The Mission
The mission of the J.O.Y Ministries Crisis Resource Center is to follow God’s command to care for the least and the lost by providing safe shelter, food, and support services. We provide our guests a grace-filled path towards a fulfilling life that allows them to contribute positively to their community.
Our Services
The Crisis Resource Center is staffed and run by volunteers and funded by local donations from individuals, churches, and businesses in the community. We provide guests with food, toiletries, clothing, temporary shelter, help with finding permanent housing and employment, and rent and utility assistance. We offer programming like Bible studies, financial planning classes, and recovery group meetings.
Donations We Accept
We regularly need the following:
- peanut butter
- dried pasta
- dried beans
- tomato sauce
- macaroni and cheese
- soup
- boxed muffin mix or cornbread
- canned pastas
- canned meats
- combs/brushes
- Toiletries: We collect all basic toiletries, including:
- soap
- shampoo
- razors
- feminine sanitary supplies
- diapers and baby products
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- toilet paper
Clothing: We collect gently used clothing for all ages and sizes. Please no ripped or stained items.
Furniture and practical household items: If you have larger furniture or any household items, please call the center at 270-380-1808 to see if we have need for such items before dropping these items off. We have limited storage capacity.
Donations We Do Not Accept
We do not accept items such as:
- picture frames
- vases
- decorative pillows
- and other knickknacks
- books
- CDs
- DVDs
- electronics
We may accept gently used toys on occasion. Please call in advance.