Gifts Of Your Time And Talent

Our parish serves the needs of the neighborhood and approximately 3,000 people who attend Sunday services. The week is filled with activities which serve hundreds of people.

The parish can only operate these programs because we count on the support and help of many volunteers throughout the year. We are grateful for the sharing of time and talents, which make all the difference in the success of our programs/services. Here are some ways you can give of time and talent:

Be an INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER

Over the years, volunteers have worked tirelessly, sharing their time/talents with the parish. Without their help, we wouldn't have been able to provide needed services/programs for our community.
Some examples of sharing of your time and talents:

Catechist, tutor, free income tax program, fundraising committee, Quinceanera program, help with different activities throughout the year, monthly breakfasts at Holy Cross Church, Casa Catalina Food Pantry etc.

We always need welders, plumbers, gardeners, landscapers, electricians, and cleaning services at various HCIHM locations.

Do you have a time/talent you would love to share? If so, please contact Maria Vazquez at mariav@hcihm.org.

Participate as GROUP/CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS

You need not be a member of HCIHM to volunteer your time/talents for our community. We work with groups of people who volunteer to make a difference. In 2008, the John Buck Company sponsored a volunteer day at our Casa Romero building. This building is used for our afterschool program and our Kid's Cafe after school meal program. We received over $20,000 in donated supplies and labor. Over 40 volunteers painted, did landscaping, installed new mini blinds in the rooms, installed new carpeting in the stairways, and helped clean up. They worked with contractors who donated their time and supplies. We are very thankful for this opportunity that enabled us to get needed work done in one of our buildings that which serve our community.

One recent example of volunteering was on August 26, 2008 when The John Buck Company brought new life through repairs and fix-up to Casa Romero.

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If you are interested in sponsoring a volunteer day please contact Maria Vazquez at mariav@hcihm.org.