HUMAN CONCERNS
CONTACT: Jean Boray / EMAIL
MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of August, October, January, March, and June at 10:00am in the St. Joan of Arc Community Room
DESCRIPTION: We are called to live out the SEVEN THEMES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING. Our Human Concerns committees and activities exist to live out these principles. Perhaps you, like many of us, have been life-long Catholics, but have not heard of these key seven principles. Do yourself a favor by exploring them. By clicking below, you will find a summary, and links to learning even more in depth.
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me."
At the very core of what it means to be a Catholic Christian is the concern for others and care for His creation.
You are invited to join in this effort by sharing your own time and God-given talents.
First Fruits Outreach Grants are a result of the cluster giving the first 1.5% of what we collect on weekly basis into a restricted account. The funds are disbursed to local, regional and international 501(c)3 charities. The amount of the grant varies depending on the charities ability to garner funds from other resources and the funds we have available. Thank you for your generosit, we could not do this important mission work without you. Many of these organizations are always looking for help, so if you see something of interest, give them a call.
Past Recipients of First Fruits Outreach Grants
Human Concerns First Fruits Outreach Grants - January 2024
Redemtorist Retreat Center
1800 N. Timber Trail Lane
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Their mission is to provide a place of REST for those who need a spiritual break from the complexities of everyday life; a place to REFLECT on the goodness, love, and mercy of our God; and somwhere to RENEW their understanding that in the Lord there is the beautiful gift of plentiful redemption offered because of Jesus and shown so beautifully through his mother, Our Mother of Perpetual Help. We want to thank them for helping us during Fr. Mike's illness and hospitalizations. They are trying to update their chapel and in need of financial help.
Friends of Sarnelli House UA
P.O. Box 88234
Milwaukee, WI 53288
Sarnelli House is a refuge for abandonded and abused children and children affected with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. They work in the spirit of love where children can reach their potential and be nurtured as they grow into adults. The livesof these children can be transformed with love and support and with the grace of God.
The Women's Center
505 N East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Founded in 1977, The Women's Center offers safety, shelter and support to those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse, including human trafficking throughout southeastern Wisconsin. All services are free. THey provide free onsite childcare during sessions and support groups. They are the only agency in Waukesha County that provides wrap around services for adult and child survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Redeem and Restore
P.O. Box 342
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Their mission is together we love, restore and support women broken by sex trafficking and exploitation. Supporting them as the whole person: physically, mentally, relationally, emotionally and spiritually.
Human Concerns First Fruits Outreach Grants - June 2023
West Side Montessori Academy
1441 N. 24th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-999-2330
Donation Information
Emily Rodriguez, Dani Merar, Emily Mehlhorn
995 S. Sawyer Rd.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-424-8216
West Side Montessori Academy is a public tuition-free non-profit charter school serving the greater Milwaukee region. Their mission is to provide an inclusive and accessible Montessori education to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities from three-year-olds through 6th grade.
They may need to close their door because of funding needs. They have partnered with Adeline Montessori School in Oconomowoc until they can secure the needed funds to continue in Milwaukee. If they cannot secure the funds all donations will be returned.
Blessings in a Backpack
Susan Reed, Executive Director
2010 Springdale Road
Waukesha, WI 53186
waukesha@blessingsinabackpack.org
262-379-3045
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
The Oasis Project, Inc.
Jan Frans CEO
P.O. Box 27
Wales, WI 53183
oasisprojectwi.org
262-370-7073
The Oasis Project provides free professional tutoring to under-served children who are experiencing difficulties with reading, math and other subjects. Falling behind in school at an early age can significantly affect a child’s future success. They work closely with public schools in Western Waukesha County to bridge the gap for economically disadvantaged students and others experiencing hardships or trauma that affects their learning.
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
Robin Van Etten Executive Director USA
303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 80601-5224
800 486-5224
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is a non-profit building bridges between Christians and Jews with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid. They help Holocaust survivors, Jewish children and families being persecuted and oppressed and the elderly. This grant would go to elderly Holocaust survivors in the
Ukraine.