Our Impact
Our Impact In New York City
For 35 years the New York School of Urban Ministry has trained over 40 thousand urban leaders in “Hands on” compassion ministry.
Here are some of the ways NYSUM is able to reach the poor the needy and disenfranchised.
NYSUM partners with pastors, churches, and numerous ministries throughout NYC.
The New York School of Urban Ministry offers a variety of ministry volunteer opportunities.
Extreme Makeover
800+
Women pampered in shelters
We bless 800 battered women in NYC Shelters with pedicures, manicures, & brand new women’s clothing/outfits valued at $100,000
Turkey Dinners
5000
Operation Drumstick
Operation Drumstick, our Thanksgiving Outreach serving 5,000 turkey dinners with all the trimming to the poor and needy of NYC
Personal Care Packages
2000+
Emergency Relief
We supply thousands of toiletry packets that are distributed by our students, staff, and short term missionaries to the homeless of NYC along with other clothing: hats, socks, coats etc.
Toys for kids in shelters
3000+
Christmas Compassion
NYSUM Toy Drive - Annually, we distribute 3,000 new toys to inner city children, living in City Shelters, making dreams come true at Christmas.