A Festive Holiday Party in the Transitional Housing Program

Santa’s elf, Sue Warner, passes out stockings to each resident.

Residents of the Catherine McAuley Center have had a busy couple of weeks. On Monday, December 17th, the group visited the Sisters of Mercy at Sacred Heart Convent for dinner, carols, games and a Christmas celebration. They got to do it all again on Sunday December 23rd. Our entire Transitional Housing family of residents, volunteers, and staff celebrated the holidays together with a great party. We enjoyed delicious food, some Christmas tunes, gift giving and a few special guest visitors. The group was into the holiday spirit sharing laughs and opening gifts when a ringing bell signaled the arrival of Santa’s elves. On behalf of the First Things First Foundation, Sue Warner and Tom Miller brought  a special gift for each resident; personalized stockings full of goodies for each resident. The new sunglasses were a hit with all and everyone appreciated the gift card toward much needed new clothes.

Santa Brings a Message for Residents from a Kind Soul

Santa reads a special letter to the group.

We had another surprise visitor during the festivities…Santa! Santa made time to stop by the Center to deliver a special message on behalf of a friend of the Catherine McAuley Center. Santa read this message for the group.

 

Dear Santa,

As I watch over Lori and those in her life I realize what a blessing it is to have the women of the Catherine McAuley Center be there to offer their support and love. I know that the women have been working hard to raise money for a Spring retreat at Prairiewoods so my Christmas wish is to help make this possible and to contribute towards their retreat fund so that this retreat will happen. Santa please pass this message on to everyone at CMC and let them know they are loved and deserve this gift.

With Love,

Jean Mc Ginty

Subrine comes back to the Center for the holidays after graduating the program this year and is delighted to receive a floor sweeper for her new apartment!

It has been a wonderful year for everyone at the Catherine McAuley Center. We have been blessed by many gifts; love, understanding, and most importantly the gift of time. This year our community and our family has been a part of some amazing transformations. As we celebrate our big successes, we never forget that it’s the little things that got us here.

Read more about all those who helped give back this holiday season. 

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