St. Vincent’s Helping Hands Options

Community Service Opportunities

Carmelite Nuns
The Carmelite facility and grounds are in great need of upkeep and repair. This is an excellent opportunity to support and nurture this extraordinary group of women. Call: Sister Mary Joseph, 272-1755 or 277--6075

Camp Kostopolus
Amy Stoeger, 582-0700

Cancer Wellness House
59 South 1100 East. Contact Jill 236-2294

Catholic Community Services
“A vital asset to Catholic Community Services of Utah is the corps of volunteers who donate their time and talents to ensure that the individuals who come to CCS receive the assistance and support needed. Volunteers are supported by the staff of CCS” For information about volunteering please call:Salt Lake Office: 801-977-9119 or St. Vincent de Paul/Weigand Resource Center: 801-363-7710

CCS also hosts the St. Vincent de Paul/Weigand Homeless Day Center, and the
Marillac House

Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
“Through sponsorship of children and aging we build relationships of mutual respect and support while raising awareness in our country of the needs and gifts of the poor and of the mission outreach of the church.” Students might work to earn dollars which they can donate in order to sponsor a child or elder in another country. Call 1-800-875-6584

Cottonwood Hospital
Call Joy, 314-2496

Crossroads Thrift Store
Urgent need for blankets, bedding, sleeping bags, warm coats, children’s clothing, men’s clothing and boots, maternity clothes, dishes, silverware, pots and pans, towels, cooking utensils. Drop times: Tues-Fri. 10am-6:30pm Sat 10am-5pm
1385 W. Indiana Ave

Christmas Box House
This is a wonderful children’s shelter for abused and neglected children. Families can volunteer at the house once a month, helping with reading or crafts. Contact Catherine Johnson, 269-7506 or Becky, 284-3301

Shelter Kids
Shelter Kids is an organization that financially supports activities for the children placed in the Christmas Box House. They will be hosting Miles for Kids on (date). This event will raise money for programs for the Christmas Box children that will support outside activities such as bowling, laser tag, etc. Participation in this event will earn Helping Hands minutes for February. Call Dot Stefanich, 262-2409 for more information.

Elder Care Projects
Support and care of the elderly and handicapped. Call Tim Grange, 943-3825 for more information

Good Samaritan Project, Cathedral of the Madeleine
Make sandwiches for the hungry. Family project, 8 hour commitment over next several months. Contact: Ray Martinez, 328-8941

Habitat for Humanity
Call 263-0136

Hildegard’s Pantry Episcopal Jubilee Center
80th South 300 East, 519-9347

The Road Home Shelter for the Homeless
Prepare meals, host an activity, gather items and assemble hygiene kits, handcrafts, etc. Call Brandi, 359-4142

The Ronald McDonald House
Offers room and board for families of seriously ill children that require hospitalization. 935 E. South Temple 363-3663

St. Joseph’s Villa
Care and support of the elderly and handicapped. Contact Kathleen Fallon, 487-7557. Students under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Salvation Army Thrift Store
3944 W. 3500 So. Call Bobbi 870-7017.

Family Services
252 So. 500 East, Tim, 870-7024; Individual volunteer projects: Kathy, 870-7011

Shriners Hospital
Accepts donations to assist with the charitable medical care for children in need. Make check to “Shriners Hospitals for Children”. Intermountain Shriners Hospital Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, SLC, UT 84103. Students should work to earn dollars which they can then donate to this worthy cause.

Utah Food Bank and Life Bank
Bennion Building 1025 So 700 West. Call Beth, 801-887-1229 Many projects are available, such as yard clean ups, helping with minor home repairs, adopting a yard to mow or help with snow removal, or delivering monthly food boxes.

YWCA
Care and support of women and children in need. One-time service projects can be scheduled by calling Benita, 801-537-8601.

211 Information Bank
A comprehensive list of community needs can be obtained by dialing “211”, a toll-free number; this list can also be accessed on their website www.informationandreferral.org. The 15 page comprehensive list is available in the school
office.

US Military
Soldiers in Iraq Letters and care packages to soldiers serving in Iraq are deeply appreciated. Please forward cards, letters and/or care packages to the following contact for distribution:

CW04 K.T. Adamson
4th CAG HQ 5-3
Unit 43555
FPO AP 96426-3555

CLOSER TO HOME

St. Vincent’s School and Parish have many opportunities for students to fulfill their Community Service responsibilities. Listed below are just a few possibilities:

• Help with Extended Day, such as cleaning, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming the area
• Church ministry, such as altar server, help with music, ushers, etc.
• Volunteer to assist Jesse after school in straightening and cleaning classrooms
• Yard patrol; pick up trash etc from school yard and playground
• Assist the Golden Club and/or the Vincentinos; call Ada at the church office
• Vacation Bible School during the summer; middle school students needed to help organize younger students.

Please call Mr. Longe to arrange volunteer time with the school or parish.