Social Justice Ministry 

Volunteer Opportunities







"A just, humane, and compassionate world community would never tolerate the massive indifference shown today toward the unnecessary suffering of children. Humanity's real weapons of mass destruction are hunger, preventable disease, and indifference -- and these weapons of mass destruction are killing our children as we watch. Ultimately, there is no such thing as other people's children" (122).
No Room at the Table: Earth's Most Vulnerable Children, Donald H. Dunson
                                    
The following agencies and organizations offer valuable services that bring social justice to our community. However, most depend on contributions of goods, services, money, and/or volunteer time to continue their operations. Click on the following links or call to learn more about these organizations and how you can help meet their needs.

            St. Joseph's Peace Mission       270-683-9441
            St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter     November 1-March 31

               Birthright    926-7561 M-F
               Constant Needs List for Babies:
                       baby lotion                  diaper wipes              receiving blankets
                      baby bath (liquid)       baby shampoo          baby powder
                      disposable diapers (sizes 1-3)                       cloth diapers & pins
                      towels & wash cloths                                      baby bottles
                      undershirts or onesies (sizes 0-3 mo.)           sleepers (sizes 0-3 mo.)
                      baby shoes                    baby socks                teething toys
                      crib sheets                     bottle brushes           rattles

                Constant Needs List for Mothers-to-be:
                       maternity clothes (new or used)                     sanitary pads
                       maternity blue jeans (new or used)               bar soap
                       x-large or maternity night shirts                      deodorant
                       shampoo                                                           detergent
                       toothpaste                                                         hairbrushes                    
                    

               Lighthouse Recovery    689-4025
            New Beginnings Rape Crisis Center    926-7273

Boulware Mission
                Constant Needs List:
                  meat                  milk                     eggs             coffee             tea bags
                      sugar                  paper plates        salt              pepper           kool-aid
                      razors                 paper towels        bleach         toothpaste     flip flops
                      salad dressing   fresh vegetables  bathrobes   pajamas        fresh fruit
                      liquid hand soap                            antiperspirant                    shaving cream
                      paper napkins                                laundry detergent              bath towels  
                      fabric softener sheets                     furniture polish                  window cleaner
                      twin-sized bed linens                     postage stamps                 wash cloths    

           

                Help Office      685-4971

                Daniel Pitino Shelter    688-9000
                Contact Julia Watson, Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, for
                         volunteer opportunities.
                Constant Needs List:
                 coffee             toilet paper              paper towels
                      sugar             green beans             peas
                      tea                 meat products         school supplies (during school term)
                                                                              backpacks (during school term)
                      poinsettias (for chapel at Christmas)

                Cathedral Soup Kitchen     683-8156
 

  Catholic Network of Volunteer Services

 

 

 

10-3-08