We\u2019re grateful to be located in New York City, and all the opportunities that affords. Help us to cook a monthly dinner at the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, pass out groceries at St. James’ Fordham\u2019s Food Pantry, or tend vegetables in the garden at St. Ann\u2019s in the South Bronx.<\/p>\n
Reach out to Calvin Bushman<\/a> for more information on how to sign up, and our volunteer orientation.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Email Calvin Bushman” url=”mailto:cbushman@stjames.org”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”9361″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_stacking=”default” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”8564″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_stacking=”default” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#1d3354″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Clothing Those in Need” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:24|text_align:left|line_height:28px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”video”][vc_column_text]\n We\u2019ve opened our Samaritan\u2019s Closet<\/b>, a free clothing resource for men and women in need. Volunteers are needed to sort and organize donations, welcome visitors, and help them find the clothes they need. Please contact Calvin Bushman<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n We always welcome donations of travel size toiletries, and clean clothes in good condition<\/b>. Comfortable sneakers and other walking shoes are always in demand! Please contact Calvin Bushman<\/strong> for more information on how and what to donate.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Email Calvin Bushman” url=”mailto:cbushman@stjames.org” margin_right=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#42273b” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Supporting the Incarcerated” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:24|text_align:left|line_height:28px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”video other”][vc_column_text]\n The Apostle Paul wrote that we should \u201cremember those in prison as though you were in prison with them.\u201d To that end, we believe in restorative justice for incarcerated people, and dignity for their families. We work especially with children of incarcerated parents through our partnership with the Osborne Association. 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Both families and individuals are welcome to stay as long as they need while caseworkers help them to find work, take English classes, and acclimate to life in New York City. Want to be a part of the team that welcomes and supports our newest neighbors? 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We ask for prayers and financial support for Haiti as the country recovers from a powerful \u00a07.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the southwest portion of the country.\u00a0 This devastating earthquake was followed by Tropical Storm Grace. More than 1 million people, including more than half a million children, have been impacted by the back-to-back disasters, and the death toll climbs. Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners are responding immediately with direct assistance to vulnerable households in the region, as partners plan long-term recovery. 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