How to help the victims of the Haitian earthquake

Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA, extends heartfelt prayers and concerns to all of the individuals and families so tragically impacted by this disaster. CCUSA encourages support of Catholic Relief Services, the Church’s agency for international response, and other agencies who are immediately responding to this tragedy, and we stand ready to assist their efforts.

Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ international relief and development agency, is accepting donations by phone at 1-800-736-3467; online at www.crs.org ; or by mail to CRS, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090.

*photo by Daniel Morel

From USCCB: Resources for Haiti Response

Comfort and Joy

Catholic Charities Christmas Appeal

The Catholic Charities Annual Christmas Appeal will run through February 15, 2010. A cornerstone of our Annual Campaign, we depend upon the Christmas Appeal to sustain our services throughout the year.

It is no easy task to impart “Comfort and Joy” to people who enter Catholic Charities’ outreach centers and agencies, but it is a goal we strive to achieve every day. To truly bring comfort and joy, we are called to provide more than just services. We are called to provide compassion, warmth, friendship, and respect. With Jesus Christ as our model, we are called to welcome clients as a part of our family.

Only in this way can we bring true comfort and joy to people in need. We get to know our clients, connect them with our community, and provide for their most basic needs. We pray for them during their hardships and cheer for them during their successes. Catholic Charities is about service to the whole person, to their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

Seniors at our parish outreach in North City, the Fr. Tolton Center, could tell you about it. Amidst health fairs we host and hot meals we serve every day, there are also opportunities for fellowship. Senior adults come for socials and for field trips where they are driven to local attractions like the St. Louis Zoo or the Science Center. They meet and make friends, filling our hall with sounds of conversation and laughter.

Current Volunteer Needs

Catholic Charities Administrative Office currently has 1 opening for Volunteers to answer the phones and greet visitors. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 12:30 – 4:30 pm. The office is located at 4532 Lindell Blvd in the Central West End. For details, please call Greg Rohde at 314.367,5500 x155 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center (HRC) is the region's most comprehensive housing counseling organization and receives more than 31,000 calls annually. You can assist HRC in providing relief to those who are homeless. HRC needs volunteers to answer phones and greet guests for one or more hours from 8am to 1pm Monday through Friday. HRC is located downtown at 800 N Tucker.
If interested, email Jane Schoeck at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 314.244.7106.

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services, located in University City, is looking for a few people who can volunteer on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This includes:

1) Baby Sitter, Monday, 6:00 - 7:15 pm. Must be over 18.

2) Baby Sitter, Tuesday, 3:00 -6:00 pm. Must be over 18.

3) Receptionist, Tuesday and Friday, Noon - 1:00 pm. For details, contact Rene DeFiore at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 314-854-5705.

With as little as one to two hours, you can make a difference in the lives of seniors who live in North County. St. Jane Center is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. Mileage reimbursement is provided. St. Jane Center is located at 8454 Glen Echo Drive (63121). For details, contact Jamie Saunders at 314.383.6539 or 314.667.8087 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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