Old St. Joseph's Church has a Social Justice and Outreach Committee that works with the pastoral staff to develop and coordinate the parish’s social justice, advocacy, and social ministries. Individual programs are listed below.
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Old St. Joseph's Church
321 Willings Alley
215-923-1733
Serving the Philadelphia Community.
Carewalk for the Homeless
Several evenings a week, parishioners prepare light meals and hand-deliver them to homeless persons living on neighborhood streets.
Several times a week, parishioners prepare and serve a hot sit-down meal to homeless persons and other persons in need in the parish hall. After the meal, staff and volunteers meet with interested persons for common prayer and mutual support.
Family Support Ministries
OSJ parishioners give regular assistance to the single mothers and their children who reside at Rowan Homes in
Parishioner Support
OSJ parishioners give financial and other assistance to other parishioners who may find themselves in some unusual, unexpected need in the course of the year.
Special Projects
OSJ parishioners respond as needed to special requests for assistance due to natural disasters and other unforeseen events.