Following the Russian invasion of the country in the early hours of Thursday, February 24, the capital city of Kyiv and the eastern city of Kharkiv were targeted with attacks that quickly spread across central and eastern areas of the country.

In less than 24 hours, attacks displaced people from their homes, especially in those cities and towns in the east.

Both the Pontifical Mission Societies, which are the pope's charities, and Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, are working to help the Ukranian people.

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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,  I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did for one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

(Matthew 25:35-36; 40)



FAMILIES FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER (FFCC)
providing housing for homeless families
with minor children

We seek to break the cycle of homelessness by equipping families with minor children with the skills they need to gain self-sufficiency.  We envision a community where all members stand on solid ground with the skills and confidence they need to achieve their dreams.
 

How can you help? 

They are currently looking for:
 

VOLUNTEERS

They are looking for people who may want to work 1 on 1 with parents, serving in a supportive role. We call this Volunteers in Family Service, “VIFS” . We have a training and orientation process for VIFS
 

FINANCIAL DONATIONS

Donations can be made via Pay pal on our WEBSITE  or by mail (Families First Community Center PO Box 951 Ellsworth Maine 04605)
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CLICK HERE
 

OR

Please contact:
Maureen Bartley, Director at 207-412-2045
or Terri Ouellette at 207-812-1645 

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A ROOM AT THE INN

A Room at the Inn is a wonderful gift that gives twice! One vision and dream of our cluster churches is to support one bed EVERY day with a donation to the Emmaus Homeless Shelter. 

Your contribution in a loved one's name will give someone in your local communith a warm, safe bed for the night.

Donations may be made through the St. Joseph Parish Office at 207-667-2342.
 

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LOAVES AND FISHES

The need for volunteers at the food pantry is greater than ever.  The pandemic has not only driven a greater need for the pantry's services, but it has also driven a number of changes in the way the pantry does business.  These changes are aimed at protecting staff, volunteers and clients. 
 

How can you help? 

They are currently looking for:

VOLUNTEERS (various positions)

For a list of volunteer positions, with good job descriptions and time slots, please respond to Kate McLoud via email (cgmcloud@icloud.com) or telephone her at 703-350-8720 with your preferred position and hours.  Thank you so much.