NBK Homeless Helpers

New Brunswick Homeless Helpers was started in the winter of 2020 as a way to help those in need when supplies and resources were very limited during COVID. These past 3 years, we have been honored and humbled to serve as we made over 700 gift bags containing hand/foot warmers, water bottles, snacks, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, gloves, socks, hats, scarves, tissues, sleeping bags, and other supplies. We also have greatly appreciated the support from all of YOU, the wider community around us, who have so generously given your time and money to this cause so close to our hearts.

With that being said, the core committee (Claire McCarthy, Gerard Wietecha, and Natalie York) have discerned that our time with the Homeless Helpers has come to a close. We are happy that all of the pre-COVID resources for those without shelter in New Brunswick have opened back up, including a men’s shelter in our home parish, St. Peter’s.

The remaining money from our financial contributions has been used to cater meals for the men’s shelter and the rest will be donated to Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick. The remaining products will be given out personally at the men’s shelter.

We really cannot thank all of you enough for your generosity throughout these past three years. It has been so inspirational to see this area of need fulfilled so generously and plentifully. You have answered our prayers and the call of our Lord, to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give drink to the thirsty. You are in our prayers!

God bless you and thank you once again,
Claire, Gerard, and Natalie

36 bags donated to Sacred Heart today for the men's shelter in New Brunswick! Thank you so much everyone for your generosity 😃

This Sunday was our first day of bag-making this season. A great, big THANK YOU to everyone who helped out! We made 40 bags and will be donating them individually and to Elijah's Promise in New Brunswick.

We are planning for another day of bag-making on Sunday the 29th and will be collecting donations! Please considering making an item or cash donation if you can. Links below.

Priority items are:
-mini bars of soap
-fruit snacks
-water bottles
-baby wipes

https://givebutter.com/KE1iEW?fbclid=IwAR1jCTWNw2tASnfAoQ7CER4zxz9pIHNT1rj7MhDPJ6DDn7V_CSpFfe2hixY

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BGDOUXD4HCN5?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR3bRAG3daQpxC2qWI9TFTm1fS1nFgQsriEcOc6gkyoz-Bxs97jJxRVsVDQ

Huge thank you to the Order of Malta American Association - New York City Area who came out to New Brunswick to help us make goodie bags today! We are so grateful for their generous support.

We still have 2 more weeks of bagging making left to finish out the month of March and the winter. If you'd like to contribute, please see the links below to find out how! God bless.

https://givebutter.com/KE1iEW?fbclid=IwAR0xwbQf2bSarTYv0W87fS0mmzDEnLiVSvfBU_UyFHEV6SpYaPy7d2qcoww
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BGDOUXD4HCN5/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1