Missions and Outreach

REACH TEACH SEND

For I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat.
I was thirsty, and you gave me drink.
I was a stranger, and you took me in.
- Matthew 25:3

MISSION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Our head of Missions is Pete Peters.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to him.

Blessings for Children at Shalimar United Methodist Church

Refuge Room | OPEN: W 10am-2pm

We serve children in need (infants-5th grade). Our ministry provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, clothing, personal care items, and school supplies.

POC: Rendi Bonner

The Bread House at Shalimar United Methodist Church

Cross Corner | OPEN: M/W/F 9am-12pm

We seek to assist people experiencing food insecurities by providing food, personal items, and paper products.

POC: Pete Peters

Children in Crisis

Children in Crisis is a local, non-profit charity committed to “Providing Homes…Keeping Brothers and Sisters Together.”

1000 Luke's Way Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 864-4242

POC: Danna Franks

Fresh Start

Fresh Start for Children and Families is a non-profit organization that has been serving the area's homeless population since 1987. Their primary focus is helping families achieve long-term self-sufficiency through a nine-month residential and educational program.

8 Bobolink Street NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-5648

POC: Phil Richter

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides nutritionally-balanced meals that meet RDA requirements for a modest cost to the elderly, handicapped, or recuperating individuals in our community who cannot do so for themselves.

207 Hospital Drive NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-9165

POC: Casey Brennan

One Hopeful Place

One Hopeful Place is the primary homeless shelter in Okaloosa County, serving single men, women, and veterans experiencing homelessness. OHP operates a shelter for men and women who have the desire to make changes in their current life circumstances. During inclement winter weather, defined as 40 degrees or below, OHP provides temporary shelter for all those experiencing homelessness.

1564 North Beal Extension Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 586-7879

POC: Sherry Jones

Safe Connections

Safe Connections provides a nurturing environment and trained monitors to ensure the safety of vulnerable children during supervised visitation times and monitored custody exchanges. Safe Connections also provides parenting classes, resources, and referrals to parents to encourage them to be the safe and stable parents every child deserves.

56 Beal Parkway NW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 609-1850

POC: Sharon Rogers

Sharing and Caring

Sharing & Caring opened its doors on January 2, 1985 as an emergency food bank providing a basic staple of foods for needy individuals and families. We are an emergency food source for the needy who qualify within our guidelines. It is available to anyone who resides within the area of Hurlburt Field on the west, to Destin on the East, and to Eglin Air Force Base on the North.

126 Beal Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-0778

POC: Ken Winzeler

The Arc of the Emerald Coast

The Arc of the Emerald Coast is an advocacy organization for citizens of all ages with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of the Emerald Coast provides services in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties. We provide services that work to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community. We also focus on abilities, respect, and choice for all and encourage active citizenship and inclusion in every community.

123 Truxton Avenue Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 863-1530