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Local Missions

ST. MARK'S COLLECTIONS
Collection Schedule & Info
You are welcome to bring food, clothing, and personal care items to the church and they will be donated to persons in need. Please see the collection schedule for further information.

PARTNERSHIP WITH NASH ELEMENTARY
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St. Mark's has formed a partnership with Nash Elementary School, the southernmost school in the Amphitheater School District.

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
www.communityfoodbank.com
The Community Food Bank is a local organization that receives donated food or contributions from individuals and businesses, as well as the U.S. government. The food is then packed into “Emergency Food Boxes” or distributed to low-income individuals, as well as sold to agencies who feed the hungry, such as Primavera. More than 28,000 meals per day are furnished by the Food Bank.

BORDERLINKS
www.borderlinks.org
Borderlinks is a regional mission formulated out of the sanctuary movement in the 80’s. It operates Casa Misericordia in Nogales, Sonora, which provides a hot meal each school day to 300-400 children. Present plans include expansion of their facility to include a day care center for 80-100 children.

PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION, INC
Primavera Foundation: Tucson
Primavera Foundation was established in 1983 to respond to the increasing number of homeless people on the streets of Tucson. St. Mark’s UMC is actively involved with providing “meal teams” on the second and fifth Saturdays of each month. Volunteers are always needed to purchase, prepare and serve those less fortunate a much-needed nutritional meal. Please sign up on the list in the narthex of the Sanctuary or call the church office (297-2062).

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES (formerly Northwest Interfaith Center)
http://www.icstucson.org
Interfaith Community Services is financially supported by 36 faith communities’ pledges and donations. Located at Christ The King Episcopal Church at Ina & Shannon, ICS provides assistance with a food bank, mobile meals, and Good Samaritan services. Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program includes assistance with shopping and errands, visits and respite assistance. Call 297-6049 for more info.

WESLEY FOUNDATION
http://clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~wesley
Wesley Foundation, an “Open Door” United Methodist Campus Ministry, serves both the University of Arizona and Pima Community College young adults. Activities at the Campus Christian Center include a weekly Wednesday dinner, followed by “Soulfest,” a creative worship experience. On Sundays, a Taize worship service is held. Ongoing outreach programs are performed by the youth group; including homeless housing projects, meals for underprivileged and those with AIDS/HIV.

TMM FAMILY SERVICES
www.tmmfs.org
TMM Family Services (formerly Tucson Metropolitan Ministries) was formed by many local congregations and provides such services as housing for the underprivileged and needy single parents. TMM also has on its campus at Country Club and Adams, the “Children’s Village” which provides a safe, secure home for 20 children whom are waiting to return home, or for adoption or foster care. Clothing donations are also accepted to the Community Closet. Volunteers are always needed! Call 322-9557. 

For additional information, please contact our church office at 520.297.2062 or e-mail us.