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It is hard to believe we are almost six months into our Safe Parking “Road to Housing” program!  Our last two guests have recently moved on, one to another town and the other into their very own “Tiny Home”.  Thank you for your support of this program.  Having a safe place to be each night (as well as access to a toilet, microwave, fridge, food, and heat) provides some relief for our parkers and gives them a little more bandwidth to focus on their next steps.  We are happy to play a small role in their journey to safe, stable housing.  Thank you for making it possible!

The Welcome Table serves lunch to neighbors in need in the White Center area every Saturday at noon.  In addition, snacks, toiletries, and clothing are handed out. Support the meal by dropping off donations between 11-11:30am in the back parking lot before guests arrive. Volunteers will unload it for you!  Click above for a list of needed items.

As unhealthy smoke clouds our skies, we are aware that many are suffering the direct impact of the fires through loss of homes, businesses, and lives. In other parts of our country, people are rebuilding after devastating hurricanes have knocked out power, communications, water provision and more. We encourage those who are able to contribute to a special emergency disaster fund to provide relief and support to those suffering these natural disasters. Click above for more information.

The Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center’s recent journal, A Matter of Spirit (AMOS), focuses 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.

We are happy to be expanding our youth and young adult ministry in the parish.  If you would like to be part of these ministries (participant or leader), be sure to connect with us to get the latest news. Click above for more details.

It is hard to believe we are almost six months into our Safe Parking “Road to Housing” program!  Our last two guests have recently moved on, one to another town and the other into their very own “Tiny Home”.  Having a safe place to be each night provides some relief for our parkers and gives them a little more bandwidth to focus on their next steps.  Thank you for making it possible!

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.

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.