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Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries

Invite, Involve, Inspire, Educate and Strengthen
The Governor's Volunteerism and
​Community Service Award
Outstanding Faith - Based Organization
2023
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​What We Do

Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries (SAEM) serves to strengthen the community by working together with area churches, local service agencies, businesses, and individuals to provide food, clothing and educational resources to those in need. Organized in 1997,  SAEM is a gathering of lay people and pastors from Salem, western Roanoke County and local service agencies collaborating in the name of Christ to serve people in our community. 

Upcoming​ Event:
May 10, 2025
​Sold Out

2025 Mother's Day Brunch
"Moms, Mums and Mimosas"
Fundraising Event
Saturday, May 10, 2025
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
(Doors Open at 10:45 am)
Hidden Valley Country Club, Salem

To Benefit Mrs. Dorsey's Clothes Closet
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​Our Mission

​Together, we
  • coordinate and support awareness of and access to available community resources;
  • promote cooperation among churches and civic organizations to address unmet community needs;
  • put our faith in action by contributing countless volunteer hours;
  • contribute strong financial support to many local social programs; and,
  • we reach out to others in our community through education and ministry.

Our Ministries

ACT Packs for Children
Mrs. Dorsey's Clothes Closet
Summer Feed and Read
Student-Led School Food Pantries

Contact Us

SAEM
P. O. Box 737
Salem, VA 24153

Garry Lautenschlager
[email protected]
540-389-4889

​​​Our Leadership
​

Cindy Neathawk, Chair

Angela Martin, Vice Chair, Feeding Programs

Bernice Jones, Vice Chair, Clothes Closet

Carey Harveycutter, Treasurer

Garry Lautenschlager, Secretary​

​​​Teri Atkins, Director

Reverend David Drebes, Director
Sandy Hart, Director

Angie Petty, Director

Denise Pollard, Director

Beverly Looney, Director

​​Teresa Sizemore-Hernandez, Director

Reverend Paul Henrickson, Director

Joan Dorsey, Founder and Director Emerita

Thank you very much
for providing financial support!

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  • Home
  • Ministries
    • Mrs. Dorsey's Clothes Closet >
      • Help the Clothes Closet
      • Receive Services
      • Receive Services - Espanol
    • ACT Packs for Children
    • Summer Feed and Read
    • Student-Led School Food Pantries and Gardens
    • Other Programs
    • Our Partners
  • How to Help
    • Volunteer your Time
    • Donate
  • Events
  • Contact Us