TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Spirit of Hope Catholic Community supports JOSEPH'S COAT, a free store providing goods and services to those in need in the St Paul a |
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Spirit of Hope supports Joseph's Coat, a free store providing goods and services to those in need in the St Paul area. There is always a need for seasonal clothing in all sizes. In addition each month we collect items most needed by the store. Please bring new or gently used clothing to our collection box, located in the gathering space. We are collecting these additional items: AUGUST 2010 Back to school supplies for all ages/grades JULY 2010 Summer stuff for kids: shorts, tops, swim suits, beach towels and flip-flops. JUNE 2010 Men's low cut or no show socks, Tank shirts or T's, briefs or boxers, flip flops or sandals MAY 2010 Spare change/dollars to help with emergencies, bus tokens and rent. APRIL 2010 Tooth paste, toothbrushes, dental floss and hotel travel size shampoo, conditioner and lotion. MARCH 2010 Donor's Choice: kitchen utensils, pots & pans, linens, small appliances, shoes, toys, games etc. FEBRUARY 2010 Men's gloves, toddler's winter clothing and bar soap. JANUARY 2010 There is a great need for socks for all ages and candles for those who live in tents - their only source of heat. |
| TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
In December 2009 we joined with St Anne's in supporting Neighbors Food Shelf. Neighbors Inc.is a non-profit, social service agency serving Northern Dakota County communities since 1972. You can help by bringing non-perishable food items. They can be dropped off in the basket in the narthex. (just left of the entry doors) |
| Our Family from Ethiopia This spring our community adopted the Mumade family from Ethiopia. The father, Jafar, is 29 and has had some formal education. He worked in the food service industry. The mother, Suhiza, is 26, has had some elementary education and has done some selling, perhaps at a market booth. Hamdi is 4 and especially quick at learning words and numbers. Mabruka is 2 and is not as interested in picking up English, but does if prompted and loves to imitate her sister. Both daughters were born in the refugee camps. All family members are happily awaiting the birth of the new baby in August 2010, a boy. The whole family has a sharp sense of humor and laugh readily. The parents are gracious and polite and always looking to feed us when we visit. Very little English is spoken or understood, but is improving steadily. Most of their furnishing needs have been met or exceeded with the help of St John's Lutheran Church in Woodbury. Please contact Art or Colleen if you have the time/interest in helping with this outreach. The Mumade Family Hamdi (4) Jafar (father) Suhiza mother) Mabruka (2) |
