Welcome to DCM
Decatur Cooperative Ministry prevents and alleviates homelessness
while affirming the dignity of each family.
Housing Assistance
We are able to offer:
- Emergency shelter for women with children
- Long-term transitional housing for families with children
- Bill payment to prevent eviction, foreclosure, or utility cut-off
Donations
Please support our efforts to prevent homelessness in our community through your gifts of cash, food, supplies, and other assets.
Volunteers
There are many meaningful ways you can help those most vulnerable to becoming homeless or in desperate need of temporary assistance.
News
English Afternoon Tea
Being held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with seatings at 2:00pm and 3:30pm on Sunday, February 14th. Bring a friend and enjoy English treats and fine teas. See Afternoon Tea flyer for details.
Benefiting Hagar's House and other local charities.
MLK Community Service Award
DCM has been awarded the MLK Community Service Award for 2009. Additional information about the MLK Community Service Award.
Support DCM in the 2009 CFC Campaign
Are you a federal employee? If so, please support Decatur Cooperative Ministry by participating in The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Our CFC # is 75091.
This is the annual fund-raising drive each Fall conducted by Federal employees in their workplace. To learn more, visit the CFS website.DCM News & Needs
DCM News and Needs is a monthly e-mail update for friends and supporters of DCM. Find out about upcoming events, special projects, important issues, and current needs. View DCM News and Needs.
DCM Newsletter
DCM publishes a quarterly print newsletter called DCM News. This newsletter features client success stories, educational pieces, short articles about major upcoming events, volunteer and staff spotlights, as well as lists of recent donors and sponsors. View DCM News.
Email Sign Up
To receive the DCM News and Needs by email, just use our Sign Up Form.
About DCM
DCM brings people together to serve the community. Founded in 1969, DCM is a faith-based nonprofit organization supported by over 35 congregations from 14 denominations. People and congregations of all faiths are welcomed as partners.
DCM works in conjunction with schools and educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, civic organizations, and community groups.
Services, employment opportunities, and volunteer opportunities are open to all qualified applicants. Contact us.
DCM does not practice or tolerate any form of discrimination based on religion, race, national origin, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
