An Opportunity for Kindness

Volunteers Needed to Respond to Emergency Requests

Through our Emergency Assistance ministry, we partner with the Area Ministries, Sister Visitor Program and area St. Vincent de Paul groups to respond to the growing need for help with rent, mortgage payments and utility bills.  Many persons are now coming to the end of their unemployment support, others fall under the high rates for utility re-connections. 

It is noteworthy that more and more of these calls are from persons who were previously employed at well-paying jobs.  In March, we received appeals from over 70 people, some of which already were living without electricity or water in their home.

With our Social Responsibility office receiving so many more calls for assistance, we have begun a new team of volunteers to help us respond.  These volunteers actually work from their home computers and phones.  Basic familiarity with spreadsheets is a necessary skill; training is offered.  Short-term commitments are welcome, hours are very flexible! 

If you want to learn more, please contact Sister Larraine.