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Pregnancy Support Center of the Tri-Cities Area. If you have a heart for hurting women, the Support Center has a place for you. Please call Janet Tapp, Assistant Director, at 804-861-5517 or contact the Center at www.pregnancytricities.org If you are interested in supporting this agency, please send your check to :

The Pregnancy Support Center of the TriCities

700 S. Sycamore St., Suite 12

Petersburg, VA 23803

Downtown Churches United 31 August 2014 CBF Special Speaker Sunday presentation Dr. Williamson provided a basic and encouraging picture of the work of Downtown Churches United including a history of the group. CBF supports DCU and is glad to have this organization as a part of our outreach. This presentation then provides a good background for anyone interesting in understanding just what we can do as the body of Christ in reaching out and helping those less fortunate within our communities. Please contact the Hope Center at 804-722-0321 or the address below:

The Hope Center

827 Commerce Street; P.O. Box 1202

Petersburg, VA 23804

Set Free hope. help. healing. Proclaiming freedom from sexual and relational brokenness.

"If the Son has set you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36

31 May 2015 CBF Special Speaker, Executive Director Mrs. Tonya Perry,

spoke of the work of Set Free in the Richmond Greater Metropolitan area.

They can be contacted at 804-358-8150

ReGenesis (formerly The Reach Out Center), a 501(c)3 organization, was started in May 2008 as a fulfillment of Pastor Gary

McReynolds’ vision to integrate Christ back into the community. In a city that was rampant with violence, drugs, and families

living in poverty, the McReynolds called on God and the community to become a catalyst for change.

The Center's motto is Restoring Faith, Family & Future.

3535 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805 804.451.4481804.733.4522 Email the ROC

October is the nationally recognized "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". As a church, we support organizations that help

the hopeless and helpless. The James House is recognized throughout Virginia as a top organization to help victims of domestic

violence and sexual assault. CBF has had a long-standing relationship with The James House. Jane has spent years with the TJH,

and gives a clear explanation of just what TJH does and how we, as individuals and as believers, can help those in danger of

violence and who need support and guidance in how to change their lives from being a target to being back on even footing.

Call 804-458-2704, ext 2775, for information

TJH location: 6610 Commons Drive, Suite C, Prince George, VA 23875

Please watch the videos TJH has produced to share the stories of those who are served by The James House at https://www.youtube.com/user/thejameshousehelps .

CARES Dr. Cheryl Riggins, Executive Director For further information read "The CARES Communicator" page 1 page 2

CARES is an organization and ministry to those who have found themselves lost in the unexpected rush

of life when problems overwhelm & suddenly you find yourself homeless and even friendless. CARES is

there to answer the call for help with support, guidance, & a place to land while you transition back into

the mainstream of life. CARES has a great vision, & Dr. Riggins understands the power of partnerships &

various similar agencies working together. Listen closely as Dr. Riggins shares her vision, her prayer, &

her love of people as she tells us about this valuable ministry & agency located in Petersburg, Virginia.