The Seneca Street UMC is an inner-city mission for children and their families. It's in the second generation of making a difference in South Buffalo in New York State. People in the neighborhood need social and emotional support and the church is engaged with them. The Church, together with the non-profit Community Development Corporation staff, work with volunteers to provide activities for all ages. Seneca Street UMC assists children and youth with educational support, basic services, and adequate nutrition. Children and youth participate in the extensive, free after-school program, which along with homework help and mentoring, provides science, exercise, musical instrument lessons, cooking classes, yoga, health workshops, field trips, computer access, guidance, recreation, gardening, and an evening meal. A seven-week long summer program features theme weeks.VBS, and a two-week Reading Camp along with fun weeks, and a field trip.  

Sunday dinner was provided for 50-75 neighbors every week along with baked goods, household items, furniture, and much more. With COVID, Seneca Street UMC now offers take-out meals and continues to give over 200 meals a week.  

Over the course of the year, more than 150 children are served by the 100 volunteers. The church ministry has evolved to empower people as leaders and to love our neighbors. Women attend retreats with other church women and weekly Bible chat over lunch invites all who attend to put the scripture into life. This church continues to be a safe haven and a beacon of hope. It's exciting so many people from the neighborhood now helping out others with the assistance of many churches. 

This mission is entirely supported by the grace of God and the financial gifts of United Methodist churches and individuals. 

Fundraising Goal: $2,000 

Contact info:  

Rev. Dee Finch

1218 Seneca St.

Buffalo, NY 14210

Phone: (585) 330-2710 or the church at (716) 368-7914

Email: pastordeefinch@gmail.com