Local People Helping Local People
'If you look for God, He is there.
Some people say that Jesus doesn't help you pay your bills
I'm here to tell you He does.
Jesus is what this non-profit is based on and runs their mission . . . "
~ Unhoused Fuquay-Varina man who was helped to find a clean, safe living situation
"We were in the hole with no way out.
I was referred to FACES, and my life has changed.
Ever since FACES helped me pay an overdue rental bill,
things have slowly but surely looked up."
~ Fuquay-Varina mother of two
Women make up 15% of North Carolina's homeless population
27.5% of Wake County children live in single parent households
31.7% of boys and
18.2% of girls
ages 6 - 11
in Fuquay-Varina live
below the poverty level
In the first quarter of 2023, FACES dispersed
$9,000 which assisted 42 families
FACES offers programs and services without discrimination on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief.
Since 1964, families in Fuquay-Varina have received emergency financial help from our church-supported emergency relief organization. Once called Fuquay Family Aid and Southern Wake Faith Community in Action (SWFCA), our current non-profit, Family and Community Empowerment Services (FACES), continues helping local residents who are in distress.
FACES’ desire is to provide emergency financial assistance, information, and referral in the communities of Fuquay-Varina (27526) and Willow Spring (27592), North Carolina, for those experiencing crises situations related to shelter, utilities, and other basic human needs.
Today, FACES is helping more people who have lost jobs and simply cannot find work, or have reduced work hours. Many come in to apply for financial aid because they have experienced a major life-altering family or medical problem.
FACES is solely supported by donations from area churches, businesses, and individuals and the dedication of many community volunteers.
Help Us Help Your Neighbors
Partner with FACES and help needy families with their basic needs.
Last year, FACES helped over 250 families keep their lights on, helped prevent evictions, funded needed medications, and addressed other one-time emergency needs.
Become a financial supporter. FACES relies on sustaining monthly or quarterly tax-deductible donations.
Encourage friends at other churches to partner with FACES to assist the poor in the broader community.
Volunteer to help residents of Fuquay-Varina (27526) and Willow Spring (27592) during financial emergencies.
Gas cards and grocery store cards for occasional client needs (please call 919-567-8100 prior to purchase).