Faith, Hope, and COMMUNITY
Founded in 2010 by Pastors Chris and Jacqueline Jones, Ship Community Outreach began with a simple desire to give away socks and hotdogs in 2002. What started as small acts of kindness has grown into a comprehensive community center serving downtown Raleigh and surrounding areas.
The writer of Proverbs says that a good man may fall seven times, but he gets back up again. This is what we do at Ship Outreach – we help people get up again through proven and effective programs that address immediate needs while building long-term stability.
We believe that those who are caught up in unfortunate circumstances deserve a second, third, and fourth chance just as we all do. We believe good people that may have stumbled in life need a place like Ship Outreach to lend a hand.
– Pastor Chris Jones, Founder & CEO
Our mission is rooted in the belief that every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive. Our programs focus on food insecurity, poverty alleviation, crime prevention, healthy living, employment readiness, life skills training, and human trafficking intervention.
Ship’s vision is to create healthy and safe communities free of dependencies and capable of producing strong families who in turn give back to the community. We don’t just provide services; we build relationships and develop trust that transforms lives.
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To Create Healthy and Safe Communities Free of Dependencies and Capable of Producing Strong Families
COMMUNITY IMPACT
700K+
Families and Individuals served through Food Distribution Programs and over 360K loaves of bread!
3K+
Vouchers redeemed for Food and Clothing essentials through the Galley Grocery and Treasures Boutique
10K+
Workout Engagements from our Shipyard Fitness Center
2K+
Interactions with Children and Adults from our Learning Center
50+
Women received assistance through our Transitional Housing and Anti-Trafficking programs
15
Room apartment building providing a safe place for women at the Jimmy Carroll House
Where We’ve Been
2001
Ship of Zion Church begins.
2002
Outreach begins with giving out socks and hot dogs!
2008
Transitional Employment Initiative begins as part of gang prevention.
2010
Ship becomes a 501(c)(3) and establishes Bread of Life!
2014
Galley Grocery opens in a food desert in Southeast Raleigh
2017
Ship Yard opens to focus on healthy living, fellowship, and crime prevention.
2017
Treasure Boutique opens providing affordable clothing, shoes, and accessories.
2021
Anti Trafficking Initiative begins.
2022
The new center consolidates all Ship programs and outreach.
2023
Hydroponic Garden created to grow food without soil.
2024
Housing initiative begins with purchase of a four-plex apartment.
2024
Ship Leadership Academy is crated to develop skills and teamwork!
Where We’re Going
Ship Outreach is known as a safe place where our neighbors come to receive care, community and valuable services. To continue to ministry to our community, we plan to expand in the following ways.
Your Community Needs YOU
Help us create healthy, safe communities where families and neighbors can thrive! What time, talent, or treasure can you give?
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