Works of Mercy
Project Ideas
| Project | Info | Date | Contact |
| Atlanta Life Chain | Join us as we pray with 100,000 people all over the country in support of life. We also go to the Varsity for lunch |
Oct. 2012 |
Miss Ohrenberger- |
| March for Life | Silently pray and witness to the culture of life at the state capitol and the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. |
January 22, 2013 |
Contact Miss Ohrenberger. Permission slips available in campus ministry. |
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St.Pius Supports Our Troops Letter Campaign |
Write Thank You letters to our troops serving over seas during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays | Late October throughThanksgiving | Miss Ohrenberger or Mrs. Free |
| Stockings for Soldiers | Help stuff stockings for our troops who are serving in Iraq this Christmas | Late October through Thanksgiving | Miss Ohrenberger or Mrs. Free |
| Afghans for Angels | Help crochet blankets for the Children in the ICU at Children's Healthcare |
This is an ongoing project, however currently the project is full. When opportunities become available students will be notified. Credit will only be given for blankets made according to specific instructions. SEE INSTRUCTIONS HERE. |
Mrs. Pariselli |
| Dresden Christmas Project | Help wrap and deliver Christmas presents to families in need | Week before Christmas Break | Mrs. Coheley - only a small group needed |
| Birthright |
Help with office work and mailings- any grade level Seniors only- recieve training and then help with hotline. |
Monday-Friday: 3:30-5:00 3452 Hardee Ave, Atlanta, GA 30341 Call ahead before volunteering. |
Terry Weaver 770-451-6336 |
| Pillows for Pam | February 2, 2013 | Sign Ups will be at the beginning of January @ SPX | |
| Toiletrees for the Homeless | Help put together care packages for the homeless | Febraury 2, 2013 | Sign Ups will be at the beginning of January @ SPX |
| International Mission Trip | Spend a week serving the poor in Nicaragua or Jamaica | Spring Break | Miss Ohrenberger |
| St. Francis Food Table | Feed the homeless at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta |
Saturday mornings 7A - 12 P Please arrive by 7AM to the Shrine |
404-521-1866 At this time the Shrine is under renovation so this opportunity has been temproarily suspended. |
| Project Open Hand | Help to package meals for the homebound and ill. | any day |
Roz Tucker 404-419-3320 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | help distribute food to those in need in Atlanta. You must apply to become a volunteer. | ongoing | volunteers@acfb.org |
| Hosea Feed the Hungry | An opportunity to serve the poor during Thanksgiving and Easter and other ministries | TBD/ongoing | www.hoseafeedthehungry.com |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | Set up and serve meals to the homeless | ongoing |
404-873-7652 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Help build houses for the needy of Atlanta | ongoing |
for upcoming dates & times |
| St. Vincent de Paul | ongoing | Please see Miss Ohrenberger for current opportunities | |
| Edge Clothes Closet | Help sort clothing for the needy at the store | ongoing |
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| Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta | help needy families get the furniture they need for their family | ongoing |
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| Atlanta Children's Shelter | must submit application, background check, and attend orientation | Tue, Thu, Fri 3-5 PM |
www.atlantachildrensshelter.org
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| Hagar's House-Decatur | Women and children shelter | ongoing |
www.decaturcooperativeministry.org 404-377-5365 |
| Metro Atlanta Project | week long project for youth building playgrounds in the Atlanta areaand serving the poor. Sponsored by Northside United Methodist Church | summer- fills fast, call early |
678-298-5069 |
| My House | Facility for homeless babies | ongoing |
404-876-1337 |
| Lilburn Cooperative Ministry | Help sort clothing donations and clients that come to shop in the store. | ongoing | 770-931-8333 |
| North Fulton Community Charities | Help in the Thrift shop, provide bilingual help,and more | ongoing |
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| Genesis Shelter for Families | Playgroups, afterschool tutoring, infant and toddler childcare, clothing sorting, meal preparation | ongoing |
Contact Marla Poe 404-522-6056, ext. 224
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| Emmaus House | Community supper,field trips, party planning, gardening, Christmas and Thanksgiving events | ongoing |
404-525-5948
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| City of Refuge | After School Club, Meals on the Street, Kid Mix, Eden VIllage Meals. Individuals of groups welcome. Must be 15 years old or older. | ongoing |
Lindsey Futo 404-564-7770 |
| North Fulton Community Charities |
11270 Elkins Road, Roswell, GA 30076 Serve men, women and children through the food pantry, thrift shop, special events at Christmas, Easter, coat drive, and start of school.
