Providing help and creating hope…everyday.
The Parish and Community Outreach program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities supports and assists in examining pressing social needs (poverty, aging, disability, hunger, etc.) and developing volunteer-driven, collaborative responses rooted in gospel values. The professional personnel help parishes to respond to public needs through maintained relationships with pastoral staff and through the involvement in collaborative efforts and programs between parishes and the community. In addition, the program provides periodic training for volunteers as well as information and referral services in an effort to assist people who are struggling through difficult circumstances. Education programs and workshops are available by request, support groups are also arranged based on need, and Protecting God's Children classes are offered (a prerequisite for anyone in the diocese interested in working with youth).
Core Services Include: 
Parish and Community Outreach
- Help to organize parish educational and service programs
- Connect and maintain relationships with pastors and parish staff
- Food Bank agency monitoring
- Involvement in collaborative community efforts and programs
Information and Referral to Resources
Training
- Parish /community volunteers
- Education programs and workshops
For more information, please contact Deacon Richard Shannon at 603-669-3030.
SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Empowering People…Everyday…
The New Hampshire Catholic Charities Services to Persons with Disabilities program advocates for justice and the rights of persons with disabilities and their families in our church and communities. Through supportive services, education, and referrals, the program helps to care for and assist individuals with disabilities or those in the care of people with disabilities, so that they can attain their highest level of independence and live life to their full potential.
Deaf Ministry assists deaf people in their efforts to communicate with others by providing care and other supportive services. Sign Language classes and instruction, as well as Sign Language interpreters, are available. Support is available for Sign Language interpreters to work in faith-based settings.
For more information, please call Sr. Pauline Lafond, P.M. at 603-669-3030, ext. 246 or TTY 668-4572.
Pastoral Contact
Rev. Thomas Duston
c/o St. Mark the Evangelist Parish
1 South Road
Londonderry, NH 03053-3814
frthomduston@nhdeafcatholic.org
603-432-8711(TTY or Voice during office hours)
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