Inspiration:  Whatsoever you do for the least of my brethren, so you have done to me.  (Matthew 25:40)

Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est.(Where charity is true, God is there.)
 

Our Mission:  Aid the poor in the Long Beach area primarily with food, clothing, and care.  Third World support through Concern America. 
 

Our Members:  All members of the St. Joseph parish community who have discerned Jesus’ call to charity and good works.
 

Meetings:  Five to six meetings per year, scheduled as needed. 

 

Activities: 

• Weekly sandwiches to St. Francis Center and Catholic Charities of Long Beach
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter food gift baskets:  “we care” deliveries of food, blankets, and Christmas presents to needy Long Beach families
• Tom’s Team new housing furniture and assistance to the poor
• Food from the Heart food drive for Catholic Charities of Long Beach
• Feed-a-Baby food drives for Catholic Charities and New Life Beginnings of Long Beach
• Diaper-a-Baby drive for Catholic Charities and New Life Beginnings of Long Beach
• Personal hygiene kits for the poor and homeless
• Financial contributions to local charitable organizations

Please click here to view the Press Telegram article about Movement for a Better World - 11/22/08
 

Contacting Us:  Please call John and Jan Minter – (562) 430-5839