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Food Pantry- Mon, Wed. Thurs, Fri.- 9-5; Tues. 9-8 Thrift Shop- Mon- Fri.- 9-8; Sat. 9:30-8:00 |
770-640-0399 |
| Shepherd Center Athletic Program | Help with sports for young men & women who have suffered from Spinal Chord injuries | ongiong | 404-350-7316 |
| Northside Volunteen Program | must apply in Spring for following summer | Summer |
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| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home | Help provide care and relief for Cancer patients who otherwise couldn't afford healthcare | ongoing |
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| Ronald McDOnald HOuse | Provide Meals and supplies for families in residence whose kids are in the hospital | ongoing |
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| Camp Twin Lakes | Programs available all year to serve kids with serious illness and life challenges | ongoing |
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| TEEN Wings at St. Joseph Hospital | Coat and blanket drive, assist with Mercy Care Health Fair, toy collection, organize events for Mercy Care Facilities | ongoing |
678-843-7521 or see St. Joseph Hospital website |
| Dresden Elementary School Library | Help reshelve books on Monday or Thursday from 3:00-4:00. | ongoing |
Lupe McMurray 678-676-7202 |
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| Georgia Right to Life | Help build a Culture of Life in Georgia | ongoing | www.grtl.org |
| Elaine Clark Center | Center for disabled children | ongoing |
www.elaineclarkcenter.org 770-458-3251 |
| Special Olympics | Volunteer to help at the Special Olympics Games held at Emory University |
May 30-June 1 * This will count towards next year's requirement |
(Click on her name to email her) |
| Newborns in Need | help supply for the needs of poor and homeless newborn babies | ongoing | kidswhocare@newbornsinneed.org |
| Tony's Camp |
Help persons with Disabilities at this weekend long camp in April sponsored by the Archdiocese |
late April, early May. Students must apply in early winter to be considered **This counts for the following year's service requirement |
Ed McCoy
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P.A.T.H. (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing Center ) |
Assist with office work | ongoing |
404-717-5557 |
| Global Soap Project |
6901 Peachtree Industrial Blve, suite D, Norcross, GA 30092 Participate in the process of recycling used hotel soap to be sent to third world countries. |
Monday and Tues. 1-5 Wed- Sat.- 9-5 |
706-251-0271 |
| American Red Cross |
Preparing administrative materials to support people in need, consolidate comfort kits and packets, gather training supplies, data entry, moving boxes and supplies.
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Tues.- Wed. 3:30-5:30 at the Metro Atlanta Chapter 1955 Monroe Dr. Atlanta
Thursday-3;30-5;30 at the Decatur Office 3486 Covington Hwy, Decatur 30032 |
Contact: Karl Hoetz 404-575-3757 or Kari Sans
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| Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation |
This organization collects eyeglasses to sends to third world countries.
Responsibilities include: Documenting and placing orders Creating eyeglass orders
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ongoing flexible volunteer hours must fill out volunteer application on website first |
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Do you go to one of these parishes? The following parishes have a webpage dedicated to outreach. Click on the parish name to see Works of Mercy opportunities that are available and who to contact.
- Cathedral of Christ the King
- Holy Cross Catholic Church
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
- St. Jude Catholic Church
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- St. Thomas More Catholic Church
- St. John Neumann
