The Human Concerns Ministry primarily oversees projects related to our covenant with the Father English Center in Paterson, NJ.
The projects provide the children from kindergarten through high school with the seasonal necessities related to each project:

•  Swimsuits/Beach Towels
•  Back Packs/School Supplies
•  Thanksgiving Turkeys/Food - Click here for list
•  Christmas Gifts
•  Frozen Food Trays – 4 times/year
•  Ongoing collection of food & clothing  - Click here for list.
•  Special Projects as needed

Additional projects not related to Fr. English Center:

• Alcott Manor - A boarding house for seniors privately operated in Mendham Twp.  Volunteers, in groups of two, bring lunch to 7-10 residents of Alcott manor four times a month.  Each group determines the menu and visits with the residents during the lunch hour.  A Eucharistic minister from St. Joseph's brings communion to the Catholic residents.  For additional information contact Angela Fiore 908-334-4194.
• Vermont Blanket Drive - We collect blankets, gloves and hats in early October until the end of Novembe to accommodate the needs of the needy who do not receive their assistance checks until sometime in November.
•  Eva’s Kitchen – 3 or 4 times annually
  Volunteers representing our parish travel to Paterson to the Eva's Kitchen facility to prepare and serve a hot meal for approximately 250 needy people.  Please note, volunteers must be at least 14 years old.  Volunteers meet at 9:00 AM in front of St. Joe's Church on the designated day and travel via carpool to Paterson.  Click here for Calendar.
•  Homeless Solutions – serve a meal monthly to Morris County homeless men, women and children.
  Volunteers meet at St. Joe's Church at 3:45 PM to car pool to the shelter on Hanover Avenue, Morris Twp., to prepare a meal.  We welcome adults and teenage high school student volunteers. 
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• Redeemer Soup Kitchen - St. Joe's Church teams with St. Mark's Episcopal Church to prepare a hot meal for 280-300 needy people at Redeemer Church, Morristown.  Donations of food and money gratefully accepted.  To participate in this project or to donate, please call Debbie Servididio at 973-543-4748.  
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If you would like to become involved in any of these projects, please call Adi Conover 973-543-0248 or Angela Fiore at 908-334-4194.