Neighbor to Neighbor Ministires

Neighbor to Neighbor hosts a variety of events, including the Neighbors' Cafe from 9:00-1:00, Monday
through Friday, where members of the community can come enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, or other beverage,
and good conversation. N to N also hosts a Divorce Cafe on Sundays from 4:00-6:00. Learning how to be
"Fit for the King" is on Saturdays and begins at 9:00 a.m. Families or students in need can also apply to
receive food from the food pantry. The pantry is open one day per month from 9:30-4:00. January's food
pantry is open on Friday, January 31st.

For more information on any of these programs, please contact Neighbor to Neighbor in one of the
following ways:

The following was taken from a past Community Common article written by Wayne Allen:

"The basic foundation of our modern society was based and build upon the family unit, but in the last three
decades we have seen a steady decline and deterioration of the family unit," Arlan Weaver said. A ministry
for the Portsmouth area. Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries was formed as a ministry of Central Baptist
Church. The purpose of Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries has the desire to help people and families in the
Portsmouth community and Scioto County area. "We are a faith-based, non-profit organization trying to
provide for the family's basic needs and wellness through programs designed for families," Dan Mullins
stated.

Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries operates three main programs. One is a food pantry for people that
quality. "They have an opportunity to come and get food on a regular basis," Mullins explained. Food is
distributed on the third Thursday of every month. During September, 153 people were given food. Some of
the other things that Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries provide are the Neighbor's Table, and Neighbor's
Cafe.

With the Neighbor's Cafe, resident of the area of Highland Ave. may stop in at the house next to Central
Baptist Church and get a free cup of coffee and a meal from 8 a.m. to 1 pm. Monday through Friday. They
also provided Christian counselors trained in the "Exchanged-Life" method of counseling. Whether you or
someone that you know are separated or divorced, counselors are there to help you and your loved one try
to work through the issues that you might have.

"Divorce Care is a program we will be starting the first of January, designed to help individuals heal, and to
provide an ongoing ministry to separated and divorced people," Weaver explained. Neighbor to Neighbor
Ministries wants to make itself part of the community. They receive donations through sponsoring
churches, volunteer workers and contributions made by companies and organizations in our area.

For more information about Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries, 1640 Highland Ave., in front of Central Baptist
Church, call Arlis McMall at 353-2842.