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Outreach & Resources

Reaching Out

In these uncertain times, we are trying to maintain a sense of community and togetherness as we "social distance" from each other.  We encourage you to reach out if you are feeling alone, if you're in need, or if you just want to let us know how you're doing.  We also want to hear from you if you would like to help others!  

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Lenten Outreach Project: Haiti Food Pairing

Good Shepherd was supposed to host Haiti Food Packing this year, Since we can't gather to pack individual meals, we will be pairing sponsors with individual students at Bon Samaritan school! 

Find out more!

GSES Boxtops for Education

Support Good Shepherd Episcopal School (GSES) with a digital twist on collecting boxtops. No clipping required!

Find out more!

Food Pantry Sets Daily, Weekly Records

This week, the Food Pantry served 82 families, and an estimated 233 individuals, an all-time high. On Thursday, some new clients were in tears in appreciation. With all that traffic, we have numerous items in the red. Please click below to review our current needs. 

See current Food Pantry donation needs

outreach opportunities

Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Relief

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Our ministry partners in Honduras and Guatemala were devastated by two hurricanes back-to-back. Your support will go far to help them begin to rebuild and recover. 

Food Pantry

Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Relief

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Accepting donations of non-perishable food and Publix Gift Cards ($5 or $10) on Tues and Thurs from noon - 2:00. Your help is vital and the need is great. Hunger is real. Info.

What We Need

Food Pairing

Hurricane Relief

Tech to Connect

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This will be a virtual event this year to coincide with the season of Lent.  

Beginning Ash Wednesday!

Watch the Lent page for a progress graphic for our 2021 Project!

(coming soon)

Info

Tech to Connect

Tech to Connect

Tech to Connect

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We are collecting your used tablets, laptops and devices that can serve as a spiritual life-line to our homebound and assisted living parishioners. Bring devices to the church office Tues - Fri from 10am - 2pm. 

Common Thread

Tech to Connect

Common Thread

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We are knitting prayer shawls, scarves and hats, and sewing masks. You can impact others with your hand crafting right now!   

Scroll for patterns, projects, and  information under the Volunteer heading. 

THANK YOU!!!

Tech to Connect

Common Thread

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The toy drive was a great success with the collection of over 275 toys for families at Jupiter Elementary School.  Your support has been a relief for parents and and joy for children in this challenging year. 

Life is weird now. Here are resources for coping.

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Crisis, Health, and Wellness

Good Shepherd Food Pantry 

Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon - 2:00 p.m.   An attendant will meet you at your car. Non-perishable food items will be loaded into your trunk.  Please wear a mask. This is a community resource open to anyone and provided by the parish of Good Shepherd. 


211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast 

Dial 2-1-1 if you are in crisis feel anxious, out of control, or suicidal, or just need to talk. 

Or, visit the website for an expansive list of other resources at www.211palmbeach.org.


Addiction and Recovery Care

Online Recovery Community Programs & Support


Florida Department of Children and Families 

COVID-19 & Suicide- Prevention Tips Click Here


Sunshine Calls by 211 

Free Daily Phone Call Program for seniors- provides a quick hello and welfare check,  is accepting clients:  dial 2-1-1, email sunshine@211pbtc.org, or for more information click here


Florida Blue 

Offering a 24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline with Free Bilingual Emotional Support 833-848-1762. This service is a partnership with New Directions Behavioral Health, which connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors learn more.


12-Step AA Meetings Online

List of virtual meetings and speaker archives.  Remember, this too shall pass! Download the list to enable links. See the list.


The Power of Prayer

Visit our prayer page for spiritual  inspiration and guidance.


Financial Resources

Good Shepherd Food Pantry

Emergency food packages are available for pickup on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from noon to 2:00 p.m.  


Florida Power & Light 

For customers experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19, FPL has resources available online at FPL.com. There will be a 25% decrease in your May electric bill for residential customers. Business customers will see a onetime decrease. FPL has agreed to suspend electrical disconnections, provide payment extensions and waive late fees for customers in a hardship situation – policies that will remain in effect while Florida is under a state of emergency 


Palm Beach County Human Services Eviction Prevention Program. Palm Beach County Residents concerned with rent assistance may call 561-904-7900 or apply online at http://www.pbcgov.org/oscarss. 

Volunteer

Good Shepherd Food Pantry

We are following the Florida Department of Health and CDC guidelines for safety.  If you are below the age of 65, have no compromising health conditions, and have no symptoms and you don't feel sick, you may contact us to help process and prepare the packages for pickup. Please reach out to us.   Want to buy for to drop off to the Food Pantry?  Here is a list of items we can always use. 


Good Shepherd Emergency Mask Sewing Ministry

We are asking everyone who can sew to please help us create masks for our community partners, Quantum House and Jupiter Medical Center, who are really in need right now.  Click HERE for downloadable instructions and contact info for additional help if needed. 


Knitting for Seafarers'

NEW Request*** Cowl Pattern.  Good Shepherd knits scarves and hats for mariners who come through our ports and are in need of warm garments as they travel to the North Atlantic. If you knit, now is the perfect time to put your skills to use for others! All garments are blessed in November before being distributed. Please let us know that you are knitting for us! Here is the pattern.   


All Hand Crafting ministries at Good Shepherd

We have opportunities for knit, crochet, and sewing projects that will make a very personal difference to individual lives.  Read about them here.

2021 Lenten Outreach Project

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2021 Food PAIRING with people in Bondeau!

We are seeking 300 $50 sponsorships to meet critical food needs for our friends in Bondeau, Haiti. 


Good Shepherd is working in conjunction with South Florida Haiti Project and a diocesan effort to help our long-time friends in the Bon Samaritan School and community in Bondeau, Haiti. 


Good Shepherd is excited to present as our 2021 Lenten Outreach Project, the parish goal of 300 sponsorships at $50 each, to help immediate food needs. 


You may remember our Food PACKING event two years ago, when Fr. Phanord came to Good Shepherd to help us assemble nutritious food packets. We created more than 75,000 meals that weekend!  


Since we are unable to gather in that way due to the pandemic, we are hoping to  PAIR your gift, IN ANY AMOUNT, with someone who needs this life-sustaining nutrition. Your donations will send a container of rice and beans, and dried spices and vegetables to Bondeau. 


AND, if you have a message of prayer or support to include with your donation, please send or email it to Good Shepherd. The messages will be translated into Creole and presented to community members. We are PAIRING people with people. 


By clicking on the GIVE TODAY link below, you will be living into Good Shepherd's mission and vision to radiate God's love to everyone, everywhere. 


The need is great. 


Thank you for your kindness and participation. (Visit the Lent Page for a look at our photo gallery!)

GIVE TODAY

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

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You can earn for the School just by scanning your receipts!

Every little bit helps!

2020 Lenten Fundraiser Update - Bahamas truck to help rebuild after Hurricane dorian

Need help? Want to help?

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400 Seabrook Rd Tequesta, FL 33469 US

(561) 746-4674

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