Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will host a community giveaway event to mark the successful completion of its fourth annual “Boot Up Philly” initiative.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (Parking Lot)
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The event benefits Philadelphians experiencing homelessness and impacted by poverty. It will feature SJH and CSS staff and volunteers distributing footwear, men’s and women’s personal care items, and socks to those in need. In addition, the Philadelphia Region of The Order of Malta will distribute winter coats and the Knights of Columbus will distribute children’s cold-weather essentials. Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will also provide snack bags to all those in attendance.
SJH is currently raising funds until Friday, October 18. Funds raised will help SJH purchase cold-weather essentials such as coats, footwear, socks, and undergarments for more than 1,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness prior to the upcoming winter season. Those interested in supporting SJH’s efforts to assist our neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty can learn more here. Since launching the campaign in August, SJH has raised approximately $90,000.
This year’s event sponsors include Independence Blue Cross, Merakey, and Benebone.
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Editor’s Note: SJH was established in 1963 by Monsignor Anthony J. O’Neill, Pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia, and The Little Brothers of The Good Shepherd, as an outreach ministry to serve and assist those experiencing homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Today, SJH has residences that serve approximately 150 individuals transitioning from homelessness to independent living annually, meal services for more than 200 community members each day, mailroom services for more than 1,700 individuals, as well as case management and medical and behavioral healthcare services. To learn more about Saint John’s Hospice, please visit saintjohnshospice.org.
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Contact:
Katie Rogers
Media and Events Specialist for Catholic Human Services
215-587-3747 (office)