News - The Thrift Store

Staff member Sharon Giammarco prepares provisions for lunch along with some unexpected additions from the Catholic Charities Social Service Center. The Social Service Center in Phillipsburg extended a Special Summer Invitation to children in Warren County for three consecutive weeks in July and August. Lunch packages were filled with provisions to prepare weekly meals plus snacks, toys, crafts and other surprises.

Catholic Charities’ Staff Members Sister Michaelita Popovice,  Katie Drake, Kathy Kane , Melissa Appleby and Sharon Giammarco at Project Homeless Connect held at Saint Philip and Saint James Church in Phillipsburg on January 29, 2020.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, in collaboration with the Church of St. Philip and St. James of Phillipsburg, has brought Thanksgiving cheer to the Phillipsburg community for the last 28 years. This year’s Thanksgiving project was organized by Food for the Needy of the Church of St. Philip and St. James. Seventy volunteers were involved with the preparation and distribution of Thanksgiving baskets which included all the ingredients of a festive Thanksgiving dinner, along with items that will last families beyond Thanksgiving.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM) held a luncheon on June 27th to honor volunteers at the Willows in Asbury, NJ. Thirty-five volunteers attended the celebration. The volunteers generously give of their time and talent at the Catholic Charites Social Service Center and Thrift Store that are co-located at 387 South Main Street in Phillipsburg, NJ. Program Director, Sister Michaelita Popovice opened the festivities by quoting Radio Talk Show Host, Bernard Meltzer, “There is no better exercise for your heart, than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.” “This is what we do at Catholic Charities”, Sister added.

The room was full, and enthusiasm was high as volunteers for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen gathered for a volunteer appreciation luncheon held at the Willows Restaurant & Catering in Asbury, NJ last month