Acts Ministries High Point

09/07/2026

On this Labor Day, we thought we’d offer some fact-checking from 2025 data.

“Myth: People experiencing homelessness just need to get a job.

Fact: While employment helps people stay housed, it does not guarantee housing. As many as 40%-60% of people experiencing homelessness have a job, but housing is unaffordable because wages have not kept up with rising rents. There is no county or state where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford a modest apartment. At minimum wage, people have to work 86 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom. Even when people can afford a home, one is not always available.”

-Data from United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

https://www.usich.gov/guidance-reports-data/data-trends

08/27/2026

We loved being with Greenstreetstudents tonight and greatly appreciate their partnership. The students will be packing bags for us once a month to distribute at the library during cafe days.

Green Street Baptist Church Green Street Missions has partnered with us for many years.

08/13/2026

Free ESL Classes! Register August 19th at Green Street Baptist 303 N Rotary Dr High Point

“ESL has helped me feel more confident in talking to family, friends and others about Jesus.”

Our ESL Ministry has two news items!
👉First, we will hold registration on August 19 at 6pm in room B-201 for free ESL classes. Use Entrance A/Church Office Entrance and spread the word.

👉Second, we’d love to recruit new teachers. We have an amazing leader who’ll teach you to teach others. ESL Ministry is a relational one where we hope to grow in fellowship too!

👉Contact Arlene Lent with questions: [email protected]

📍Green Street Baptist Church 303 N Rotary Dr High Point, NC 27262

07/04/2026

Thinking of our unhoused friends. Offering water, Gatorade and snacks is helpful. What kind of snacks? Nabs (peanut butter crackers) and chewy protein bars are good as they have some protein.

🚨 EXTREME HEAT ALERT 🚨

High temperatures and dangerous heat are expected to move into our area beginning Thursday and continuing through the July 4th holiday weekend.

Forecast highs are expected to reach the upper 90s to near 100°F by Friday and remain dangerously hot through the weekend. Heat impacts are expected to range from MAJOR to EXTREME, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses for anyone spending extended time outdoors without proper hydration or cooling.

⚠️ Please plan ahead for the heat:
💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don’t feel thirsty.
🏠 Stay indoors or in air-conditioned spaces during the hottest part of the day whenever possible.
👵 Check on elderly family members, neighbors, young children, and others who may be more vulnerable to extreme heat.
🐶 Don’t forget your pets—provide fresh water and shade, and never leave children or animals in a parked vehicle.
🌙 Overnight temperatures will remain warm, providing little relief from the heat.

If you’re spending time outdoors for work, recreation, or holiday celebrations, take frequent breaks, wear lightweight clothing, and know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

As you prepare for the week and holiday weekend, please consider the extreme heat when planning activities and be mindful of these conditions during any emergency situations.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and have a safe Independence Day weekend!

01/27/2026

Another good day with our friends at the High Point Public Library and the Community Cafe. Thanking God for all of His partners and provisions!

Do you know the days and times the Cafe is open?
—Tuesdays 9:00-10:30am (referral partners are on site to assist the unhoused community)
—Thursdays 9:00-11:00am
—Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm

01/24/2026

🚨Shelter information

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (Women Only), located on 903 W. English Rd., will offer 24-hour White Flag Shelter for women only beginning Friday, January 23 at 5:30pm. Due to life threatening temperatures and extended weather issues, our white flag shelter is not yet issuing an end date on 24/7 shelter nor asking participants to leave. Leslie’s House and the Winter Shelter are operating 24/7 but are full.

Additional shelters, not operated by are listed below:

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭

• •𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (Women & Children), located on 2018 W. Green Dr., will open at tonight at 6pm until 8am on Saturday, January 24 for women and children only.

• •𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (Men Only), located at 400 N. Centennial St., will open tonight at 8pm tonight, January 23 and through the weekend and daily until capacity is full. Open Door Ministries will open for adult men only.

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨
• First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide 24-hour shelter starting tonight, Friday, January 23 at 7pm through 7am on Monday, January 26. The warming center at First Baptist Church will be open to single adults and families.

Additional shelters (cities and counties) can be found here: https://www.wxii12.com/article/nc-emergency-shelters-open-list-winter-storm/70109990

02/22/2025

Kicked off our first Saturday Community Cafe and we were blessed to have 55 join us! Blessed too with volunteers and food!

12/17/2024

We are deeply grateful for Mary Sizemore and her heart for people. Check out this article. It’s an honor to partner with her, MHA and many others.