The early 1960’s and 1970’s was reflective of civil unrest, social injustice and high unemployment. RCC&CC began as a social ministry in 1968. By design, the Center has labored among those who are marginalized or considered invisible by mainstream society. Since that time, the agency has grown to start many programs in the county such as a transportation service, a rape crisis center, a battered women’s program, a voter registration program, a community action center and a reading and literacy program. Today, social issues still exist. RCCCC is one of the lead non-government ecumenically sponsored, community sponsored non-profit organization in the county who seeks to address and alleviate some of the giants of hunger, homelessness, eviction, health care needs, and housing for those living in poverty in Robeson County regardless of race. According to research, Robeson County is the third poorest of all counties in the United States for its size. Additionally, the percentage of residents living in poverty is 32.9 percent and our illiteracy rate is over 30% for all adults and unemployment stands at 11.6 percent. Moreover, 56% of children live in single-parent homes and welfare is the number one industry.