Service Saturday
January 17th Opportunities
Join us as we come together to follow the example of Christ by SERVING OTHERS. There’s something for everyone!
Ozanam Food and Clothing Pantry
Where: St John Paul II Ozanam Center at Holy Name Church (8283 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105)
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Help is needed as St. Columbkille volunteers serve the poor at the Food and Clothing Pantry at Ozanam Hunger Center in Slavic Village. Duties include packing bags of fresh produce and staple foods, carrying the bags of food to the cars of the 120-130 families who come to the Center for food, and sorting and hanging clothing donations. All volunteers must be able to lift and carry boxes and bags of groceries and must be at least 13 years old. Under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers should meet at the Ozanam Center located at Holy Name Parish on Broadway Avenue.
Winter Goodie Bags
Help brighten a snowy, wintery day for our neighbors in need. We will be making and assembling Winter Goodie Bags for children supported by local non-profit agencies such as Second Mile Outreach (Berea, OH) and Blessing House (Elyria, OH), and for the residents at Broadview Multi-Care Center. No special skills are needed — just a willing heart and helping hands! School-aged children are welcome with adult assistance.
Winter Goodie Bags – Session 1
Where: St. Columbkille Parish Center
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteers at Session 1 will make Snowman Bags to hold all the wintery goodies and Snowman Stress Balls to put inside each of the bags. All craft materials will be provided. Optional: if you would like to contribute some “winter relief” items for the bags, chapstick / lip balm, travel-sized hand lotion, or individual packets of tissues would be appreciated.
Winter Goodie Bags – Session 2
Where: St. Columbkille Parish Center
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Session 2 volunteers will continue the snowman theme by making a Sock Snowman and a few other Snowman surprises for the Winter Goodie Bags. All craft materials will be provided. Optional: if you would like to contribute some “winter relief” items for the bags, chapstick / lip balm, travel-sized hand lotion, or individual packets of tissues would be appreciated.
Snow Day Fun with Nursing Home Residents
Where:Broadview Multi-Care Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center (5520 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio 44134)
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for Snow Day Fun at the nursing home! Volunteers are needed to assist the residents as we play “snow” games, make a snowman craft, and serve wintery snacks. School-aged children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. All volunteers should meet at Broadview Multi-Care in the 3rd floor Atrium Dining Room.
