Office of Mission Programs

Office of Mission Programs

Mission Week Community Drive

About the Drive

Mission Week at Saint Joseph's University is an excellent reminder that when our community comes together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. We are excited to announce a new approach to our annual donation drive this year. Instead of focusing on a single organization, we are expanding our reach by partnering with multiple incredible organizations, each dedicated to supporting those in our community.

We have forged partnerships with several organizations committed to making a positive difference. By supporting our unified collection drive, you'll be contributing to a larger effort that benefits multiple causes simultaneously.

Sisters of Saint Joseph's Logo
Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center
Hawk HUB logo
HawkHUB at Saint Joseph's University
Cradles to Crayons Logo
Cradles to Crayons (Philadelphia, PA) 
Faith Friendship Ministries
Faith Friendship Ministries

You can donate any of the accepted items below to any of the drop-off locations listed below. This donation drive will run at all three SJU Locations (Hawk Hill, University City, and Lancaster). Offices and departments at SJU are encouraged to collect items and have a collection box in their area. Please contact Eric Thompson at ethompso@sju.edu to add your drop off location to our list we will pick the items up from your area during the week of February 24, 2025.

 

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Accepted Items

You can download a PDF flyer of the accepted items:

Hawk Hill & University City Flyer  |  Lancaster Flyer 

 

Select your campus below for a list of accepted items.

  • Hawk Hill & University City Flyer 

     

    We will be collecting the following items:

    Clothes

    Professional Clothing

    • Professional  clothing including: shirts, blouses, pants,  skirts, dresses, suits, jackets, and outwear (Career Closet)
      • Clothing needed in both women's and men's sizing.
    • Accessories including: professional bags, totes, ties, jewelry, tights, scarfs, and gloves (Career Closet)
    • Shoes for professional settings (Career Closet)

    Toiletries

    Supplies

    Food

  • Lancaster Flyer 

     

    We will be collecting the following items:

    Faith Friendship Ministries

    • Bedding: Twin sheets and comforters
    • Snack Packs: All kinds and varieties
    • Socks
    • Pillows (New)

    HawkHUB

    • Food: Canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, jelly, breakfast items, and snacks (including gluten-free options).
    • Hygiene & Household: Soap, deodorant, razors, period products, laundry & cleaning supplies, paper goods.
    • School & Office: Pens, pencils, note cards, folders, dry erase markers.

    Clay Street Shelter

    This new permanent, low-barrier shelter in downtown Lancaster provides 80 beds for those in need. They have shared their needs on an Amazon Wishlist.  Items purchased through this list will be delivered directly to the shelter.

    View Amazon Wishlist

Drop-Off Locations

You can drop off any accepted items to the following location between 2/13-2/23

  • Hawk Hill: Wolfington Center Foyer / Campus Ministry (building next to the chapel)
  • Lancaster: Outside of Student Life & near the main entrance (door 16)

 

Offices/ Departments in the following buildings will also have a box for collections:

Mission Week is February 14-23, 2025

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