Community
Outreach Services
|
| BY YOUR SIDE PROGRAM |
League members offer friendly one-to-one support through supportive contact with a single parent student in collaboration with the College of St. Catherine. The League also provides funds for childcare and emergencies.
Testimonials:
"It (having a mentor) gave me a sense of security to have that emotional support in a non-judgmental manner." (Student)
Kathy has done
so well (exceeded her own expectations, I believe and it is a pleasure
to share her sense of accomplishment." (Mentor)
| COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT |
Scholarship assistance is provided to single female parents who are students in the health fields at the College of St. Catherine.
Testimonials:
"I will be soon be finishing my course, the scholarship enabled me to cut back on my work and have more time for study." (Physical Therapy Assistant student)
| FIRST IMPRESSION |
Low-income women seeking first-time employment or who are re-entering the workforce receive clothing and accessories in preparation for interviews and work. The project works with over twenty area programs.
Testimonials:
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity at having the new clothes. To look professional in a professional position is a feeling that's hard to put into words. Your organization made that possible. Please share my thanks with those who also made this possible. May God bless you all." (Recipient of FI service)
| JEREMIAH PROGRAM COLLABORATION |
League members are getting ready to launch a new mentoring program for women who are alumnae of the Jeremiah program in downtown Minneapolis. LCW members will offer affirmation and emotional support to women transitioning from the Jeremiah residence to homes and jobs in the community.
| RISEN CHRIST TUTORING |
League members tutor children in grades K-8 at this diverse inner city Catholic school. The League particpated in setting up a coordinated volunteer program thoughout the school and provided initial funding for the position of Volunteer Director.
Testimonials:
"You were great help when we had to do Daily oral Language or English. You explained things good!" (Student )
| TUESDAY CLUB |
League members provide lunch, games and entertainment for socially isolated elderly persons at the Downtown Center.
Testimonials:
"I can never tell you how much I enjoy coming to the Tuesday Club. Your company is so great and your food is perfect. Thank you!" (Guest)
| ST PETER CLAVER COLLABORATION |
Volunteers work with St. Peter Claver students after
school and in other settings at the school. The League provides funds
for after school coordination.
| AMICUS COLLABORATION |
In cooperation with Amicus, the League provides handsome tote bags filled with needed personal items for women leaving correctional facilities in the metropolitan area.
| CATHOLIC ELDERCARE COLLABORATION |
A staff member from Catholic Eldercare accompanies several residents to the League's Downtown Center every other Tuesday so that these women and men can share in the League's Tuesday Club activities.
| CHILDRENS BOOK EXPRESS |
The League collects and distributes new and lightly used books to students in five Catholic elementary schools in the Twin Cities as well as to women and their children in the Access to Success program at the Minneapolis campus of the College of St. Catherine. These books are taken home to be kept and read by the school children and their family members. Distributions are made 3-4 times a year. The collection box is located inside the rear door of the LCW's Downtown Center at 207 South Ninth Street in Minneapolis. All are welcome to drop off books.
Testimonials:
"Thank you for keeping our kids reading. The books that the LCW provides are fantastic! I love seeing youngsters sitting on the floor by your CBE bookcase, looking through the selection, and finally choosing a book. Sometimes they hesitate because they think they must pay, but once they know they it is free, they eagerly take one to bring home. It's wonderful!"\
| NORTHSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION |
Each holiday season, the League provides brand new age-appropriate books for Santa to give out as gifts to over 150 youngsters at the Northside Child
Development Center's annual Christmas party.
For more
information on programs,
membership or volunteer opportunites,
please contact theLeague of Catholic Women.
webmaster@mplsleagcatholicwomen.org
Phone: 612-332-2649
Fax: 612-332-2668
LCW hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The League
of Catholic Women is located at
207 South 9th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Copyright
© 1998-2007
Web Design and Hosting by: New Day Designs
