Compassion Ministries

We desire to play our part in helping to reduce poverty, oppression and suffering--- in New York City and the world. We feel that we are very near the heart of God when we break down barriers of class, race and ethnicity by humble service. We hope to make these kinds of encounters a more frequent experience in our community of faith.

Overseas...

Chile Relief Effort

It's heartbreaking---while we're all still reeling from the Haitian tragedy, a new disaster strikes in Chile. Our friends at the Pathway Vineyard Church in Lewiston, Maine have long been developing relationships in Chile and have many contacts there who are mobilizing to provide relief. Phil Strout, Senior Pastor of Pathway and Overseer of the Eastern Region of Vineyard Churches (of which we are a part) writes this:

    "Pathway Vineyard Church is setting up a fund to help the people in Chile at this time. If you would like to participate in that it would be welcomed. We intend to extend a hand directly to the  people in Chile that we have relationship with as we will be able to lend a hand over the months and years to come."

 

The River will be giving toward this effort from our Compassion Fund. We encourage you to consider contributing as well.

Haiti Relief Effort

Like you, our hearts are heavy with concern for the people affected by the tragic devstation in Haiti. We have partnered with Convoy of Hope to provide relief. In addition, the Vineyard movement (of which we a part) is also mobilizing a response. You can read the letter by the National Director of the Vineyard here. We encourage you to consider contributing towards these efforts.

Mozambique

The River has supported Could You?, an organization whose mission is to help individuals find their own unique contribution to impact poverty....specifically in Mozambique. We encourage you to check out Could You?.

In NYC...

The River supports the following community organizations:

RestoreNYC providing assistance for women who have been victimized by the sex trafficking and prostitution.

Manhattan Youth Center providing provides academic, recreational and cultural activities for Lower Manhattan.

Bowery Mission provides assistance for New Yorkers caught in the cycle of poverty.

YounLife Red Hook, Brooklyn providing a Christ-centered mentorship program for middle & high school students.

Run For Knowledge an annual benefit for music, art & science programs (as well as the library) of P.S. 89 in Tribeca to be held September 25.

 

Bailey House - Game Night

The River partners with the Bailey House---a residence program to serve and empower homeless people in NYC affected by HIV/AIDS---by sponsoring a game night and art night.

Game Night: Once a month we head to the Bailey House to socialize and build deeper relationships by playing games, sharing a meal, and getting to know people. Come join us! Contact jeremiah.hulburt@gmail.com for more info.