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Providence Ministries, PO Box 6269, Holyoke MA 01041
Phone: 413-536-9109 Fax: 413-536-1137
[email protected] - www.provministries.com
Winter - 2014
Helping those in Need
Broderick House SRO
Kate’s Kitchen
Loreto House
Margaret’s Pantry
St. Jude’s Clothing
Mother Mary’s Used
Furniture Store
PMN EDITORS
CHRISTINE BURNS
MARY JANE DUPONT
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other Nature is surely having her way this winter! So much
snow, so much cold, so much ice - it’s no wonder that needy
families are having a hard time just putting food on the table. Here
at PMN we work hard day after day to ensure that no matter what
the season, or what the weather, that we have food on the table at
Kate’s Kitchen.
We really feel blessed to have
a community that is so supportive
and willing to step up and help,
whether it’s donating toys for our
Toys for Kids holiday campaign,
food drives for our Panty, or clothing and blanket drives for our St.
Jude’s Clothing Center.
Welcome to
New England
Did you know that with your help, and that of local farms, restaurants and others businesses, last year Kate’s Kitchen served more
than 57,000 hot nutritious meals to those in need? WOW!
We thank you for your on-going, never wavering support. We
could never do it without you.
Special points of
Interest…..
Get well soon. We wish Loreto
House manager, Jeff Langlois a
speedy recovery after his surgery. Jeff slipped on the ice, and
broke his ankle and leg. He is
home resting comfortably.
Hungry for the Run
Hungry for the Run will
return this spring and
will benefit Kate’s
Kitchen and the Holyoke Career
Closet. Stay tuned for more details.
∗ Feinstein Challenge
∗ Annual Meeting
∗ Woman’s Golf Tournament
∗ “Toys for Kids”
∗ Dance to Stop Hunger
∗ Community News
∗ Valley Gives
Feinstein Challenge
For the 17th year in a row, PMN is once again accepting the Feinstein Challenge. One million dollars will be divided to anti-hunger
agencies throughout the country, and we hope to be a part of this
fundraising effort. All donations received from March 1st through
April 30th are eligible for a match from the challenge. Won’t you
send in your donation today so we may capitalize on this offer?
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Dance to Stop Hunger
On Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 pm, students from the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
and members of MABETA (Massachusetts Academy of Ballet Educational Training Association)
will give a benefit performance to raise money for
Kate’s Kitchen
The “Dance to Stop Hunger” event at the
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet studio, 4 Open
Square Way, Studio 403, Holyoke is free and open
to the public. Light refreshments following the performance. Checks and cash donations accepted at the door. This
in-studio event marks the sixth consecutive year Academy dancers
have performed on behalf of Kate’s Soup Kitchen.
For more information about the 2014 Dance to Stop
Hunger event: massacademyofballet.com or call 536-6200.
Community News
Marcotte Ford, the
prefect Fusion of
Business and
Benevolence
Marcotte Ford held a lottery
tree raffle to benefit Kate’s
Kitchen. The lucky winner
was Glen Gagnon. Jackie
Filomeno sold the tickets to their employees
and customers who were very happy to support Kate's Kitchen. They raised $550.00 to
help feed the needy in our community.
Fighting Poverty with Fashion!
Providence Ministries
Twenty-Fifth
Annual Meeting
Our 25th Annual Meeting will be held on
Tuesday April 8, 2014; details on time
and place to be announced at a later date.
Invitations will be sent out during the
month of March and the general community is encouraged to attend. That evening we will present the Sr. Agnes Broderick, SP Justice & Peace Award. Please
be sure to join us for this festive event.
For more information please contact our
main office at 413-536-9109.
Blessed Sacrament school kids come
through again!
The middle school
kids at BS held a
clothing drive and
collected a van full
of gently used clothing for the Ministries. When schools
and other organizations find that they have students or clients without seasonally appropriate
clothing they call us. We distribute hundreds of
pieces of clothing each year at no cost to the
community. Thanks to these young people who
are already showing their commitment to charity
and their community.
