In February, Pilgrims, NYAPC, and Immanuel Pres members are visiting our partner church, Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada de la Habana! This means it is time to start collecting supplies to bring with us for the trip, to share with our neighbors in Havana. Our Cuban friends have been living in incredibly difficult conditions, with extreme limits on basics like food, soap, and medicine. We have the opportunity to share our abundance with the First Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Havana. This year we have created a shopping list through Target. All goods will be shipped directly to NYAPC where we'll later gather to pack into our suitcases for the trip. (Shipping address: NYAPC Cuba Partners, 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005) This year the biggest needs are powdered milk, over the counter medicines, and batteries. There are also options for vitamins and toiletries.
If you prefer to purchase outside of the online list or at another store, you can shop for the same items at any local store and bring donations to church on Sundays through 2/16. You can view/download/print the requested items list for local shopping here.
Along with the supplies we are soliciting used suitcases for trip participants to hand-carry all the donations on our flight to Havana. We also welcome empty/used pill bottles! First Havana (re)uses the bottles when distributing the various medicines.
All donations are used to stock First Havana’s medical clinic and “store,” all provided at no charge to church members and the local community. Please help us bring these items to our Cuban friends by buying online or leaving donations at the front desk! This is a wonderful way to show how much New York Avenue supports First Havana’s many local missions. If you have any questions please contact Mitch or Erin. Thank you for your support!
