Social Justice

The Community Relief Fund helps people in crisis. Working with local partners, the funds support food insecurity, returning citizens and assisting with personal emergencies. They may also be used to support larger efforts such as recovery from natural disasters. Funds are allocated with approval from the Pastoral Associate for Social Justice and the Pastor.

Today we are accompanying 27 families from 12 countries. 100 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, and our Migrant Familia stands ready to welcome and accompany these mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters and sons as they seek refuge in our community. Thank you for supporting the work of this ministry.

Holy Trinity and the parish of Maria Madre de los Pobres in El Salvador have walked together for over 30 years through civil war, gang violence, floods, earthquakes, and a pandemic. Join this community of service, faith, friendship, and solidarity by participating in a January or July delegation, becoming a godparent in the Maria Madre Godparent Program, attending a HT group meeting, joining our listserv, assisting in fundraising, or making a donation to Maria Madre parish and school.

We began working with our sister parish St. Jean Baptiste after the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Your support helps us accompany the people of St. Jean Baptiste in the hope of deepening our relationship with them, promoting the well-being of their community and enriching the spiritual life of all parishioners involved.

St. Catherine’s Parish in Bethlehem serves 1,600+ Catholic Palestinian families, offering a range of spiritual and community programs, including youth groups, Sunday school, Catholic Action initiatives, and support networks for women and families. Despite ongoing political and economic challenges, the parish remains a beacon of hope, fostering unity and resilience among Bethlehem’s Christian community.
The worsening social and economic situation—exacerbated by movement restrictions, unemployment, and rising poverty—has led to increased emigration of young Christians. To address this, St. Catherine’s aims to provide direct support that strengthens the community and offers opportunities for a dignified life in Bethlehem.

Are you a new or existing Holy Trinity-Maria Madre Godparent making a Godparent Program donation? If so, this portal is for you. If you would like more information about how you can support the education of a Maria Madre child by becoming a Godparent, click here.

Education in Haiti is challenged by civil & political unrest, natural disasters and extreme poverty. However, your generosity offers young people an opportunity to overcome these barriers and pursue their post-secondary education. The fund covers their tuition fees and, when the need is determined, their laptops and phones.