by Leisa Parsons, Area Media Specialist
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has had the privilege of partnering with the Helotes House of Neighborly Service for the past few years. Helotes House is an ecumenical organization in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Helotes House provides food, toiletries, clothing, school supplies, and other assistance “to our brothers and sisters in need” said Joe Beach, President of Helotes House. Today, a warm thank you for the partnership was given by Beach to Phillip Moore, of the San Antonio West Stake High Council. The San Antonio West Stake has sponsored the Church’s Humanitarian aid over the past few years.
In conjunction with a Food Drive done earlier this year, the San Antonio West Stake has asked and received a grant for the Helotes House to the Bishop’s Storehouse for the past few years. The additional commodities from the storehouse help with the Helotes House’s mission of supporting the more vulnerable in our community.
The beautifully framed recognition certificate lists the wards in the San Antonio West Stake and then says: “In recognition of your contributions and sacrifices over the years in support of Helotes House of Neighborly Service. We sincerely appreciate your tireless efforts you have put forth in supporting our love for the poor in the communities of Helotes and Northwest San Antonio. On behalf of our Saint Vincent de Paul members, we express our gratitude for your sincere and dedicated contribution to our important mission of serving our Brothers and Sisters in need.”
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, of Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference in Helotes, manages the Helotes House of Neighborly Service. The Helotes House is located at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Annex in Helotes.
