Adopt-A-Family
“Happy are they who consider the poor and needy.” (Psalm 41:1)
Each year at Thanksgiving and Christmas, we adopt needy families providing not only holiday meal fixings and gifts, but food to help them after the holidays.
For more information, contact Carol Kiddle at: foneldy2@aol.com.
Alpha Pregnancy Care Centers
“For you, Lord, created my inmost parts. You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:12)
Alpha Pregnancy Care Centers
Alpha’s mission is “to be a refuge where those dealing with pregnancy issues can find unconditional love, acceptance and truthful counsel, reflecting God's great love and respect for each individual.”
Their services are free and confidential and include: pregnancy counseling, tests and information on options; referrals to social services and medical facilities; free clothing and baby supplies; parenting classes; new fathers classes; counseling/support groups; educational videos and books; post delivery services; and abstinence education.
St. Andrew’s participates in their annual fundraiser “Your Change Will Change a Life” filling up baby bottles with spare change.
Alpha Pregnancy Care Centers offices are located in Albany, Schenectady and Clifton. For more information on Alpha, contact Deacon MaryCarol Hart at: AlnBlJy@aol.com or click here.
City Mission of Schenectady
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31)
We actively support this ministry in our community. The fourth Sunday of each month, a special collection is taken to be shared with the City Mission and the Scotia Food Pantry. Members of the parish volunteer for holiday meals, also.
For more information, contact Ron Pinkerton at: rpinkerton@nycap.rr.com.
Scotia Food Pantry
“I am the bread of Life. He who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)
We actively support the Scotia Food Pantry ministry in our community through regular donations of both food and money, serving on the Board of Directors, and by the faithfulness of our members who work as volunteer staff during the Pantry’s operating hours.
For more information, contact Gail George in the parish office at: 518-374-8391 or standrewscotia@yahoo.com.
