CARITAS is Coming!
February 20th through the 27th
We are collecting donations and sign-ups sheets are in the Commons
Some of the items we will need:
Laundry Detergent, Lysol Spray - Travel Sized: baby powder, tissues, shampoo, toothpaste
New: Boxers (S, M, L-XXL), Short-Sleeved and Long-sleeved Undershirts (S, M, L-XXL), White Socks
New or Gently Used: Belts, Sweatshirts and sweat pants, Coats, Scarves, Gloves, Dark colored knit hats or Baseball Caps, Twin Sized Blankets and Flat Sheets, Pillow cases and pillows, Backpacks, Duffels and Totes
Gift Certificates: WalMart, Target, Costco, or BJ’s (these will be used to purchase items our guests may need)
Rolls of Quarters: For Laundromat Please send these and gift cards to the Church office attn.: Julie Koury
Volunteers Needed for CARITAS:
Any person helping out at CARITAS, under the age 18, must be accompanied by a parent and supervised by a parent. No Exceptions.
Food: Meals - We will be serving about 50 people per night. You will contribute toward the meal. You do not provide the entire meal or all of any dish. Each person will prepare a dish for 10 people and bring it to the school cafeteria. You may sign up to stay so you can help serve and clean up. All meals are preplanned: Orange Juice/Apple Juice/Milk/Soft Drinks (2 Liter size)/15 sandwiches per day
Hospitality: Welcome, greet and visit with Guests.
Assist with chores where needed. After the meal, help with Bible study, play cards and games with the guests.
Spend The Night: 8:30 pm to 6 am
Drive To The Laundromat: 7:15 pm to 9:30 pm (must be 21 or older)
Drive To Tuckahoe YMCA For Showers:
7:45 pm to 9:30 pm (must be 21 or older)
Laundering Towels: Pick up in the morning and return between 5 and 5:30 pm the same day to MPH
Health Care: md., rn., Phy. Asst., etc. 7:00 pm
Barber: 7:00 pm
Set Up Cots: Saturday, Feb. 20th
CLEAN UP: Saturday, February 27th
Thank you for your support of this important ministry year after year!