Episcopal Charities of New York

People turn on their televisions and see food bankers and food banks meeting the need, said Katie Fitzgerald, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Feeding America. But what I think people don’t realize is that these men and women, who are either staff or the limited volunteer corps that we have, are really first responders, and they’re exhausted. How Food Banks Succeeded and What They Need Now: http://ow.ly/gHP650EdA6k... #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #episcopal #news #foodbanks

Hope is a discipline, and we have to practice it every day. How will you envision a new world this weekend? #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #episcopal #quotefriday #inspiration #MariameKaba

"There is never enough that you can do, no matter what. Everything helps." Shayne Durkin is a volunteer at Ulster Immigrant Defense Network, and she wrote about her experience in the Onteora High School newspaper, The Talon. Thank you, Shayne, for your hard work and words about making a difference! You can read her piece here: http://ecny.charity/UIDN-article-2021... (Shayne's multi-talented - she also took this photo and generously permitted us to use it.)

Happy #QuoteFriday! Here's what we're taking into this weekend. And because we don't say it enough...we you!

How is your program going to adapt to a post-pandemic world? What does "post-pandemic world" even mean? We've put together a resource pack to guide you through the process of crafting a mission, focusing your efforts, and collecting and analyzing data. Download everything you need for FREE at ecny.charity/BTCResourcePack! #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #episcopal #resources

The God in Action Food Distribution Alliance at Grace/ La Gracia Episcopal Church in White Plains was founded to meet emergency food needs in their community, but they've gone a step further, offering free COVID testing, including antibody testing as seen here. This is just one of the ways our partner programs provide holistic, comprehensive care - including healthcare - to those in need. #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #episcopal #COVID19 #COVIDtest

"Infections in New York State and City, still extremely high despite having dropped significantly from their mid-winter peak, have been trending up again and it’s not precisely clear why." Why Are COVID Cases Going Up in New York City? via The Intelligencer / New York Magazine: http://ow.ly/JuLE50EdAhV #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #news #covid19 #boost

HAPPY EASTER! Today we celebrate the miracle of God's love for us, a message that feels sorely needed today. We're sending you peace, comfort, and joy this Easter season! Today also kicks off our 500 in 50 Socks and Underwear drive, which will last until Pentecost on May 23rd. Help us reach our goal of donating 500 pairs of socks and 500 pairs of underwear this Easter season at the link below! CLICK HERE: https://www.episcopalcharities-newyork.org/500in50 ... #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #episcopal #donatenow

Today we honor the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, whose death signified the creation of a new kind of justice. Jesus taught us to turn the other cheek, even giving up his life. This is not the way many expected a Savior to behave. His death was not "fair." But Jesus' acceptance of his death created a new paradigm, one that taught us that punitive justice is not truly justice at all while highlighting the tragedy of a life lost. His death prompted many questions we still grapple with: What is justice? What does it mean to be "guilty"? We celebrate Good Friday, then, not because of its destruction, but because through his death, Jesus created "a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11) for us: the possibility of a life not governed by death. #ECNY #EpiscopalCharities #nonprofit #charity #GoodFriday #reflection

A message to our partnered programs: We want to boost YOU on social media! Shoot us an email or DM or tag us to tell us about the great work your program is doing! Thank you, as always, for allowing us to be partners in transforming lives.

Now that the Thanksgiving table has been cleared, it's time to focus on ADVENT. We know this holiday season will look differently than in years past, and finding light in the darkness feels a little harder right now. That's where LITTLE LIGHTS comes in, our new Advent series featuring reflections, simple calls to action, and little bits of positivity to make this season just a bit brighter. ... Sign up to receive a specially curated newsletter every Wednesday in Advent at https://ec-ny.org/advent!

IT'S BLACK FRIDAY! And we've got a sale of our own we're pretty excited about. Introducing our HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: your one-stop shop for giving transformative gifts this holiday season. We've compiled a list of some of our programs' most-needed items and made it easy for you to do good and feel good about your purchases this year. HINT: We've even provided you with a custom gift tag so you can stuff your loved ones' stockings with gifts that really make a difference. Visit https://ec-ny.org/holidays now, and get your holiday shopping done early!

Today it's Thanksgiving, and we all have so much to be grateful for. But first, it's important to acknowledge that we'll be celebrating this holiday safely in homes that are built on occupied Lenape land. We acknowledge, with the humility required of us by Jesus, that this holiday of gratitude paints an incomplete historical picture. In that spirit, we are thankful for the work our programs, volunteers, clergy, and guests do to create communities of care to all of God's peo...ple. For more information about the Episcopal Church's work with indigenous communities, you can visit the link in our bio.

