Our Mission Neighbors In Ministry exists to enrich children, empower parents and encourage community through year-round programs. Our programs enable children and adults to work for equality of opportunity and to build the Beloved Community of racial justice and reconciliation. We are motivated by the spirit of Christian faith. Our History Neighbors in Ministry, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 to engage in outreach ministries in Southwest Brevard, the neighborhood surrounding Bethel “A” Baptist Church. The Board of Directors is made up of members of Bethel “A”, partnering churches, organizations and the community at large. IRS recognizes Neighbors as a 501c3 tax exempt, non-profit organization. Rise & Shine After-School Enrichment Program opened its doors in 1996. Providing 1:1 academic mentoring and support daily, the program serves 50 students. Over 100 volunteers are involved in various roles. The Rise & Shine Parent’s Organization meets monthly, helps with fund-raising and supports activities and field trips. In 1999, Neighbors began offering Rise & Shine Summer Adventure and in 2004 affiliated with Children’s Defense Fund to empower 50 scholars K-12th grade year round. Since 2000, our Damascus Road Anti-Racism Training Process, funded by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, has enabled Neighbors to address racism through educating and organizing. Training is available to any group or organization who desires to dismantle the impact of individual, interpersonal, cultural, institutional and structural racism. Board of Directors Chair: Byron Betsill Vice Chair: James Reynolds Secretary: Helen Hathaway Freedman Treasurer: Carl Mooney, Jr. Lynette Davis Phratasia Macon Tina Milstead Mary Read Susan Wells Nicole Whitaker Partners American Association of University Women Bethel “A” Baptist Church Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church Glade Creek Baptist Church Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard New Resurrection, COGIC Open Bible COGIC Open Bible COGIC Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Philip’s Episcopal Church United Way of Transylvania County Volunteers We have over 100 volunteers that donate their time on six week four day rotation. Our volunteers are from all parts of the country, all walks of life and they share their time and experiences mentoring our scholars. How We Do It: Kindergarten-Fifth Grade 1:1 Academic Mentoring Parent Involvement CDF Integrated Reading Curriculum Academic Incentives Performing Arts Cultural Enrichment School Partnerships Sixth-Eighth Grade 1:3 Academic Mentoring Financial Literacy Training Racial Equity Training Scholarship Savings Plan College Goal Plan 9th-12th grade Jr. Servant Leaders Peer Mentoring Servant-leadership training Youth Empowerment Home   | Our Mission   | Calendar Of Events   |   Freedom School   |   Anti-Racism   |   Newsletter How You Can Help   |   How To Enroll Your Child   |   Contacts   |   On Sale Now Website property of Neighbors in Ministry. All rights reserved, © 2007 Site design by Lone Bird Studio, Asheville NC