Our Missions

Red Bird Mission

Each fall, Endwell UMC takes part in gathering/filling shoeboxes from around upstate New York to be given to the Red Bird Mission, located in Beverly, Kentucky..

The donations are headed to the heart of what was once coal mining country in Kentucky. Today, with the mines closed, thousands of people now live in poverty, in what’s become one of the poorest areas in the state. It’s a mission our church members have stood behind for years.

 The church collects donations from all across New York , and Northern Pennsylvania with the goal of supporting a mission hundreds of miles from home, and its items many may not think to donate.

Donate to our RED BIRD MISSION Project

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Red Bird Mission

2026 Red Bird Mission — Shoebox & Essentials Drop-Off Locations

Help deliver hygiene shoeboxes and essential supplies to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. Please contact your collection site to confirm drop-off arrangements.

All shoeboxes and essentials due at drop-off sites: November 11, 2026
Endwell UMC regional pickups begin November 12, 2026 (scheduled November 12–24)

Western New York

  • Amherst Trinity UMC — 711 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY | 716-835-7711
  • Elma UMC — 2991 Bowen Road, Elma, NY | 715-652-5427
  • Asbury UMC — 850 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY | 716-688-8677
  • Christ First UMC — 6631 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, NY | 716-664-5803

Central New York

  • Upper New York Conference Center — 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, NY | Contact information not supplied
  • Faith Journey UMC — 8396 Morgan Road, Clay, NY | 315-652-9186
  • Christ UMC — Moravia, NY | Jerry Hall: 315-515-9866

Finger Lakes

  • Lyons UMC — 93 Williams Street, Lyons, NY | Contact information not supplied
  • Penn Yan UMC — Main at Chapel Street, Penn Yan, NY | 315-536-6711 / 443-831-6436

Capital Region

  • Calvary UMC — Latham, NY | Contact information not supplied

Southern Tier & Northern PA

  • Endwell United Methodist Church — 3301 Watson Blvd., Endwell, NY | Contact information not supplied
  • Unadilla Methodist Church — 170 Main Street, Unadilla, NY | 607-369-2052
  • New Milford UMC — New Milford, PA | 570-465-3500

Early pickup arrangements: Call 607-743-7786 for arrangements before November 12. Endwell United Methodist Church coordinates the regional pickups.
2023 Video

2023 VIDEO on RED BIRD

Participating Church/Organization Info:

Each year we reach out to Churches/organizations in Central NY and Northern PA to participate with us in this Ministry.

The following resources can be used in that outreach. Click on the “+” next to each item for info.

  • Red Bird Mission Project Description

  • This letter provides some history and info about the mission.

    COVER LETTER

    This flyer can be used for fundraising.

    SUPPORT ORG FLYER

  • Ideas and Suggestions for what to use as a Shoebox container.

    CONTAINER INFO SHEET

  • This flyer can be printed (2 per sheet), cut, and distributed for people to follow when filling boxes.

    SHOE BOX CONTENTS FLYER