Want to feel good about helping others while you count your own blessings this Thanksgiving? Please make a gift. It will go a long way towards helping those who are struggling, no amount is too little. Happy Thanksgiving!

The biggest THANK YOU to all those who supported our Virtual Tribute Dinner last Thursday. We're thrilled to announce we've raised $626,709 towards the event, every dollar of which will go to transformative work throughout the Diocese of New York. We set a goal to reach $700,000 and were SO close to meeting that objective - we know we can reach it with your help. You can help us RIGHT NOW by giving via https://ecny.charity/TDgive or texting RESPONDING to 91999.

Proteins are often expensive purchases for food pantries and feeding programs, which is why we're proud to offer bulk buying for the programs we support. Thanks, The Guild of St. Margaret Soup Kitchen, for your important work #RespondingToTheCall of those in need! To help fund programs like Guild of St. Margaret Soup Kitchen, consider buying tickets or donating to our Virtual Tribute Dinner here: ec-ny.org/dinner!

Hope you find a way to help, we will make sure your donation matters.

The first pass of reviewing last week’s grant applications reveals stark statistics on the expanding needs of individuals who are struggling to get by as a result of the pandemic.

In a year like no other, Episcopal Charities has responded to the call of our neighbors in need to outreach programs by providing crucial assistance to the most... vulnerable among us. You can help us in this mission by attending our Virtual Tribute Dinner on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Our Virtual Tribute Dinner will be evening of remarks and performances by friends of Episcopal Charities, during which we'll come together throughout the ten counties of the Diocese of New York - and beyond! - to celebrate, give thanks, and reaffirm our commitment to transforming lives. We hope you can join us. To buy tickets or donate, click below! TICKETS HERE: https://www.episcopalcharities-newyork.org/dinner #episcopalchurch #philanthropy #ECNY #nonprofit #RespondingToTheCall

REMINDER! If you are applying for a Basic Human Needs grant, applications are due this Friday at 5 pm! Not sure if you qualify? Have questions about how to apply? Need technical support? We've got you covered - click the link below for information and to apply! CLICK HERE: https://www.episcopalcharities-newyork.org/bhn-grants-2021

In case you weren't able to tune in yesterday, Patrick and Peter talked all things Basic Human Needs grants. If you're thinking of applying, listen to their update here -- and if you're a supporter, listen to the great work our BHN programs are doing for those in need. Learn more & apply now: ec-ny.org/bhn-grants-2021

Last week, we had the privilege of presenting at the Episcopal Diocese of New York's 244th Diocesan Convention on the work we've done this year - including granting over $350,000 in COVID-19 Relief funds. You can listen to our Board President, Peter Keller, report on our 2020 operations and learn more by visiting our webiste at www.episcopalcharities-newyork.org! #ECNY #nonprofit #episcopal #DiocesanConvention

Yesterday was Episcopal Charities Sunday - did you miss it? If you didn't have a chance to participate yesterday, you can still support our 50 parish-based feeding programs by tapping the link below - or by texting SUNDAY to 91999. As temperatures cool and the pandemic continues, we need your help now more than ever. Can you give? GIVE NOW: https://bit.ly/3iEakuy... #ECNY #nonprofit #episcopal #ECSunday #NowMoreThanEver #feedingprograms #foodinsecurity

This SUNDAY is Episcopal Charities Sunday, and we've made it super easy to give to those who need us now, more than ever. Text SUNDAY to 91999 to help us fund feeding programs throughout ten counties - or you can always click the link below GIVE NOW: https://bit.ly/3iEakuy

FACT: In July, the unemployment rate was at 10.2%. According to Feeding America, if that number increases just 1.3%, one in four children will be left food insecure - that's 1.2 million children in the Diocese of New York alone. We're holding Episcopal Charities Sunday on September 20th - that's Sunday! - to support our diocese's feeding programs. Our children need you now, more than ever - can you help us by donating via the link below? Or, you can text SUNDAY to 91999 to gi...ve! Learn more and donate here: ec-ny.org/ecsunday #ECNY #ECSunday #NowMoreThanEver

This Sunday, September 20th, is Episcopal Charities Sunday! Tune in to find out how & why food insecurity is affecting the Diocese of New York now, more than ever - and what we’re doing to help.

It's the second Saturday of the month, which means @saintjamesfordham's Food Pantry is giving out 7,000 meals worth of healthy food in just over an hour. They've been aided since April by EC Volunteers, who, as always, are pre-screened and trained. Providing volunteers is just one way we support the essential work our programs do, especially in these difficult economic circumstances - Fr. Matt reports that the program has seen TWICE the number of people in need since the outbreak of COVID-19. If you're interested in safely volunteering or your program needs volunteers, let us know! Reach out here: https://www.episcopalcharities-newyork.org/covid-19-volunte