For Communion to the homebound, please contact
Nancy Tosti at (435) 783-5831 - tntosti@allwest.net.
MARIA VILLAR
DIRECTOR OF CHARITY | DIRECTORA DE LA CARIDAD
St. Mary’s is pleased to announce the hiring of long time parishioner and new Director of Charity, Maria Villar, who started her position in early January. With a long history of experience in everything from charitable outreach to ministry to those in need, Maria is excited to serve her home parish. To connect with Maria, please contact her at mvillar@stmarysparkcity.com or (435) 940-5452 *or submit the Charitable Assistance Request Form to receive help.
REQUEST CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | ASISTENCIA DE CARIDAD Y SERVICIOS SOCIALES
To streamline our services, we require all applicants to complete our online application form. Please use the following link to access and fill out the form HERE.
Para agilizar nuestros servicios, requerimos que todos los solicitantes completen nuestro formulario de solicitud en línea. Utilice el siguiente enlace para acceder y completar el formulario AQUÍ.
Eligibility Criteria / Requisitos:
Our Charity and Social Services Assistance is available exclusively for residents of Summit and Wasatch Counties. Priority is given to first-time applicants, considering that those in urgent need receive prompt attention. Please note that our program does not provide housing assistance; however, we recommend visiting Mountainlands Community Housing Trust HERE if you are seeking permanent housing solutions.
Nuestra Asistencia de Caridad y Servicios Sociales está disponible exclusivamente para residentes de los condados de Summit y Wasatch. Se da prioridad a los solicitantes que aplican por primera vez, considerando que aquellos con necesidades urgentes reciban atención inmediata. Tenga en cuenta que nuestro programa no proporciona asistencia para encontrar viviendas; sin embargo, recomendamos visitar Mountainlands Community Housing Trust en housinghelp.org/housing-resource-center si busca soluciones de vivienda permanente.
Important Notice:
Due to a high volume of requests and limited resources, please expect a response within 1-2 weeks.
En este momento, tenemos un gran volumen de solicitudes y estamos trabajando con personal y recursos limitados. Puede tomar de 1 a 2 semanas obtener una respuesta a su solicitud.
Application Instructions:
To facilitate assistance, kindly complete the online questionnaire with accurate and truthful information.
Para facilitar la asistencia, por favor complete el cuestionario en línea con información precisa y veraz.
Financial Assistance Details/ Detalles de Asistencia Financiera:
St. Mary's may provide support with partial amounts of overdue essential bills or rent, depending on budget availability. It's important to be aware that our budget varies, and the level of assistance is directly linked to our budget. Please note that assistance cannot be guaranteed, and the provision of aid is contingent upon available resources and the specific circumstances of each case.
St. Mary's puede brindar apoyo con montos parciales de facturas esenciales vencidas o alquiler, según la disponibilidad presupuestaria. Es importante tener en cuenta que nuestro presupuesto varía, y el nivel de asistencia está directamente vinculado a nuestro presupuesto. Tenga en cuenta que la asistencia no puede garantizarse y la provisión de ayuda depende de los recursos disponibles y de las circunstancias específicas de cada caso.
Required Documentation/ Documentación Requerida:
Depending on your needs, we may ask for a copy of your photo ID and supporting documents, such as invoices, past-due bills, shutoff notices, and eviction notices. We may also request you to sign a Release of Information to coordinate services with community partners.
Dependiendo de sus necesidades, podríamos solicitar una copia de su identificación con foto y documentos de respaldo, como facturas, cuentas vencidas, avisos de corte y desalojo. También podríamos pedirle que firme una Autorización de Divulgación de Información para coordinar servicios con socios comunitarios.
CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORMHOW YOU CAN HELP THOSE IN NEED
St. Mary's provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in food, diapers, clothing, and financial/housing assistance requests to struggling families, expecting mothers, and others in real need. We strive to be as generous as possible! For more information, please contact Director of Charity Maria Villar at mvillar@stmarysparkcity.com.
1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
St. Mary's has always provided short-term basic financial assistance to those in genuine, verified need and will continue to do so as much as possible in this time of crisis. To support our charitable ministry fund, please click here.
2. FOOD BANK & DIAPERS GRAB 'N' GO
St. Mary's Food Bank is once again accepting nonperishable food donations, which can be dropped off inside St. Mary's Church (during public hours) or at the St. Mary's Old Town Social Hall (121 Park Ave, Park City) on Tuesdays from 10:45-11:45 AM.
Requested items include:
- White rice
- Vegetable oil
- Dried pinto/black beans
- Canned Tuna
- Chicken ramen
- Mac n cheese
- Pasta/sauce
- Canned corn
- Canned fruit
- Vitamins (c, d, and zinc)
- Diapers (esp. sz 4,5,6)
- Toilet paper
The Food Bank is open on Tuesdays from 12 - 4 PM at the Old Town Chapel Hall, 121 Park Ave, Park City 84060. *Additionally, diapers are now available for pickup as well.*
To support this ministry with a financial gift, please click here. Or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Dellenbach at (801) 487-4515 to schedule.
Additionally, the Christian Center offers an extensive food pantry.
3. HELP FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS IN NEED
St. Mary's Gabriel Project Ministry serves expecting mothers (and mothers of young children) in need in a variety of ways by providing baby clothing, diapers, toys, books, other supplies, spiritual support, and financial assistance. Please call Arlene Helfand at (435) 714-9300 if you are a mother in need.
To help support this ministry, please click here.
4. SUPPORT MAKING SANDWICHES FOR THE HOMELESS
Help make sandwiches with other parishioners for local homeless shelters. This ministry usually meets in the St. Mary's kitchen the second Wednesday of the month around 12:30/1:00 PM. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. Join this ministry by filling out a form HERE.
ST. MARY'S CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
Since 1881, St. Mary's has sought to bring to these mountain the gift of charity for all those in need. For decades it has helped lead the way in providing assistance and opportunities for the Wasatch Back's underserved. And during the recent pandemic, St. Mary's immediately stepped into action, providing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of direct assistance to hundreds of unemployed local families.
Today, the mission of Saint Mary's Charitable Assistance Program is to provide essential support for households through comprehensive charitable assistance. These services include financial assistance to prevent evictions, interventions during crises, legal referrals, and collaboration with community-based organizations to help those with disabilities and mental health diagnoses experiencing homelessness. Our approach is rooted in the principles of Housing First, which prioritize securing stable housing for individuals as the first step towards recovery and stability.
A key aspect of our charitable assistance program is that it is available to anyone in the community experiencing hardship, regardless of religious affiliation. This inclusive approach ensures that we can support a wide range of individuals and families, promoting overall community well-being.
We are grateful to the Park City Community Foundation for a recent grant in support of our Charitable Housing Assistance program. For more information about PCCF, please visit their website here.
