Happy First Day of Summer!

What makes a perfect summer day?

A perfect summer day for me is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and there is no yard work that has to be done.  (Although truth be told, my wife does most of the yard work.) To escape and sit quietly somewhere warm — that’s my idea of paradise. I live for summer!

Although, I’ve found that summer is more than the fun things we do—it’s howwe go about the things we do and the why behind them.  Doing things that fulfill us, and bring us more joy, and connect us more deeply to others.

I hope that you are able to embrace your summer season in a way that supports you in having a harmony between relaxing downtime and having meaningful, amazing experiences.  Whether summer equals downtime or a jam-packed list of activities, there is definitely a different energy in the air.

May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but helping others enjoy the blessings of summertime

Warmest Regards,

Tony Rosati

President St Joseph’s Helpers

News & Updates

• As of the first day of summer, we have received over 1600 client calls since our opening in January of 2023! 

• We are officially in our new building.  Our office address is 20600 Eureka Rd, Suite 710 in Taylor.  If you are ever in the neighborhood and would like a cup of coffee, please stop by to see our new facility and visit with the volunteers and staff.  We are open Monday through Friday 9AM to 3PM.   

• Starting the 1^st of May, SJH has started installing portable handicap ramps for those in need.  Being that they are portable, will allow us to reuse these ramps when the current client is no longer in need of it.  We have set a goal of purchasing and installing 34 ramps before the end of this year.  Due to the cost of these ramps, (around $1,000), we would greatly appreciate any donation you could make to our ramp campaign,

• Starting in April, we began accepting clients in Oakland, Macomb, and Livingston counties.  Although the strategy is to move cautiously, we are optimistic that before the end of the year we will have a strong presence in these counties.

• In June, after several months of preparing, we now have a footprint in Lafayette County, Kentucky.  Thanks to the support of Marty Brown, we are now accepting client requests. 

• We’ve started our planning for the second annual fund raiser for SJH.  It will be held this year at the Yankee Air Museum on September 27th.  This year’s event will include a strolling dinner, an auction, and free tours of the museum.  Please check out their website!  Michigan Flight Museum (yankeeairmuseum.org)