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The Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow nestled in the woods should be considered The Little Church with a Big Heart. We engage regularly with mission activities to help others locally and beyond our borders. Each month there is a focus for specific groups in need and to the changes in adapting to daily life. Our Mission Team invites our congregation members and their friends to participate in whatever capacity they can to help others in need. Below is our 2023 vision for giving. We always welcome your input to expand our outreach in the spirit of Matthew 25:35 - " for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

Ways in which we serve others in 2024:

January 

“Eat Well Feel Well Sharing Bags” of Healthy Snacks (benefits Huntington Tri CYA)

February 

“Souper Bowl of Caring” (benefits Huntington Community Food Council) Canned goods and healthy snacks

Special Offering for Ukraine through P.D.A. (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance)

One Great Hour of Sharing - The PCUSA annual campaign that helps us to focus to those in ned around the wold to combat hunger, homelessness, disaster relief and other globally oriented missions. Presbyterian Special Offerings - One Great Hour of Sharing (pcusa.org) 

March  

“Souls4Souls” Shoe Drive  (given to the Northport/East Northport Rotary who distributes the shoes)

April 

“Building a Healthy Community One Individual at a Time”   Personal Care items (benefits H.H.R.M.)

May

“Marching into Building Healthier Communities” Food Drive  (benefits Huntington Community Food Council)

Annual Plant Sale

June

“Cause for Paws” (benefits Animal Rescues)   Old FLAT sheets, blankets, mats (twin/queen), dog treats, toys, towels,  dog & cat beds, unopened DRY dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food,  cat litter (non-clumping), peanut butter, pet waste disposal bags, paper towels, bleach,  dish soap, laundry detergent, stainless steel bowls, NEW dog & cat toys, collapsible crates

July 

“Giving the Tools to Discovery” (benefits Tri-CYA Kids--Community and Youth Agency)   School supplies and healthy snacks

August 

“Giving the Tools to Discovery” (benefits Tri-CYA Kids)  School supplies and healthy snacks

September

Clothing Drive (benefits United Veterans’ Beacon House)

October 

“Take a Bite Out of Holiday Hunger” Thanksgiving Food Drive

“Trunk or Treat”  Friay October 18th

Clothing drive continues

November 

“Take a Bite Out of Holiday Hunger” continues (blessed on Nov. 12)

Toys for Kids (benefits Toys of Hope) runs to Epiphany in January

Clothing drive for Veterans (blessed on Nov 12)

December 

Toys for Kids (benefits Toys of Hope--blessed Jan 7)

Mittens & More Tree (benefits Tri-CYA Kids--blessed Dec 17)

The Little Church with a Big Heart’s 2023 Mission Team:  Co-Chairs Maureen Sansone and Jane Beller, Carol Keil, Sukey Walter, Melissa D’Angelo, Lynn Burke, Frank Sansone