Housing the Homeless

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This November 9-16, 2019, the parishioners of St. Fabian come together and host 45-55 homeless guests in our facility for the week. Volunteers become either donate food, hygiene items, bedding, etc., or give of their time as a hospitality representative, night monitor, run the clothing closet, wash laundry, etc. Even the children of our parish become actively involved by writing letters of welcome, creating place mats that are used at meal time, packing lunches, or entertaining our guests in the evening. We truly become the “Bread of Life” to each other, ministering to our “least brothers and sisters” in the name of Christ. If you are interested in becoming involved in this amazing week, please call Sue Crudgington or watch the bulletin beginning late summer.

Below is a list of the items we will need to host our guests. If you can find it in your heart to donate any of the items, we will be most grateful. Please place them in the bin in the gathering area. If you do not want to purchase any of the items listed below we will also take monetary donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Choose your favorite way to serve by clicking here! Questions? Please call Sue Crudgington at 248-553-4610 ext. 254 or email her at scrudgington@stfabian.org. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RECEIPT FOR YOUR DONATIONS FOR TAX PURPOSES PLEASE COME TO THE PARISH OFFICE.

Hygiene Kits

NEW items are needed to fill approximately 60 hygiene kits. Please, no hotel size or sample products.

• towels (bath, hand and washcloth)
• toothbrush holders
• women’s deodorant
• dental floss
• lotion
• conditioner
• chap Stick
• Q-tips-small packages
• Razors-for men and women
• combs

Convenience Store

• reading glasses
• prepaid phone cards
• McDonalds gift certificates
• small bottles of lotion
• men’s & women’s cologne
• bus passes
• gum & chocolate candy (individually wrapped)
• work gloves
• flashlights-especially led type
• nail care items
• alarm clocks-battery operated
• umbrellas-small fold up type
• crossword puzzles/magazines
• baby powder
• postage stamps
• small sewing kits
• tweezers
• hair wax/pomade/moisturizer (for African American hair, BB, Pink oil)

Clothes Closet Items

Adult clothing only.  New or gently used.  We need all sizes.

• underwear & long underwear
• hooded zipper sweatshirts
• sweatpants
• blue jeans (women’s and men’s)
• shirts
• belts
• shoes-especially sneakers
• socks
• business attire
• winter coats
• winter hats and gloves
• slippers
• shower shoes
• winter boots