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     the Gospel
       always, and
    when necessary
    use words"
-St Francis of Assisi-
St. Francis HOME
Social Ministry

 


St. Francis Parish Home
Clothing Drives 
1.)  to Benefit HERO:
2.)  to Benefit Pregnancy Help Center:
3.)  to Benefit Homeless - Shelter Association:
4.)  to Benefit those in Poland and Ukraine:
5:)  other Places that need clothing locally:

HERO Clothes & Shoes

Give Clothes & Shoes:  A reusable clothing and shoe donation box is located on the St. Francis Parish grounds near Stadium Blvd. (in front of the PAC) at the entrance to the parking lot .  The black donation box has the red heart over the word HERO. 

If you have business attire, formal wear, maternity clothing, or infant wear, please call HERO at (734-975-6849) to make special arrangements.  All other clothing may be dropped into the HERO box.

HERO (Homeless Empowerment Relationship Organization) of Washtenaw County is truly focused on long-term solutions for our area’s homeless & our neediest citizens.
Learn more at: www.hero-usa.org

HERO  is a local grassroots organization that, in the words of its mission statement, “helps people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to recognize and claim the power within, in order to obtain their goals for personal growth and success.”

HERO provides a variety of workshops for clients (referred by other social work agencies or judicial officials) to accept responsibility for their life circumstances and recognize the ability to make change.

HERO works closely with other area agencies, the University of Michigan and local high schools to educate students about doing more to combat homelessness.

The HERO clothing collection program helps people in our community who are either homeless or at risk of becoming so.  Reusable clothes and shoes are handed out for free, traded with other agencies to meet local needs, or sold for funds to support programs for these clients. 

We are happy to join this partnership with HERO in the effort to help our area’s homeless.  This organization is truly focused on long-term solutions for our neediest citizens.

HERO (Homeless Empowerment Relationship Organization) 
(734-975-6849) At: 3810 Packard, Suite 200, Ann Arbor MI 48108; 
Learn more at: www.hero-usa.org



Clothes Needed at Pregnancy Help Center (PHC)
We need Girls & Boys size 2T, 3T, 4T summer clothes (both new and gently used items are accepted).  Consider giving us your rummage sale left over clothes.
Drop off at: Pregnancy Help Center, 3150 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor  MI  48108.  Drop off times:  Tuesdays & Wed 1-4 --- Thurs 9:30 – 11:30 & Sat 10Am – 1PM.
Questions contact: Cathie Curran (734-973-0300) or (734-975-4357) 

PHC is a pro-life, non-profit, non-denominational organization with over 30 years of serving women and families in need in Washtenaw County.   The counseling and the material support that we provide are essential in assisting women facing crisis pregnancies to choose life for their unborn.   To provide the help that we give - we rely entirely on your support. 




Homeless - Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is facing a serious shortage of blankets, as well as hats, gloves and backpacks (or duffel bags).  Also, we can use: sleeping bags, towels, washcloths, socks, foot powder (both medicated and non-medicated).

If you can contribute any of those items (in new or gently used condition) please bring them to 312 W. Huron, block west of downtown Ann Arbor.  Staff is available to accept your contribution every day from 7am to 10pm. 
If you have any questions please contact Jessie Ulsoy (734-662-2829 ext. 227). Thank you!  Homelessness: it can happen to anyone. www.annarborshelter.org



*:) Other Places that need clothing locally:


New & Excellent Condition
CLOTHING DRIVE FOR POLAND:
Normally one week in March each year during Lent (Dates To Be Announced):
Donations of clothing, in new or excellent condition for children and adults, are needed for the orphanages, homeless shelters, and needy families in Eastern Europe.   The clothing drive, organized by the Ann Arbor Chapter of the Polish American Congress, is normaly for one week during LENT, (February or March)

DROP OFF HOURS: Monday - Friday (8 am--4 pm.) 
       Wednesday (8 a.m.--8 p.m.) 
       Sunday (10 am-12 noon). 

Please drop off new or best condition clothing on the tables across from the Religious Education Office in the main entrance of the school.

Due to increasingly prohibitive shipping costs, only the very best clothing can be accepted from the many generous donations received.  The remaining items, including shoes or non-clothing items, can be dropped off in the HERO collection box in the main church parking lot near Stadium Blvd. 

Shipping costs are being funded by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and financial donations are also welcomed.  If you are able to donate financially for shipping, please make checks out to St. Vincent de Paul and place your donation in the collection basket (or in the Religious Education Office) marked for the Clothing Drive.  No amount is too small and is greatly appreciated. 

Szesc Boze and God bless you for your help in making this year's drive a success!  For more info, please call 821-2130 .



*:) Other Places that need clothing locally:

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry Office, 
2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

St. Francis Parish Home