Alternative Gift Giving 2023

Skip the lines, bypass the advertisements for the latest gadget, and give back this holiday season to causes and organizations connected to St. Michael’s. Below are a handful of opportunities for you to explore and consider supporting.

St. Michael’s Mental Health Fund

Every year the clergy of St. Michael’s connects dozens of parishioners and “friends of St. Michael’s” to mental health professionals in our community. When money is a limiting factor for people getting the health, help, and hope they need, St. Michael’s Mental Health Fund covers several sessions.
To give to St. Michael’s Mental Health Fund: Checks can be mailed or dropped off to St. Michael’s with the Memo “Mental Health Fund”. Online payments can be made through our secure giving portal. CLICK HERE or below to make a donation online and select “One time Gift” and in the note field type “Mental Health Fund”.

St. Michael’s Outreach Partners in Ministry

St. Michael’s supports over a dozen local outreach organizations providing numerous resources to the unhoused in Colorado Springs and those living in poverty. In 2023, St. Michael’s financially supported the following local organizations: Laundry Love, Care & Share, ASD20 Family Resource Center, Habitat for Humanity, Inside Out, Kairos Prison Ministry, Partners in Housing, Mercy’s Gate, Hope is Alive, Spiritual Journey, and We Fortify.
To give to one of St. Michael’s Outreach Partners: Checks can be mailed or dropped off to St. Michael’s with the Memo “Outreach Pass Through - <Insert Name of Organization>”. Online payments can be made through our secure giving portal. CLICK HERE or below to make a donation online and select “Pass through Donation” and in the note field type the name of the organization you want to support.

Episcopal Relief and Development

Episcopal Relief & Development is an international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church. It was established in 1940 as the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief. ERD provides relief for women, children and the climate. Donate now and provide food, financial assistance and disaster relief. You can select which relief effort you want to support on their website.
To give to Episcopal Relief and Development: CLICK HERE or below to learn more and make a contribution.

St. George’s Store, Jerusalem

In 2022, St. Michael’s Holy Land Pilgrims met Ibraham, a local Christian shop owner, who sells to pilgrims from around the world. His shop is located across the street from St. George’s Anglican Cathedral in Jerusalem, Israel. With the war in Israel, tourism has plummeted and the shop has moved online.
To shop St. George’s Store: CLICK HERE or below to purchase items from the online store.

Thistle Farms

For 25 years, Thistle Farms has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Founded by an Episcopal Priest, The Rev. Becca Stevens, Thistle Farms sells apparel, accessories, candles, oils, and other items made by women in one of the many dignity programs run by the organization.
To shop the Thistle Farms online Store: CLICK HERE or below to purchase items or learn more.