HUMAN CONCERNS
CONTACT: Jean Boray / EMAIL
MEETINGS: See parish calendar for meeting dates and times.
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.
Human Concerns First Fruits Outreach Grants - June 2024
Equal Justice Initiative
Their mission is to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. They provide legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons. They also provide re-entry assistance to formerly incarcerated people.
Hunger Task Force
Hunger Task Force believes every person has a right to healthy food obtained with dignity. Their mission and Free & Local model do not charge local pantries for food, delivery or network membership fees. Other national food bank chains charge for these services. They work to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need.
Every Town for Gun Safety
Every town for Gun Safety is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly ten million supporters. They seek to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and help to reduce it by developing evidence-based policies, communication this to the public and advancing gun safety and gun violence prevention in communities and the courts.
Journey 21
Journey 21’s mission is to provide safe, supportive and enriching living and learning options for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Waukesha County and surrounding communities. They want to provide for these adults a home of their choice where they can have friends, opportunities to grown and live independently within a vibrant and inclusive community. Their concept allows living and care for those adults who no longer are covered through traditional government programs.
Addiction Resource Council, INC
The mission of the council is providing alcohol and other drug prevention education, intervention, assessment, referral services and leadership through the “Resist Influence Program” to educate middle school students in Waukesha County.
Wash for Life, Inc. (for St. John’s Starfish Foundation Dillion Hamer, President)
The St. John’s Military Academy’s Starfish Foundation goal is to raise funds for the installation and maintenance of wells in Malawi, Africa, that will supply clean water to schools. They hope to improve the lives of those in need and preserve their human dignity. They are working through the Wash for Life organization. 100% of the funds go towards well construction.
Garden of Eat’n
The garden is in need of a raised bed because of a tree root problem. This request was unanimously accepted by the grant committee and administration because they needed the funds to begin the new planting season before the June grant cycle.
Family Promise of Waukesha County
A donation was given to Family Promise for their big fundraiser for the year. St. Catherine’s and St. Joan of Arc will sponsor a hole at the Golf Outing. A sign will be placed on a hole indicating that SCA and SJOA is supporting Family Promise.
St. Catherine Kitchen Ministry