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Inter-Faith Council

Community organizations, Town officials look back at affordable housing in 2023

By Lucy Marques | December 6

“That has been a bigger focus for local government and the community in general, which is really heartening to see,” Jackie Jenks, the president and ...

Column: Is 'homeless' the right word?

By Brigit Pierce | November 5

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'She was indefatigable': Remembering Irene Briggaman's efforts to alleviate hunger

By Trevor Moore | February 16

Inter-Faith Council receives $40,000 award for extensive work in community

By Nicholas Emken | November 29

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service opened its doors to the homeless men and women of Chapel Hill in 1963. Since then the council has opened a residential facility for homeless men in Orange County, started offering mental health services for low-income, and began distributing fresh, local foods to the hungry.

In 2011, the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a special use permit for a $4.7 million homeless shelter for the Inter-Faith Council. The new facility will replace the shelter’s current location at 100 W. Rosemary St. The new shelter will hold 52 beds and expanded facilities, including an exercise room, work spaces, a medical facility and a dental clinic.

They broke ground on the new community house on May 5, 2014.

Anthony Sharp stands next to artwork at the CEF office - he is currently organizing an art show with the office to be featured in the Ackland and Campus Y in April.

'You're here now, let's move on': Relieving homelessness through community

By Eric Schwartz | March 22

The first thing Lisa Anthony does when someone new arrives at the Inter-Faith Council Community House is offer a tour of the place.

Inter-Faith Council appoints new executive director, Jackie Jenks

By Ismail Conze | March 6

Out of a pool of 72 candidates, the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service has selected its new executive director. Jackie Jenks will start work on April ...

Rex Mercer, left, is a social worker at IFC, the Inter-Faith Council, helping to provide temporary places of residence for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Corey Root, center, is the Homeless Program coordinator for Orange County. Behind her is a wall covered in different cases of people she plans to enter into the system. Mike Alston, right, was previously homeless and now works as a dishwasher at Pizzeria Mercato.

'Their home until they find something better': Housing Orange County's homeless

By Eric Schwartz | January 30

Corey Root found the American dream overseas.

Inter-Faith Council presents proposal for FoodFirst building

By JP Gemborys | November 7

The Inter-Faith Council’s FoodFirst building has been years in the making.

Jersey Mike's franchise co-owner Charlie Farris was presented with an award after participating in RSVVP for 10 years. "Food is our life. It's what we do. Helping people get food is really important to us, especially those who can't afford it," said Farris.

RSVPP fundraiser helps curb hunger in the community

By Sara Kiley Watson | September 21

November marks the 28th year that the restaurants of Chapel Hill and Carrboro have teamed up with the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service to provide ...

Inter-Faith Council opening house ceremony (Left, Michael Reinke, IFC Executive Director; Right, Robert Seymour, IFC Honorary Life Board Member)

Inter-Faith Council moves forward after executive director resigns

By Lindsey Hoover | August 31

Michael Reinke, former executive director of the Inter-Faith Council, recently resigned due to a family member's health issues.

IFC's FoodFirst looks to the future

By John Foulkes | April 21

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service began a conversation 13 years ago that later became FoodFirst, a combination of the IFC’s community kitchen ...

The New Orleans Masquerade band plays at the 2016 CROP Hunger Walk in Carrboro

More than 300 residents join CROP Walk for local and global hunger relief

By Burhan Kadibhai | April 10

"Be Good. Do Good."

Business owner proposes to end hunger in half of a decade

By Burhan Kadibhai | March 31

Ruffin Slater, general manager of Hillsborough's Weaver Street Market, has challenged local government and businesses to eliminate world hunger in ...

FoodFirst draws mixed reactions from Carrboro community

By Zac Lowell | March 30

On March 23, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a text amendment to the land use ordinance that would allow social organizations to provide ...

On March.22, 2016 Carrboro Board of Aldermen Public Hearing of the IFC's FoodFirst Meeting is held at the Carrboro Elementary School Auditorium.

Carrboro Aldermen unanimously approve amendment for IFC's FoodFirst kitchen

By Megan Royer | March 23

In order to allow the Inter-Faith Council to build a community kitchen for their FoodFirst initiative, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted to allow organizations ...

Chapel Hill citizens met on Wednesday at the ArtsCenter to open a dialogue about homelessness in the town.

Orange County community leaders hold public forum on homelessness

By Sarah Crump | January 28

When discussing the issue of homelessness in Orange County, community leaders challenged residents to learn more about the homeless population.

School board yet to approve IFC, Piedmont co-location

By Camila Molina | January 27

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service and Piedmont Health Services pitched the idea to the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools last month ...

A look at homelessness in Orange County: Services, nonprofits work to lower the numbers

By Nicole Gonzalez | December 2

“Once I am well, I will find a job, then get back on my feet,” said Ronald Benfield, resident at the Inter-Faith Council Community House.

Construction continues on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Inter-Faith Council for Social Services’ men’s homeless shelter and community kitchen’s new location.

Year in Review: Homeless shelter finds new location, food operation center discussed

By Kerry Lengyel | December 1

The Chapel Hill homeless shelter has finally found a new home.

Letter: Homelessness should not be made invisible

November 30

TO THE EDITOR: Recently, a nice lady came to my shop with a petition opposing the Inter-Faith Council’s proposed community kitchen. I said I supported ...