— Our Ministries
What We Do
Learn all the ways FaithWorks supports our community:
Have you or a family member been affected by cancer?
We all know what a devastating disease cancer is for an entire family. Having a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer can stress any relationship. Many of our neighbors receive a diagnosis, but don’t have the safety net of support to make doctor’s appointments or get to the lab for tests. The Cancer Network of Hope provides tender loving care to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Our staff helps connect people with resources through local doctors and area outreach programs, as well as the Cancer Care Center of Southeast Georgia Health System, the American Cancer Society, and the Georgia Cancer Coalition. Volunteers offer a listening ear, a friendly hug, and helpful information. Through this ministry, FaithWorks seeks to assure any of our neighbors with cancer that they are not alone and our community cares for their well-being.
Experiencing hardship and/or hunger?
Too many of our neighbors work hard and live paycheck to paycheck to keep their families afloat. When a crisis hits a family, keeping the power on, having food in the pantry, and paying essential bills can be an extraordinary challenge.
The Sparrow's Nest ministry offers support for families experiencing such a crisis. Formed more than twenty years ago as a clearing house for 81 churches, the Sparrow's Nest provides food, utility, and prescription assistance to help those in crisis in our community. Families and individuals may come once per month for groceries and hygiene products. Families and individuals may apply for utility assistance once every twelve months.
If you know of someone whose family has been hit by a crisis, the Sparrow’s Nest may be able to help.
If you wish to help families in need, Sparrow’s Nest accepts donated food items, personal hygiene products, and repurposes plastic and paper grocery bags. Donations may be delivered to the Sparrow's Nest located at 2911 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520. Please see our food list below.
Sparrow's Nest Assistance
To be considered for assistance with a utility bill or prescription, families need to complete an application and provide documentation that an emergency has happened recently (hospitalization, car or home repair, serious illness, accident, fire, etc.) that has disrupted their regular cash flow, in addition to their ID, a copy of the bill, and pay stubs. Applicants may come to Sparrow's Nest during food pantry hours to complete an application or apply online. (We are unable to assist with rent or mortgages, but can refer those in need to other programs in the area.)a
If you prefer to complete a physical copy of the application, you can apply in person at our office at 2911 Altama Avenue, Monday-Thursday from 9 AM-12 PM. If you have any questions regarding your application, contact Sabra Slade at sabra@faithworksministry.org or by phone at 912-261-8512 extension 110.
Want to meet your neighbors and serve?
When we make the effort to meet people who are different from us and go to places that we usually avoid, we soon discover we are not all that different from one another. We all desire health, happiness, and a future for our children. While we applaud groups that travel and minister in other countries, we also contend that it is sometimes easier to go halfway around the world than to go across the street.
There are needs all around us. All we need to do is open our eyes and roll up our sleeves.
Are you or a loved one experiencing homelessness?
The Well is a hospitality center for people who are currently homeless, providing resources such as showers, a laundry room, a phone, internet access, and an address for correspondence.
By providing this venue, FaithWorks helps those who are currently homeless with opportunities to reconnect with family members, access essential services to help them leave the streets, and recover from sickness and disease. Our guests often regain employment and restore hope in their lives.
Address: 1101 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Hours are subject to change during the cold weather season. When temps drop below 36 degrees, The Well opens overnight as a warming station.
Need a fresh start?
Starting over when you are currently homeless can be daunting! The stigma is real, employment doors close, and neighbors can look away. Getting back on track often comes down to someone simply “opening a door.”
The Open Doors ministry provides housing for the previously homeless who have found work. Participants in our program receive a place to live for a year. During this year, the participant has the opportunity to save money in order to transition to permanent housing.
Feeding Camden
In 2021 FaithWorks-Camden was invited to manage the Helping Hands Food Pantry of St Marys United Methodist Church in Camden County. Currently the pantry provides food assistance for people experiencing an emergency. The pantry currently serves more than 232 family members in 97 households each month.
Location: 100 Pine Street, Saint Marys, GA 31558
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM-11:45 AM
Note: Not open on holidays
Genia Rodey
Director of Camden Ministries
Phone: (912) 576-8105
Email: helpinghands@tds.net
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer application.
Pastoral Care
FaithWorks has contracted with Southeast Georgia Health System since 1997 to provide pastoral care chaplaincy to the Brunswick Campus. Our chaplains visit patients and their families as well as work with staff, nurses, and physicians.
While we visit with anyone who requests a visit or who is referred to us, we focus primarily on those who are in crisis and/or who do not have a pastor of their own.
We provide a chaplain on site for at least 40 hours per week and are on call 24/7 for emergency situations.
Resource Management
Through our Resource Management services, FaithWorks reconnects people with essential public services to obtain Birth Certificates, IDs, Social Security Cards, Government Assistance, and the like.