About Us
HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED
HEALING FOR THOSE IN NEED
HEALING FOR THOSE IN NEED
VISION
Downtown Churches United, Inc. is committed to easing hunger and financial stress for our less fortunate citizens.
HEALING FOR THOSE IN NEED
HEALING FOR THOSE IN NEED
HEALING FOR THOSE IN NEED
OUR MISSION
Downtown Churches United, Inc. is a union of the faith community and other human service organizations responding to the essential needs of the Greater Petersburg Region by serving as a centralized source of outreach services.
HOPE FOR THOSE IN NEED
HEALING FOR THOSE IN NEED
HOPE FOR THOSE IN NEED
The HOPE Center
Our goal is to meet the needs of the community through a daily lunch feeding program, food pantry, and utilities assistance.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Mr. D. Scott Fisher, Registered Representative
New York Life
Member St. Joseph Catholic Church
President
Executive Director
Executive Director
Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons, Pastor
Gillfield Baptist Church
Vice-President
Executive Director
Vice-President
Rev. Jameson McLaughin, Asst. Pastor
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Vice-President
Ms. M. Maxcine Walker
Ms. Walker is a retired Budget Analyst for the Department of Defense. She is a member of the Zion Baptist Church
Recording Secretary
Recording Secretary
Recording Secretary
Rev. Belinda Todd
Rev. Todd serves as an Adjunct Professor at Virginia State University. She also serves as an Associate Minister at First Baptist Church (Harrison Street)
Financial Secretary
Recording Secretary
Recording Secretary
Mr. Roger Cosey
Mr. Cosey is a retired Army Logistician and Retired Supply Planner with the Defense Supply Center of Richmond. He is a member of Oak Street AME Zion Church.
Corresponding Secretary
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Mrs. Mary Martin
Mrs. Martin is a retired Administrative Manager for Prison Fellowship Ministries in Northern Virginia. She comes to DCU with a wealth of enthusiasm and a commitment to the needs of the hungry.
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Rev. Rich Greenwood, Rector
St. Paul Episcopal Church, Petersburg
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
BUILDING COMMITTEE
FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
Pastor Frank Mayfield
Pastor Mayfield serves as Pastor of Bread of Life Fellowship/Pure In Heart Ministries in Petersburg, Virginia.
FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Cindy A. Hamlin
Ms. Hamlin is Director of Development for Crater Community Hospice. She brings a wealth of fund raising experience to the DCU Board.
DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM
FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT
DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM
Ms. Linda Ruffin
Ms. Ruffin is a Retired Manager and a member of Greater Faith AME Zion Church.