St. Zepherin Parishioner Recommended Charities

For Donating Treasure:

Girls and Boys Town
Girls and Boys Town, the original Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. Throughout its 88-year history, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization has provided these children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens.
http://www.girlsandboystown.org/

United Way of Tri-County
The United Way of Tri-County provides services for thousands of people in 34 communities throughout Norfolk, Middlesex, and Worcester counties so we can direct your support to where it will have the most impact - your community.
http://www.unitedwaytri-county.org/

Pine Street Inn
Pine Street Inn is a not-for-profit organization committed to men, women and children in need of shelter, sustenance, and the basic moral and material supports necessary to lead a dignified and stable life. It is the mission of the inn, in all its programs, to be a community of respect and hope for each guest it serves; to be a resource through which neighbors and friends can help to meet the basic needs of others; and to serve as a national leader in the fight to end homelessness. Each night, there are 6,210 homeless men, women and children in the City of Boston, a 48 percent increase in homelessness over the past decade. Many of these homeless people turn to Pine Street Inn for help.
http://www.pinestreetinn.org/

The Catholic Appeal
Once a year, through the Catholic Appeal, the Church asks us to provide the necessary resources that allow us to serve the people of the Boston Archdiocese. The Appeal funds the services, ministries, programs, agencies and apostolates that meet critical spiritual, educational and social-service needs.
http://www.rcab.org/Development/appeal.html

Pregnancy Help
Pregnancy Help provids free pregnancy testing, counseling, referrals, ongoing support and material assistance to women with unplanned or crisis pregnancies. Pregnancy Help is supported through the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal and the generosity of volunteers and benefactors. The new Metro-West office is located at 5 Wilson Street in Natick and can be contacted at 508-651-0753 or toll free at 888-771-3914. The Natick office is open Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
http://www.rcab.org/Pilot/2005/ps050513/archdiocesanpregnancyhelp.html

National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)
Nonprofit organization serving patients with Multiple Sclerosis in US by supporting scientific research and promoting education.
http://www.nmss.org/
The NMSS of Central New England offers education, support, and advocacy for people with multiple sclerosis and their families in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/MAM/home/

The Carter Center
The Carter Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, the Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 65 countries. The Center's staff wage peace, fight disease, and build hope by both engaging with those at the highest levels of government and working side by side with poor and often forgotten people.
http://www.cartercenter.org/

American Red Cross
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
http://www.redcross.org/

Salvation Army of Massachusetts
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/mas

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety.
http://www.habitat.org/

Catholic Charities
Today, Catholic Charities is recognized as one of the nation's largest voluntary social service networks. The National Service Center works with a conglomerate of more than 1,600 community-based agencies and institutions across America. Together, Catholic Charities agencies serve more than 7 million people annually. We have been recognized as one of the most efficient charities by Smart Money magazine.
http://www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org/

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
The story of Catholic Charities begins in 1903 with John J. Williams, Archbishop of Boston. After witnessing the appalling social conditions of Boston's immigrant and predominantly Catholic population, the Archbishop envisioned an agency that would provide assistance and hope to families in need. The mission of Catholic Charities is to build a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
http://www.ccab.org/

A Place To Turn
An Emergency Food Pantry in Natick
"A Place to Turn is committed to providing emergency food and clothing to our neighbors in the Metro/West community. We will serve those in need in an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect."
http://www.aplacetoturn-natick.org/
http://www.aplacetoturn-natick.org/requestlist.html

Common Ground Relief
"Common Ground's mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common Ground is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work gives hope to communities by working with them, providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes people working together to rebuild their lives in sustainable ways." The parishioner who submitted this organization believes it is one of the best charities helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
http://www.commongroundrelief.org/
Click here for their donating page.