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.
"Love 'n Stitches" Sewing
Program.
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 UAMS. "Art
and Soul" Annual Art Camp.
One day camp for children from homeless shelters, foster
care, and low income families. Classes in visual
arts, music, dough sculpture, crafts such as basket weaving,
and drama
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 gift bags
including a free T-shirt to commemorate the day.
Homeless Cookie Program.
Members and
non-members bake cookies each month for the homeless
stewpot downtown. Cookies are placed in a ziploc
bag and a scripture quote is attached to each to remind
the homeless that someone cares.
"The Good Soil Gardens" Urban Agriculture
Program.
Providing
garden space for seniors, youth in need, disabled.
Gardens are maintained by our clients. Some
produce is donated to local charities. Future
plans include educational gardens for youth and raised
garden beds for the disabled.
"Hugs for Haiti" Earthquake Relief Initiative.
(retired program)
Providing powdered milk to the people of Haiti via
direct monthly shipments to the Daughters of Charity
mission in
Haiti.
Seniors Ministry.
Paired LCs make frequent visits to the homebound
Catholics of our community. Visits include help
with basic needs, prayer, and encouragement. As
Catholics, we value life from conception to natural
death. We hope to show this love and caring by
providing individual attention to seniors in need.
Justice for Women and Children.
The focus for this program is justice for the voiceless
and most vulnerable - the unborn - and help for
struggling mothers.
Women Support Group.
Support for women suffering from divorce or other family
issues.
All projects are discerned and approved
by members to help the poor and vulnerable in the spirit of St. Vincent de
Paul.
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