Our Mission

Our goal is to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors, and we take that responsibility seriously.

the need

Homelessness

There are more than 453 individuals experiencing homlessness each night in our community.

Hunger

More than 72,000 individuals in Pulaski County were food insecure in 2019, which includes 25,000 children.

Rental Assistance

Each month hundreds of our neighbors and friends are evicted due to short-term money issues.

Life Skills

Many individuals within our community may not possess the essential life skills required to effectively recover from a traumatic experience.

How you

can help!

When you give your time, talents, and resources, it really helps our ministry to be a blessing to others. Your contributions make it possible for us to our faith in to action.

Phillip L. Pointer, Sr., DMin
Senior Pastor

Why we do it!

Our goal is to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors, and we take that responsibility seriously. God’s word teaches us the church cannot consider itself spiritual, if it is not social. We know that tough times can happen to anyone, which is why we’re committed to helping those in need. Whether it’s providing hot meals or emergency rental assistance, we’re here for our community. Saint Mark HELPS, so continue to help Saint Mark. Your Gifts allow Our Ministry to be a Blessing to others.

Allan Irizarry-Graves
Outreach Pastor

What we do!

Our services include C.A.L.E.B., a chapter of Cocaine Anonymous of Arkansas that supports individuals struggling with addiction; Feast of Hope, providing hot meals, clothing, hygiene packs, and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness; Foreign Mission outreach, enabling volunteers to serve and share their faith in diverse global contexts, including Uganda, Ghana, Belize, Rwanda, and Haiti; the Health Ministry, promoting holistic well-being through health education, screenings, and supportive resources; Mission in Action, offering financial assistance and resource support to individuals and families in need; and Raven by the Brook, offering food boxes to those facing food insecurity. We are committed to making a positive impact in our community. Saint Mark HELPS, so continue to help Saint Mark.

our

impact

Saint Mark is more than just a physical building. It’s about us, the people who make up the church community. We believe the more we get involved in our community, the stronger and better it becomes. That’s why we give generously and sacrificially, not because we feel like we have to, but because it’s our way of showing love for God.

And you know what? Giving is more than just a way of being obedient. It’s also about being grateful and trusting in God’s plan for our own lives. It’s an experience that brings us joy and a sense of purpose. It’s amazing how our actions, even the small ones, can make a big impact on the lives of others. Saint Mark is dedicated to being a beacon of hope and a place of refuge, as we strive to continue growing in learning, serving, and giving.

24,190+ Hot Meals

We put our faith into action with more than

24,190+ hot meals served through our Feast of Hope Feeding Program.

617,005+ Food Poundage

We put our faith into action with more than

617,005+ pounds of food provided since June of 2015.

2,200+ Food Boxes

We put our faith into action with more than

2,200+ food boxes provided last year.

$174,640+ Rental/Utility Assistance

We put our faith into action with more than

$174,640 in rental/utility assistance provided last year.

$1.35+ million

We put our faith into action with more than

$1.35 Million in scholarship funds awarded.*

1,320+ scholarships

We put our faith into action with more than

1,320 scholarships awarded.*

980+ students

We put our faith into action with more than

980 students receiving scholarships.*

*Since the program’s inception