Joseph's
House Home
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| Mission | Volunteer Opportunities | Programs |
| Donations | Directions | Special Programs |
| Catholic Social Teaching | Affiliates | Pictures |
DIRECTOR: Stephanie Daudelin
Chair: Denise Payea
| Msgr. Peter Routhier | Kathy Assell | James Badillo |
| Stephanie Daudelin | Martha Cooper | Dante Napolitano |
| Mickey Wetzel | Russell Moore | Wanda Davis |
| Betty DeMag | Fr. Stan Deresienski, SSE | Collette Desautels |
| Sr. Ann Duhaime | Laurie Gagne | Denise Payea |
| Joan Bombard | Wanda Davis |
| Sr. Mary Kelley | Clem Martel |
| Sharon Martel | Lou (Budd) Truso |
| Anne Buley | Mickey Wetzel |
| Sue Gilbert |
Direct Aid
Wednesday and Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Other times available by appointment
Office Hours
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Joseph's House gives witness
to the presence of Jesus among us. We do this by sharing our faith,
gifts, and talents to serve with compassion those in need.
A. Joseph's House will take a leadership role in the Old North End
community.
1. We will build and maintain a friendly, collaborative relationship
with other churches and service agencies in the area. We will refer
individuals to appropriate organizations and churches.
2. We will initiate and support programs that empower people with daily
living skills such as housekeeping, budgeting, parenting, and communication.
3. We will work with other churches and social agencies
to assess needs and resources in our community.
B. Joseph's House will live out the gospel message within the context
of Catholic Social Teaching by addressing the dignity and rights of
people who are socially, politically and economically disadvantaged.
1. We will educate our parish members on current social issues and advocate for public policies that protect and promote human dignity, preserve God's creation and build peace.
2. We will provide opportunities to encourage and foster a spirit of community service among the people of St. Joseph's and in the Old North End.
3. We will provide direct assistance to people.
4. We will continue and expand, as needed, the current activities of Joseph's House which include holiday projects and visitation to people who are sick and/or homebound.
- Office receptionist to welcome clients during direct-aid hours
- Client listeners: Volunteers are needed to "listen" to
clients - Training is available; the only skill we cannot teach but
must require is that you are open and non-judgmental
- Special events volunteers (see "programs")
To sign up, call Stephanie at 951-4290 or email Josephshouse@comcast.net
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Direct Assistance: Joseph's House is open 2 mornings a week (W,F) from 9am - 12pm to assist those in need. We provide assistance for utilities, eviction notices and security deposits, some personal needs and food vouchers. We work with area agencies and organizations to refer and advocate when possible. Aid Counselors: Stephanie Daudelin, Joan Bombard, Sr. Mary Kelley, Clem Martel, Wanda Davis, Sue Gilbert, Lou (Budd) Truso, and Mickey Wetzel.
- Holiday Baskets: This program
provides food for families in need at Thanksgiving and food and holiday
assistance for families at Christmas. Application process for both begins
in October. Volunteers are needed for collecting items, organizing and
distributing the baskets. Program Coordinator: Stephanie Daudelin.
- Jesse Tree: This project has been
a tradition at St. Joseph's for years. Families in need are provided
assistance with holiday giving. Based on client and parishioner feedback,
we request a balance of both gift cards to select stores, and generic
gifts for families to receive. The gift cards that are requested are
mostly available through the St. Joseph School SCRIP program, which
benefits the school. Volunteers are needed to help with organizing the
Family Packets containing gift cards and a gift, as well as for signing
up families in October, and distributing in December. Program Coordinator:
Stephanie Daudelin.
- Food Shelf Sundays - On the first Sunday of every month, the community of St. Joseph's collects canned goods for the Emergency Food Shelf. Drop-off containers are located at the entrance of the church. Please remember to bring your bag to help feed those in need. Program Coordinator: Stephanie Daudelin.
- COTS Walk - The COTS Walk provides
a wonderful opportunity to come together with the entire area community
to fight homelessness. Proceeds benefit the Committee on Temporary Shelter
(COTS), an organization that has provided assistance for the homeless
in our area for over 20 years. This 3-mile walk provides a chance to
join your friends together, have fun, and raise money for a great cause.
This walk takes place in the Spring, and for more infomation visit www.cotsonline.org.
Pick up a pledge form or sponsor a walker. You'll be glad you did. Program
Coordinator: Stephanie Daudelin.
- CROP Walk - Join the larger community
for this walk sponsored by Church World Service. 25% of the monies raised
benefit two essential local organizations - the Chittenden Emergency
Food Shelf and the Joint Urban Ministry Project, while the other 75%
assists in worldwide programs of education and empowerment. Pick up
a pledge form or offer to sponsor a walker. For more information please
visit http://cwscrop.org/newengland/
This takes place in the Autumn, and is a great community event! Program
Coordinator - Stephanie Daudelin.
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Monetary donations are accepted at any time and will be used to meet the immediate needs of the community whom we serve
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Make a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one
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We also accept donations of diapers, formula, shampoo and conditioner, soap, and other personal items
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