Eu-Care Charity Services, a subsidiary of the Justice Development Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) Owerri Archdiocese, on Friday, 22nd May 2026, organized a humanitarian outreach for vulnerable families at the Podium Arena of Maria Assumpta Cathedral. The outreach forms part of the Commission’s continuous commitment towards supporting vulnerable households and promoting human dignity through access to basic necessities of life. During the exercise, not less than five hundred families benefited from the distribution of food items, beverages, clothes, shoes, and handbags. The event commenced with the registration of beneficiaries, followed by opening prayers and words of encouragement delivered on behalf of the JDPC Director, Fr. Dr. Gerald Njoku, through the JDPC Program Manager, Mr. Kingsley Ohaeri. Speaking during the outreach, the beneficiaries were encouraged not to lose hope despite the prevailing economic hardship facing many families across the nation. Drawing inspiration from Sacred Scripture, the message of the day centered on the biblical admonition: “Put not your trust in princes, in mortal men in whom there is no salvation.” — Psalm 146:3. The Director further urged the vulnerable and less privileged to remain steadfast and refuse to compromise their conscience, especially as the nation gradually approaches the electioneering season. He cautioned against the temptation of exchanging civic conscience and dignity for temporary material inducements. The distribution exercise was conducted peacefully and orderly on a first-come, first-served basis, reflecting the Commission’s commitment to transparency, equity, and respect for all persons. In appreciation, many beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude to God and to the Church for remaining a source of hope and support during difficult times. Several participants described the intervention as timely and impactful amid the increasing economic challenges confronting low-income households. This charitable outreach reflects the teachings of the Catholic Church on solidarity, charity, and preferential options for the poor. As stated in the Compendium of the Social Teachings of the Church: “The Church’s love for the poor is inspired by the Gospel of the Beatitudes, by the poverty of Jesus, and by His concern for the poor.” Similarly, Sacred Scripture reminds us: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.” — Matthew 25:35. The Justice Development Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC) Owerri Archdiocese expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty and to the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, as well as Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, for their continuous fatherly support, encouragement, and spiritual guidance. The Commission also appreciates all urban parishes supporting the Eu-Care Congress Mass, development partners, philanthropists, and well-meaning individuals whose generous contributions continue to sustain the humanitarian and developmental initiatives of the Commission in service to humanity and the Gospel.
