(555 Funston Pl., San Antonio, TX 78209)
In 2002, a frightened and crying four-year-old girl was brought into St. PJās Childrenās Shelter, along with her six-year-old brother. Due to severe abuse and neglect, they had to be removed from their home. While the case manager was comforting the little girl, she noticed that the girl was wearing sparkling red shoes. When asked, āWhere did you get those?ā the little girl responded, āMy grandma gave me these shoes to remind me that someday I am going to go home.ā
Those little red shoes are our ongoing inspiration for the annual St. PJās Red Shoes Fiesta, and serve as a reminder that each child dreams of a special, safe place to call home. You are cordially invited to attend our 20th Red Shoes Fiesta event benefitting St. PJās Childrenās Home on May 9, 2024, at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to help the children of St. PJās find their own āRed Shoesā on their path to a safe and happy home. YOU can help St. PJās make a difference by providing a Red Shoes Fiesta Sponsorship or making a donation.
The Archbishopās Appeal is the annual fundraising campaign that provides supplemental financial assistance to institutions, programs, and ministries affiliated with the Catholic Church throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio.