The following opportunities for service are available through St. John’s Seasonal Initiatives program. The Program Coordinators for the Seasonal Initiatives programs are Shilan Yeung (shilanhappy@gmail.com or 781-237-2612) and Deirdre Heilbron (dgheilbron@yahoo.com or 617-894-4416).
St. Francis House
St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in New England, serving over 800 men and women on a daily basis. Its services include meals, clothing, counseling and healthcare to the homeless. St. John’s conducts an annual Men’s Clothing Drive in June to collect everyday clothing needs such as jeans, socks and hats.
For More Information: Please contact Shilan Yeung 781-237-2612
Coats for Kids
Each year, on the weekend before Thanksgiving, St. John’s participates in the Coats for Kids drive by Anton’s Cleaners, a Boston-wide coat collection campaign for children, teens, adults and babies. Anton’s cleans all the donated coats and coordinates their distribution to those in need.
For More Information: Please contact Deirdre Heilbron 617-894-4416
St. Mary’s Easter Baskets
Students in the Religious Education Program in Grades 7-10 assemble Easter Baskets for the women and children who reside in shelters operated by St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in Dorchester. Parishioners donate Easter candy and Religious Education gathers small gifts to compliment the baskets, which are delivered to Dorchester during Holy Week.
For More Information: Please call the Religious Education Office 781-237-0141
