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Need a ride to the doctor? Help with groceries? Someone to talk to? Your parish family is here for you.
Share your time and talents with those in need. Whether it's driving, cooking, or just being present.
Community members can volunteer directly to help. Admins help manage the community and welcome new members.
Request to join your parish's mutual aid network
Share what you need help with, or what you can offer
Community members offer to help, and you decide who to accept
Complete the match and strengthen your community
These Catholic organizations serve communities nationwide. If you need help beyond what your parish can provide, they may be able to assist.
Providing help and creating hope for millions of people every year.
Visit website →Serving the poor with love, respect, justice, hope, and joy.
Visit website →Carrying out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor worldwide.
Visit website →NearPew exists to serve parishes by making mutual aid simple and accessible. No ads, no data selling, no hidden costs — just a tool to help parishioners care for one another.
NearPew is a free mutual aid platform designed for Catholic parish communities. It helps connect parishioners who need help with those who can provide it, fostering stronger faith-based communities.
Yes, NearPew is completely free for parishes and parishioners. There are no hidden fees, premium tiers, or charges of any kind.
Any Catholic parish in the United States can use NearPew. The platform supports both English and Spanish to serve diverse communities.
Common needs include rides to Mass, meal assistance for families in need, prayer requests, home repairs, companionship visits, and general volunteer coordination.
NearPew uses privacy levels so members can control who sees their requests. Contact information is only shared when members choose to connect. All data is encrypted and stored securely.
Each parish has admins, usually parish staff or trusted volunteers, who can invite members, manage the community, and help facilitate connections between those who need help and those who can provide it.