Outreach
Local & Community Programs
Positive Project at Cullowhee Methodist Church
The Positive Project is a group that operates in and through the Cullowhee United Methodist Church. Our mission is to act as a fundraising organization for the church and all that goes on within it. We coordinate and assist in events that help to raise the necessary funds to allow our church and those in it to continue to do the good works that they have been called to do. From the Wesley Foundation to Cullowhee Kids, there are needs that we intend to meet. We hope that you will support our efforts and look forward to providing a positive experience and the occasional BBQ dinner. Thank you John Patterson and Scott Huffman. If you would like to discuss what the Positive Project can do for you, please email the Positive Project at (email) or find us on Facebook.
Jackson Village is a HUD-sponsored housing complex for 24 elderly and/or handicapped individuals in Sylva. CUMC helped with the planning and continues to provide support on the board and other times as needed. Contact: Norman West, 293-5678.
Habitat for Humanity has active members from our church involved in building homes for those in need. Contact: David Claxton, 293-9298.
United Christian Ministries is a joint effort to provide assistance to Jackson County families who have crisis needs. These include food, prescriptions, past due electric bills, diapers, heating assistance and furniture. Contact: Elaine White, 293-5785.
Jackson County Christmas Store is a program to provide new toys and clothing to families in need. CUMC has many volunteers and sponsors involved in this ministry. Approximately 700 children are served each year. Contact: Elaine White, 293-5785.
El Centro is a ministry that meets from 3 – 6 pm each Sunday in our church fellowship hall. Robert Fernandez is the Spanish-speaking pastor. Contact the church office for more information.
Food Pantry is located at CUMC for local Hispanic farm workers. Food and personal items are picked up at Manna Food Bank in Franklin. Contact: Elaine White, 293-5785.
Nailbenders is a group of men and women from Cullowhee United Methodist Church that builds ramps, repairs homes and does work as needed in the community. They work with the Jackson County on Aging and other community groups. Contact the church office.
Care Teams The people at CUMC involved in this ministry provide food to church and community families when a need arises such as an illness, surgery, death or a family emergency. Teams are organized and rotate to serve as needed. Contact: Carol Taylor through the church office at 293-9215.
The Community Table is located on Barlett St., Sylva. They serve hot nutritious meals for people in need on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. Meal times also help citizens regain social skills as they come together for companionship and camaraderie. Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve and clean up. Contact: The Community Table 586-6782.