Fifth Street Ministries

06/18/2026

WHAT KIND OF COMMUNITY DO WE WANT TO BE?
A community where a veteran has a safe place to sleep?
A community where a survivor can find safety?
A community where someone struggling with mental illness isn't left to face it alone?
A community where a neighbor in crisis is met with dignity, opportunity, and hope?
At Fifth Street Ministries, we believe every person deserves the chance to rebuild, belong, and thrive.
As our fiscal year comes to a close, we're asking you to invest in more than a nonprofit. We're asking you to invest in the kind of community we all want to call home.
Because when one person finds stability, we all benefit.
❤️ Every gift matters.
🏠 Every life has value.
🤝 Every act of compassion strengthens our community.
Will you help us continue protecting possibilities?
Donate today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fifthstreetministries/

06/17/2026

A huge thank you to Jacob and C & S Powerwashing for generously donating their time, equipment, and expertise to give the Fifth Street Ministries PATH House a much-needed cleaning and refresh!
The PATH House had certainly earned a bath, and thanks to Jacob's hard work, it is looking revitalized and ready for the next phase of improvements. The porch and railings are now clean and prepared for a fresh coat of paint, helping create a welcoming environment for the neighbors we serve.
The PATH House serves as a hub for our PATH Street Outreach Program, which works alongside individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in our community. Through this program, guests can access food, clothing, showers, case management, housing resources, and other supportive services designed to help them move toward greater stability and hope.
Community partners like Jacob make a real difference. His generosity not only improved a building - it helped strengthen a place where relationships are built, trust is earned, and lives are changed.
If your home, business, driveway, deck, or building could use a professional cleaning, give Jacob a call. We can personally attest to the quality of his work and his commitment to serving the community.
📞 Call Jacob at C & S Power Washing for a quote: 704-450-1798 or https://candspowerwashing.com
Thank you, Jacob, for helping us put our best foot forward and for investing in the people and places that make our community stronger.
💙🏠🚿🤝

06/17/2026

A heartfelt thank you to First Bank of Harmony for spending their morning serving others in such a meaningful way.
Today, their team lovingly deep cleaned one of the Fifth Street Ministries Tiny Homes, helping prepare it for its next resident - a Veteran who will soon have a safe, comfortable place to call home.
Acts of service like this often happen behind the scenes, but their impact is profound. A freshly prepared home communicates dignity, welcome, and the message that someone cares. Before a single box is unpacked, before a single night's rest, the space has already been filled with kindness.
We are grateful for community partners like First Bank of Harmony who understand that creating opportunities for stability and success begins with creating spaces where people feel valued and respected.
Please join us in thanking the team at First Bank of Harmony for investing their time, energy, and hearts into our community:
https://localfirstbank.com/branches/harmony/?y_source=1_MTQ5MjIwNDktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Thank you for helping us welcome a Veteran home.
❤️🏠🇺🇸

06/17/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Mallory 2026 Cousin Camp for sharing their time, energy, and compassion with Fifth Street Ministries!

This amazing group spent part of their Cousin Camp baking homemade cookies, serving dinner with smiling faces, pouring water, and personally handing out their sweet treats to guests on our campus. They also partnered with the @ Mooresville Kindness Closet to assemble 300 toiletry kits that will support individuals staying on the Fifth Street campus, those experiencing unsheltered homelessness that we are building relationships with through outreach, and women and children being supported through My Sister’s House.

A special thank you to Mimi and Grandaddy for creating opportunities like this that teach the next generation the value of compassion, generosity, and service to others.

What may seem like small acts—a cookie, a conversation, a meal, or a toiletry kit—can make a tremendous difference in someone's day. More importantly, they send a powerful message: You matter. You are seen. You are not alone.

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18

Thank you, Mallory 2026 Cousin Camp, for living out this verse and helping us build a community where dignity, belonging, and hope can thrive.

06/14/2026

Please read and stay safe!

⚠️ URGENT WARNING: Multiple Overdoses Reported Across Catawba Valley Saturday — Dangerous New Batch Suspected in Local Drug Supply

Published June 13, 2026 6pm

CATAWBA VALLEY, N.C. — Catawba County News & Weather is tracking reports of multiple suspected overdoses across Caldwell, Burke, Alexander, and Catawba counties Saturday — an unusually high number of incidents concentrated in a matter of hours that has raised serious concern about the current local drug supply.

The reports span the Highway 321 corridor from the Lenoir area south through Hickory, as well as incidents in and around Morganton and Taylorsville. While official incident totals are still being confirmed, the volume of reports in a short window is not normal for this region, and CCNW is issuing this warning out of an urgent concern for public safety.

When overdose incidents spike suddenly like this, public health experts say it typically signals one thing: a new, more potent batch of fentanyl or he**in has entered the local supply.

Here is why that matters — and why it catches people off guard.

Illicit drugs like fentanyl and he**in are not manufactured under any regulatory standard. The concentration of the active ingredient can vary dramatically from batch to batch — even when the volume of the dose looks identical to what someone has used before. A person who takes their usual amount may be unknowingly consuming a significantly higher dose of the drug than their body has any tolerance for. This is not carelessness. It is a predictable consequence of an unregulated supply, and it is what appears to be happening in this region right now.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE IN THIS AREA — PLEASE READ THIS

This page is not going to tell you what to do with your life. But we are going to tell you what is happening right now in our community, because you deserve to have that information.

If you are planning to use any opioid — including he**in, or any substance that may contain fentanyl — in this area today or this weekend, please take these steps:

Start with a significantly smaller amount than usual. What your body has handled before may be an overdose dose from what is currently circulating. Wait, assess how you feel, and go from there.

