Each month, from September to June, we select an organization or charity to highlight and to request donations. After the last Sunday of each month, the donations are combined into one check from First Parish and sent to the organization.

December Faith in Action:
Father Bill’s & MainSpring

Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) (https://helpfbms.org/) works to end and prevent homelessness with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. FBMS helps people who are struggling with homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, achieve self-sufficiency. To donate, use the envelopes in the pews, the PayPal Donate button on our website, or write a check. Be sure to add a note stating that the money is for Faith in Action (FIA).

Collection for Father Bill’s and Mainspring

• We are still collecting urgently needed items for the clients of FBMS. Look for the donation boxes near the kitchen. Elaine G. reports that they now have plenty of coats, hats, and scarves but need more of the toiletries, kitchen and baby items mentioned below! The deadline to donate items is Sunday, December 8th!
• Toiletries and bath items: Razors and shaving cream, hairbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, feminine care products, Q-tips, nail clippers, shower curtains.
• Clothing and accessories: New scarves, hats, mittens, and gloves, undergarments, thermals, flip-flops and shower shoes, sweatshirts and sweatpants, adult backpacks. New or gently used coats that are clean and the zippers are working. (No socks this year.)
• Baby products: Diapers, wipes, pull-ups, onesies, underwear.
• Kitchen and Household Supplies: dishes, pots and pans, flatware, cooking utensils, dish soap, disinfecting wipes, shower curtains & linens, cleaning supplies, paper towels & toilet paper