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Since 1965, the Joseph House has been helping the poor, hungry, and homeless. We provide direct material assistance to meet their needs. The Joseph House is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that depends on private donations for its funding.
Newsletter: May 2024

Newsletter: May 2024

Dear Friends of Joseph House: This is a big year for anniversaries at the Joseph House. It was the 40th for the Crisis Center this past February, and next July it will be 50 years for the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary. It’s hard to believe the passage of time. The years slip away…

An Artistic Remembrance

An Artistic Remembrance

The Joseph House Workshop is a long-term, residential program for men who were homeless. It helps them develop new skills as they begin new lives. Sr. Virginia’s art classes are a valuable component of the program. They provide our residents with a creative avenue for personal growth. Art is a healthy means of self-expression, and…

Newsletter: April 2024

Newsletter: April 2024

Dear Friends of Joseph House: The fair season of spring has arrived, and on the Eastern Shore the days feel fresh and full of possibilities. Soon enough the humidity and mosquitoes will come, but for now going outside is pleasant, and we enjoy spending a quiet moment to look at the blossoms in our convent…

Newsletter: March 2024

Newsletter: March 2024

Dear Friends of Joseph House: Last month, February 14th to be exact, was the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Joseph House Crisis Center. These milestones have a way of sneaking up on us, and this one was no different. We marked the occasion by serving a special cake in our Soup Kitchen that…

A First-Class Miracle
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A First-Class Miracle

The Joseph House Crisis Center opened 40 years ago today, on February 14, 1984. It was born out of necessity. After making regular trips to help the poor in the countryside, the Little Sisters started to see people coming to their convent asking for assistance. The crowds grew and became too disruptive for the neighborhood….

Newsletter: February 2024

Newsletter: February 2024

Dear Friends of Joseph House: It’s the middle of winter and cold and dreary outside, but the days are getting longer and though we can’t see it, we know spring is on the way. The change is slow and gradual but persistent. God shows us that another name for hope is patience. Likewise, in serving…

Newsletter: January 2024

Newsletter: January 2024

Dear Friends of Joseph House: We began New Year’s Day the way we begin every day, sitting quietly in our chapel in the early morning light, letting go of our thoughts, settling down, settling in, and just being present. We might have things to do and places to go, but our first appointment is always…

Spreading Joy at Christmas

Spreading Joy at Christmas

Every year before Christmas, the Joseph House Crisis Center distributes gift bags to hundreds of children in our area. Each bag has two toys, a few stocking stuffers, an activity or coloring book, crayons, pens, and pencils, and a knit hat for winter or a pair of gloves. This is possible only because of the…