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:
Baby Shower - Completed in May
Back-to-School Supplies Drive - August 13th - 14th
Thanksgiving Turkey & Grocery Shopping Card Drive - November 14th for financial or shopping card donations with the frozen turkey collection taking place on November 20th
Christmas Giving Tree - December 10th - 11th
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 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