North Country Ministry’s 16th Annual Golf Classic was a huge success! With the help of our sponsors, golfers, raffle ticket purchasers, and volunteers we collected $29,871.56 in net proceeds! 

We were excited to welcome 91 golfers to the course and thankful that we had a few extra join us for the fabulous steak dinner, later in the evening. The weather could not have been better and Cronin’s course was beautiful as always. 

Thank you for your continued support. Just the other week in one evening, in one of our two food pantries, we fed 164 individuals. We are seeing an increase in need at our food pantries, and fundraisers like these ensure that we can continue to feed these households that are in need of our services. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all those who attended and supported North Country Ministry at our 2024 Cocktails for Charity Fundraiser at the Fort William Henry Carriage House.

With the support, and the support of others like you, Cocktails for Charity raised… $76,533!! 

Those funds will go towards offering a Hand of Hope to those facing life’s difficult situations in our community. 

Thanks to the generosity of many, this holiday season brimmed with joy for the 277 children whose Christmas wish lists were fulfilled through our Giving Tree Program. These children were members of 114 local families who experienced a Christmas morning that will be etched in their memories forever. This year marked a record-breaking achievement for the program, and we extend our deepest gratitude to our donors for their invaluable contribution.

The support we received not only facilitated the provision of essential items like warm clothing, but also granted numerous cherished gifts that these children had eagerly anticipated on Christmas morning. The thoughtfulness of our donors ensured a festive and joyous occasion for those families, underscoring an act of compassion that resonated deeply with their parents. Recognizing the universal parental aspiration to create special moments for their children, the outpouring of support of those who understand the challenges faced by these families during the holiday season is truly commendable.

In the spirit of Santa Claus, presence in the lives of these families was marked by anonymity, leaving behind a trail of love, compassion, and joy. The commitment made by our donors in making a difference has transformed the holiday season for these families, embodying the true essence of the festive spirit.

In September, patrons shopping at the Warrensburg Grand Union generously contributed $3,205 to support NCM’s Warrensburg Food Pantry. This initiative was part of Grand Unions efforts to raise awareness during Hunger Action Month, aimed at assisting local pantries in stocking dairy products. Milk ranks among the most sought-after items in food pantries, as it delivers crucial nutrients, particularly for children, and serves as a primary source of calcium, potassium, and vitamin D.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the members of our local community who participated in this campaign. Your support is instrumental in aiding our food pantry, which has witnessed a substantial increase in individuals seeking our services.

North Country Ministry’s 15th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament was a huge success! Thanks to the 45 sponsorships and 82 golfers, our tournament raised a total of $26,940.

As always, Cronin’s put together an incredible array of food and golf for our special day. The weather held out, and we had a perfect fall day of golf. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped with our hole sponsorships.

The funds that are raised at our golf tournament go to support the work of our programs and Emergency Assistance. With the winter season upon us, we are thankful for the support we had as we can in turn help the community with heating, emergency housing, food and other essentials.

We were thrilled to show off our new “Mobile Mart” van! This program will launch in the beginning of October and provide food to those in the most rural areas of our service area. This van will be driven by volunteers to go directly to our clients’ doors to bring them food.

Click the image on the right or the link below to purchase a raffle ticket to enter in our amazing Golf Raffle that includes a foursome for Saratoga National Golf Club & Sagamore Golf Course!
The drawing for this raffle will be at our 2023 Annual Golf Tournament which will be held on Monday, September 18th. More information on our tournament can be found here.

Purchase Your Golf Raffle Ticket Here!

North Country Ministry recently celebrated the opening of two programs to help serve the needs of people in our area!

The Furniture Barn

The Barn is not a new program for NCM, but one that we have decided to bring back. Everyone is welcome to come and see if we have an item that you might need. We have a variety of items including: couches, chairs, tables, dressers, mattresses, bed frames, dishes, baby equipment, and more! Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am – 12 pm, and the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 am – 12 pm.

(Location: 2 Stewart Farrar Ave. Warrensburg, NY)

Brant Lake Clothing Center

Located next to our Brant Lake food pantry (YMCA building), the Clothing Center is a great option for completing your wardrobe! We offer clothing for both men and women. We are open every Wednesday from 12 pm – 4 pm.

(Location: 148 Tannery Rd. Brant Lake, NY)

Have you made plans for Cinco de Mayo? Join us!

