Dear Parents:  At this time of year, as many of you know, we ask you to help needy children and families who are being cared for in facilities run by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. The Sisters depend on the generosity of parishes, civic groups, and individuals like you to help them provide the necessities of everyday life for these people.

My Mother's House/Hour Children (branches of Providence House) was opened in 1986 to provide a loving, supportive home for children whose mothers are incarcerated.  Their main goal is to keep children bonded to their mothers until they can be reunited.  Hour Children, Inc. provides a stable home for older children who previously lived in My Mother's House and who are now working and attending college.  It also provides transitional housing for mothers reuniting with their children.    

The twofold mission of these facilities is to keep mothers and children together and to free families for a while from concerns about food, shelter, and other necessities while they restructure their lives to become productive members of society.  We have listed below some of the items that are needed in these homes.  Each class has been assigned a different item, but please do not feel you must hold to that particular item.  Anything you can bring in will be most appreciated.  

• Grade 8 - soap   
• Grade 7 - shampoo  
• Grade 6 - toothpaste  
• Grade 5 - toothbrushes     
• Grade 4 - hand lotion  
• Grade 3 - facial tissues 
• Grade 2 - combs, brushes  
• Grade 1 - baby wipes       
• Grade K - baby towels  
• Nursery/PreK - baby facecloths/wipes   

The greatest need is for disposable diapers, any and all sizes.  Any towels, sheets and blankets are also needed.  Small household appliances, kitchen wares, new clothing for children size.    

***  NO toys, stuffed animals or books, cribs, car seats or highchairs.  ***

These items will be picked up at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  The small items can be sent into school before then, but we would appreciate your waiting until Monday, May 13, to bring in large items because it is difficult for us to store them.  

Thank you for your continuing generosity.  May God bless you all.

Respectfully,    

Joseph Venticinque Principal