Hope for New York

Author: Tory Crowley

Reflection: What Does It Mean to Serve Hungry Neighbors?
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Reflection: What Does It Mean to Serve Hungry Neighbors?

What does it really mean to do the right thing in feeding hungry and unhoused neighbors?

Reflection: Why Does the Kingdom Belong to Children?
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Reflection: Why Does the Kingdom Belong to Children?

Recently, I was walking down the street with a friend and her four-year-old son. We each held one of his hands as we tried to match his stride while also encouraging him to move faster.

Why Work Matters to Our Faith
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Why Work Matters to Our Faith

Work and purpose are closely connected. Especially in America. Especially in New York City.

Yes, Volunteering Does Matter, And Here’s Why
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Yes, Volunteering Does Matter, And Here’s Why

Before I joined the staff at Hope for New York, I was a volunteer. I signed up to serve breakfast on Mondays at St. Paul’s House, a food pantry and soup kitchen in Hell’s Kitchen.

Prayers of the People: ‘Let Us Seek Grace for Our City’
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Prayers of the People: ‘Let Us Seek Grace for Our City’

We hope you will reflect on and recite this prayer written by Tory, our Manager of Mobilization. This prayer was shared during Palm Sunday services by the Redeemer Presbyterian Church network this year.

Finding True Restoration in New Year’s Resolutions
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Finding True Restoration in New Year’s Resolutions

COVID-19 has disrupted so many natural rhythms of life. Yet many traditions persist. I still made resolutions this year. I am still dreaming about how things can be better—how I can be better. Maybe you are doing the same.

Prayer for the Formerly Incarcerated
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Prayer for the Formerly Incarcerated

In our Prayer Guide, the month of May is when we recognize and pray for the formerly incarcerated community. Read our prayer!

“Should I Volunteer?” Let Our Volunteer Decision Map Help You
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“Should I Volunteer?” Let Our Volunteer Decision Map Help You

There are some basic do's and don'ts when deciding whether or not to volunteer, but there are also less obvious nuances to consider. We put together a visual aid below as a guide toward discerning whether you should serve right now, and how you can serve (in person or virtually).

Prayers of the People: ‘Give Us Obedient Hearts. Give Us Courage.’
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Prayers of the People: ‘Give Us Obedient Hearts. Give Us Courage.’

We hope you will be comforted by this prayer written by Tory, our Manager of Mobilization. This prayer was shared during Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services by Redeemer Presbyterian Church this year. Jesus, you are indeed King. We long to worship you and proclaim your glory. You have blessed us by making us citizens of […]