News - August 2020

Looking for more resources to help you prepare for the November election?  Seattle U’s Institute of Catholic Thought and Culture held a series that explored key issues to consider and discern, and why we are called to vote and stay involved in the political process  Click above to watch archived videos and access resources.

Hawa Minta was at home when she received the call. Her mother-in-law’s village in Mali had been attacked by armed men and nearly 200 people were on the run. Hawa, did not have much to offer, but she had a yard. At first the villagers slept under her trees and ate what little food she had. Hawa’s husband contacted every aid worker he knew, asking for help. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) responded to their call with cooking supplies, food and tents. Click above to learn more.

The Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center released its summer A Matter of Spirit (AMOS), focused on the 2020 Elections.  AMOS is a quarterly justice journal with analysis, theological reflection, and action on justice issues.  Take a look at the recent edition to help you reflect before the November election. Click above to access the journal and podcast.

State and national budgets are taking huge hits that threaten to impact those already struggling with housing insecurity. Click above to take action on a local and national level to support housing stability.

The Welcome Table serves to homeless neighbors in the White Center area every Saturday at noon at The Body of Christ Church.  Support the meal by donating non-perishable food (cereal, shelf-stable milk, cheese sticks, hard boiled eggs and fresh fruits).  They also need backpacks or duffel bags, blankets, adult underwear, face masks, toilet paper, and men’s Depends (size L). Click above for more information.

Pacific Coast Fruits ran out of money on their contract so the food distribution event scheduled for this Saturday, 8/29, at Holy Family has been canceled. Click below to find other opportunities to volunteer or ways to access food.

Join Footsteps in Faith recurring giving program and become part of sustainable, long-term solutions around the world.  Last year, members helped provide prenatal care for more than 443K women, high school tuition and lunch for 38K youth, and emergency shelters for more than 180K families.  Help CRS run efficiently, protect families in need, and live your faith in an extraordinary way!  Click above to learn more.

Thanks to your generosity, we collected a carload of food, diapers, school supplies, gifts, and over $1800 to be shared with the clients at St. Charles Tri-Parish Food Bank in Burlington and Catholic Community Services (CCS) Farmworker Center in Mount Vernon.  We also collected masks, care kits, and hygiene supplies for Migrant Health Clinics in the region.  These will go a long way in protecting and nourishing recipients, and are also a tangible reminder that others are thinking of them. Thank you for helping to bring God’s love and care to those who put food on our tables!

Lebanon is home to 1 million Syrian refugees. Tuesday’s massive explosion in Beirut displaced 300,000 people, including refugees. Many health care facilities, already stretched to the limit by COVID-19, were impacted by the explosion. CRS needs your help to provide mobile medical clinics, as well as immediate relief for the homeless. Click above to learn more.

Join JustFaith Ministries for a free Zoom community gathering on Tuesday, August 11 at 4pm.  Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of KY and Pastor of St. Stephen’s Baptist Church in Louisville will give present on “What We Continue to Get Wrong About Race.” Click above for registration information.