THE SPRING HILL COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER OF VIRGINIA, INC.
WHO WE ARE
The Spring Hill Community Empowerment Center of Virginia, Inc. (SHCEC) is the non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded by the Spring Hill Baptist Church, Blackstone, Virginia with the goal of putting God’s love into action through the provision of direct services, programs and informational resources that educate, engage, and empower residents of the communities of Blackstone, Burkeville, Crewe and Nottoway County, Virginia.
The SHCEC was founded on a rich legacy of more than two decades of compassionate service delivery by dedicated volunteers implementing programs ranging from school-based tutoring to enhance academic achievement; organized recreation programs to foster character development and leadership skills; direct engagement with individuals, families, and seniors to promote healthy living; and addressing a variety of emergency needs such as food, clothing, housing, and transportation assistance.
OUR MISSION
To empower seniors, families, individuals, youth, and children, regardless of their socio-economic status, through resources, information, and loving engagement to help them grow, prosper, and limit risk factors that restrict their capacity to achieve success today and in the future.
OUR VISION
We are dedicated to a vision of a world where everyone is fully employed, has access to quality education opportunities and health care, a decent place to live and enough food to support a successful, active, and healthy life.
EQUITY & INCLUSION FOR ALL
The SHCEC is led by a Board of Directors and a dedicated cadre of volunteers who intentionally and continuously strive to promote an inclusive organizational culture that values diversity, strengthens inclusion, and builds a strong local community. We believe that all are created equal in God’s image and deserve to be treated equally and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in the provision of any of its programs or services.
By prioritizing diversity and inclusion, we seek to ensure that all segments of society have access to our programs and services, feels welcome, and are fully engaged as participants to grow, thrive, and be empowered to achieve their life goals.
WHAT WE DO
Through a network of committed volunteers and strategic partnerships with other community-based organizations, churches, and members of the business community, SHCEC is able to provide a broad range of services, including but not limited to: emergency food and clothing assistance; tutoring and educational enrichment programs; youth and adult employment readiness assistance; health and nutrition support and information; and connections to county, state and federal resources and information to tackle housing, healthcare and other human needs of those in our community. We take great care to care for the whole person, always remembering that ours is not a relationship for a moment but, rather a lasting relationship that is continually built upon a history of service and commitment to those in need.
OUR CORE VALUES
SHCEC has made a commitment to always put God first. That basic premise guides us in everything we do, which is always striving to …S.E.E. H.I.M.
SEEK GOD FIRST
We commit to seek God first for direction in every decision, whether great or small.
(Matthew 6:33)
EVANGELISM
While our services are provided to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation, we are a faith-centered organization. We do our work to demonstrate the love and teachings of Jesus, acting in all ways in accord with the belief that God’s love and grace abound for all, and that we must be instruments of that love and grace in our world.
(Colossians 3:23)
EXCELLENCE
We strive to give God our very best! We recognize that the achievement of our mission and goals are only made possible through the individual talents and collective efforts of our team. Diligence, responsibility, and faithfulness are essential ingredients to succeed in anything God has tasked us to do, as demonstrated by Daniel.
(Daniel 5:14, 6:3)
HONOR/HUMILITY
Esteeming others higher than ourselves, regardless of their title, position or status, is our priority because everyone was created in the image of God.
(Romans 12:10)
INTEGRITY
Honesty is demonstrated by doing what we commit to do.
(Job 31:6)
MENTORING
God has given everyone a purpose, and we commit to impart in others, lessons learned to help them gain new and helpful skills which can assist in fulfilling their destiny.
(2 Timothy 2:2)