HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

During our annual event, the parishioners of St. Raymond Church welcome more than 200 guests from homeless shelters across the City of Philadelphia. Everyone is served a delicious meal, has a chance to receive items from the blessing shop and gathers with others while celebrating Jesus’ birthday. More than 200 volunteers make this event possible.

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Thank you to all the 2023 Home for Christmas volunteers! We look forward to next year!

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Volunteer Teams:

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Decorating

Transform the Parish Hall/School gym into a beautiful and welcoming place that makes all of our guests feel like they are celebrating Christmas. 

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Food Prep & Service

Gather starting at 6am to receive and prepare food donations, take shifts working the buffet line keeping the trays filled, or make sure all dishes are washed.

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Hospitality

Welcome our guests, show them to a table and make sure they have all they need while they are with us; in addition, sign in volunteers and help keep people’s belongings safe at the coat check.

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Blessing Shop

Sort and display all of the gifts and oversee the shopping experience for our guests

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Kids Table

Lead our many young guests in playing games, doing arts and crafts, getting manicures and more

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Facilities

Move tables and chairs into place, make sure the floors are clean and the bathrooms are working all throughout the day

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Clean Up

Show up at 3pm and help us put things away, clean the space and get back to normal at St. Raymond until next year