Spiritual Awakening Ministries Inc

Our Mission

Develop permanent, affordable housing and provide supportive services for veterans and their families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Our Purpose

We are committed to providing affordable housing for homeless veterans in the rural area of Pitt County, NC. This housing will include accommodations for persons with disabilities. The supportive services needed for our residents will be provided to ensure we are not just building housing, but giving those who volunteered to serve our country a place to call home.

About Us

Since 2004, our goal has been to improve the lives of homeless populations.  We began in Delaware with transitional housing, inclusive of supportive services and resources.  In 2020, we relocated to North Carolina.  Initially, we provided meals and clothing to persons demonstrating homelessness based on their survival on the streets and/or shelters in Pitt County.  After meeting with many people and organizations, such as the Veterans Administration in Greenville, North Carolina, we learned that the greatest need was for Veterans and their families who were transitioning from military to civilian living.  We purchased land with funds from our organization with the intent and goal of providing single permanent affordable housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans and their families.  

Project Name: REHOBOTH

[permanent AFFORDABLE & SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM] Genesis 26:22(NIV Version of the Bible) He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it REHOBOTH, saying, “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land”

Project Summary: Experiencing homelessness is traumatic for anyone, regardless of the circumstances. However, it is especially poignant when the individual is a military Veteran or someone living below the poverty line and identified as low-income. Creating affordable housing while addressing homelessness is the overarching goal of Spiritual Awakening Ministries Inc. The initiative, Rehoboth, calls for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community groups, to collaborate to ensure homelessness is “infrequent, fleeting, and limited to a single time.”

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE VETERANS IN NC?

Veterans make up just 7% of the general population but account for 13% of the homeless population.

One in five homeless males is a veteran. Lack of Affordable Housing is one of the top causes of homelessness for veterans. The amount of funding or assistance allowed for housing is lower than what landlords and housing developments accept.

Spiritual Awakening Ministries – We have secured site acquisition and are developing new housing construction, including handicap-accessible and affordable housing for veterans and low-income individuals in Pitt County, NC. We will be the first to provide housing with a commitment to accept HUD-VASH allowances or Choice Vouchers in partnership with the Mid-East. We have over seven years of experience providing transitional housing and supportive services.

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE RENTAL HOUSING

Inadequate social services are also a major factor in increasing the rate of homelessness. Many face a range of physical and mental health issues and require specialized services to help them. Spiritual Awakening Ministries will provide housing in collaboration with the Raleigh, N.C. The Veterans Administration HUD-VASH Program will provide Support Services for our veterans and families. We will assist those in our housing with attending medical and mental health appointments, provide resource(s) assistance with the completion of documentation, and work hard to provide advocacy ensuring we assist our residents to get all the Veterans Administration or Social Services needed as well as their benefits; in partnership with the Greenville Veterans Affairs Health Care Center and local medical resources that are available.