What they call their work
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
- Deliver short- and long-term assistance to combat hunger and related illnessesProvides targeted aid to alleviate hunger and associated health challenges, with a focus on empowering individuals and families in Bronx County toward improved health and self-sufficiency.
- Operate food pantry services for families and seniorsRuns a food pantry program that provides groceries and nourishment to families in need and seniors living alone, primarily serving Bronx County, New York City. The pantry is part of broader efforts to address hunger and support community health.
- Resume congregate meals and partner on health fairsResumed in-person community meal services following pandemic-related suspension and co-sponsored a health fair with WOL to expand access to health resources for the community.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Host weekly worship and religious education programsConducts weekly worship services featuring praise, intercessory prayer, and scriptural teaching. Also offers regular expository Bible studies for adults on Wednesdays and Sunday scripture activities for children through its children’s ministry.
- Provide family spiritual formation programsHosts a weekly Family Training Hour that includes workshops and discussions designed to help families grow spiritually together.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Conduct community nutrition and wellness initiativesOffers family cook classes as part of nutrition education programming and organizes wellness-focused activities such as a walk club to promote physical health in the community.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Deliver computer literacy training for seniorsOffers a structured computer literacy program for individuals aged 60 and older, delivering six eight-week sessions annually. Graduates receive refurbished computers donated to support continued learning at home.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Facilitate mutual aid and pastoral care among membersSupports congregation members through prayer, assistance during illness or distress, and reconciliation practices rooted in Christian values and conduct.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate after-school and summer enrichment programs for childrenRuns an after-school program for children ages 4–13 providing academic support in mathematics, science, and English language arts, along with recreational activities. Converts this into a full-day summer program during school breaks.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize community outreach and special eventsHosts seasonal and commemorative events such as Mother’s Day and Christmas celebrations, and conducts community service projects and outreach initiatives to engage local residents.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Run youth and women's ministries for spiritual developmentOffers structured youth ministry programming including regular meetings, retreats, and service projects to foster spiritual growth. Provides women’s ministry activities such as Bible studies, prayer meetings, retreats, and outreach events.
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Who runs it
- ATANDA AWOLABI — Director
- EMAEYAK EKANEM — Executive Dir.
Who they work with
- 52nd Police Precinct of New York City Government — Recipient of the Mahoney/Shankman Award from the 52nd Police Precinct.
- Food Bank for the City of New York Network — Recognized as Agency of the Year by the Food Bank for the City of New York.
- NYDIS Partner — Awarded the Partnership Award to Christ Disciples International Ministries for collaborative work.
- New York City Government — Provides faith-based services and community programs to families across New York City.
- New York City Partner — Geographic focus for community outreach and service programs.
- New York City Partner — Provides social services and family assistance programs across New York City.
- WOL Partner — Cosponsored a health fair with Christ Disciples International Ministries.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Choice Model for Dignity and Autonomymethodology: client_choiceBy allowing individuals to select their own food items, the organization promotes personal dignity and autonomy, which increases engagement and respect in service delivery.
- Early Spiritual Formation for Lifelong Faithmethodology: early_spiritual_formationBy focusing on children’s early spiritual development, the organization aims to establish enduring faith and relational discipleship because foundational beliefs formed young are more likely to persist into adulthood.
- Empowerment Through Integrated Service Interventionsmethodology: empowerment-through-direct-serviceBy addressing hunger and related illnesses through both short- and long-term services, the organization empowers families and removes barriers to health and independence because meeting material needs enables greater stability and self-sufficiency.
- Expository Bible Teaching as Spiritual Foundationmethodology: expository_bible_teachingBy using expository Bible teaching as the primary method of instruction, the organization cultivates deep spiritual formation because Scripture is believed to be the sole authority for truth and life decisions.
- Faith-Based Holistic Discipleshipmethodology: holistic_discipleshipBy integrating spiritual, physical, and emotional support, the organization fosters holistic transformation because faith is seen as central to lasting personal and community change.