Outreach Ministries

Doors open Tuesdays and Fridays at 11am with meals served from 1p-3p. Sundays, guests arrive at Noon with meals from 1p-3p. We operate solely from the generosity of individuals, organizations, and Churches (no Government subsidies!). We are always in need of back packs, toiletries, clothing, personal hygiene items, food, and monetary support of our Ministries. Please call our new Director Jim Orenga at 330.414.5639
The SHOJ St. Vincent dePaul Society helps the poor and less fortunate of our community, thereby sharing Christ with them and furthering the social justice of the Church, while fostering the spirituality of our lay members in the spirit of Saint Vincent dePaul. St. Vincent de Paul also represents SHOJ in Operation HOMES, the homeless shelter in Medina County. Meetings for members are held on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Conry Room. To become a member or to volunteer within the ministry of the St. Vincent dePaul Society contact Dan Kraus at 330.336.9929.
Applications for assistance are accepted on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 – 8 p.m. for food and financial assistance. Applicants are required to come to the parish center and provide a photo identification. Please be informed clients can only receive financial assistance once every six months, food from the food pantry is provided twice monthly. To leave a message for the St. Vincent de Paul Society 330.336.3049 ext. 2011.
**NOTICE: The SVDP Society thru the help of Father Joe and Sacred Heart Parish has received a grant to help any of our parishioners who need financial assistance due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). To request this financial assistance please email svdpwadsworth@gmail.com or call Bill Leahy (330-714-6731) or Greg Pero (330-620-9207) . This financial assistance can be for rent/mortgage, utilities, medical or any viable request. SVDP will only need a copy of the invoice and some basic information to process your request. If you email your request, please specify that you are a parishioner.
SHOJ St. Vincent Depaul Society brochure