Children’s House
Provides a warm, loving, nurturing environment for children to grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally. This Montessori program respects individuality, stimulates curiosity & the love of learning, fosters partnerships with families & community, and honors diversity. Our Montessori program is non-denominational and welcomes all. Available to children ages 18 months -8years; weekday mornings and we follow the Lewiston-Porter school calendar. More…
Kids Count Program
An after-school, New York State-licensed program open to elementary aged children (grades K-8) regardless of their religious affiliation. The Lewiston-Porter Central School District calendar is followed, with children being bused to the program following every full or half day of school. Kids Count places an emphasis on providing a vast array of educational and entertaining activities such as homework time, art, science and drama enrichment as well as outdoor recreation, and provides healthy snacks on a daily basis. More…
NOAH (Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope)
NOAH is an interdenominational and interracial organization of churches in Niagara County working to push for change that will improve the quality of life in Niagara County. Youngstown First Presbyterian Church is a founding member of NOAH with Pastor Rex Stuart serving as President.
Visit Site: http://www.noahniagara.org/
Parish Nursing
This program is designed to reach out to those in need; to promotion whole person health and disease prevention services, with an emphasis on spiritual care across the age span of the congregation. This ministry brings the elements of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health into focus, making congregational activities meaningful and relevant for today’s congregation. More….
Missions Financially Supported by First Presbyterian Church include:
| Alcoholism Council of Niagara County, Inc. | Child Advocacy Center of Niagara |
| Community Missions of Niagara Frontier | Presbyterian Camper-ships |
| Family and Children’s Services of Niagara, Inc. | Francis Center |
| Habitat for Humanity | HART Interfaith, Inc. |
| ITEBA | Journey’s End Resettlement Services |
| Mark’s Place | McCormick Theological Seminary |
| Niagara Hospice, Inc. | Presbyterian Missions |
| The Samaritan Center of the Niagara Frontier | VIVE |
| NOAH | New Directions, Wyndham Lawn Home for Children |
| Youngstown Library | Youngstown/Lewiston Recreation Fund |
Other Mission Work Includes
- Opportunities to work at local Soup Kitchens are also scheduled.
- Non-perishable food items are donated to Community Missions of Niagara
- Men’s Clothing is donated to Veteran’s Hospital, Buffalo
- Women’s better clothing is donated to Everywomen Opportunity
- Clothing and Baby items are donated to Community Missions and other Clothing Drives
- Women and Children’s clothing is donated to Battered Women’s Shelters
- Migrant Kits are donated to Church Women United for the migrant workers
- Angel Tree Items (Christmas gifts) are donated to Presbyterian Homes, Community Missions and Youngstown Holiday Helpers