Outreach Ministry: serving our neighbors in need
from Jackie Fusco, Outreach director
“We are in need of gently worn blankets, gloves and coats for our homeless population. Most are experiencing hypothermia and frostbite. Items can be dropped off in the shopping carts that are located in the foyer of the parish offices.”
Want to help?
Outreach Ministry welcomes donations of toiletries, backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and other essentials.
If you wish to donate food, thank you. Please consider donating money to the Outreach Pantry. Outreach Ministry has a 14:1 purchasing ratio on food meaning that Outreach can procure $14 worth of food for every $1 you donate.
How can I donate to the Outreach Pantry?
Do it on your computer at https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=106856.
Text STMARY Outreach to 73256 to give to the Outreach Pantry fund using your text messaging.
I have made a monthly contribution to Outreach for years. Now that it is closed for 6 months do I divert this money to Catholic Charities or Neighbor for Neighbor to aid families in serious financial trouble? Please confirm this is the proper response. Dal Tobin
You may support any charity you wish, but you may want to consider continuing to support Outreach during this transition.
The hope is to have Outreach Ministry established and operating in its new building this fall. Meanwhile, Outreach will keep operating its mobile projects such as the downtown water cooling stations. It will continue to support several other local ministries. I know they would appreciate your continued support.
Does this mean the food pantry will also be closed until further notice?
Yes, Outreach donated all their food to other charities. Give Catholic Charities a call. They should be able to help.
Reaching out to discuss possible grant opportunities.
Mark it was great to meet you the other night. Please email me at: jfusco@churchofsaintmary.com