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St. Columba Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization
dedicated to helping those who are homeless and low-income.
WE NEED GROCERY BAGS!
St. Columba uses bags for our Food Pantry, Day Center, School Supplies
Program and Holiday Ministries.  We need both paper and plastic
grocery bags.  Please save yours and bring them by during normal office
hours.  Thank you for your support!
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!
We have a FaceBook page!  "Like" us and you can stay informed of what's new
at St. Columba!  No more going to the website to see what we need, just check
your FaceBook to be informed of our events, needs and successes!
OUR FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOOD!
The economy has hit our Food Pantry hard.
We are seeing an increase in demand but a decrease in donations.  
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please help us eliminate hunger by donating
pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, macaroni and cheese, soups,
canned fruits and vegetables, Ramen noodles, rice, peanut butter,
jelly and any other nonperishable items.  Or you can make a financial
donation to purchase food through the link above.
Donations can be made through PayPal to support
any of our programs.  If you wish your contribution
to be used for a specific program, please mention
this in the notes section.  Thank you for your help!
You can view a PowerPoint Presentation about St. Columba.
You can view our newsletter online!  We have all newsletters since Winter 2008
available to view on our Newsletter page.
Board of Directors Openings
St. Columba is always looking for individuals who are interested in serving as
board members.  The Board of Directors provides oversight for fulfilling the
mission of St. Columba.  Membership is perfect for people who are busy during
the day, but still want to get involved.  We meet one night a month and have an
annual fundraiser.  If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to
help others, please contact Alicia at 627-6748 for more information.
Mission
To operate an ecumenical ministry in response to
the Biblical Mandate to minister to persons in
need, whether these needs are economic, social or
spiritual.  The ministry is a direct, hands on
ministry recognizing the integrity of individuals
and working with them where they are.  The
ministry is indirect, working with churches and
other organizations to establish activities that
address people’s needs.
Heritage
With a Presbyterian heritage, in 1975 St. Columba Ministries began a social justice ministries to
the low/poverty level income residents of Robin Hood Apartment complex.  In 1986, St.
Columba Ecumenical Ministries became an ecumenical corporation reaching out the to poor and
dispossessed in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
St. Columba Ecumenical Ministries, Inc.
2114 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23509             Phone: 757-627-6748          Fax: 757-622-2569
NEW:  Download St. Columba's brochure here!
2012 Fundraiser
St. Columba's 2012 Silent Auction and Benefit Dinner, Baskets of Hope
was on Saturday, May 12!  If you were unable to attend, but would like to make a
contribution or see pictures, please do so on our Auction page.