Sponsored Social Justice Programs

Emergency Services

St. Leo St. Vincent de Paul Conference in Partnership with St. Leo Emergency Services consists of volunteers who help people in need when they come to the rectory. They also provide emergency services by networking with other social service agencies. Additionally, they give out vouchers for household goods from the St. Vincent de Paul Store. They meet monthly to pray and to consider how they can best be of service to our brothers and sisters in need. Some of the Vincentians serve as receptionists for the parish; others participate as Sandwich Brigade Members or Walkabouters. St. Leo Emergency Services is always in need of donations of toothbrushes, disposable razors, socks, and (ATTN: TRAVELERS) travel size shampoos, toothpastes, deodorants, soaps, and lotions. For more information, call Rick Samyn at 253-272-5136, Ext. 102.

St. Leo Eco-Spirit Group

The mission of St. Leo’s Eco-Spirit Group is to be a spiritual catalyst, enhancing each parishioner’s awareness of God in our earthly and cosmic surroundings; and to promote individual and communal commitment in preserving and protecting our environment. Ecology, stewardship, and simplicity are considered through prayer, reflection and action. We welcome all who are interested, for it is through diverse voices that common goals can be achieved. If you’d like to know more about the group’s activities, please contact Judith or Barry Ryan at 253- 564-7649.

Noah’s Pet Project

Noah’s Pet Project is a free pet clinic for elderly, homeless or needy people in the community. The clinic is open from 1:00 to 3:00 on the second Saturday of every month at Doggie Day Care, 6th & No. Oakes. The clinic provides vaccines and outpatient care to cats and dogs. They also supply food and flea products, depending on donations. Volunteers are needed to help at the clinic. In addition, the Pet Project is in need of monetary donations to purchase vaccines and medicines. Also needed are cleaning supplies, paper towels, pet food, and pet dishes. Donations can be left in the large baskets in the hospitality area or dropped into the collection at St. Leo (marked “Noah’s” on the envelope or in the memo line). For more information, call Liane Sperlich at 253-927-1323 or Kathy Sdao at 253-752-2094 or write c/o Browns Point Veterinary Clinic, 6720 Eastside Drive NE #4, Tacoma, WA 98422.

The Sandwich Brigade

The Sandwich Brigade is made up of teams of at least four people who supply sandwich fixins and make sandwiches that Operation Keep ‘em Warm & Fed distributes to people who are homeless. This is a monthly commitment and is a great project for families! For more information please contact Rick Samyn at 272-5136, Ext. 102.

Walkabouters and Talkabouters

Walkabouters and Talkabouters are parishioners who make a commitment to walk around the neighborhood to get acquainted with neighbors and folks who are eating at the Hospitality Kitchen. They are well-known for the Hershey’s kisses they pass out! Walkabouts usually take place at 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Folks who are “talkabouters” can come any time the Hospitality Kitchen is open. Commitments are flexible. For more information, please contact Rick Samyn at 272-5136, Ext. 102.