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Celebrating Christmas at Catholic Charities

December 23, 2009

The spirit of giving shines brightly this Christmas at Catholic Charities, thanks to the generous support of volunteers and staff. The following are just some of the activities that were hosted to ensure program participants experienced the joy and wonder of this holy season.

Volunteers Janice and Greg Gallagher continue their four-year tradition of serving at the party.	100 Men Christmas Party at Our Daily Bread on December 12 Staff at Our Daily Bread handed out invitations to men who are frequent diners at the hot meal program to attend a Christmas party in their honor. Guests were treated to dinner and received gifts of clothing and toiletries.
A Northrop Grumman employee organizes gift bags for the children at Sarah's House	Northrop Grumman Employees bring gifts to Sarah’s House on December 15 More than 50 employees brought more than 60 boxes filled with gifts for children and teens who reside at the transitional housing program. Adding to the festivities were a guitarist, carolers, and children dressed as Santa’s helpers who distributed presents. Forty children and teens received individualized handbags filled with wished-for items. The volunteers also donated two, large flat-screen televisions, a volleyball net, and equipment to the center.
A City employee drops off a donation to the van parked in front of City Hall.	City Employees give to My Sister’s Place Women’s Center on December 18 City employees dropped off clothing and supplies for My Sister’s Place Women’s Center at a van parked in front of City Hall. Among the collected items were diapers, clothing, food, and toiletries.
St. Jerome's Head Start parents do their holiday shopping at the SuperStore.	St. Jerome’s Head Start Parents Shop at the SuperStore on December 19 Parents who have volunteered in the classrooms of their children who attend St. Jerome’s Head Start were rewarded with a shopping day at the SuperStore. Parents redeem earned coupons for gifts for their families. Donations by supporters make the event possible.
A table set for fine dining at My Sister's Place Women's Center.	Beautiful Touches Added to the Dining Room at My Sister’s Place Women’s Center on December 21 Life Skills Coordinator Gwen Close transformed the dining hall of My Sister’s Place Women’s Center with decorative touches to tables and chairs. The reason for the enhancements was for the women to experience the trappings of fine dining.
A child finds just the right gift from an assorted selection at the Christmas party at My Sister’s Place Women’s Center.	My Sister’s Place Women’s Center Clients Celebrate with a Christmas Party on December 22 More than 120 women filled the dining room at My Sister’s Place Women’s Center for a Christmas party where they were the honored guests. After enjoying a meal, each participant in the program for homeless and displaced women and their children received a gift bag. Contents of the package included a hat, scarf, gloves, underwear, socks, a clothing item, and toiletries—all made possible through the generous donation of supporters. Children who were present were taken to a room to pick out one toy from an assorted variety. The child’s mother selected needed clothing to match taste and size.