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Local Compassion Ministries
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We believe God calls all Christians to show compassion to those in need.
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4
The Compassion Ministry at PBC exists to provide opportunities and resources for our church body to show compassion to those in need through the giving of financial gifts and through intentional hands-on partnerships with credible agencies that care for the needs of the poor, the homeless and the oppressed in the DFW Metroplex. For more information contact compassion@pantego.org.
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Strategic Partnerships with Local Compassion Agencies
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Mission Arlington Arlington Life Shelter Arlington Pregnancy Center Safe Haven Oakcrest Family Church CEC
First Baptist Church of Arlington founded Mission Arlington over 20 years ago. Over that time, Mission Arlington has grown into its own entity. Every year Mission Arlington leads the way in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to thousands of local families in need. Services include free day care for working mothers, counseling services, food, clothing, furniture and many varied training sessions for those trying to get back on their feet. Mission Arlington is a not-for-profit organization and operates off of community donations and local volunteer support.
Mission Arlington | Mission Metroplex
210 W. South Street, Arlington, 76010
817-277-6620 | www.missionarlington.org
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Their name reflects the vision and services with which the Life Shelter operates. Much more than just a night shelter, ALS is a nine week program in which resident participate. They are allowed to stay at the Shelter during the nine weeks as long as they are participating in the program. This program includes actively looking for a job, taking evening classes at the Shelter, obeying the facility rules, remaining clean and sober, and using the mental health, job support, housing, food, clothing, and many other services provided by the Shelter and its volunteers. The shelter averages 90 occupants each night (approximately 30 are children).
Arlington Life Shelter
325 West Division Street, Arlington, 76011
817-548-9885 | www.arlingtonlifeshelter.org
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The Arlington Pregnancy Center was founded in 1984. During this time, they have helped counsel over 15,000 women throughout Tarrant County. The APC is a not-for-profit organization. Currently services to women include free pregnancy testing, free consultations, a wealth of information on abortion and when needed, free sonograms. Any volunteer assistance they receive is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in help them reach out to new moms in need.
Arlington Pregnancy Center
2810 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, 76012
817-299-9599 | www.arlingtonpc.org
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For many years, the Women’s Shelter has been a safe haven for women from the abuses of destructive relationships. Here, abused women are given a chance to get away from the abuser while learning vital skills to help them down the road to recovery and renewal. Services include, but are not limited to: temporary housing, case management, specialized children’s programs, transportation, clothing, legal assistance and community resource links.
Safe Haven
817-535-6462 | www.safehaventc.org
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Four widows, in Kennedale, founded Oakcrest Family Church in 1993. In 1996 their pastor, Jim Norwood, felt led to take the widow’s vision to the next level. Sitting directly behind the ‘red-light’ district that can be seen near the 820 / I-20 interchange, Oakcrest Family Church is passionate for reaching those that have fallen and need physical and spiritual assistance to get on their feet again. Oakcrest is a wonderful place for PBC individuals, Home Group, or Community Groups to get involved. Their mission is to minister to ex-offenders and families of those incarcerated by giving them a new start in life beginning with Jesus.
Oakcrest Family Church
6741 Oakcrest Drive West, Fort Worth, 76140
817-483-3723 | www.oakcrestchurch.org
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The Community Enrichment Center’s (CEC) mission is to restore hope, share God’s love and change lives in our community. The CEC is a faith-based non-profit serving Tarrant County families in crisis by providing the resources, tools and encouragement these families need to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. The CEC serves over 31,000 people per year. Last year alone, over 700,000 pounds of food were donated to the elderly, working poor, and the homeless. In 1990, CEC started the Adopt-A-Family program. The goal is to assist homeless families to become self-sufficient. PBC can be involved at the community group, home group, and individual levels to serve at the food pantry or mentor families through the Adopt-A-Family program.
Community Enrichment Center
6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, 76180
817-281-1164 | www.thecec.org
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For more information about how you or your Home Group can get involved, please contact Ryan Rasberry at 817-274-1315 ext. 134; or, please fill out the form below:
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