Churches & faith communities
Join the Downtown Churches United mission — serve meals, staff the pantry, and pray with us for our city.
Partners
Join the neighbors behind the neighbors
Churches, businesses, foundations, schools, and organizations make the Hope Center possible. Every meal served, every pantry shelf stocked, and every Resource Center appointment happens because partners give, serve, and show up.
There is a place for your organization here
No single organization can meet every need alone — that is why Downtown Churches United has always been a collaboration. Whether your congregation can take a pantry shift, your business can sponsor a program, or your school can send student volunteers, your partnership has a direct impact on families in Petersburg. Tell us how you would like to be part of it, and our staff will follow up personally.
Who we invite to the table
Businesses
Sponsor programs, donate goods and services, or organize employee volunteer days.
Foundations & grantmakers
Invest in proven, front-line community work with measurable local impact.
Schools & universities
Place students in service-learning, internships, and community service hours.
Civic & community organizations
Clubs, associations, and nonprofits — bring your people and your ideas.
Government & agencies
Coordinate services and referrals so neighbors get the right help faster.
Ways to partner
Give funds
Sponsor a program, a pantry distribution, or the Resource Center. One-time and recurring support are both welcome.
Give goods
Food, clothing, hygiene items, and equipment — we will match your donation to the greatest need.
Give time
Bring a volunteer group for a pantry shift, a shared meal, or a special project.
Give expertise
Accounting, logistics, healthcare, teaching, trades — professional skills multiply what we can offer.
What we can confirm today
Our partner network is being organized and documented now. Confirmed partner names, logos, and testimonials will appear here once each organization approves its listing. If you already partner with DCU, we would love to hear from you so we can recognize your support accurately.
Partnership inquiry form
Tell us a little about your organization and how you would like to help. A member of our staff will follow up to explore the fit.
No neighbor walks alone here.
That promise is only kept because partners like you carry it with us. Reach out today and let's find your place in the work.