PROP www.propfood.org
*Pax Christi Justice Grant Recipient for 2008 in the amount of $12,000
 What is PROP?
PROP has been a nonprofit human services agency serving Eden Prairie and Chanhassen families during their emergencies and times of temporary need until they can attain self-sufficiency. While currently serving approximately 3,000 people, PROP relies on generous contributions from local churches, businesses, civic organizations, schools, youth organizations, individuals and the city of Eden Prairie. The office and food shelf is staffed by dedicated volunteers. There is no charge for any of the services PROP provides.
PROP programs include a food shelf, a PROP Shop, transportation assistance, financial assistance as well as information and referral to other agencies to meet the needs that PROP cannot.
PROP's Seasonal Programs include Holiday Food and Gifts, a School Supply Program and a Gardening Program.
The mission of PROP is to compassionately provide our neighbors in need with food and financial assistance and to provide support towards self sufficiency.
To Volunteer at PROP:
• Send an email to justice@paxchristi.com and someone will contact you.
• For other Pax Christi Social Justice volunteer opportunities, follow the link: www.paxchristi.com/justicevolunteerops.aspx to see current opportunities available, or check the bulletin board at the back of the church.
• Join an e-mail group of like-minded Social Justice Pax Christi members so you will receive periodic e-mails regarding upcoming Justice related events and volunteer opportunities. We hope everyone will get involved and feel the satisfaction of helping another with a hand-up, not a hand-out. To join, e-mail justice@paxchristi.com, indicate interest in joining the e-mail group, and provide the e-mail address you'd like added to the group list.
• If none of the organizations or opportunities you see fit your needs, call or email Allison Boisvert, Social Justice Minister, 952-405-7225, or aboisvert@paxchristi.com, for additional ideas.
• For alternative volunteer opportunities, contact Mary Kennedy, Director of Stewardship, 952-405-7220, or mkennedy@paxchristi.com.
*What is a Justice Grant Recipient? Since Pax Christi Catholic Community was founded just over 25 years ago, the community has set aside a portion of its weekly Sunday collection, which now stands at 10%. These funds support works of mercy and justice in the wider Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and beyond. The majority of the Justice Tithe is distributed through the Pax Christi Justice Grants Program. $2 million in grants have been made to nonprofit organizations since 1995. All Justice Grants are made for purposes that reflect Roman Catholic social teaching and moral standards.
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