Human Needs Committee

The Human Needs Committee coordinates efforts with the Canton and Burlington Social Services to help those in our community with many of the basic requirements for daily living. The Committee and its volunteers provide food for families in emergency circumstances, meals and gifts for holidays and other special occasions that arise throughout the year. We are also involved in outreach that goes beyond our town line.

We’ve helped with relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey through Assumption Parish in Houston, Texas, and partnered with the Franciscan Center for Urban ministry in Hartford to help displaced Puerto Rico families settling in Hartford, CT as a result of Hurricane Maria.

Several of our members also work to help the needy locally, through the Canton Food Bank and our local literary program which brings books to disadvantaged children.

Our Committee feels strongly that we should be aware of local and national legislation that affects the poor and the needy. We represent our parish by making our voices heard on important issues such as affordable housing, immigration and sex trafficking. Contact Terry St. Gelais at (860) 764-4426 for more information.