St. Joseph Catholic Community partners with Union Gospel Mission
to help the homeless who are in dire need of basic living items.
We collect personal items and assemble them in Union Gospel Mission bags,
providing recipients useful care items and contact information when in need.
For more information, visit Union Gospel Mission.


BAGS OF HOPE COLLECTION

March 1 - August 31, 2024

(Parish Center and Historic Little Church)

CURRENT COLLECTIONS

We need your help!  Union Gospel Mission Bags are filled with personal care items and then given to the homeless in the Twin Cities area. Below is a list of what we still need to fill the bags. Your help is greatly appreciated, just drop them in the bin at church!

80- Small Packages of Tissues
85- Lip Balm (ChapStick)
53- Hand lotions
75 – Hand Sanitizer
93 - Bottles of Sunscreen
100 – Small Bottled Water
20 - Shampoo
75- Antiperspirants (Deodorant)
16 - Disposable Razors
52 - Combs or Brushes
45 – Toothpaste
15 - Tooth Brushes
33 – Floss
100 – 30 Gallon Trash Bags
3 - Big Bags of Feminine Hygiene Products

OFFER REAL CHANGE
through Bags of Hope

People on the streets carry a heavy load - joblessness, lack of education, health concerns. You can "have their backs" by providing Bags of Hope items listed below.