We’re thrilled to announce that Cinderelli’s Consignment Boutique has a new owner. Former volunteer, Diane Olsen has taken over the reigns at Cinderelli’s. Although it’s no longer a Ministries project,
the store will remain a community partner. Diane will continue to accept donations and consignments
to benefit the Ministries. Consigners will also have the option to have a portion of their sales come
directly to us. In the first month, we accepted 11 bags of clothing and $242 in cash from that venture.
We are very grateful for Diane’s generosity and wish her the best of luck moving forward and encourage you to support Cinderelli’s as well.
Providence Ministries
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“Toys for Kids”
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Thank Y
Once again the community has shown overwhelming support for our Toys for Kids program!
Providence Ministries would like to thank all who
have donated. All gifts went to families in Holyoke. Special thanks to the Western Massachusetts
Realtors Association,
Marcotte Ford, The Gap,
the Newman Center at
UMass Amherst, Blessed
Sacrament Parish,
Blessed Sacrament Middle School, St. Anne’s
Parish, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and the
many individuals who
contributed to help out 158 Holyoke families
with 394 children. It’s a blessing to provide hope
to so many families at Christmas time.
Annual
Postal Workers,
Stamp Out Hunger
Food Drive
Save the
Date
Saturday
May 10th
We rocked Valley Gives Day! We received a total
of $2,950.05 in donations and received one
golden tickets award for $1,200 for a grand total of
$4,150.05. Our board member, Lauren Tabin
made an early morning donation and she was chosen as our golden ticket winner. Thanks Lauren!
All money raised this year will benefit our new
foodWorks project at Kate’s Kitchen.
We’re thankful for all who helped with the effort.
Those of you who liked and shared on Facebook
or simply sent out e-mails, Thank you!
We are looking for businesses/groups/organizations willing to prepare or sponsor a meal at Kate’s Kitchen for $250/meal or a table for $50. Sponsor‐
ships would include a sign of recogni‐
tion promoting your day at the kitchen and acknowledgement on our Face‐
book page and other social media ven‐
ues. Please call PMN’s office at 413‐536‐9109 for more information and to set up Your Day! Eighteenth Annual Women’s Golf Tournament
Monday, June 30th
Wyckoff Country Club
FORE! Save the date for our 18 Annual Women’s Golf Tournament. The event will be held at Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke
on June 30th. If you or someone you know is interested in golfing,
sponsoring the event, or donating a raffle or auction prize, please
contact Christine or Mary Jane at (413) 536-9109. This dynamic
golf outing features a buffet lunch, silent auction, raffle and goody
bags for all golfers, so don’t let the snow fool you - golf is just
around the corner.
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE PAID
HOLYOKE, MA
PERMIT NO. 141
P.M.N.
P.O. BOX 6269
HOLYOKE, MA 01041
A Point to Ponder
“Poverty is the worst form of violence.” - Mahatma Gandhi
SAVE THE
DATES
March 1 - April 30
Take the Feinstein Challenge
March 15th - “Dance to Stop Hunger”
April 8th - PMN Annual Meeting
May 10th - “Stamp Out Hunger”
Postal Food Drive
June 30th - PMN Women’s Golf
Tournament at Wyckoff Country Club
KATE’S KITCHEN
PMN
WISH
LIST
Garlic & Onion Powder,
Black Pepper, Paprika,
Adobo, Sazon, Sufrito, Sugar,
MARGARET’S PANTRY
Potato Peelers, Paring
Knives
Meals-In- A- Can, Tuna,
Soups, Peanut Butter, Canned
Meats, Hamburger & Tuna
LORETO HOUSE
Helper, Canned Vegetables &
Shower Stall Liners - 54 x 78 Beans, Pasta, Tomato Sauce,
Fitted Twin Sheets, Twin
Cereals, Baking Mixes
Comforters, Blankets, Bath
GENERAL NEEDS
Towels, Wash Cloths
Murphy’s Oil Soap, Fabuloso
Privacy Window Treatments
Floor Cleaner, Spray Bottles,
Sizes 65-72-85 & 92
Sponges