Tammy McConnell
tmcconnell@resurrectionparishnj.org
973-895-4224  Ext. 109

The Samaritans ministry provides assistance in a variety of ways to those in our parish and extended community who are in need, as well as providing opportunities for parishioners to help meet those needs.  If you wish to receive Samaritans-specific communications, please contact Tammy at the email address above.

Our annual events include a springtime Baby Shower for mothers/caregivers and babies in need, a Back-to-School Supplies collection for students served by local agencies, a Turkey and Thanksgiving Food Drive in November and a Christmas Giving Tree collection.
 

Projected/Final Collection/Sorting Dates for our 2022 Drives are as follows (stay tuned for 2023 dates to be posted soon):

Baby Shower - Completed in May
Back-to-School Supplies Drive - Completed in August
Thanksgiving Turkey & Grocery Shopping Card Drive - Completed in November
Christmas Giving Tree - Completed in December

***We will be participating in the nationwide SouperBowl of Caring - Tackle Hunger collection the weekend of February 11th-12th (Superbowl weekend) to combat hunger.  Soup pots collecting financial donations will be available around Masses.  In addition, you may support this collection via WeShare, our online donation platform or by sending/dropping off donations to the Main Office.  100% of the funds collected will be split between Faith Kitchen in Dover and the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains to support their work to address food insecurity in our area.  Thank you for your generous participation!

On-Going Programs:  Cooking and serving hot lunches at Faith Kitchen in Dover several Fridays each month and hot dinners at Homeless Solutions twice a month; also supporting Randolph’s Meals-On-Wheels program with delivery volunteers; and collecting non-perishable items for the food pantry at Hope House and the Homeless Solutions shelter.

Click HERE for a list of non-perishable food items that are always needed by local food banks.  Items can be left in the Samaritans basket in the lower lobby; and we will get donated items to a local food pantry.

Click HERE for the item(s) we are collecting currently for the Homeless Solutions shelter.  Items can be left in the Samaritans basket in the lower lobby.

Click HERE for the items we are collecting currently for Veterans in need at Lyon's Veterans Hospital.  Items can be left in the Samaritans basket in the lower lobby.  Deach Rich will get donated items to the hospital.

Click HERE to support Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson efforts to help Afghan refugees.

Samaritans also coordinates our RaiseRight program (formerly known as ShopWithScrip), where you can purchase shopping cards for a wide variety of companies.  For every shopping card purchased, Samaritans receives a rebate that is used to help those in need.  The percentage for the rebate varies by vendor.  The RaiseRight table in the Narthex is available around Masses to purchase cards from inventory, to order cards for pick up the following weekend, or to pick up orders.  Physical shopping cards usually available from inventory include Shoprite, ACME, WEIS, Stop & Shop, Dunkin, Panera, Starbucks, Amazon and Wawa, among others.  Many more vendors are available for order.  If there's a particular card you'd like available in inventory, feel free to contact Tammy.  In addition to physical gift cards, some vendors offer e-cards, as well as a RELOAD option in some cases.  The program includes a couple of different payment options.  There is an online portal, as well as a mobile app for those who prefer to do as much as possible electronically.  Orders can be shipped directly to you, if you prefer.  It is a way to help others while making your regular purchases.
Use this link to learn more:  RaiseRight or contact Tammy (see above).

Volunteers can give as little or as much time as they wish by helping with one of the collection drives or with ongoing activities throughout the year.  We invite you to join us in this very worthwhile Ministry!

“In working with the Samaritans, I feel that I receive more than I give.  It is always inspiring because not only are you helping others, but you gain so much by working with people who truly match their faith with good works.”   - Kim