Now that October is almost upon us our thoughts begin to turn to those who may find themselves homeless in the cold months winter which are fast approaching. We are asking you to take one of the gallon size zip-lock bags provided and fill it with necessary hygiene items, these essential items are needed more than ever.
Items Include: travel size soap, lotion, powder, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor, shaving cream, washcloth, Chap Stick, hand sanitizer and deodorant. We ask that you please stick to the items listed on the bags. If you would like to donate other items separately socks, T-shirts and feminine hygiene products are always necessary.
The zip-lock bags will be available at each door of the church on the weekends of October 3/4, 10/11, and 17/18. Filled bags can be dropped off at any time to the large black garbage bins found in the Narthex through Friday, October 23. They will be sorted on Saturday, October 24 during our “Fall Parish Service Day” from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In the St. Anne Room of the Holy Family Hall then delivered to ChristNet Warming Center, St. Aloysius Outreach, Core City Neighborhood, Franciscan Ministry, Capuchin Service Center and other organizations that serve the homeless in the Metro Detroit area.