Mission Support
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
Second Corinthians 9:7
The congregation of Presbyterian Church in New Scotland
provides financial and in-kind support to the following institutions,
locally, nationally and worldwide.
provides financial and in-kind support to the following institutions,
locally, nationally and worldwide.
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Interfaith Partnership
for the Homeless (IPH) IPH’s year-round emergency shelter provides a safe and supportive setting for 30 homeless adults each night. In addition to temporary shelter, guests receive individualized, supportive case management services that focus on removing barriers to housing stability and addressing self-identified needs and goals. New Scotland
Community Food Pantry The New Scotland Community Food Pantry is a community-based service. Our purpose is to assist in the basic needs of the poor and elderly; serve as an advocate for the poor; and solicit necessary funds for assistance, as needs arise. Our principal function is to provide food and basic personal care items to those in need within the Town of New Scotland, including the geographic area comprising the Voorheesville School District. Town of New Scotland: Neighbors Helping Neighbors The annual springtime event promotes neighbors helping neighbors, matching volunteers with projects that assist our senior citizen community members and others in need in the town of New Scotland with yard work and other light projects. Volunteers also assist with sprucing up the local environment through park and road clean-ups. With the support of the Town of New Scotland, the event is organized by a dedicated group of volunteers, and co-sponsored by the New Scotland Kiwanis Club and Voorheesville High School Key Club. South End Children's Cafe
The mission of the South End Children's Cafe is to impact food security, address food equality and food justice, enhance academic success and positively influence the physical and mental health of children by offering free, healthy meals along with homework help, academic enrichment, mentoring, exercise, and the arts. Presbyterian Hunger Program
"Cents-Ability" Cents-Ability is one way that families, congregations, and presbyteries can support the battle against hunger and poverty. Every member is invited to contribute a few cents at every meal. Funds are then used to support local hunger ministries, as well as national and international projects through the Presbyterian Hunger Program. |
Four Special Offerings
of the Presbyterian Church (USA): Christmas Joy To support the Board of Pensions in assisting retired church workers and to benefit racial and ethnic schools. One Great Hour of Sharing To support aid to developing countries, disaster relief and refugee assistance. Pentecost Offering To assist programs for youth and children-at-risk and to provide assistance to improve conditions for children locally and worldwide. Peace & Global Witness Offering To finance peacemaking efforts locally and worldwide. PC (USA)
Theological Education Fund Gifts to this fund help ensure every church has a seminary-trained pastor. The fund is housed at the Presbyterian Foundation and is the sole source of denomination-wide funding for seminaries in the PC(USA). Heifer International
Heifer works in 19 countries around the world alongside local farmers and business owners. We support farmers and their communities as they mobilize and envision their futures, provide training so they can improve the quantity and quality of the goods they produce, and connections to market to increase sales and incomes. Capital Area Council of Churches
Emergency Overflow Shelter CACC's mission is to be a refuge of last resort during the coldest months of the year; to provide simple hospitality; a bed, and a meal on a daily basis; and to serve people who have no other shelter options in Albany County. In addition, we refer guests to other service providers to offer options for housing, employment, counseling, entitlements, and addictions and health services. Fair Trade
Fairtrade's approach enables farmers and workers to have more control over their lives and decide how to invest in their future. As a leader in the global Fair Trade movement to make trade fair, Fairtrade supports and challenges businesses and governments while connecting farmers and workers with the people who buy their products. By choosing Fairtrade, people can create change through their everyday actions. Ronald McDonald House
Drawing on the compassion of our Capital Region community, we deliver and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families. All of our services, from meals and overnight accommodations to one-of-a-kind retreat experiences, are provided completely free of charge. We help families stay together, close to the care they need, so they can focus solely on what matters most. |
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Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum comprising over 450 acres of fields, forests, and wetlands. Located in the Capital District, the center provides a variety of easily accessible programs and services for individuals, families and organized groups. In recognition of outstanding interpretive programming, the National Park Service has designated Five Rivers a National Environmental Study Area. Other environmental education
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CROP Walk
The annual CROP Walk is a celebration to fight hunger locally and overseas. Walkers find sponsors for a financial pledge. The event is held the first Sunday in May. They fight against disease, disaster, displacement and other challenges that leave people hungry. |