Christ-centered nonprofit outreach ministry whose goal is to attend to the heartfelt needs of those in our local community by the giving of themselves and their resources. In addition to providing the basic necessities they also mentor every client and provide spiritual support through prayer and genuine relationships. Their ultimate hope is to help people turn to, or return to a Christ-centered life, because they believe this is how we live our best life.

The Agape Center had been functioning out of five separate buildings in four different locations. With the purchase of their new facility, they are able to bring all of their ministries onto one central campus location. This will also allow them to expand their offerings to the community. From their new home they plan to add household items and furniture, as well as several development classes designed to help those in need break the cycle of poverty in their lives. Will you help support their mission and give generously today?

THEIR UNIQUE STORY

To really appreciate what God has done through The Agape Center NRV, it is important to understand how they came about. The Agape Center NVR is a part of a larger network of Agape Centers in Virginia. The first Agape Center was formed in Moneta, VA in 2002. They have grown from a simple food pantry and clothing closet in the basement of one church, into a large multifaceted ministry that serves upwards of 3,000 individuals each month on a campus with more than 27,000 square feet of building space.

The Agape Center NRV began when two local food pantries, a diaper pantry, a clothing bank, and dozens of church and ministry leaders saw it fit to lay down their own titles and ministry names in order to join together under the banner of the Agape Center for the purpose of making an even greater impact in the NRV for the glory of God and his son, Jesus Christ. A local Advisory Committee was established in March of 2020 and in August 2020, the Agape Center NRV opened its humble doors. Since then, the Agape Center NRV has faithfully served  growing steadily along the way. They currently have 11 member churches and hundreds of volunteers. 

 Visit www.agapecenternrv.org to find more ways to get involved with all God is doing through this incredible ministry.

Since opening in August of 2020, Agape Center NRV has provided over $1,000,000 in resources to our community. These resources go to help families in various circumstances, from temporary unemployment to disability, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren and crisis intervention. Agape services are available to clients free of charge. These services allow clients to have their needs met while maintaining dignity and self respect.

 Agape Center NRV operates with zero paid staff, 100% volunteer support, and extremely low overhead thus ensuring maximum impact for every dollar that is donated. Whether you choose to give monthly or a one-time gift, when you choose to support Agape Center NRV, you can know that your contribution is making a real difference!

We are so grateful for our Member Churches for actively participating to support the efforts of Agape Center here in the New River Valley. We hope that other churches will join us in our effort.