Who We Are:
The Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake represents churches from Saranac Lake who have come together to work on projects in the area that are too large for any one church to consider on its own. Working together, we can accomplish more than we can individually.
What We've Done:
In the past, the Ecumenical Council has been responsible for starting the Food Pantry, the Youth Center, the LunchBox program and Habitat For Humanity. None of these would have been possible for any one church to get started on their own.
What We're Doing Now:
The Ecumenical Council is currently running the Grace Pantry, a source for non-food items that do not qualify for food stamp purchase such as person hygiene items, soap, diapers, cleaning supplies and more (see details under the "More" tab). We are administering Emergency Heating Assistance Funds for people who need help with heating and have exhausted their NYS HEAP benefits. And, we are in the midst of creating Samaritan House, a Transitional Housing center to help the area homeless from Franklin and Essex Counties (see details under the "Housing" tab).
The Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake represents churches from Saranac Lake who have come together to work on projects in the area that are too large for any one church to consider on its own. Working together, we can accomplish more than we can individually.
What We've Done:
In the past, the Ecumenical Council has been responsible for starting the Food Pantry, the Youth Center, the LunchBox program and Habitat For Humanity. None of these would have been possible for any one church to get started on their own.
What We're Doing Now:
The Ecumenical Council is currently running the Grace Pantry, a source for non-food items that do not qualify for food stamp purchase such as person hygiene items, soap, diapers, cleaning supplies and more (see details under the "More" tab). We are administering Emergency Heating Assistance Funds for people who need help with heating and have exhausted their NYS HEAP benefits. And, we are in the midst of creating Samaritan House, a Transitional Housing center to help the area homeless from Franklin and Essex Counties (see details under the "Housing" tab).
Our Mission Statement:
The Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake, Inc. is a faith-based organization whose values are based on respect, compassion, and support for all persons in need. We are committed to issues of social justice and the awareness of the needs of others. Our focus is primarily upon providing shelter, food, and guidance regarding social programs, and job placement for those people in need of these services with the goals of self-sufficiency and a stable physical and social life. We plan and promote ecumenical and inter-faith worship opportunities as well as encouraging school age children to develop interest in our values.
The Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake, Inc. is a faith-based organization whose values are based on respect, compassion, and support for all persons in need. We are committed to issues of social justice and the awareness of the needs of others. Our focus is primarily upon providing shelter, food, and guidance regarding social programs, and job placement for those people in need of these services with the goals of self-sufficiency and a stable physical and social life. We plan and promote ecumenical and inter-faith worship opportunities as well as encouraging school age children to develop interest in our values.
Contact Us:
Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake, Inc.
PO Box 194
Saranac Lake, New York 12983
518-897-5005
Email: slecumenical@gmail.com
