Only they would have us remember the poor, which very thing I was eager to do.   -Galatians 2:10

Service to the Poor

St. Dominic Church serves people in need in the following ways:
Poor Box
We regularly help persons seeking assistance, with Safeway or Subway gift cards, and with rent and utility assistance in conjunction with Catholic Charities, according to the amount of money in our Poor Box Fund.  To contribute to the fund, write and check to St. Dominic Church with "Poor Box" in the memo section.  Place the check in the Sunday Mass collection or drop it off in our church office during office hours.  You can also donate to the Poor Box through Faith Direct.  Thank you for your generosity!
S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat)
S.O.M.E. is a Catholic organization that serves two meals to the poor and homeless almost every day of the year.  Our parishioners provide the noon meal at SOME four times a year (whenever there is a 5th Saturday in the month).  We support the SOME / Thea Bowman Transitional Housing Program and the Catholic Community Services 801 East Homeless Shelter.  You will find information in our bulletins about how and when you can participate.  For more information, email Cecilia Daly using the following link: 
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
The O'Boyle Council of the Knights of Columbus  has opened a food pantry at our neighboring church, St. Vincent de Paul, in order to provide needy persons and families with food resources.  We as a parish contribute by collecting and donating food items on one weekend a month, and then by delivering them to the food pantry afterward.  See our Upcoming Events page to see when the next food collection weekend will be.  Thank you for your generosity!  For more information, send an email inquiry using the following link: 
Christmas Giving Tree
Every Christmas we have a Giving Tree near the Entrance of the Church.  You are encouraged to take a tag and to buy a toy for a child, returning the gift by the designated date.  The toys are distributed at the annual DC Police Christmas Party.  
Coats for Kids ​
Every year around Christmas time, the O'Boyle Council of the Knights of Columbus organizes a Coats for Kids event in which children in need can receive a warm coat for winter.  To contribute, please write "Coats for Kids" on an envelope and drop it in the collection basket on Sunday, or donate through Faith Direct.  For more information, click on the following button to send an email inquiry.  Thank you for your generosity!    

Emergency Assistance

Quick Resource Guides:
Emergency Shelter
DC Shelter Hotline:  1-800-535-7252  OR  202-399-7093  OR  311