Advent Giving Tree
During Advent, Giving Trees are set up in all churches with gift tags for several area nonprofit organizations. To participate, take a gift tag from the tree, purchase a $5-$20 gift from the wish list, and return it unwrapped by the date given. You can also participate by helping organize and distribute the Christmas presents to those organizations.
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Advocacy
Work with various social justice programs and areas to ensure that we, as parishes, provide not only direct services to those in need but also strive to identify and improve the larger, deep-seeded issues affecting those in need.
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
All Saints Meal Program
All Saints Parish is a Catholic parish in the central city of Milwaukee. The All Saints Meal Program serves nearly 150 of our brothers and sisters from the surrounding community in the inner city of Milwaukee every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. All Saints parish members, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and businesses sponsor the meals and/or serve God’s children. Our Family of Five Parishes purchases, prepares and/or serves meals on the 2nd Thursday of the month to guests.
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Community Gardens
Provide assistance at two community gardens located at Kinship Urban Farm and Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casimir Church. The harvest goes to Kinship Community Food Center. There are various times throughout the week to volunteer.
Contact Julie Trafton, Community Garden Coordinator, at artteacher1990@gmail.com.
Father Gene’s Help Center
Father Gene’s Help Center strives to provide dignity through clothing to people in need in the Milwaukee area. Our Family of Five Parishes volunteers at Father Gene’s every first Friday of the month from 9:30-11:30 am. No need to RSVP, please just show up at 5919 W National Avenue at 9:30 am! We also contribute clothing through collections at Mass. Click to view the Item of the Week.
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Habitat for Humanity
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity helps families in need of safe, affordable housing. Volunteers help build and repair homes in Milwaukee. No previous experience required!
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Hospitality Center at Cathedral’s Open Door Café
The Hospitality Center is a community space open on Friday mornings 9:00 – 10:00 am at the Open Door Café of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Guests meet, share a meal, offer support and have access to pantry basics and toiletries. Interested parishioners are welcome to join the rotating Meal Team, with a general commitment of bringing in meals once per month.
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
JustFaith – Small Groups
When was the last time you had an experience that touched your soul? If you are looking to encounter your faith in a way that challenges you, changes you, and charges you to live as a Christian in today’s world, JustFaith may be for you. JustFaith has several programs. They invite participants to encounter the Spirit of Jesus in our midst, especially in the lives of people who are poor and vulnerable. It is an opportunity to honor the call of discipleship within God’s vision of justice and reconciliation. Everyone is welcome!
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Kinship Community Food Center (Formerly Riverwest Food Pantry)
After 40 years, our mission has evolved and it’s time for our name to reflect that. The name Kinship better reflects how we gather around food to share our lives and build trusting relationships. Kinship Community Food Center engages volunteers and neighborhood residents to end hunger, isolation, and poverty. Our innovative programs nourish food security and wellness, foster belonging and community engagement, and empower stability and economic prosperity in our city. Food Distribution is at St. Casimir Church (924 E Clarke St) on Saturdays from 8:30 am – 10:30 am and Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Our Family of Five Parishes contributes food items through collections at Mass. Click to view the Item of the Week.
Outreach Committee
SS Peter and Paul’s Outreach Ministry is a form of Christian service whereby the parish congregation, acting as a corporate entity, donates a portion of its income to groups, organizations, individuals or families not reached by the regular parish-sponsored programs and campaigns. For a more detailed description view the Outreach Ministry Committee Description.
SSPP Outreach Giving Guidelines and Grant Application
Contact Pat Gorence at 414-964-8345.
St. Ben’s Meal Program
St. Ben’s Community Meal site serves a hot, home-made dinner six nights a week, Sunday to Friday, 5:15 – 6:30 pm. Over 100,000 meals are served each year. All are welcome and are considered family in a community that shares a warm, safe environment. Our parish’s turn to prepare, deliver, and serve a meal is the 4th Thursday of the month. If you would like to share in the preparation of stew, jello, hard-cooked eggs, or dessert, or if you would like to serve at the meal, contact Doris Lattos at 262-505-6116 or dorislattos@sbcglobal.net. To learn more about this program visit www.capuchincommunityservices.org/.
St. Vincent de Paul, Six Saints Conference
The St. Vincent de Paul Six Saints Conference is a join conference of Saints Peter & Paul, Our Lady of Divine Providence, and Three Holy Women Parishes. They meet area families to form relationships and provide assistance in various forms. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes, Director of Social Justice and Outreach, at 414-276-9814 or inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Every year we partner with Kinship Community Food Center to purchase/donate, organize, and/or distribute meals for area families.
