The Whole Life Center (WLC) provides a “Next Step” ministry that journeys with our clients to provide pathways from poverty to independence.
The Whole Life Center provides educational opportunities for our clients by equipping them with the tools to develop personally–to hopefully transform their lives.
Some of these opportunities are classes for
We seek to explore hobbies and talents such as gardening and art and provide interactive activities.
The Whole Life Center features a computer lab for resume building and submitting job applications.
The Whole Life Center (WLC) collaborates with community partners to avoid duplicating services and to further assist our clients with taking their ‘Next Steps’. These partners include, but are not limited to the following:
In addition, the WLC will provide a safe space for our clients as they participate in ‘Next Steps’.
The Whole Life Center is located at 206 1st Avenue SE, Hickory, one block from the main campus of Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministries and beside the Hickory Soup Kitchen.
206 1st Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Main Campus: 828-327-0979 ext. 221
Whole Life Center: 828-327-0979 ext. 301
By Appointment and/or during scheduled classes
(828) 327-0596
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) announced in March of 2020 that the Whole Life Center will be known as the Dr. John and Carol de Perczel Whole Life Center.
Dr. John de Perczel was an Orthopedic physician for 35 years in Hickory. Carol, his wife of 38 years, states “John was a long-time volunteer at GHCCM in the free and charitable medical clinic. As an Orthopedic surgeon, he was able to ease the pain of many people who otherwise might not have access to medical care. GHCCM held a warm place in his heart. I am thrilled for this opportunity to do something in his memory that was so special to him.”