Fighting Poverty Starts Here
The Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk has served over 2000 (as of May 2024) individuals since we began in August of 2012. When CAPS receives requests for assistance, the staff assesses the situation, discusses financial issues, talks with the individual about long-term solutions, prays with the individual and assists financially if appropriate. CAPS partners with local help agencies, creating a network that ensures individuals are served in the best way possible.
Our Vision
We envision Suffolk churches and organizations united and empowered to accomplish Christ’s commission. We envision individuals and families living with dignity as they participate in CAPS ministries and experience holistic gospel transformation.
Our Mission
CAPS is a group of churches and organizations working together for poverty alleviation and community development. By sharing resources, information and support our efforts are synergized for the development of our city.
Our Team
These men and women help coordinate CAPS efforts so that we can work well together.
Staff
Mary Sue Rawls, Director
Services Team
Jan Pruden
Deandra Parks
Executive Board Members 2023-2024
President – Tim Bowden
Vice-President – Bryan Winter
Vice-President of Membership – Phil McPhail
Secretary – Rissan Major
Treasurer – Kim Bowden
At-Large – Frank March
At-Large – Jason Stump
At-Large – Kimberly Pool
Contact us: gro.kloffuspac@draobxe
Our Members
These member churches are our faithful partners making CAPS a success. Ready to become a partner church?
Bethlehem Christian Church
1549 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 377-8712
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Higher Ground Outreach COGIC
132 Bank St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-0077
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Liberty Spring Christian
4213 Whaleyville Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 483-5699
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Somerton Friends Meeting
(757) 539-6574
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Mahan St. First Baptist Church
112 Mahan St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-6623
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Nansemond River Baptist Church
2896 Bridge Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 484-3423
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Magnolia UMC
1764 Wilroy Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8751
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Ebenezer UMC
1589 Steeple Drive
Suffolk VA 23433
(757) 238-2359
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First Baptist Church Main St.
237 N. Main St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-4152
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James River Community Church
8909 Eclipse Dr.
Suffolk, VA 23433
(757) 238-2477
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Main St. UMC
202 N. Main St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8751
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St. John’s Episcopal
828 Kings Hwy.
Suffolk, VA 23432
(757) 255-4168
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Friendship Pentecostal Holiness Church
2349 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
Suffolk Christian Church
216 N. Main St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-9182
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Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church
2488 Godwin Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-0540
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West End Baptist Church
105 St. James Ave.
Suffolk, VA 23432
(757) 539-8771
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Holy Neck Christian Church
4400 Holy Neck Road
Suffolk, VA 23437
(757) 986-2418
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Celebration Christian Church
275 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23437
(757) 942-2485
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Beech Grove United Methodist Church
4251 Driver Lane
Suffolk VA
(757) 538-8353
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St Mark’s Episcopal Church
142 Tynes Street
Suffolk VA
(757) 934-0830
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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
1885 Bridge Rd
Suffolk, VA 23433
(757) 238-3550
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Believers Church
6801 Bridgeway Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 488-7541
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Oakland UCC
5641 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 255-4353
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Macedonia AME Church
127 Pine Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-4502
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St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church
202 S Broad St.
Suffolk VA
(757) 539-5732
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Christ First Church
116 Romans Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-3511
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Wilroy Baptist Church
306 Williams Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-5658
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Whaleyville UMC
6312 Whaleyville Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 986-5112
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Great Fork Baptist Church
180 Great Fork Rd
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 986-4185
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Special Thanks
We’d like to give our special thanks to these people and groups who help make CAPS possible.
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