​Human Needs

​Donate Funds To Help Those In Need  
All funds donated directly to St. Patrick's will be used for the following: 
- Support the Human Needs Committee with monthly service projects and drives as part of 12-months of Giving 
- Support parish and community families in need of food, clothing, rent and utilities assistance
- Financial support for parish and community organizations in their mission of serving those in need (COPE/Essential Pregnancy Services/Open Door Mission/Society of St Vincent de Paul)
Do you want to plan a service project at St. Pat's? Follow this process to get started. Please note that a minimum of 30 days notice is required prior to the project start date.

Send an email to the Human Needs Committee: humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.

Include the Following Details:
1. What group do you represent?
2. Who is the beneficiary of the service project?
3. When will the event take place and what is the duration?
4. What are you asking for? (ie. Money, food, coats, volunteers, other)
​5. What are your facility requirements?
6. What will you need in terms of support from the committee?
7. Who are the target participants for the project (ie. School, Women of St. Pat's, Boy Scouts) 
The Human Needs Committee will respond to emails within 48-72 hours of receipt.
12-Months of Giving Calendar 
July - Honoring the Elderly
August - Feeding the Hungry
September - St Vincent de Paul Society
October - Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn
November/December - 30 Days of Giving
January - Right to Life
February - Shelter the Homeless
March - Refugees
April - Child Abuse Awareness
May - Mental Health Focus
June Orphans & Widows 
Human Needs Committee Ministries - want additional information on how to get more involved?  Send us an email humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org and we will put you in touch!
 
Boy Scouts
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
Food Pantry
Funeral Luncheon
Girl Scouts
Grounds/Yard Work
Heavenly Helpers
Knights of Columbus
Meals Ministry
Ministry of Caring
Prayer Shawls Ministry
Pro-Life Ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Women of St. Patrick's - St. Teresa Service Circle
Can't make time to serve but want to donate? Consider making a financial contribution to support the committee: ​
​The mission of the Human Needs committee is to inspire the parish community to live out the Gospel and act in ways that make the worlds of peace, justice and mercy integral to their daily lives.  ​The role of the committee is to provide oversight and coordination for parish service projects. As such, the committee will establish processes, communication channels, allocate resources, and provide assistance to ministry leaders in order to work together to make a difference at St. Patrick's and in the surrounding communities.
The St. Patrick's Community is called to be like Jesus; and as Mark wrote "for the Son of man came not to be served but to serve,
​and to give ​his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:35)