COMMITTEES
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
ASYLUM SEEKERS OUTREACH
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Church of the Ascension blessed 125 backpacks donated to A Chance in Life, Amazing Grace Interfaith Ministry,Muslim Sisters of Staten Island, Project Hospitality & The Gerard Carter Foundation & Health for Youths. This project was funded by grants from the Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation, the Episcopal Diocese of New York and our generous congregation. Our Little Free Library which was donated by the Bonner Family in memory of Douglas Carson, was dedicated as well.
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Ascension also continues to serve Lakeside Manor at 2:30 PM on Sundays with a Eucharist service followed by refreshments served by volunteers. They joined us for our picnic on September 8th. Would you like to be a part of this ministry? All volunteers are welcome.
Staten Island Episcopal Churches have created ways to help:
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Checks & Donations:
Payable to IPC (Note: Asylum Seekers) Mail to: Christ Church, 76 Franklin Ave., SI, NY 10301
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Current Needs: (Can be delivered to Central Family Life Center, 59 Wright St, labeled Asylum Seekers) or leave in back of church marked Asylum Seekers.
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Adults: Toiletries: Body wash, shampoo,toothbrushes & toothpaste, sanitary pads, socks & underwear. All clothing must be brand new, except for gently used coats.