Outreach Ministries
Christian Service Committee
Watch this space for the date of the next Christian Service Committee meeting. New members are always welcome!
June Report
Welcome Table
During June we served 1578 meals at our Welcome Table.
Food Pantry
During June we served 682 individuals at our pantry
Extra Helping Program
Order sheets are in the church foyer. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, July 19.
It's Never Too Early
Believe it or not we need to begin to brainstorm about our upcoming holiday programs. Please think about helping us this year. More information will be forthcoming. -- Sr. Barbara
Our Pantry Needs
The Food Pantry is in need of: jelly, soup, mac and cheese, and beef stew. You may leave your donation in the cart in the church foyer or bring it to the Center during the week. Your generosity is appreciated. Thank you!
The Regional Food Bank is also running low, so please do what you can to ensure that we can provide for our neighbors.
"Extra Helpings"
The "Extra Helpings" order needs to be called in by Friday, June 8. Flyers are in the foyer if you want to take advantage of this program.Furniture Program
The Furniture Program needs sofas and beds. Also we still are looking for one or more individuals willing to drive the van for furniture deliveries. If you or someone you know would like to donate, please call Mary Briggs at 472-9091, ext. 12. We will pick up your furniture donation, so you don't have to worry about getting it to us.
Center Donations
When you have donations that you would like to bring to the Center, we would very much appreciate it if you would give us a call before you come in. We have such limited storage space and it becomes somewhat of a problem when items are left at the center without our knowing. When we speak with you with can arrange for a staff member to be available to accept your donation, ensuring it is something our neighbors can use at the time. For example we can't accept winter clothes at this time, as we have no room for them. However, we will announce when winter items will be accepted, so please don't forget us! As always, thank you for your continued generosity.
- The Spring Runoff at Albany's Hudson River Way is one of the Center's major annual fundraising events.
Who We Are
St. John's-St. Ann's Center is the outreach ministry of St. John's-St. Ann's Church, located in a two-story, wheelchair accessible building in Albany's South End, where we have served since 1837. Working with numerous partners that make its continued service possible, the Center primarily serves the South End neighborhood.
Why We Exist
We respond with compassion and care to all our neighbors in need, regardless of race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disease, handicap, or lifestyle. We provide food, furniture, outreach, referrals, and holiday and summer programs through the generous efforts of our dedicated volunteers.
How You Can Help
PRAY - Pray for the success of the Center in meeting its mission of implementing the Corporal Works of Mercy
VOLUNTEER - We can always use volunteers. The opportunities for good works are unlimited.
SUPPORT - Become a Friend of St. John's-St. Ann's Center and help support its charitable services to the poor in Albany's South End. Let us know and we will put you on our Friends mailing list.
If you can help in any of the above areas, please contact us at 472-9091.
