Rome First UMC

Good Neighbor Ministries

Housed in a building on the Rome First campus, this is an all-volunteer, non-profit, faith-based organization supported by more than 20 local churches.  With compassion and concern, this ministry is devoted to providing social services for those in need.  In particular, rent assistance, medications, transportation, food, personal items and clothing are provided.  Every effort is made to fulfill the client's needs or to put them in touch with the proper resources.

This ministry started because the area churches noticed an increasing number of Romans coming to them in need of financial assistance.  Good Neighbor Ministries was formed in 1990 as a "clearing house" to provide financial assistance and also as the referral agency connecting clients with other appropriate services provided by the community.  Church members volunteer for this ministry and the church supports it financially.

Hospitality House

Hospitality House provides shelter and services to adult and child victims of family violence.  They provide a 24-hour crisis line, financial support for housing and transportation, relocation assistances, and serveral services.  Hospitality House also provides family violence prevention services to the community and serve as advocates for victims of family violence.  Rome First UMC supports this agency with donations of needed supplies and maintains collection bins year-round.

Transition House

In partnership with Rome Action Ministries, Rome First UMC sponsors a transition house in the Rome area.  The house provides safe and comfortable housing as the resident works on life and job skills and becomes self-sufficient.  In addition to providing financial support for the house, Rome First members assist with the material needs of the resident family.