Mission and Mercy cares for those outside of the church in various ways. As you’ll read below, we have a diverse support structure managed by a small but very proficient group of people.
Ministry Area Leader pending
Missionaries:
The Knapp’s in Guam?. This husband and wife team are local to our area and are currently serving in Guam with Wycliffe Bible Translators. WBT works with local community members of small villages in places such as Africa, Asia, in the Pacific islands, translating the bible as well as other health and hygiene related materials. Way are proud to support this mission.
National/Local Mission:
• We financially support One great hour of sharing – Simply put, Ending hunger, repairing after disasters, and promoting the self-development of all people.
• House calls for the Homeless – We provide items such as socks, personal care items, money and the like. One of our members is a retired Doctor who provides medical care and treatment to people who are homeless.
• St. Pauly clothing shed. Clothing donations placed in the shed are then picked up weekly by St. Pauly who in turn cleans and distributes the clothing to those in need globally. OHPC receives a check based on weight. A percentage of this money goes towards our annual church mission trip.
A special Thanks from St. Pauly
Dear OHPC Congregation,
Thank you for continuing to collaborate with us on the St. Pauly Textile clothing drop off shed project! In 2016 roughly 17,066 garments of clothing were donated to your shed. This was enough to clothe an estimated 2,069 people. The clothing is being used right now by people in one or more of 44 different countries (including the US) to which our clothing is likely to have been distributed this past year. Your congregation raised $800 in 2016 through hosting this shed. We ask that you continue to spread the word about the clothing shed to other community members. Thank you for all your support, and please feel free to reach out to us at any time! Sincerely, The Team at St. Pauly
• Brady Faith Center
In the spirit of Father Brady, the Brady Faith Center (BFC) strives to serve as an ‘Oasis for Peace, Hope, and Healing’ in the south side of Syracuse. Over the years, the programs of the Brady Center has evolved to greater serve and support the needs of the surrounding community. Sometimes, the best way to understand the impact of an organization’s mission is through the telling of stories.
OHPC provides our Time, Talents and Treasures to support BFC goals.
• Summer Servants (Associated with BFC)
Similar to WorkCamp construction for people in need.
Participants serve at different ministry sites all around Syracuse and participate in a comprehensive program which allows them to reflect and respond to what they are seeing and experiencing. We support this program as much as possible.
• Samaritan Center
Does not accept clothing as in the St. Pauly Shed but they de accept many other items that are graciously used by the needy. We provide support and donations to them.
CHADWICK HOUSE Where women take their next steps toward independence.
• Women live, learn and grow at Chadwick Residence, where one-on-one guidance, training opportunities and permanent housing assistance make it more than just a place to live.
• The Chadwick Residence mission and experience focus on sustainable, independent living. Our programming covers a wide array of life skills, including personal finance, effective parenting and successful employment.
• A nonprofit organization based in Syracuse, New York, Chadwick Residence relies on the support of volunteers and donations to serve women at risk with housing assistance both on our premises and in the community.
OHPC supports this group through donations throughout the year.
• Southwest Community Center Food Pantry – This agency has particular experience in service provision to predominately African American, low-income residents. Through special events, outreach efforts, prevention, intervention, employment, and educational services, support, peer, and mentoring groups, and collaborative programs – people throughout the city and county interact with and benefit from agency services.