Serving those in Bedford, Bedford Hills, Pound Ridge, South Salem and parts of Armonk, Mount Kisco, Katonah, and Lewisboro
Emergency Shelter Partnership
December 16th – 22nd
St. Patrick’s is proud to be a member of the Emergency Shelter Partnership, an organization of local congregations providing overnight shelter and food to the homeless in our Northern Westchester community during the coldest months of the year.
Saint Patrick’s officially joined ESP in 2019 and we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our parish family over the past several years. Plans have been underway for our ministry to continue this year beginning Monday, December 16th through Sunday, December 22nd. We are delighted to again be partnering with our neighbors at Bedford’s Historical Hall who have graciously donated the use of their facility to host our guests.
We are excited to provide this meaningful volunteer opportunity for you and your family to get involved. There are many ways to contribute, from cooking part of a meal, making sandwiches, volunteering one evening to set-up, serving guests and clean-up, purchasing food items, bottled water, and other sundries (plates, utensils, table coverings). You will find all these needs posted when you log on to Signup Genius to volunteer. Just go to the link below to see the many ways to participate in this important ministry. If for any reason you have a problem, please email me with the slot you would like to sign up for and I will be happy to enter it for you. My email is [email protected].
All non-perishable items can be delivered to Saint Patrick's Church the week before starting Saturday, December 7th or during our week of hospitality. Team Captains will contact you to explain drop offs and any questions you may have.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ADA822A0FFC07-52070182-2024
We are no longer asking parishioners to purchase personal items such as socks, gloves, towels, etc., for our clients. In an effort to make your donations better target where their needs currently are, we will accept monetary donations to send directly to ESP. Kindly make your checks out to St Patrick’s Church and indicate on the check “ESP Donation”.
Send to St Patrick’s Church, 7 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford, NY 10506,
Attention: Saint Patrick's Emergency Shelter Planning Committee
To learn more about the Emergency Shelter Partnership visit their website at esp-ny.org
With peace and blessings,
The Saint Patrick's Emergency Shelter Planning Committee