Learning and Family Center.
Our dream project is to open a Learning and Family
Center in the Little Rock area. Currently, a site
is being evaluated. The Learning and Family Center
would be a "one-stop shop", partnering with local
agencies and other charities, to include possibilities
such as babysitting; 12 step programs; job training and
placement; ESL; medical clinics; community gardens.
Layette/Quilting/Sewing.
Providing clothing and layettes for mothers and infants
and homemade quilts for the disabled and homeless.
Yearly Christmas project "Baskets for Babies" provides
layettes and other baby items to local agencies such as
Birthright and Safe Places. Art
Camp.
One day camp for children from homeless shelters, foster
care, and low income families. Classes in visual
arts, music, sculpture, crafts such as basket weaving
are taught to the children in a loving, Christian
environment. The day ends with an art show and
reception for students and families. Children are
treated to breakfast, lunch, snacks, and take home food
and a magic show during the lunch hour.
Homeless Cookie Project.
Members and
non-members bake cookies each month for the homeless
stew pot downtown. Cookies are placed in a ziploc
bag and a scripture quote is attached to each to remind
the homeless that someone cares for them.
Urban Gardens.
Providing
garden space for seniors, youth in need, disabled.
Gardens are maintained by our clients. Future
educational gardens for youth and raised garden beds for
the disabled are currently being researched.
Haiti Earthquake Relief Initiative.
Providing
powdered milk to the people of Haiti via direct monthly
shipments to the Daughters of Charity on the ground in
Haiti.
All projects are discerned and approved
by members and help the poor and vulnerable in the spirit of St. Vincent de
Paul (education for adult immigrants; assistance for
seniors, advocating for the unborn, literacy for youth).
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