The Faith Community of St. Edward

Human Concerns

Human Concerns overall committee meets 1 - 2 times a year to discuss individual activities. Get involved and come join us in our variety of activities/programs to help those in need in our community.

Activities/Programs

St Vincent De Paul (SVDP) Meal Program:  Meals are provided several times a year to those in need.

Food Baskets:  Program to provide food baskets to those in need at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Food Collections:  St. Edward's community collects and distributes food and personal items for the SVDP Food Pantry.

Health Care Ministry:  Volunteers visit and minister to parish members who are currently residing in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities.

Christmas Giving Tree:  Needed items are donated during Advent to local charities for those in need.

Souper Bowl Collection:  In Januray, cans of soup are collected and donated to local Pantries and Charitable Organizations.

Women of St. Edward's Altruistic Activities:  Pack the Truck, Baby Showers and activities to help those in need.

West Racine Community Garden:  Volunteers from St. Edward's grow and provide Free vegetables to West Racine Citizens.

Mother's Day Rose Sale:  Sale of roses to benefit Pro Life Organizations.

Sentiments For Seminarians:  Sale of Gift Cards to be given to local seminarians.

Priest's Lenten Project:  During lent monies are collected to help with projects i.e. water, agricultural and special needs for the citizens of Central and South America.