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Needed—Volunteers for The Back Door Food Pantry!
Available Tuesday afternoons and/or Thursdays? There may be a slot that fits your abilities and your desire to be part of the terrific team that provides hunger relief with dignity. Please click here to see if this is the place for you. Questions?...
Humanitarian Assistance for Haiti
From the priests in Mirebalais: the current situation is dire. Because of gangs and lack of law enforcement, people are moving from the capital and other cities to Mirebalais because it is defensible: there are only 3 roads in. Migrants come with only the clothes on...
Alpha House, March 4-10
Dear committed members of our community. I wish I could say that we have solved the problem of housing insecurity in Washtenaw County and that we could move on to using our time to be of service elsewhere, but alas, that is not the case. Our generous hearts and time...
Perry Partnership
St. Clare's partnership with Perry Early Learning Center in Ypsilanti provides a great opportunity for volunteers who love children and are willing to show them how valued they are. Click here for information on the Perry partnership.
Socks, Scarves, Hats, Gloves, & Mittens
During Advent, we collect your donations, in adult sizes, to be distributed to those in our community who are homeless. Warm socks are especially important to those who spend most of their time outdoors. Please place your donations in the manger on the bima during the...
Alpha House Volunteers Needed
Four times a year TBE and St. Clare’s partner together to provide meals and activities for the residents of Alpha House for a week. Run by the Interfaith Hospitality Network, Alpha House provides more than just a bed and a roof for families experiencing housing...
Current Needs at the Back Door Food Pantry
Cartons of non-dairy beverage such as soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk Regular sized condiments such as catsup, mayo, salad dressings, and ethnic sauces Leave your donations in the bin in the coat room at St. Clare's. Remember, no pork products.
Clothing Needed
A group of St. Clarians is participating in a program to assist recent immigrants as they adjust to life in the U.S. Since August we have been working with a family from the Ukraine. The mother has expressed a need for gently used clothing for autumn, winter and...
Consider Haiti Outreach Mission on Giving Tuesday
Are you looking for worthy recipient of your Giving Tuesday donation? Consider Haiti Outreach Mission (HOM), in particular to support their solar power project for the Medical & Dental clinic in Mirebalais, Haiti. Write a check to St. Clare's (or give using...
Hosting the Rotating Shelter
Overnight hosts still needed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Volunteers and donations needed! During the week of Thanksgiving, November 20 to 26, we will host the Rotating Shelter at our Genesis building, in partnership with our Temple Beth Emeth and Blue...
Corner Shower and Laundry Supply Drive
Our Outreach Commission is spearheading a supply drive for Corner Shower and Laundry in Detroit, who offers clean and safe shower and laundry facilities where the homeless and others in need in the community can shower and launder their clothes. Bring your donations...
Music for Meals
On Wednesday, October 25, join us in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. for a hymn sing to raise money for the Back Door Food Pantry! With John Goodell on the piano, we’ll sing hymns by request from the hymnal. Admission is free and any freewill offerings will go to feed our...