Do not use alone. If you lose consciousness, you cannot call for help. Having another person present may be the only thing that keeps a bad situation from becoming fatal.

Have naloxone (Narcan) within arm’s reach, and make sure the person you are with knows how to use it and where it is before you use anything. You cannot administer it to yourself.

KNOW THE SIGNS OF AN OVERDOSE

• Slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
• Blue or gray lips or fingertips
• Unresponsive to voice or physical touch
• Pinpoint (very small) pupils
• Gurgling or snoring sounds that won’t stop

If you witness an overdose:

Call 911 immediately. Administer naloxone if you have it — one spray in one nostril. If the person does not respond within two to three minutes, administer a second dose. Place them on their side. Stay until emergency personnel arrive.

North Carolina’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law (G.S. 90-96.2) provides limited protection from prosecution for certain drug-related charges for a person who calls 911 to report an overdose in good faith. Do not let fear of arrest stop you from making that call.

WHERE TO GET FREE NARCAN AND FENTANYL TEST STRIPS IN THIS REGION

Olive Branch Ministry / Points of HOPE
3730 N. Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601
Call or text: (828) 291-7023
Serves Catawba, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, and surrounding counties
Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, peer support, and connection to treatment services — no judgment, no requirements

Free Narcan Vending Machine — Burke County
Located at Catawba Valley Healthcare, in the Town of Valdese
Available at no cost, no prescription or ID required
Established through a partnership between Burke County Government, Partners Health Management, and Healthy Blue

CVS Pharmacy Locations — Statewide
Narcan is available at no cost at CVS pharmacies across North Carolina under a statewide standing order. No prescription is needed. Ask the pharmacist.

Catawba County Public Health Department
(828) 695-5800

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS READY FOR HELP

NC HopeLine, Inc. : 1-855-467-3621
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free, confidential, and judgment-free.

Death is the only outcome that permanently ends someone’s chance at recovery. Everything else can be worked through. Stay alive.

CCNW will continue to monitor and update this situation as additional information becomes available.

06/13/2026

A special thank you to the players, coaches, and representatives of Statesville Football Club for spending part of their Saturday -on game day, no less - learning about the mission of Fifth Street Ministries and giving back to our community.
The team rolled up their sleeves, met our guests, and served meals in the Community Kitchen, demonstrating that they are much more than a soccer club. They are community leaders, role models, and individuals who pay attention to the needs of Statesville and step up to make a difference.
We are grateful for their willingness to connect with our neighbors and serve with compassion and dignity.
Now it's our turn to support them!
Come out tonight and cheer on The Herd as Statesville FC takes on Charlottetowne Hops FC at Greyhound Hollow. Let's help fill the stands and cheer them on to another home victory!
Tickets and game information:
https://statesvillefootball.club/tickets
Thank you, Statesville FC, for showing what it means to be part of a community.

06/12/2026

It's time again for Christmas in July for Fifth Street Ministries! There are exciting items being added often as we approach the beginning of the online auction, so register early and scout out which items you are planning to make your own! https://new.biddingowl.com/ChristmasInJuly
If you would like to donate an auction item or become a sponsor, please reach out to [email protected] or call 704-872-4045 extension 206 to talk with Todd !

06/09/2026

💜A huge thank you to Kewaunee International Group for their continued support of My Sister’s House!

A special team of volunteers spent the day cleaning and beautifying our facility, including the children’s playground, helping create a safe and welcoming space for the families we serve. 🛝✨

They have also generously donated brand-new industrial washers and dryers, a tremendous blessing for our ministry. We are so grateful for this partnership and the many ways Kewaunee continues to support our mission. Thank you for making a difference! 💜

06/09/2026

🇺🇸 Help Support Our Veterans! 🇺🇸

Bryony Goforth, a Life Scout, is raising funds to build privacy fencing around the veteran tiny home community at Fifth Street Ministries in Statesville.

This fence is about more than privacy—it will help create a sense of safety and security for our veterans. Unfortunately, people often cut through or enter the property, which can be triggering for some residents who struggle with PTSD. The fence will help establish clear boundaries and provide a more peaceful environment for those who have served our country.

The project begins on June 29th, and we still have a long way to go to reach our fundraising goal. Every donation helps, and if you’re unable to give, sharing this post and the donation link would mean so much.

Thank you for helping us support our veterans. ❤️🇺🇸

Eagle Scout Project: Privacy Fencing for Veterans at Fifth St… Bryony Goforth needs your support for Eagle Scout Project: Privacy Fencing for Veteran Tiny Homes

06/09/2026

Sometimes the most powerful stories are not told through statistics or reports, but through the honest reflections of those who have walked the journey themselves.
Today, we are honored to share a deeply personal and introspective poem written by someone whose life has been touched by Fifth Street Ministries. Through thoughtful words and heartfelt reflection, this poem offers a glimpse into the challenges, hopes, struggles, and resilience that are often unseen by the broader community.
At Fifth Street Ministries, we believe every person has a story worth hearing and a future worth investing in. We are grateful for the courage it takes to share experiences that inspire understanding, compassion, and hope.
As you watch and listen to this recitation, we invite you to reflect on the power of community and the difference that support can make in someone's life. If this message speaks to you, please consider making a financial gift to help Fifth Street Ministries continue providing shelter, meals, outreach, housing support, and pathways toward stability for our neighbors in need.
Your generosity helps create opportunities for transformation, one life and one story at a time.
To support our mission, visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fifthstreetministries/