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Charitable IMPACT Committee Overview
The Committee has a twofold purpose in the
parish:
1)
Under the patronage of St. Maximilian Kolbe we strive to impact the local
and global community by pro-actively organizing special collections of goods,
directing in-kind donations from parishioners, and coordinating volunteer
opportunities that aid economic needs beyond the parish and inspire spiritual
growth.
2) It prudently disburses the biannually budgeted money ($3,750
in January and July) from the parish general fund, as well as funds received
from three (March, July, and November) Charitable IMPACT Pink Envelope
collections to recognized external charitable organizations.
There are currently eleven Committee members meeting bi-monthly
(July, September, November, January, March and May) Kathie Roberts is the
current chairperson.
Below is an overview of the primary ministries
that we assist. Unless otherwise noted, we generally provide financial
assistance. Existing volunteer opportunities are indicated for the individual
organizations. If you are interested in volunteering for a particular ministry
that doesn’t list a St. Max coordinator, please check the organization’s website
for volunteer opportunities. If you would like more information about an
organization than what is provided here, please e-mail
Kathie Roberts.
Catholic Social Services |
CHOSN (Church Hospitality Network) |
Dove House Shelter |
Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart |
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) |
The John Engle Christian Counseling Center (JECCC) |
Hamilton Living Water Ministry |
Lower Price Hill Community School |
Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael |
More Than a Meal Delivery |
Nursing Home Rosary Prayer Ministry |
Nursing Home Social Visitation |
Open Door Food Pantry |
PregnancyCare of Cincinnati |
Prison Ministry |
Reach Out Lakota |
Serve City |
St. Aloysius Orphanage |
St. Francis-St. Joseph Catholic Worker House |
Tender Mercies, Inc |
Transitional Living, Inc. |
United Way – Butler County |
Women’s Center for Health, Hope, and Healing |
Catholic Social Services of Ohio was established in 1914
as a coordinated response to the devastation of the 1913 floods. CSS is an
agency of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, which exists to advance the human
dignity and welfare of people in need by providing comprehensive social services
in response to the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. The Agency is
committed to extending God’s love for the human family by assisting people to
live more fully and freely, to accept that love for themselves and to share it
with others. Contact Catholic Social
Services. Liaison:
Kathie Roberts
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CHOSEN (Church Hospitality Network) is a Ministry of Serve City. CHOSEN provides a 48 bed shelter and meals to
approximately 750 needy people annually. St. Max parishioners supply, prepare
and serve food to the guests on the third Saturday of the month.
Coordinator: Susan Brown. Contact Serve City/CHOSN.
Liaison: Colleen Harris
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Dove House Shelter is operated by the
Hamilton YWCA. It is a closed shelter serving abused women and children. We
provide donations in the form of Meijer gift cards and specific items as
needed.
Contact the
YWCA. Liaison: Melanie
Stupak
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Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart was
begun in 1988 by Sister Bonnie Steinlage, a Franciscan Sister of the Poor and
nurse. Their mission is to provide professional hair care services for
impoverished persons. Maintaining their human dignity enables some to take the
next steps in improving their lives by applying for jobs and getting training. Contact
Haircuts from the Heart.
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Tri-State Habitat for Humanity encompasses Butler, Warren, and Clermont Counties in Ohio with a regional office
at 8200 Beckett Park Dr. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations
of money and materials, Habitat builds and restores simple, decent houses with
the help of the homeowner/partner family. Volunteer openings range from
construction to bookkeeping to board membership. They also operate ReStore at
896 Fairview Ave., Hamilton. At ReStore new and second-hand home improvement
materials are available at reduced prices. Contact Tri-State Habitat for Humanity.
Liaison: Mary Blake
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Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is
a national organization providing shelter, food and hospitality for temporarily
homeless families. We currently partner with Sharonville United Methodist
Church providing meals and hosting six times a year. Dates for 2006 are January
8, March 26, June 11, July 30, October 8, and November 26. Volunteer
opportunities exist to visit with guests, help with homework and play with the
children. Meal Coordinator:
Teresa Kraimer
Hosting Coordinator: Ed Roehm. Contact
the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN).
Liaison: Kathie Roberts
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The John Engle Christian Counseling Center
(JECCC) mission is to provide clinical counseling and preventive education
to individuals, couples and families who are struggling to keep their
psychological and moral balance in a troubled world. JECCC currently offers
five programs: The Third Option, an education and support group for
married couples; Mending Hearts, a peer support group for grieving
children; PREPARE, a premarital couples group; Pearls, a support
group for women; and Living Hope, clinical counseling. Our donation
supports the Living Hope ministry of JECCC in Butler County. Contact
JECCC by calling 513-896-HELP. Liaison:
Mary Blake
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Hamilton Living Water Ministry is an
urban ecumenical ministry that focuses on the development of people and the
revitalization of their community. They provide tutoring, recreation, computer
labs, and mentoring for youth. They also have a Hispanic outreach program. Contact the
Hamilton Living Water Ministry by calling 894-9892.
Liaison: Sol Gross
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Lower Price Hill Community School in
Cincinnati is a non-profit organization dedicated to community learning for
adults, assisting individuals in meeting their educational and employment
goals. The modern learning center in a former elementary school includes a
state-of-the-art computer learning center, as well as a pre-school childcare
center which allows GED and college attendance by parent-students. Donations
serve operations, capital improvements, and provide financial assistance to
disadvantaged students. Contact Lower Price Hill Community School.