We will have music by DJ Jason Irwin, with line dancing festivities, chef designed meal, custom signature drinks, and a live auction! Kick the dust off those boots and join us for a Boot Scootin’ good time!

Purchase tickets here.

We have an amazing raffle this year! $100 ticket give you the opportunity to win a STOCKED Whiskey Barrel Bar. The bottles donated with the hand crafted bar alone are worth well over $600.

Purchase raffle tickets here.

As a result of a joint effort to raise money through the Fill a Glass with Hope program and stock local food pantries with fresh milk during Hunger Action Month in September, Grand Union and American Dairy Association North East announced a donation of nearly $25,000 to 11 community food pantries throughout the region, thanks to the support of shoppers. North Country Ministry is so thankful to have been chosen as one of the recipients.

Mary Anderson, Assistant Store Manager said, “I am so excited to have the donations go somewhere local.” How much more local can you get then less than a mile up the road from the Warrensburg Grand Union.

North Country Ministry insures that all that visit our food pantries leave with milk, whether it is in form of a gift card or a carton of milk. This donation will support our efforts in continuing to provide nutritious products to the community. As the colder months are upon us this donation of $3,187 will be hugely helpful in offsetting the cost of milk so that we can focus those funds to other necessary items for a household.

On Monday, September 19th North Country Ministry held it’s 14th Annual Fall Golf Classic at Cronin’s Golf Resort. Between the sponsorship, golfers and Golf Raffle, North Country Ministry raised $20,500 through our golf tournament. We are extremely thankful for our golf committee, staff, volunteers and golfers for such a successful event. Though the day was cut short due to rain and storms, a good time was had by all. Thank you to our Tournament Sponsor – D. A. Collins, Lunch Sponsor – Racanelli Family, Post Golf Reception – Glens Falls National Bank, Registration Sponsor – Bill & Lisa Powers, and our Game Sponsors – Rifenburg Contracting, HMA Paving, Nemer Ford and Sheila Michaels .

On Thursday, July 21st, North Country Ministry was awarded $5,000 from the Town of Horicon . The town was given $137,000 through the American Rescue Plan Act Funding grant, the town agreed to divide their funding and distribute it to non-profits that help the area. We were very excited to be given the opportunity to apply for funding and the board unanimously voted to award North Country Ministry dollars to help the community. The money that was designated to North Country Ministry will go directly to the casework that is provided in the towns of Brant Lake and Adirondack.

We are excited to now offer our newsletter virtually as well as in print! If you click the “subscribe” button above you can now receive our newsletter via email.

Thank you to HMA Paving & Contracting for connecting North Country Ministry with Bombas. With their One Bombas Purchase One Bombas Donated campaign, North Country Ministry is the recipient of 1,500 pairs of Bombas socks. We are thankful for people like Kyle Shader, Sr. Estimator of HMA Paving & Contracting who connected us with this grant.

If you didn’t hear, the previous location of our Furniture Program has been sold. We’ve now moved to a new location in Warrensburg. We are at 2 Stewart Farrar Ave, Warrensburg across from Stewart’s Shops! We are thankful for the partnership with the Presbyterian church as the building we are using is their Manse.

When we resume operating the hours will be back to normal:
Tuesday’s 12-2pm
Thursday’s 10am-12pm
1st&3rd Saturday’s 10am-12pm

If you are in emergent need of furniture, please call us at:
(518) 623-2829 ext. 301

See you there!
The NCM Team

The Furniture Barn is currently closed

The Board of Directors is pleased and excited to announce that Ms. Kayla Carlozzi has become the Executive Director of North Country Ministry.

Kayla is a resident of Brant Lake, and holds a degree in Business Administration from SUNY Potsdam. Most recently, Kayla worked as Association Manager with Capital Hill Management Associates, serving multiple clients in a management role. Prior to that, Kayla was Campaign and Events Director for the Family YMCA of the Glens Fall Area. She is familiar with the work of North Country Ministry, having overseen the activities of the YMCA’s Adirondack Center in Brant Lake, and often helping with our Food Pantry work.

Kayla was recognized in 2020 by the Post Star as a “20 under 40” honoree, awarded to role models in their trade and community.  She also serves on the North Warren Central School Scholarship Committee, the Board of the Small Tales Early Learning Center and Daycare in Warrensburg, and is on the Board the Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls.

We look forward to Kayla’s leadership of the Ministry’s offering a ‘Hand of Hope’ to those in need in the southeastern Adirondacks!!