Holy Family Home
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NACEPF CHALLENGE
Once again the North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation Inc., under the direction of John Primeau has offered to match donations up to the amount of $250,000 made to HOLY FAMILY HOME FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN in memory the late Barbara Primeau, Vice President, who was an inspiration to this unique endeavor of love for the homeless.
Checks can be made payable to “Holy Family Home” with “NACEPF MATCH” recorded on the memo line and mailed to 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, RI 02904.
Any and every contribution will be doubled made through May 19, 2024, the Feast of Pentecost, to continue the witness of Holy Family Home in alleviating the plight of the homeless in the state.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO BEVERLY PAESANO
Special thanks to Beverly Paesano for her meticulous preparation of all of our newsletters.
For those desiring a copy, please contact Maureen at Holy Family Home at 304-7744.
SPECIAL THANKS TO LISA ANDOSCIA
Lisa Andoscia, a Saint Anthony parishioner, has volunteered recently to research and apply for financial grants for the benefit of Holy Family Home for Mothers and Children. Her expertise has helped to obtain needed funding for its overall maintenance and ongoing expenses which are considerably lesser than other shelters. Lisa’s dedication is an invaluable resource to the mission of sheltering the homeless of the most vulnerable population.
We are so grateful for her commitment!
PASTA DINNER FOR HOLY FAMILY HOME - A HUGE SUCCESSOver 250 people attended which we hope will be an annual event in the spring to raise funds for Holy Family Home. We are most grateful for students from the Providence College School of Continuing Education: Dean, Angel, Patrick and Jenifer. Their hard work in proposing and organizing the event over the last few weeks made it possible. Also a very big thank you to the cooks and kitchen crew volunteers: Smokey, Torch, George, David and Steve for providing a restaurant quality meal and to Nick from Providence Auto Body for bringing it all together.
To all who contributed and/or attended the event we are most grateful. The net profit amounted to $15,000. This money will be used to help purchase new furniture for the 12 family rooms that are currently all occupied by mothers and their children. -
Yearly "Bed Night" Count
Each year, Holy Family Home conducts a review of the amount of "bed nights' that we provide. A bed night is defined as one person in one bed for one night.
For calendar year 2022, as we emerged from Covid-19, our bed count was 10,808. -
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“We know that Jesus wanted to show solidarity with every person. He wanted everyone to experience his companionship, his help and his love. He identified with all those who suffer, who weep, who suffer any kind of injustice. He tells us this clearly, ‘I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.’" Pope Francis
Our MissionThe mission of the Holy Family Home for Women and Children is to provide a safe, caring and nurturing home for women with children who find themselves in peril and do not have the ability or resources to improve their situation. We will therefore strive to provide accommodations and assistance to those of all faiths and denominations who need help and support during a time of crisis. Guided by the Holy Spirit and following the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church, we are here to serve others with fellowship, love, compassion, charity and understanding. We will endeavor to make each person we encounter feel respected and valued, and to restore hope and dignity to their lives. We will gladly provide guidance and direction to anyone who seeks it.Holy Family Home is a non-profit IRS 501 (c) (3) registered charity that does not accept funding from government agencies. We operate strictly on donations from benefactors and those who wish to give back in order to help others in the community.
We believe that by incorporating a spiritual approach and exhibiting a high level of respect and dignity, these women and their children may overcome the many hardships they have faced and realize hope and the possibility of a better future.
If you would like to help these women and children and make an investment in their future, please consider making a donation. Please make checks payable to: "Holy Family Home".
Donation checks may be mailed directly to the shelter.Holy Family Home
979 Branch Ave.
Providence, R.I. 02904
Contact Information
If you are in need of shelter or need information regarding shelter for yourself or another, please call 401-277-4316.
You can also request shelter through an on-line portal by clicking here.
To contact shelter staff for other than needing shelter/residency, please call 401-304-7744.
To send an email to shelter staff for other than needing residency or shelter, please click here.How to Volunteer
For information on how to become a volunteer, please go to our Safe Environment page by clicking here. All persons that volunteer at Holy Family Home must comply with Safe Environment requirements.
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