Haiti Earthquake Response... see links below
Who we are. . .
The Schenectady Inner City Ministry is an ecumenical partnership, founded in 1967, of 58 congregations (15 denominations) for ministries of social service and social justice.
SICM, with and for the churches, addresses current issues such as food insecurity, affordable housing initiatives, health and fitness, various economic development initiatives, and police-community concerns with the committee for Social Justice.
We operate. . .
- the largest emergency food pantry in Schenectady County
- the Schenectady Damien Center, a drop-in hospitality and resource center for people infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS
- a Summer Lunch program, providing free and nutritious lunches for Schenectady youth
Our mission is. . .
- to minister to the needs of the urban community and its individuals
- to challenge religious organizations, both member and non-member, and their individual members, and the general community, to provide greater involvement and service in the urban community
- to develop understanding, trust, and cooperation among religious organizations and encourage their membership in the organization
Covenanting Members of SICM
Haiti earthquake response
New york state Council of Churches
Our denominations are responding quickly to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The need for help, especially through monetary donations, is extremely immediate and crucial. Here are web sites where you can follow through with help.
| American Baptist Church | http://www.abcusamissions.org/ |
| Episcopal Church | http://www.er-d.org/ |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | http://www.elca.org/disaster/ |
| Presbyterian Church USA | http://www.pcusa.org/pda/ |
| Reformed Church in America | http://rcws.rca.org/ |
| United Church of Christ | http://www.ucc.org/disaster/ |
| United Methodist Church | http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/ |
| American Friends Service Committee | http://www.afsc.org/ |
| Church World Service | http://www.churchworldservice.org/Emergencies/index.html |
The New York State Council of Churches
18 Computer Drive West, Suite 107, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-436-9319| Fax: 518-427-6705
www.nyscoc.org
nyscoc@nycap.rr.com
