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Joseph's Project is a non-profit organization that provides food those in need in the Wachusett area. With the help of local businesses and members of the community, we are collecting food to distribute to people in our own area who are in need. See Mission Statement below. |
Congratulations to the officers who were elected to two-year terms at our May 2010 meeting.
| Office | Candidate |
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| President | Rich Deneault |
| Vice-President | Steve Johnson |
| Treasurer | Erin Beardsley |
| Secretary | Karl Hakkarainen |
Thanks to out-going Preseident and Project founder, Mike Hakkarainen, and to out-going Treasurer, Colleen Adams, for their service during this crucial start-up time.
Our deep thanks to all those who contribute their money, foodstuffs, and time.
Friends -
What we've learned during the past two years is that when people hear about Joseph's Project, they want to help. They want to help us do the important work of bringing food to families in need.
Here are a few reasons that people are excited about Joseph's Project:
That's what we're asking of you now. We're asking you to contribute money,
food, or time to bring food to families who need food.
Please consider sending a check of any amount to support this important work. Use the enclosed envelope or mail your contribution, payable to Joseph's Project, to:
Joseph's Project
1010 Main Street
Holden MA 01520
Joseph's Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to Joseph's Project are tax-deductible.
In addition, we always welcome donations of food. Our donation boxes are available at local businesses and churches. See our web site - www.josephsproject.org - for the current list of donation sites. If you'd like to work with us to organize or participate in a food drive, please let us know.
We also welcome your donations of time. Please contact us for information
about volunteer opportunities. We need people who can make regular deliveries,
stock and sort food, and organize activities
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1010 Main Street
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You can find the new Joseph's Project blog here.
You can find donation boxes at the following locations:
You can drop off food at any of these locations. The Collection and Distribution center is located at the Hakkarainen General Contracting Offices at 1010 Main Street in Holden. Feel free to come by to drop off food here as well. This list will be updated regularly as more boxes are made available, so check back often to see if a location near you has one.
Please continue to donate food! We currently have eight familes that are being supplemented every week. There are many more families in our community who need our help.
Joseph's Project is dedicated to serving our community by delivering food to those in need. Your cash donations will be used to purchase food that, along with donations of non-perishable food items, will be distributed to families in the Wachusett and surrounding areas. The Project is run by and through local businesses who wish to give back to their community.
Joseph's Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Project are tax-deductible.
The Town of Holden provides assistance for the necessities of every day living, such as, heating by whatever means, fuel sources for cooking, water, food, medicine, basic telephone service, and the like.
For information about the Help at H.O.M.E. program, contact the Holden Senior Center at 508-829-0271.
In addtion, the following resources provide additional assistance to families in need:
| Resource | Description |
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| WHEAT Community Services | "Since 1982, WHEAT Community Services has served low-to-moderate income residents of Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster, and Sterling by providing critical services during their time of need. Today, 20 years later, WHEAT serves nearly 2000 individuals by providing them with the resources they need to become self-sufficient. " |
| Toys for Tots | Program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect and distribute Christmas toys. The Toys for Tots Worcester Massachusetts web site provides additional information about the program. |
| Food Stamps | The Department of Transitional Assistance - Health and Human Services provides a range of services, including food stamps. You can use this document (Microsoft Word) to apply for food stamps. The GettingFoodstamps.org web site lists additional resources for food and nutrition assistance. |
| Fuel Assistance | The Worcester Community Action Council can help you apply for federal fuel assistance. See their website for further information. |
| WIC (Food and nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children) | WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. The WIC Fact Sheet (PDF) provides an overview of the program. Here is a link to the Massachusetts WIC program page. |
Joseph's Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For
additional information about Joseph's Project or about this website, contact:
