Resurrection Village Ministry

VISION

The complete resurrection of Resurrection Village* to LIFE.

* We consider Resurrection Village to be the congregation of Resurrection Church and the surrounding community. (Roughly bounded by Bailey, Walden,
   Wasmuth and Ferry streets.)

MISSION

 Resurrection-centered, village-oriented, sustained work in Resurrection Village.

THE ESSENTIALS OF LIFE

• God
• Food
• Shelter
• Health Care
• Education
• Meaningful Work
• Security

PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

• Resurrection Food Pantry

Serving 14211 weekday mornings. We have on going opportunities for volunteer opportunities in the pantry.

In 2014, Resurrection Village Ministry food programs provided 46,512 meals to 3,964 families (7,862 individuals) including 2,520 children and 956 senior citizens. All this at a cost of $0.425 per meal.

• Food Bank Express

3^rd Friday of every month, free perishable food. We have on going opportunities for volunteer opportunities in the pantry.

• Food Shuttle

Tuesday mornings, free baked goods

• Resurrection Village Community Garden

17 free garden plots, applications available in March

• Why Weight?

A new nutrition program to helping you take control of your weight and your health. 

• Group Workcamps Home Repairs

Free repairs to owner occupied homes, primarily exterior painting and replacement of porches & steps

In 2014 the Resurrection Village Ministry Housing program provided essential repairs to the homes of 44 families including 81 children and 33 senior citizens, at a cost of less than $400 per home. Since 2012, we have helped to 95 homeowner families.

• Resurrection Village Community Health Workers

Reaching out into our community, to address all the Essentials of Life--God, Food, Shelter, Healthcare, Education, Meaningful Work and Security

In 2014 the Resurrection Village Ministry Healthcare program, including partner doctors at Jericho Road Community Health Center at Resurrection Health Center, the Lighthouse Free Chiropractic Clinic and Resurrection Community Health Workers, provided 6,972 patient visits to 2,124 different patients. In addition, Narcotics anonymous programs housed at Resurrection provided free weekly meeting space to 230 participants each week.

• Saturday Yoga with YIS (Yogis In Service)

Yoga for health and personal growth serving people of all ages and abilities. Saturday mornings at 10 AM

• RaG Time Summer Day Camp

6 weeks summer day-camp from the first week in July to mid-August. We have been operating this camp on buffalo's East Side since 1975.

• Narcotics Anonymous

5 days a week

 Jericho Road Community Health
 Center at Resurrection Health Center

One of our healthcare provider partners-Not for profit, doctors, family nurse practitioners & nurses
Daily Monday through Friday and Saturday morning

 Lighthouse Free Chiropractic Clinic
 (operated by NY Chiropractic  College)

One of our healthcare provider partner-Free weekday chiropractic clinic, Tuesday and Thursday mornings