Liaison: Mary Blake
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Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael has
provided people in the city of Hamilton and surrounding Butler County
communities with support services in times of crisis for more than 60 years.
The services include: food, clothing and necessities programs, social services,
housing programs, health services, and seasonal donation programs. This agency
provides several volunteer service opportunities including clerical work,
staffing for the food and clothing departments, program assistance, maintenance
workers, and special events. They also operate the Extravagant Bargains Thrift
Store at 241 High Street in Hamilton. The store accepts donations of clothing,
household items, and furniture. Hours: M-W-F from 10-4 and two Saturdays per
month. Contact Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael.
Liaison: Melanie Stupak
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More Than a Meal Delivery has been
active for six years. It is sponsored through Senior Citizens, Inc. in
Hamilton. Approximately 16 volunteer drivers deliver midday meals to a variable
number of senior citizens in the Liberty Twp. area. Coordinator:
Kathy Johnson
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Nursing Home Social Visitation provides
opportunities for individuals or families to “adopt” a resident of a nearby
nursing home by establishing regular visits with a variety of interactions;
including pet therapy, reading, or a resident’s special requests. Volunteers
also host bingo on the 4th Saturday of the month. Coordinator:
Bridget Buchanan
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Open Door Food Pantry of Hamilton
primary purpose is to provide food (usually three days worth) for individuals
and families in need. Their aim is to help needy persons on an emergency,
temporary basis. They are located at 800 South Front Street, Hamilton. St. Max
sponsors bi-annual food drives, providing 250-300 bags of non-perishable
groceries from each collection. We also do special collections, e.g., Easter
candy. Liaison: Laurie Johansen
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PregnancyCare of Cincinnati with
locations in Clifton, North College Hill and Sharonville is a Christian,
life-affirming organization that strengthens families by serving those with
pregnancy-related concerns, promoting sexual abstinence for unmarried persons
and caring for those who have experienced abortion. We support their Baby
Bottle Boomerang fundraiser. Contact PregnancyCare of Cincinnati.
Liaison: Sol Gross
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The Butler County
Juvenile Detention Center needs volunteer tutors for their Rehabilitation
Department. The Center is located on Fair Avenue in Hamilton (next to the
Butler County Fairgrounds.) Get involved with as little as one hour per week.
Hours vary (based on your availability) Monday through Friday any time between
4:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. Coordinator: Karen Catanzaro
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Reach Out Lakota is an ecumenical,
community-sponsored organization providing food and clothing to eligible
families in Liberty and West Chester Townships. ROL also has a Back to School
Program and a Christmas program. St. Max does a food drive when requested. We
also collect bigg’s® receipts from which ROL receives 1% of the
total. Their hours are Monday 4-8, Wednesday 10-2, and Friday 10-12. Coordinators: Laurie Johansen and Fred
Neumann. Contact Reach Out Lakota.
Liaison: Laurie Johansen
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Serve City is a place where the needy can go to pick up
groceries, clothing, personal care items, used furniture, and Christian
information. The CHOICES project was recently developed to provide
transitional housing for those needing additional time to get on their feet
and permanent housing for those falling through the cracks of existing
services but requiring a supportive housing environment. Serve City will
purchase and demolish seven dilapidated properties and rebuild three new
structures to accommodate the CHOICES project. CHOICES will provide 48
additional beds in 24 apartments. They are seeking private funding for
this project to maintain the flexibility to move the right people into this
housing project. Contact Linda Kimble, Executive Director at 737-9701.
Contact Serve City/CHOSN.
Liaison: Colleen Harris
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This program provides a structured learning
environment for children between the ages of 5-14 that suffer from severe
emotional and behavioral problems – so severe they are unable to attend regular
schools. St. Aloysius has been involved with providing for the neediest of our
communities’ children for over 165 years. Contact St. Aloysius.
Liaison: Beverly Schnell
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St. Francis-St. Joseph Catholic Worker House is an emergency shelter whose primary goal is to assist guests in
finding permanent housing. Shelter is provided for sixteen men (including
ex-prisoners) each day. About 250 homeless men are served each year.
Liaisons: Tony Tinoco and Sue Lora
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On the 4th
Saturday of the month St. Maximilian parishioners provide and serve a meal.
Small groups (e.g. CRHP) and families are encouraged to volunteer as a group.
Contact Tender Mercies
Coordinator: Chung Bui
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Transitional Living, Inc., located on
Princeton Rd. in Hamilton, continues to advance its mission of providing
competent, caring rehabilitative services to adults with severe mental
disabilities assisting them to achieve recovery and live independently. St. Max
has provided over 250 apartment starter kits through our ongoing Giving Wreath
program. Contact Transitional Living
Liaison: Jackie Smith
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Women’s Center for Health, Hope, and
Healing in Clifton is a place of refuge from the personal and social
pressures that undermine the value of life and role of motherhood. It is a
gateway to help, hope, opportunity, and the peace and joy associated with giving
new life to another human being. Contact the Women's Center by calling 513-961-0165, or e-mail
Women's Center for Health, Hope, and Healing. Liaison:
Sol Gross
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Charitable Projects Mission Statement
Under the
patronage of St. Maximilian Kolbe,
Charitable IMPACT primarily strives to impact the local and global community
by pro-actively organizing special collections of goods, directing in-kind
donations from parishioners, and coordinating volunteer opportunities that
aid economic needs beyond the parish and inspire spiritual growth. That,
like St. Max, we may also be inflamed by such ardent charity and through our
faith and good works to be more conscientious in fulfilling the obligations
of our state in life.
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