Fayetteville Urban Ministry

08/26/2026

🎉 We made it to 1,000 Facebook followers!

Thank you to every person who follows, shares, supports, volunteers, donates, and helps spread the word about the work happening at Fayetteville Urban Ministry. 💙💛

Every follow helps us reach more people, share more stories, and connect our neighbors with hope, help, and resources.

We’re grateful to have 1,000 of you along for the journey, and we’re just getting started!

08/25/2026

🔨 Your skills can help build more than homes. They can help build hope.

Fayetteville Urban Ministry’s Nehemiah Project is looking for qualified contractors and businesses to partner with us as we provide critical home repairs for individuals and families throughout our community.

If your business is interested in putting your skills to work for a greater purpose, we’d love to connect with you!

📧 [email protected]
📞 910-483-5944, ext. 2205 or 2206

Help us restore homes, strengthen our community, and make a difference—one project at a time.

Partner with us. Build hope. Change lives.

08/25/2026

Thank you as always for sharing your time, talent and treasure with us!

08/24/2026

It’s Most Needed Monday! 💛

This week, we’re asking our community to help us restock essential hygiene items for the neighbors we serve.

Our greatest needs right now are:
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shampoo & conditioner for all hair textures

The next time you’re shopping, consider adding one extra hygiene item to your cart for FUM. A small addition to your shopping list can make a meaningful difference for someone in our community.

📍 701 Whitfield St., Fayetteville, NC

Non-food donations are accepted on Mondays and Fridays.
Food donations are accepted Monday–Friday.

08/24/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated a very special milestone! 💛

On August 23, our President & CEO, Mr. Johnny Wilson, celebrated **27 years with Fayetteville Urban Ministry!**

For nearly three decades, Mr. Wilson has dedicated himself to serving our neighbors, strengthening our community, and advancing the mission of FUM.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Wilson on **27 years of leadership and service!**

08/20/2026

Our shelves need you!**

As we continue serving individuals and families throughout our community, there are a few items our Emergency Assistance Department especially needs right now.

Our current highest needs include:

• Soap, toothpaste and deodorant
• Shampoo and conditioner for all hair textures
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Milk, any percentage
• Mac and cheese, boxes or small cups
• Small canned meats, such as Vienna sausages
• Peanut butter
• Rice

Whether you pick up one extra item while grocery shopping or bring us a bag full of essentials, it all adds up and helps us keep our shelves stocked for our neighbors.

**Donation Drop-Off:**
📍 Fayetteville Urban Ministry
701 Whitfield St., Fayetteville, NC

**Food donations are accepted Monday–Friday.**
**Non-food donations are accepted on Mondays and Fridays.**

Thank you for helping us keep our shelves stocked and continue serving our neighbors! 💛

08/11/2026

It’s a SERVICE kind of Saturday! 💙🙌🏾

This Saturday, we’re showing up, giving back, and putting community into action!

There’s still time to join us for Service Saturday. Grab a friend, sign up, and come spend your Saturday making a difference with us.

👇🏾 Click the event below to register!

Sat, August 15 | Fayetteville Urban Ministry Acts of Kindness August Join us for Service Saturday.

08/11/2026

🎒 FAYETTEVILLE, WE’RE PACKING BACKPACKS! ✏️📚

School is almost back in session, and we’re making sure our young people are ready to walk into the new year prepared and confident!

Join the City of Fayetteville Office of Community Safety and Fayetteville Urban Ministry for our Find-A-Friend Backpack Party! 🎉

We’re supporting 200+ youth with:

🎒 Backpacks & school supplies
🍿 Snacks
🎶 Live music + DJ
🎉 Family fun
💛 And it’s all FREE!

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM
📍 610 Whitfield Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Plus, enjoy Geko’s Ice Cream, Tasty Eatz on the Geaux, and music provided by Gilbert Baez Jr. 🎶🍦

Bring the kids. Bring the family. Come ready to have a GOOD time while we get our students ready for school!

Together, we can make their first day their BEST day! 🎒✨

08/10/2026

People don’t just want to hear what you do. They want to see the impact. 💙

And at Fayetteville Urban Ministry, impact looks like neighbors showing up for neighbors.

It looks like volunteers giving their time. Community partners giving their resources. Families receiving support. And people coming together because they believe Fayetteville is stronger when we take care of one another.

Want to be part of the impact?
Donate. Volunteer. Partner with us.

Visit fayurbmin.org to get involved.

07/30/2026

Help us send our students back to school prepared! 🎒✏️

Here’s our Backpack Party supply wish list. Every item donated helps a child build their own backpack at the event.

Thank you for helping us support our neighbors in need!