We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for volunteers to provide outreach from the Catholic community to those in need in the Cedar Rapids metro area. The center is located at 420 6th St SE, Cedar Rapids. Metro Catholic Outreach is a collaborative project of the Catholic parishes of the Cedar Rapids metro area. This outreach will provide a food pantry, call center for referrals and assistance and emergency financial assistance to those in need in our area. (Food distribution will begin in November 2011, and financial assistance will begin early in 2012.)
How Can You Help?
Food Pantry
Metro Catholic Outreach will have a food pantry, distributing food to families in need. The food will be collected at all of the parishes in the Cedar Rapids area and transported to the Metro Catholic Outreach pantry for distribution. Volunteers will be needed in each parish to help sort and transport the food from their parish to the center. Volunteers will also be needed to help shelve, pack and distribute food at the center.
Call Center
Metro Catholic Outreach will have a call center that people in need of services can call to be referred to appropriate agencies for their needs. Volunteers will be needed to answer phone calls and make appointments or referrals as necessary.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Metro Catholic Outreach will provide emergency financial assistance to families in need in our community. This will include rent and utility assistance. Volunteers will be needed to meet with clients requesting assistance.
Please Consider How You Can Help With This Outreach
Click here for a copy of the Volunteer Registration Form. The form may be returned to our parish office.
The Metro Catholic Outreach (MCO) Coordinator for St. Elizabeth's Parish is Gail Sladek. Contact her at stevesladek@imonmail.com or 319-360-9024 if you have any questions related to volunteer opportunities.
