Two mornings a week, some 15 volunteers serve meals, teach a variety of language skills and provide talks on health, legal, and employment issues for a cross-cultural homeless population. ECRA ministers to the whole person, providing the services of a chaplain, volunteer clergy, and home and hospital visitors, as well as retreats and financial assistance. ECRA seeks to provide a constant response to an ever-changing epidemic. Mitch Wood or Tom Head. Samaritan Ministry Sponsored by 36 Episcopal parishes in the area, Samaritan Ministry reaches out to the homeless and others in need, working toward goals of greater self-sufficiency.
Participants receive employment counseling, tutoring, clothing, groceries, or other assistance.
St. Margaret s volunteers work with participants as they witness God transforming power in all our lives. Contact David Griswold or Prue Hoppin. This program provides academic help in tutoring, SAT preparation, and college application writing. Contact Cathy Connelly. This newly formed ministry works to educate the community about the theological dimensions of environmental issues.