​The Root Cellar

94 Washington Ave. Portland, ME 04101

Mission: To engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic and spiritual wholeness as part of God's kingdom.

Vision: To be rooted in urban areas of need as God empowers, unites and transforms our neighborhoods through the love of Christ.

Connection with Christchurch: Several Christchurch members have been Root Cellar volunteers over the years.

Prayer and other needs: Pray for volunteers and summer missions teams

To learn more:  
The Root Cellar home page

To get involved:
Volunteer opportunities at The Root Cellar

History: 
The Root Cellar was established in 1984 in a dirt floor church basement in Portland, Maine. ​​​​​​​​​​​Recognizing the need for a place where teens could come as an alternative to the streets, and in some cases their homes. Christian volunteers provided a positive place where the area youth could drop in for food, games and friendship.
More history here:

Organization/Key individuals:
Clark Carter - Director
clark@therootcellar.org
Clark began working at the Root Cellar in 2007. Having just worked as a missionary with OM in Bosnia, he quickly connected to the mission and vision of The Root Cellar. Clark's wife Jen is a regular volunteer and they live with their son, Samuel, in Portland. 
More Staff here: