Saint Mark’s supports local organizations in Palo Alto that strive to serve the underserved. With volunteerism, financial and food donations, and fund-raising, we honor the work of these organizations. We also recognize that the needs of our community extend beyond our local reach.
Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved with our Outreach efforts.
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Donating to Hurricane Relief (and CROP Walk)
Beloved, there are two ways you can support Hurricane Relief following the back-to-back storms of Helene and Milton. ...
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This Week’s Food Closet Requests
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The prior week’s donations were 6 grocery bags of food donations, ...
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Hotel de Zink Gratitude
Last week our 12 guests who enjoyed the safe shelter of St. Mark’s Parish Hall each night in ...
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Ice Cream Social–a Hit for Hotel de Zink
This past Tuesday, St. Mark’s threw a delightful Ice Cream Social for our Hotel de Zink guests who ...
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Hotel de Zink Shelter Returns to St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s is one of twelve churches that each provide dinner and accommodation to 15-20 homeless adults every ...
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100 Towels and Ice cream needed for Hotel de Zink
Thank you for bringing linens for Hotel de Zink and LifeMoves on Sunday, July 28. LifeMoves, which serves ...
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This Week’s Most Needed Food Closet Items
This Week’s Needs at the Food Closet: The last two week’s St. Mark’s contributed 4 grocery bag equivalents ...
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Mid-Peninsula CROP (Community Response to Overcoming Poverty) Walk
Mid-Peninsula CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 29 1-4PM, at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church - 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, ...
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St. Nicholas Day Outreach – American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
This week's outreach contributions go to American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Check out the life-changing ...
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Elmwood jail ministry
Responds to the individual spiritual needs of detained youth and incarcerated adults in Santa Clara County, CA.
The Food Closet
Emergency food program providing groceries to low-income and unhoused people.
Hotel de Zinc
A rotating local shelter that houses 12-17 people in churches throughout the year.
Episcopal and spiritual groups we support
episcopal relief and development
The outreach and service arm of the Episcopal Church.
american friends of the episcopal diocese of jerusalem
Outreach to support the ministry and mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
united religions initiative
Works to brid.ge differences between people of all beliefs
global groups we support
Amelie's Angels
Provides support for education of children in Haiti.
Global Aids Interfaith Alliance (GAIA)
Combating AIDS by partnering faith communities with Malawi villages.
One World Children’s Fund
Funding resources to grassroots organizations serving disadvantaged children.