Bring a smile to a child in need at St. Raphael, a teenager in Wake County Foster Care, or a homebound parishioner. Look for the beautiful Angel Tree in the Atrium during Advent for gifts that you can purchase to assist those in need. You might also consider a new holiday tradition by feeding a fellow Angel Tree parishioner's family a joyous Christmas meal by donating a grocery gift card to Walmart or Food Lion for the parent to purchase food items their family will enjoy.

Busy or traveling during the holidays? Gift cards are welcomed for our team to purchase gifts on your behalf.  

Contact angeltree@saintraphael.org for more information. 

 Since the 1980s, St. Raphael has taken an active part in Habitat Wake and affordable housing in our area. Then,13 years ago, we joined the newly formed Catholic Coalition/Habitat-Wake and the rest is history!  "Since 1985, Habitat Wake has partnered with over 800 families to build homes."  In spite of this, the  need for affordable housing remains. Will you join your fellow parishioners for a home build? No construction, carpentry skills or tools are needed - just a willingness to help out. There is something for everyone!  

For more information, contact Beverly Simmons at simmonsbeverly06@gmail.com or leave a message at 919-621-1273.

Read and Feed's mission is to strengthen literacy skills among under-served elementary school children and provide meals in a nurturing neighborhood environment. Please consider making an impact in a child's life by tutoring in grades Kindergarten-5th. We meet most Thursdays during the school year from 5:30-7:00 PM in Raphael Hall.  All volunteers will need to complete Read and Feed training and the Diocese Safe Environment Training and background check.

For more information, contact Becki Rohrbach at beckirohrbach@gmail.com or 919-210-4234.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $42,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. It is fun and easy to help people with their tax forms. You can make a difference.

For more information, click here to contact Diana Kreider.