Programs that we offer
Our programs are designed to help families.
School Supplies
The center, with the help of the Human Concerns committee, private donors and St. Mark parishioners, collect school supplies for children in grades K-12.
Winter clothing
We provide clothing to individuals and families who are experiencing difficult times due to: relocation, natural disasters and other hardships.
Scholarships
Since 2005 we have provided scholarships to local students who attend universities and colleges.
Food Pantry
We provide food to families in need, who do not qualify for other programs in the city, as they may not have identification, proof of residence, or a social security number
Short-term Assistance
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners at St. Mark Parish, we have a Fifth Sunday collection, designated to help on a national or international level, when natural disasters happen
Jail Book Ministry
Spanish and English materials are taken to the jail every two weeks.
Children’s Closet
Our mission
We provide families in our community with free items to ensure that all families with children, no matter their background, can achieve self-sufficiency.
Our welcoming volunteers are respectful, compassionate, inclusive individuals who treat all with dignity, and open-mindedness to always provide those in need, the tools to thrive.
Distribution Day
Distribution is held at St. Mark’s rectory rectory 7117 14th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53143.
Please contact the Outreach Center for an appoinment.
Tuesday
10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursdays
10:00am – 3:00pm
Annual programs
Neighbor Helping Neighbors
Food for families in need.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Thanksgiving food distribution
Christmas program
We help families in the Kenosha area who are in need during the holiday season with Christmas gift.
Donations
We are always in need of gently used items to distribute to families in need.
Monetary donations are welcomed and needed to supply out the closet and acquire new items such as diapers, etc.