Our Justice and Community Outreach Ministries are non-sectarian initiatives of the church, with no discrimination because of age, faith or creed, gender, income, race, or sexual orientation. The outreach ministries are available seven days a week to all residents in Newport News and surrounding areas. We provide food as well as nutrition education, medical and personal care, on-site HIV/AIDS testing and education, substance abuse counseling, emergency assistance, housing assistance, day shelter, mail and telephone services, and basic hygiene care (laundry, showers, dental care). Most importantly, St. Paul’s is a good place where people may find rest, friends, and opportunities to serve God and neighbor.

Most of the people served by our outreach ministries are single adult men; single women and single parents with young children also find services of care and support here. Many of the adults have long histories of mental and physical illness, including mental retardation, drug addiction, and HIV/AIDS. Many others lack formal education and struggle to access networks of support and care.

The Rector and other part-time staff oversee all outreach activity at St. Paul’s. They are assisted by 120 active volunteers who come from churches, organizations, and companies from all areas of Hampton Roads.