All Saints Outreach News
June
As the state slowly re-opens, we began seeing more activity on our parish campus during the month of June. Signatures were gathered for R-90. Food was donated to our food programs. And at last, Mass was celebrated. Throughout May and June we have also seen more people speaking up about how to combat systemic racism. In this issue, I've sought to include some resources to help us, as God's children, pray, learn, and faithfully respond.
Food Programs
May
Food Bank
Neighbors served - 209
Households served - 81
New guests - 17
Backpack Program
Students served - 631
Communities in Schools
As you may know, the All Saints Backpack Program serves students in the Puyallup School District by providing easy-to-prepare foods to get students through the weekend. For Karshner Elementary, we serve an average of 25 families a week. We recently received this note thanking us for our partnership. Thank you for supporting all of our food programs.
Good Morning,
As the school year comes to a close, I thought it would be a good time to express my gratitude for your partnership with Communities In Schools and Karshner Elementary. Thank you for supporting Communities In Schools and our mission to empower students to succeed. Thank you for always being available, your flexibility, and for your willingness to support our students! You have been an essential element in the success of our programs. I look forward to continuing our partnership throughout the summer and next year!
Thanks,
Holly Bonacio
Karshner Elementary Site Coordinator
Thank You!
Thank you to all the school families who participated in the All Saints School food drive. We collected over 1,000 pounds of items for our food programs!
Sandwich Making Team Needed
Our Sister Myrna's Manna ministry needs volunteers to make sandwiches for the 2nd Saturday of the month. Want to learn more? Call Brenda at (253) 297-4718 or email tbmabry@comcast.net.
It’s not too late to donate!
Did you know 25% of Rice Bowl funds helps our local community respond to hunger? At All Saints, Rice Bowl grants help to support our Delivery Food Bank, Backpack Program, and Sister Myrna’s Manna sandwich ministry.
There are several ways to donate:
Online: https://donate.seattlearchdiocese.org/ricebowl or https://www.crsricebowl.org/
Mail or drop off a check to the parish office with “Rice Bowl” in the memo
Give by phone: 1-877-435-7277
Servants of St. Teresa Financial Assistance
May
Utilities Assistance - 2
Recently All Saints Community Services helped two families who had been homeless for quite some time. In one, the father had lost his job. The other was a man with disabilities. Although they were excited when they both finally found affordable housing, unfortunately, they had to sleep on the floor as neither family had any furniture. The kids thought it was great fun, not so much the adults. All Saints was able to pay for both families to receive a houseful of furniture from Northwest Furniture Bank.
If you or someone you know is experiencing financial difficulties, please call our office at 253-848-2000.
Shared Housing Services
What is Homesharing?
Homesharing is a simple idea available to many: A home provider offers accommodation to a home seeker in exchange for an agreed level of support in the form of financial exchange, assistance with household tasks, or simple companionship.
Home providers might be senior citizens, persons with disabilities, working professionals, those at-risk of homelessness, single parents, or simply persons wishing to share their life and home with others. For these people, home sharing offers companionship, affordable housing, security, mutual support and much more.
Rising health and housing costs, and longer lives account for home sharing’s recent popularity. Many emotional and physical benefits derive from home sharing’s friendship and engagement. Those who home share can split household chores, feel safer with companionship, and can grow older at home without feeling isolated.
Learn more at the link below.
Model of Mercy
Catholic Response to Combatting Racism
Faith In Action
Here is a just a short list of resources to help you pray and learn about this issue:
Combatting Racism: K-8 Education Resources
Open Wide Our Hearts: Letter and Study Guide
Rosary for Racial Reconciliation
Talking to Our Kids about Race
The National Black Catholic Congress
All Saints Community Services
Email: morningstars@allsaintsparish.com
Website: https://allsaintsparish.com/outreach
Location: 204 6th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, USA
Phone: 253-848-2000