ARCHER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MISSIONS
The Archer Congregation is involved in many Mission efforts.
Please click below for more information about our partner groups.
Please let us know which one YOU would like to know more about.
WE NEED YOUR HELP - Co-coordinating our Missions efforts.
Let's work together.
Contact me at mikierico@aol.com or 201-410-7521
Michael Federico, Missions Lead
Family Promise Walk in Dinners -
Walk-In Dinner Program - Family Promise of Bergen County
CUMAC Food Bank - CUMAC
MAEDH - Archer's orphanage in Haiti - Missions | archerumc
Our WORLD
MAEDH - ARCHER's orphanage in Haiti
Against all odds of the declining environment in Haiti, we are raising
awareness of the physical and financial needs of Haitian children.
Bringing them God's light and hope. Being God's hand extended to them.
THANK YOU for providing food and education to our crew for 5+ years.
Imagine each child's growth in mind, body and soul over 5 years. YOU are sowing hope here.
MEET THE BROTHERS AZOR:
The Azor brothers were two early additions at MAEDH.
At the time Davidson was 9 and Juvens was 6.
They are now teenagers.
In school, Davidson likes reading and writing (Creole),
while Juvens is into math.
Both are working on their French and can play the recorder.
Davidson could use some extra help as he understands
the material at school, but has trouble with retention.
Juvens is doing well and would like to pursue
construction and masonry.
Davidson appreciates hands-on efforts like sewing and art.
They both have regular chores at MAEDH and enjoy living there
because the other kids and the manager help them.
Like all the residents past and present,
they appreciate the MAEDH family and stability.
We appreciate your gift for 2025 and an indication of your intent for 2026 so we can continue to budget appropriately. Would you also consider supporting one of the efforts noted below?
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Fund schooling for $500/child/year
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Fund a kid in camp for this past summer for $150
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Fund the very used “new” car for $1500, or rent for $2500/year
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Fund a month of food for $2500, or a week for $500.
The full MAEDH memos can be found here: MAEDH MEMO - Oct 2025
and all our info here: MAEDH share link: MAEDH Sharing - Google Drive
Here is how and where to donate
- Online by PayPal HERE
- Or by check to: Attn: Missions/Haiti
Archer UMC, 37 E Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401
Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you over the holidays!
Michael and Anna Federico and Steve Yanne
201-410-7521, 201-819-7635, 413-210-7416
This is completely an ARCHER Mission. It is our largest program by far.
We need your support, so PLEASE note HAITI or MAEDH on your donation.
“Michael – even if you fail miserably, at least they will know you tried. That you care.”
- Phyllis Newby, 2018, Haitian missions for 20+ years
ISLAND IMPACT - Island Impact Ministries
We believe that "faith without works is dead" so we share our faith by helping others in need by providing them with much-needed medical, food and housing assistance to the Haitian people of the Dominican Republic. These goals are accomplished through our local medical clinics, and hosting visiting teams and the generous donations of ordinary people.
Archer members have made over a dozen team trips to support the destitute Haitian villages in the Western Dominican Republic. The latest is 20 health care professional seeing over 1200 patients in March 2024
Update: Anna Federico returned in MAY to lead a team of Nursing Students from the University of Northern Alabama.
LOCALLY
Volunteer for Family Promise Dinners in Hackensack
There are opportunities to serve the hungry through
the Family Promise Walk-In Dinner in Hackensack.
The dinners take place from 3-6 pm on any day,
and no training is required.
If you're interested in helping feed those in need,
please contact Michael at 201-410-7521
or Pastor Eunji at pastoreunji@gmail.com.
Major milestone:
In September, FP celebrated 1.5 million meals served since 1991!
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How the meals work:
Dinners come from local restaurants, churches, synagogues, and community groups.
Menus vary daily—often featuring pasta, Asian or Middle Eastern dishes, and even salmon or steak. -
Volunteer experience:
Enjoy seeing what’s on the menu and the guests’ appreciation.
Meet volunteers from across Bergen County; enjoy camaraderie and conversation while serving. -
Personal takeaway:
Volunteering is rewarding and heartwarming.
Encourages others to get involved—there’s always room at the table to serve.
Family Promise of Bergen County
Helps homeless working families address the complex issues that accompany poverty and homelessness.
We provide a holistic, integrated approach that begins with meeting the immediate need for safe shelter and food but reaches further to address the root causes of poverty and to help working families become self-sufficient.
FAMILY PROMISE AMAZON WISH LIST
CUMAC - Feeding People, Changing Lives
CUMAC’s mission is to fight hunger and its root causes through a holistic, trauma-informed approach that provides groceries and basic necessities to families and individuals in need.
Center for Food Action - Moving Forward TogetherCenter For Food Action
Donate and Volunteer at a Local Food Pantry in Northern NJ
Prevent hunger and homelessness and improvethe lives of individuals and families living in poverty.
Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children
Helping women and children rise out of poverty
