This October SICM has have partnered with Hannaford Markets for the Reusable Bag Program! For the entire month of October, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag at the Hannaford located at 1400 Altamont Avenue, $1 is donated to SiCM. The goal is to sell 200 bags, equivalent to $200 raised. We are confident that […]
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As the colder weather approaches, we are in need of coats! During these difficult times, we want to make sure everyone stays warm! We are looking for all sizes of new or gently used coats for men, women and children! Since we still can’t have everyone volunteering yet, we have heard from a lot of […]
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The deadline for census reporting is October 15th. If you haven’t filled out your census report yet, please take the time to do so. Take a look at the fact sheet to see how it impacts communities. Fact_Sheet_for_Civic_Organizations
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On behalf of the Schenectady City Mission, I would like to thank our NRC family for their continued support of the school supply drive for Schenectady schools. The donations were very generous and will be used to help students begin their 2020/2021 school year. Being prepared with materials will allow them greater ease in navigating […]
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Our Communion Collection for October will be for SICM—Schenectady Community Ministries. Celebrating 52 years, SICM is a partnership of 50 congregations for ministries of social service and social justice. With financial support and volunteers from its members and others, SICM serves thousands of high-need people each year. SICM addresses public health needs such as food […]
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Our Communion Collection for September will be for Food for the Poor. This is one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the United States. Their work is motivated by faith in God, spreading His unconditional love, regardless of race, wealth, or creed as they minister to the poorest of the poor in […]
Read More →Our Communion Collection for September will be for Food for the Poor. This is one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the United States. Their work is motivated by faith in God, spreading His unconditional love, regardless of race, wealth, or creed as they minister to the poorest of the poor in […]
Read More →Many thanks to our volunteers for their help distributing breakfasts and lunches at Mont Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady last week. Although a different system, it provided daily nourishment and an opportunity to get to meet new families and SICM staff. Between 30-40 meals were given out daily, mainly “family style”-one or two members would collect […]
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On behalf of the Mission and Service Committee, I would like to thank all the volunteers that extended their helping hands for the Brook’s BBQ on August 19th. There was a great crew of people inside and out and everything ran smoothly. We could not have had the success we did without you. I would […]
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The City Mission Backpack Program to help Schenectady students with school supplies has resumed and is looking for continued support. They are collecting a variety of supplies for all grade levels, as well as individual backpacks. Notebook paper, pencils, pens, markers, binders, composition and spiral notebooks to name a few are all appreciated. They will be […]
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