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Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of these...
you did it for me"   Matthew 25:46

The Works of Mercy Initiative is funded in part by the annual collection taken up in each of the participating parishes every November, grant awards and individual donations.  In addition, a few fundraising events are held each year. 

If you would like to help support the Works of Mercy Initiative, you may click the link to give on-line or if you prefer, you may mail your donation to:

Works of Mercy Initiative
c/o St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church
1241 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12304​

If you would prefer to purchase items for our programs here is a list of things that we often need for our Good Neighbor Program on a regular basis:

• Walmart Gift Cards
• Jo-Anne's Fabric Stores Gift Cards
• Laundry Detergent Pods
• Fabric Softener Sheets
• ​Gallon Size or Bread Size Plastic Storage Bags
• New Underwear and Socks, all sizes - Infant through Adult
• Winter Hats, Gloves and Mittens
• New Sneakers or Winter Boots, all sizes

Items may be dropped off during office hours at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1255 Pleasant St., Schenectady 12303 or call 518.347.0871 to make other arrangements.

Note:  When you click to give to the Works of Mercy Initiative online, you will be redirected to St. Paul the Apostle Church's giving page.  St. Paul's is one of the 13 Schenectady area Roman Catholic Churches that support the Works of Mercy Initiative and they are hosting our on-line giving function.   Also please note that your credit card or bank statement will reflect that your donation was processed through "WeShare Donations".

Thank you for considering a gift to the
Works of Mercy Initiative.