St. Rita Ministry (Domestic Violence Resource Ministry at Holy Family Catholic Church)

Domestic Violence Resource Ministry at 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 US - Community Outreach

Community Outreach

This page is dedicated to our community outreach efforts and volunteer opportunities within our parish and community. This is a new ministry to Holy Family Catholic Church, however our outreach and awareness efforts have evolved since October 2005 and will continue as we consider the needs of our parish community, family, friends, and the many women and children who need our help.

In order for our ministry to be successful we will need the help of volunteers. As a volunteer, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in our Parish community. Volunteers will help provide information, support and referral services. If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for a challenging volunteer experience that will help you grow, please contact us.

Thank you and God bless.

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Harbor House Committee:  Harbor House provides shelter, advocacy, counseling and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children, empowering them as they work to reclaim control of their lives. We have several projects planned for the year. Please contact Stephanie Kresl at 407-353-3268 or  jkresl2@cfl.rr.com if:

 

• You would like more information on how to get involved…and/or
• You would like to be kept informed of our outreach projects throughout the year…and/or
• Your ministry would like to host an outreach project of your own.

 

For the latest news from Harbor House, CLICK HERE to view the most current volunteer newsletter in PDF format.

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Support Groups offer a supportive and safe environment to victims of domestic violence while providing experience in group facilitation. 

If you are interested in facilitating a Catholic faith-based domestic violence support group please click on the following link: Circles of Healing  and contact us. ~Confidentiality is essential.

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Education Committee: Volunteers will be needed to help with our domestic violence awareness workshops, group presentations and table top displays. Our ministry is supported by the Diocese of Orlando, Family Life Office and Harbor House, Orange County Center Against Domestic Violence. The primary focus of the education committee is to provide on-going Parish Ministry Training in order for our volunteers and individual families in our parish community to respond with compassion, factual knowledge, as well as prayer and resources that victims of domestic violence need to make positive changes in their lives.

Please let us know if you are interested in serving on this committee or if you would like to host a special group presentation for your ministry's volunteers. Contact us. 

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2011 Lenten Donation Drive
Lenten Donation Drive This Lenten season, The St. Rita Ministry is sponsoring a Lenten drive for towels, twin size sheets, diapers, wipes and cleaning supplies to benefit the women and children at Harbor House of Central Florida, Orange County's only state-certified domestic violence facility. ...

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