PELETAH
Church
Peletah Ministries started in 2011 and assisted communities impacted by Hurricane Irene. The ministry launched in 2012 in James City, NC. (Craven County)
Our mission is to:
(1) Transform Lives, (2) Strengthen Families, (3) Intentionally Impact Communities through Jesus Christ.
School
Peletah Academic Center for Excellence started in 2017 as a culturally competent, trauma informed PK-12 private school.
P.A.C.E. has been nationally recognized for its work in trauma informed practices. Our school motto is: Setting the P.A.C.E. for a new generation of global learners.
Institute
The Peletah Institute for Building Resilient Communities was formed in 2020 to assist communities throughout Eastern North Carolina to build infrastructures of resiliency in response to natural disaster like Hurricane Florence or public health emergencies like COVID-19
More than one million people have been impacted by the Institute's work throughout North Carolina.
Trauma Recovery Center
The Peletah Trauma Recovery Center provides culturally competent, trauma-informed support for individuals and families navigating grief, loss, and mental health challenges.
Rooted in compassion and resilience, the center offers counseling, resources, and community engagement to promote healing, restoration, and hope for those affected by traumatic experiences.
Impact
COMMUNITY WIDE RESILIENCY, RECOVERY AND RESOURCES EVENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Peletah Institute for Building Resilient Communities® presents the ENC Regional Church and Community Holiday Resiliency Collaborative at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center located at 203 S. Front Street on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 10am-3pm.
EVENT DETAILS
Distinguished Confirmed Featured Speakers:
• Sheriff Asa Buck, Carteret County Sheriff
• Mr. Don Campbell, NC Emergency Management Chief of Staff
• Sheriff Chris Davis, Pamlico County Sheriff
• The Honorable Dontario Hardy, Kinston Mayor
• Sheriff Chip Hughes, Craven County Sheriff
• Former Mayor Dana Outlaw, New Bern
• Alderwoman Hazel Royal, New Bern Ward 2
• NC Senator Elect Kandie Smith
• Mr. Joe Stanton, NC Emergency Management, Asst. Director for Long Term Recovery
• District Attorney Scott Thomas, Judicial District 3B
• NC State Representative Steve Tyson
There will be Food Lion Feeds food boxes – first come, first serve boxes and Conetoe Family Life Farm bags. The first 200 people will receive a ticket for The Flame Collaborative lunch box. Every participant will receive a wellness bag. NC Emergency Management will be on site to assist churches with accessing the FEMA grants portal.
More than 75 regional/state/local partners will be onsite to provide resources to individuals, community-based organizations and/or Houses of Worship. There will be housing assistance, employment opportunities, and lots of valuable resources.
Affordable Care Navigators and Medicaid plan providers will be onsite. COVID19 test kits will be available and vaccines/boosters will be available onsite by Carolina East Health System.
Pre-registration is requested: Link is above or email or call and provide name/phone number and email if have one.
Email: peletahministries@yahoo.com
Phone: 252-633-1624
In the News
Peletah Toys for Tots
Peletah Ministries recognized by US Surgeon General for COVID19 Efforts in Eastern N.C.
Peletah Vaccine Event
Peletah Acquires New Bern Post
"Peletah Ministries, is working with a large network of churches in eastern North Carolina. Peletah Ministries was founded to assist in disaster recovery following Hurricane Irene. And, today, the organization is engaging older adults by answering their questions about vaccines, dispelling myths, and helping administer vaccines when they — when their seniors are ready to get it." Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4961611/user-clip-peletah-ministries