Mission statement
Our mission is to welcome refugees with practical support, genuine friendship, and the compassionate love of Jesus Christ.
We recognize that every person who steps into our center carries a story marked by loss, courage, and the search for safety. For this reason, we strive to be a place where refugees are seen, valued, and treated with dignity.
In moments of crisis, we respond with open hearts—offering food, warm drinks, clothing, transportation assistance, and a safe space to rest. We listen to stories, encourage weary hearts, pray with those who seek comfort, and share the life-giving hope found in the Gospel.
We exist to reflect the heart of Christ: to serve the vulnerable, uplift the broken, and walk alongside families as they rebuild their lives. Through simple acts of kindness and the message of God’s love, we aim to bring healing, hope, and a sense of belonging to every refugee who enters our doors.
Vision statement
Our vision is to create a Christ-centered community where every refugee finds dignity, safety, and a renewed sense of hope.
We dream of a place where those who have suffered loss and displacement are met with compassion; where families can breathe again, rebuild again, and believe again.
We long to see lives restored—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—as we walk alongside people on their journey from crisis to stability. Through practical help, sincere friendship, and the message of the Gospel, we seek to create an environment where refugees not only receive care but discover belonging, purpose, and the assurance that God has not forgotten them.
Our vision is to reflect the heart of Jesus in all we do, becoming a lasting beacon of love, healing, and transformation for those who arrive at our doors.
Our Values
Love & Compassion
We serve every person with kindness, respect, and the heart of Jesus.
Hospitality
We believe in welcoming strangers as friends and family.
Dignity
Every guest is treated with honor, regardless of background, religion, or nationality.
Faithfulness to the Gospel
We share the message of Jesus with clarity, humility, and boldness.
Relationship
We build real friendships, listen deeply, and walk with people through their journey.
Integrity
We steward resources responsibly and act with honesty in all we do.
What We Do
Humanitarian Support
- Food, tea, coffee, and snacks
- Clothing and hygiene supplies
- Laundry services
- Internet access and phone charging
- Transportation assistance (bus tickets)
- A warm, safe place to rest
Community & Friendship
- Welcoming environment where people feel seen and valued
- Listening, support, and practical guidance
- Multilingual volunteers
Spiritual Care
- Sharing the Gospel with those hearing it for the first time
- Prayer and encouragement
- Bible studies and discipleship for those seeking Christ
Get Involved
You can make a life-changing impact.
Volunteer With Us
You can make a life-changing impact. Come serve alongside our team for a week, a month, or longer. Whether you pray, cook, talk, clean, or listen—your presence matters.
Give
Your financial support helps us provide food, clothing, transportation, and ministry resources. Every gift brings hope.
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Alpha bank
Greece
Why We Serve Refugees
We believe the Bible calls us to love the stranger:
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers.” – Hebrews 13:2
Refugees are not statistics—they are precious people made in God’s image.
Many have never heard the Gospel, and now they are in a place where they can listen freely and encounter Jesus.
Where Care, Friendship,
and Faith Meet
Bringing love and hope for a brighter future for refugees arriving in Greece.
100% of your gift goes toward the work in Greece and the surrounding regions.
To send a check, please make it payable to The Friendship Project.
Mail your check to :
The Friendship Project
P.O. Box 63
Sparta, NC 28675