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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development
Mission: Bethlehem Center of Charlotte in its relationship with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church provides and integrates human services to low-income residents.The agency helps each individual to develop mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually and promotes racial understanding and social justice.
Programs: Pre-School Programs Licensed day care for children each weekday.School-age activities - After school tutorial and enrichment programs; day camps during summerSenior Programs - Variety of weekly interest groups including Sunshine Club for the visually Impaired; weekend meals provided for homeboundChristian Education Summer Vacation Bible School; summer camping; interpretive dance troupeAlcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention - Community education about dangers of substance abuse with particular emphasis on youth and female heads of householdNeighborhood Improvement - Cleanup and beautification efforts;anti-drug campaigns;voter registration;initiating Community of ShalomSpecial and Emergency Assistance - Coordination with community emergency assistance programs; Thanksgiving and Christmas sharing; limited charitable trust for emergency needs.