Summer is right around the corner, and the Eddie Gray Camp Committee is again hoping to raise enough funds to send 500 children to summer camps around New Jersey. The children are selected by local agencies in Elizabeth that serve low income families. 

This year, the scholarships will cost us $100 per child. We are appealing to all our former donors to sponsor a child for $100 or to send any donation within your means towards a scholarship.  Every donation helps and is greatly appreciated!

Because of your great generosity last year, we were able to meet our quota and the children were able to enjoy a wonderful camp experience!  Thank you so much!!

If you are able to help, please send your donation to:
The Eddie Gray Camp Fund
c/o St Joseph Social Service Center
118 Division Street
Elizabeth, N.J. 07201

Please make all checks out to: Eddie Gray Camp Fund and please be sure to include your name and address so we can acknowledge your donation and update our records.

Thank you and may God bless you for your generosity!!

OUR MISSION
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St. Joseph's...
...a place where the homeless
and the poor are welcomed as
our brothers and sisters.

...they come to us in need. And,
we strive to serve them with
compassion and love.

...a community that unites city
and suburbs, poor and affluent,
young and old, and people of
all colors.

...a place where hearts are
touched and consciousness
raised among many, so that
together we can begin to build
a more just society where all
people can live in peace.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
» Stone Soup — Catholic Heart Work Camp volunteers...
» Making a House a Home
» Don’t Ruin My Dream
» Holiday Donation Guidelines
» Call for Help...and more

We Need Your Help...
St. Joseph's cannot continue its vital work without your financial support. The Center depends primarily on donations to operate its programs and maintain the facility.

Your contribution provides hope for people in need.

Make a Donation...
Please help sustain our work by giving. Send your check to: St Joseph Social Service Center, 118 Division St., Elizabeth, NJ. You may also contribtue goods, please call us for details: 908.352.2989/2966
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Cookbooks are
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Volunteer...
Contact us:
908.352.2989/2966
or email:
jacintaosb@yahoo.com


Click to learn about our:
Job Readiness Program:
"Project Ready"

 
Thank Youfor all the monetary donations and contributions of food, toys and new clothing...

When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flocks,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost
To heal the broken
To feed the hungry
To shelter the homeless
To release the prisoner
To rebuild the nations
To bring peace among people
To make music in the heart.

We, at St Joseph
Social Service Center
thank you for helping
us to continue
"the work of Christmas"
all year!"

 


Do Your Shopping at www.igive.com
If you do a lot of shopping online, we encourage you to use www.igive.com. For each purchase you make, part of the proceeds will be donated to St. Joseph’s Social Service Center at no extra charge to you. Joining igive is free and completely private. Choose from 680 well-known retailers and simply select us as the beneficiary.
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In recent months many of the items we regularly distribute to clients have hit a record low. Please consider helping us by donating the following items:

» Diapers (especially size 3, 4, 5 and pull-ups)
» Baby toiletries
» Baby food and cereal
» Deodorant
» Men’s razors and shaving cream
» Non-perishable food items (especially cereal, tuna fish, tomato sauce, and pasta)
» Soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.
» Over-the-counter cold and pain medication for infants, adults and children
» Digital camera for Project Ready

Contact us: 908.352.2989/2966 or email: jacintaosb@yahoo.com

St Joseph Social Service Center
118 Division St., Elizabeth, NJ ~ Tel. 908.352.2989/2966  ~ Admin. Office: 908.354.5456  ~ FAX:908.3541433