Spiritual Resources at St. Mary’s

  • Request to be put on the Parish prayer list by contacting the Rector at rector@stmary’s harlem.org
  • Healing Prayers 3rd Sundays of each month: laying on of hands/ prayer offered at the 8 & 10:30 services.

Food

Local Food Pantries and Providers

Use these maps to emergency food providers: 

The Food Pantries
Plentiful
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For information on other available food resources where you can access supplies, produce, and meals, including food banks, food pantries, and more, visit:

Additional food resources that can be accessed by phone:

  • Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish)
  • Call 211 for New York State Residents
  • Call 311 if you live in New York City
  • Text 914-342-7744 and type in the word “food.”

A Food Pantry we recommend:
1721 Amsterdam Ave. at W.145th St.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 10AM-1PM

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Domestic Violence Resources in New York City

  • Missionaries of Charity

    406 W. 127 St. and Convent Ave.

    212-222-7229

    They are listed as a domestic violence shelter on the Manhattan Outreach Consortium’s “Street Sheet” and appear to take most women. Potential guests should arrive in the AM, Monday-Sunday except Tuesday. This is a convent of nuns from Mother Theresa’s order. Please note: can be difficult to reach by phone.
  • The Dwelling Place of NY, Inc.

    409 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

    212-564-7887

    Sister Nancy Chiarello, OSF

    Also run by nuns, they seem to take women in many kinds of circumstances, including w/mental illness. It is small, 15 beds.

    “We look forward to meeting you and assessing your unique situation.” Intake office is open Monday through Friday; 9:30 am to noon. Women must be at least 30-years-old to be considered. Call (212) 564-7887 for more information.
  • Safe Horizon has referrals for shelters/beds and other resources for domestic violence victims. Website: http://www.safehorizon.org/

    Safe Horizon is New York City’s largest provider of domestic violence residences, operating both emergency shelters for crisis situations and transitional housing where women move after several months to plan for a future free from violence. The shelters offer comprehensive services including counseling, housing assistance, life skills and parenting courses, childcare, and medical aid.

Hotlines

  • If you are a victim of domestic violence and are in need of shelter, please call:

    Domestic Violence Hotline

    800.621.HOPE (4673)

    Crime Victims Hotline:

    866.689.HELP (4357)

    Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline:

    212.227.3000
  • Other Hotline listings:

    Battered Women Hotline: 718-499-2151

    Child Abuse Hotline: 800-342-3720

    Crime Victim Hotline: 212-577-7777 0r 800-621-4673

    Rape Crisis Line: 212-423-2140

Call 311 for a referral to someplace in an emergency.

Project Connect: Safe Families/Safe Communities
organization for the prevention and elimination of family and gender violence.
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Main: 212.683.0015
Legal Advocacy Helpline: 212.683.0605

Immigration / Emigration

NYC Deportation Defense Hotline +1 (229) 304-8720

MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS

Support the work happening in the Episcopal Church in Minnesota:  https://bit.ly/ecmnimmigrationsupport

Public Witness Weekly Prayers Our weekly prayers are available in English, French, and Spanish as we seek God’s guidance and discern how each of us can respond. You may recognize some of last night’s prayers used among these:  https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/public-policy-and-witness-weekly-prayers/

Episcopal Church Immigration Calls, 1-1:30 p.m. ET Tuesdays Join to learn about the changing landscape of U.S. immigration, refugee, and migration policy: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlfu6qqjIpHdav-xm_G83OMLdkNV7YKZas#/registration

Episcopal Public Policy Network/Office of Government Relations Weekly calls, 1-1:30 p.m. ET Thursdays: Join this weekly call to stay updated about the policies and legislation we are advocating for with Congress and the administration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcemtrz0jHNMX0okGlkW1lTiNDUIysNLQ#/registration

Episcopal Church Immigration Action Toolkit For those seeking to support immigrant and refugee neighbors, The Episcopal Church offers advocacy tools, links to upcoming webinars, ways to help, and more in this Immigration Action Toolkit. Resources are available in Spanish where indicated
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/immigration-action-toolkit/

Episcopal Church ‘Protesting Faithfully’ Toolkit The Episcopal Church offers practical resources and spiritual grounding for those wishing to stand in solidarity with vulnerable neighbors at protests and demonstrations. Find links to nonviolence training and other resources, as well as downloadable prayers, songs, and Scripture readings. Toolkit resources are available in Spanish where indicated. https://www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-faithfully-toolkit/

To receive regular updates from The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs, please sign up here:  https://www.episcopalchurch.org/public-affairs/subscribe/

Are you considering seeking asylum in Canada?

If you are considering seeking asylum in Canada, Northstar Network offers some advice for your consideration
https://www.thenorthstarnetwork.com/get-help?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMF8y5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHju-cXFfVlEme4E6Bu-qc2FShgOO7XYIXABGMkr-V6J_u2TqIdkjeymSDkjY_aem_bFIkup0lK13NKRSVBfYEgA&sfnsn=mo

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