Outreach Ministries

MAPC In-House Ministries

Overnight Homeless Shelter

What: On Monday through Friday nights, MAPC hosts a 12-bed overnight shelter for homeless men. Clients are referred through Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter and are pre-screened by professional outreach staff. Volunteers are needed to help set up, welcome the guests and serve snacks. Also, overnight volunteers are needed to stay over and supervise breakfast and departure in the morning. Two volunteer slots are available for each shift.

Who: Volunteers of all ages welcome to help with the Early shift. The Overnight shift is more appropriate for adult volunteers.

Four shift options are available:
Monday through Friday Early, 6-8 pm
Monday through Friday Overnight, 8 pm-7 am

East Side Congregations for Housing Justice (ESCHJ)

What: ESCHJ is an interfaith coalition dedicated to advocacy in support of affordable housing in New York City. Members work to educate the community on issues related to housing justice, appeal to elected officials on behalf of homeless and low-income New Yorkers and more. MAPC is a congregation partner in the coalition.

Who: Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
When: Weekday evening meetings held monthly; other special events as they arise.

Shelter Dinner

What: Once a week, MAPC provides a free dinner to homeless or marginally-housed members of the community. Volunteers are needed to help prepare, serve, and clean up after the meal.

Who: Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate.
Where: MAPC Parish Hall
When: Thursdays, 6-8 pm

Learning Activities Enrichment Program (L.E.A.P.)

What: LEAP is a reading and enrichment program that enables adults to spend one-on-one time with at-risk children in East Harlem. We develop wonderful relationships, stronger reading skills, and fabulous art projects. Once a month, we vary the activities by providing puzzles and computer activities. Volunteers are welcome to come and join the fun!

Who: Volunteers of all ages who want to spend time with children are welcome to participate.
When: Saturdays 10 am - noon
Where: East Harlem Location. Contact MAPC for more information.

Christmas Angel Ministry

What: Each year, MAPC organizes a gift drive that benefits children with an incarcerated parent. Volunteers are needed to help with organization throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, for preparing gift tags, staffing the "Christmas Angel Table" following worship services, gift sorting and organizing.

Who: Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate.
Where: MAPC
When: Varying times, especially during November-December.