Social Justice Ministries

St. Leo's Emergency Services

Emergency Services (E-Services) provides social services from basic services for the homeless to homeless prevention with a focus on employment search, employment retention, and stable housing. We assist consumers of homeless services and work release Department of Correction and underemployed individuals who are prepared to engage in employment readiness programming, employment search, and full employment. The program identifies and helps eliminate barriers to training, employment, and employment retention. We coordinate services with other providers to maximize effectiveness and focus on problem-solving. E-Services continually seeks donations of toiletry/personal hygiene items such as socks, underwear for men and women, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. For more information or to become involved in E-Services please contact Rick Samyn at 253.272.5136 ext. 102.

The Sandwich Brigade

The Sandwich Brigade is made up of teams of at least four people who supply sandwich ingredients and make sandwiches that Operation Keep ‘em Warm & Fed distributes to the homeless. This is a monthly commitment and is a great project for families. For more information please contact Rick Samyn at 253.272.5136 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 those who eat at the Hospitality Kitchen. They are well-known for the Hershey’s kisses they pass out. Walkabouts usually take place at 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday. People who are “talkabouters” can come any time the Hospitality Kitchen is open. Commitments are flexible. For more information please contact Rick Samyn at 253.272.5136 ext. 102.

The L'Honey Program

The L’Honey Program is a collaborative venture between St. Leo Parish and L’Arche Farm that promotes sustainable beekeeping and hive product development that supports the social business model. Our focus is on education, care for the environment, and the inclusion of vulnerable adults in business and agricultural activities. For more information on the L’Honey Program please contact Rick Samyn at 253.272.5136 ext. 102 or socialministry@stleoparish.org.