"Backpack Blessings"

Initiative & Winter Clothing Drive

Can our blessings be theirs?

"Clean clothes and knowing there are people who care could change someone’s life!"

As those at risk on Boston’s streets work to get into treatment and temporary or permanent housing, they need many of the basic items that we take for granted. TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP!!!

Over the next few weeks, in a coordinated effort with the City and various shelters, we hope to carefully distribute 100+ backpacks filled with toiletries, undergarments, winter clothing, hand warmers, snacks, a first-aid kit, and other critically needed items to those who are transitioning from living on the Mass & Cass streets to a better life in shelter and treatment. 



Ways you can help:

A) By monetary donation: This can be safely accomplished online using a credit card, debit card or checking account number by clicking the link to ParishSoft Donation (below) OR by check made payable to St. Paul Parish - Please write "Backpack Blessings" in the memo and mail/drop off to St. Paul Rectory, 147 North Street, Hingham, MA 02043 - Attention: Linda Resca. Funds collected will be used to purchase items for the backpack that aren't otherwise received thru the Amazon wish list or clothing drive.

B) By AMAZON purchase: You can choose an item or items to purchase which will help fill the backpacks. Simply click the link (below) and you'll be connected to the Amazon Wish List. Items ordered in this manner will automatically ship directly to Resurrection Church, 1057 Main Street, Hingham.

C) Bring new or "gently-used" apparel and other donations to Church:

Please check your closets! We can only accept the following items:

• Blankets and throws (please no bedding sets)
• Winter jackets
• 1/4 zips and sweatshirts
• Winter gloves and hats
• Boots, warm shoes, or sneakers (in good condition)

These donations can be dropped off at either church Rectory from now until the end of January.

Please, no children or teen apparel or other non-listed clothing items.

Thank you and God bless!

Please join the Collaborative Parishes of Resurrection and St. Paul parishioners, friends, Life Teen and Religious Education teachers, and student volunteers in this effort!

Questions/Contacts:

Carol Costello • (617) 448-5413 • CmcCostello@verizon.net

Linda Resca • (781) 749-0587 X211 • lresca@stpaulhingham.net

Tony Viola • (617) 501-7900 • anthony.viola@comcast.net 

Note: We were able to fill 10 backpacks with the first batch of generous donations. Please keep them coming in! You should know that these backpacks were specifically designed for the homeless. They are extremely durable and among other things, they include an integrated rain poncho, lots of pockets, anti-theft loops, a cinch tie to keep things dry, etc.



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