News - July 2020

While grateful for the measures Washington State has taken to address the COVID crisis, there remain unique challenges that undocumented families face.  Most are not eligible for the relief packages provided by the federal government nor do they qualify for unemployment insurance. Click above to learn more and to take action.

Like many in our state, young adults who have left foster care are facing homelessness and economic instability during the current crisis.  While there are systems of support, current rules and funding restrictions mean that their immediate needs cannot always be met.  Click above to learn more and take action.

Close to 20 teens will be participating in the Youth Migrant Project this year! While much has changed about the trip this year, the need has not. We may not be able to do everything, but we can still collect items to help the migrant workers and families living in the Skagit Valley. Please click above to access a list of needed items. We will collect through August 2nd. Thank you for your continued generosity!

Holy Family Parish will continue to do Food Distribution this summer on Saturdays, 8/8 & 8/29. To help volunteer or to access food, click above to learn more.

The Welcome Table serves a meal to homeless individuals and families in the White Center area every Saturday at noon at The Body of Christ ChurcH.  In addition to a meal, snacks, toiletries, and clothing are handed out to those in need. Support the meal by donating non-perishable snacks and meals (cereal, soup, string cheese, canned items, crackers, granola bars, peanut butter, jam, pasta, etc.).  Click above to learn more.

Our amazing St. Vincent de Paul Conference is working hard every day to deliver support and financial assistance to our neighbors in need. During this difficult pandemic time, the needs are greatly increasing with many facing dire situations in our community. We expect recovery from COVID-19 to be slow and the needs to continue. Our Conference could use additional help making phone calls to the growing numbers of neighbors faced with possible evictions as moratoriums expire. Click above to learn more about joining the team and becoming a Vincentian.

St. James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance helps people from all over the world. During this time, for those immigrants in our ESL and citizenship tutoring, we want to make sure they know we are here for them. Towards that end, we are looking for people who are fluent in various languages to help by making monthly check-in calls. Click above to learn more.

Holy Family Parish will continue to do Food Distribution this summer on Saturday 7/25, 8/8, & 8/22. We are looking for volunteers to help load boxes into people's vehicles or direct cars. Click above to sign up.  Anyone in need is also welcome to come for food on distribution days.  The lot opens at 10am but many arrive early. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the risk of a severe crisis in areas where many already do not have enough nutritious food.  As missionary disciples, we are called to respond to the urgent needs of those who face hunger and malnutrition.  Together, we can lead the way to prevent and end world hunger.  Click above to take action!