The Human Concerns Committee (HCC) of St. Raphael Parish has been tasked with helping facilitate volunteer opportunities for parishioners and improving community outreach awareness for those in need. With this in mind, the HCC has selected six community organizations that focus on meeting basic needs and align with the purpose of St. Raphael's HCC. Representatives from our Parish work directly with these organizations and act as a link between the organizations and the HCC.
The HCC meets at church monthly at 6:00 pm on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May (excluding December). If you are interested in joining the HCC, simply join us for a meeting or contact the Parish office. We encourage you to consider joining this ministry.
A brief introduction of each organization is below.
1. Day by Day Warming Shelter
Website: https://daybydayshelter.org/
Day by Day Warming Shelter collaboratively provides temporary shelter, individualized services, and opportunities for self-sufficiency to empower the most vulnerable adults in our community.
Want to make a difference in the lives their guests? Please check out their website to learn how to become a volunteer and/or to donate.
2. Fr. Carr's Place 2B
Website: https://fathercarrs.org/
Father Carr’s Place 2B is a Life Enrichment Center that ministers to the poor and provides family and community activities. Their services are provided primarily by volunteers and they receive no government money. They are funded entirely by private donors and rely upon the generosity of others.
Their campus includes a community center, free medical clinic, community food bank, retreat center, dining rooms for daily meals, chapel and housing for the homeless. Their goal is to provide hope and mentor others to foster independence and build a healthier life. Their volunteer opportunities and family fun activities help to build a strong community.
Please help them make it stronger through your prayers, time, talents, or financial gifts.
3. Sister Parish - Holy Cross in Jackson, KY
Click here to learn more about our Sister Parish, and become involved in upcoming trips and giving opportunities.
4. Vida
Medical Clinic-Oshkosh location: https://vidamedicalclinic.org/ Parent Support Services: https://vidasupportservices.org/
Bella Medical Clinic became a part of Vida in 2025. Vida is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1983, Vida has grown to now provide free, confidential, and compassionate medical care, parent support services, material support, and maternity housing, for men, women, and families across the Fox Valley and beyond.
Vida’s main objective is to walk with women and men through trials and tribulations by offering hope, compassion, and education. Vida firmly believes women and men should be empowered and equipped to make life-affirming decisions. We continue to expand our services so that no woman or man feels alone and unsupported when facing challenges related to their sexual health, unexpected pregnancy, or parenting young children under difficult circumstances.
5. Oshkosh Area Community Pantry
Website: https://www.oacptoday.org/
The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry believes in the vision of a community where no one goes hungry. They will work tirelessly and in collaboration with all partners necessary to achieve this goal.
Stepping up and stepping into the lives of others can make a difference that could literally save a life.
6. St. Vincent de Paul
Website: https://svdposhkosh.org/
St. Vincent de Paul Oshkosh is a Catholic lay organization, comprised of employees and volunteers that have brought aid to the Oshkosh, Omro, and Winneconne communities for the last 55 years.
Their focus is to help those in need, living at or below the poverty level in our community. They do this by providing monetary assistance with rent and utilities,
clothing and household item vouchers, mentorship, advocacy, and guidance reaching out to other community resources for help. Each person served by St. Vincent de Paul Oshkosh is treated with dignity and respect and their information is kept confidential.
Your donations and purchases help us to help those in need in our community.