Shelter Thanks

Thank you for Shelter!

Our St. Francis community hosted the Shelter Association's Rotating Homeless Shelter from March 15th to March 22nd. About 15 homeless men stayed in our gymnasium each evening. Almost 60 adults and high school students supported the shelter. Their service included driving the men to and from the Delonis Center each day, providing snacks and beverages as well as serving food and drinks to the men each evening. Adults also served as members of host teams staying overnight in the gym. St. Francis School participated in the shelter program through an ambitious service project, initiated by our 5^th graders and led by their teachers. Every 5^th grade student assembled a container of personal care items, snacks and a note of encouragement for delivery by our host teams to each overnight guest. Additionally, the 5^th grade collected personal care items from all St. Francis students. These items were donated to the Delonis Center in support of their ongoing work for the homeless. Thank you to all the students and volunteers who made this week possible!

Lucas Arias, Susana Arias, Joe Arozarena, Bob Berarducci, Jim Birchler, Herb Black, Judy Bruen, Bob Conlin, Katy Derezinski, Roy Deutschmann, Ruthann Distler, Patti Dobbs, Tom DuRussel-Weston, Michelle Eiden, Ann Gevock, Jill Granger, Jim Hayes,

Paul Hoffrichter, Jeff Holden, Marty Javornisky, Bill Johnston, Phil Kearney, Chris Kempton, Rosaleen Kirk, Florence Kruzas, Bill LaCroix, Julie Lavender, Steve Lavender, James Lee, Sung J Lee, Theresa MacLean, Bernice Mathews, Mary Mendoza, Catherine Murau, Martin Murau, Patty O'Sullivan, Diane Purcell, Tracey Roy, Robert Samy, Kay Sekerak, Mike Sekerak, John Shaheen, Benita Sinnarajah, Janet Sloan, Michael Spath, St. Francis Custodians/Maint. Staff; St. Francis School Room 5A; St. Francis School Room 5B; St. Francis School Students; Chrissa Swanson, Aleksandra Thurman, Kim Verhines, John Wagner, Mary Wakefield, John Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Doug White, Conner Williams, Mike Williams, Carrie Wotta, Scott Wright, & Sharon Wright.

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