Community Outreach

Zion has been an active part of the Douglaston-Little Neck community for almost 200 years. We love this neighborhood and we love the people who live here even more and we are committed to shining Christ’s light and sharing Christ’s love to all around us.

Free Stores

Zion sets up a boutique in the Parish Hall with clothing and toiletries and we invite the residents of the Douglaston Shelter to shop- and everything is free! We offer this ministry twice a year.

Douglaston Open Hearts Initiative

Zion established a local chapter of the Open Hearts Initiative as a way to inspire and include neighbors in the work of advocacy, support, and welcome to residents of the Douglaston Women’s Shelter.

Diaper Bank

Zion established what is currently the only Diaper Bank in Queens. Together we have raised over $2500 and donated over 150 cases of diapers to families, as well as nearly 4,0000 menstrual products. To donate items, bring them to the blue bin on the porch to the Parish Hall or donate online here.

The Walter Wientge Memorial Fund

The Walter Wientge Memorial Fund was established to honor the faith, humility, and generosity of our departed friend and fellow parishioner, Walter Wientge who died in February of 2020.

Last year, we were able to give away nearly $9,000 to local charities that address food insecurity:

Commonpoint Queens
La Jornada Food Pantry
The Ali Forney Center (serves homeless LGBTQ+ youth)
The North Brooklyn Angels Food Truck
Hungry Monk Food Truck

The purpose of this fund is to aid those in the parish and in our community who need financial assistance in any form in these trying times. Requests from individuals will remain private, and the fund will also be used to continue Zion’s ministries to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Please take a moment to consider making a donation to the Walter Wientge Memorial Fund, and please don’t hesitate to contact Mother Lindsay if you or your family needs financial help in this time.