Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry

We are excited to announce that Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry has been awarded The Leon Levine Foundation grant of $100,000 in a two-year award to support the ministry. Read more about it here --> https://ccmhickory.org/the-leon-levine-foundation-supports-ghccm/

Looking for a way to support a worthy cause and have a great time all at once? You are invited to dust off your blue suede shoes and attend Cruisin’ Down Main, the annual fundraising event of the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry!
Read more about the fun here --> https://tinyurl.com/4vsvs9aj

We are blessed to have Bill and loved celebrating his birthday with a surprise pancake breakfast!

Ministry Honors Long-time Volunteer – CCM William “Bill” Powell is a faithful and devoted volunteer in the GHCCM Pharmacy.  On Tuesday, July 16, he was given a surprise birthday party at the ministry as he reached his 90th birthday.  GHCCM Pharmacy staff hosted a pancake breakfast.  Those attending included pharmacy volunteers, fami...

GHCCM has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish clients experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping those living in poverty to increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
Read more about it here --> https://ccmhickory.org/ghccm-receives-donation-from-food-lion-feeds-charitable-foundation/

THANK YOU to the St. Luke’s United Methodist Youth Group for spending their SERVE DAY at GHCCM! We hosted 13 youth and 4 leaders as they delivered collected items from St. Luke’s UMC to GHCCM Ministry (hygiene items for shower kits, towels, empty medicine bottles, cleaning supplies, clothing, food), assembled shower kits, made encouragement cards for homeless neighbors, cleaned crisis clothing closet, sorted clothing, and assisted with other cleaning tasks in the building. We appreciate you!!

THANK YOU to the First Presbyterian Church VBS “Mission in the City” participants who recently visited GHCCM! We enjoyed having 18 fifth & sixth grade students volunteering and making an impact in their community!
The group assisted GHCCM with housekeeping & hand-making encouragement cards to go with the 100 Shower Kits First Presbyterian donated to the GHCCM Homeless Ministry. Thank You to First Presbyterian Church for your generous support!

The GHCCM Nutrition Plus program encourages healthy eating, and provides education and cooking classes for those with Diabetes and Hypertension. Feel free to drop off any healthy fresh goodies for this valuable program Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Let's go cruisin'... classic style! Tickets are on sale NOW! https://ccmhickory.org/crusin-down-main-2024/

Are you or someone you know in need of assistance?
Are you able to offer items for those in need?
Contact GHCCM for more information on how you can get or give help in our community.

Are you able to help our Nutrition Plus Program with their summer wish list? These items help provide education and healthy food options for patients diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension. We thank you!

"GHCCM Medical Clinic is so wonderful and sweet. You feel the love when you come in the door. Staff is the Best. I thank God for all of them. I feel I’m getting the best treatments with them. Thank God for them." -- V.L.

Save the Date and get ready to celebrate the classics with our 2024 fundraising event! Let's go daddy-o!

Cleaning this weekend? Grocery shopping and have a little extra room in the cart? Keep GHCCM in mind! We welcome and appreciate all donations to our Crisis Closet Ministry!

Tune in to First Talk with Hal Row TOMORROW, May 28th to hear Molly Sain, Dr. Ron Key and RN Jane Duralia give some updates on everything happening at GHCCM!

GHCCM will be closed on Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We honor all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

We are honored to be a part of Elliott Gantt's Eagle Scout project! https://ccmhickory.org/scouts-project-benefits-ministry/

We have an ongoing and immediate need for many items at GHCCM. We welcome your donations and appreciate you thinking of our ministry during your spring cleaning or weekly shopping trips! To see a current list of needs, visit: https://ccmhickory.org/our-needs/

A look at our recent Music Monday Devotions! Minister from Christ Church North side, Pastor Faircloth, provided music and prayer for our clients and staff and Molly shared her beautiful voice as we sang praises to God!

On Friday, April 26, GHCCM proudly celebrated the new name of our Medical Clinic. It is now recognized as the Dr. John Earl Medical Ministry Clinic.
Over 80 family and friends were in attendance to honor the memory of Dr. Earl including his devoted wife, Jane Earl. The unveiling and the naming service recognized the passion, service, and dedication that Dr. Earl provided to his patients throughout his career in Hickory, NC.
Read more about the event and Dr. Earl's legacy here ---> https://ccmhickory.org/ministry-names-medical-clinic-in-memory-of-dr-john-earl/

For quick reference -- a little reminder of who we are and how we can help.

Our volunteers are valued and appreciated here at GHCCM! We fulfill our mission of offering Hope Health and Healing with the help from dedicated volunteers and we are so thankful for their time and talents. This week, GHCCM staff gladly prepared lunch and breakfast in appreciation for their volunteers.