June 2022 Newsletter

AS WE COME TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS FOR MAKING IT A SUCCESS. WE HELPED 90 FAMILIES EACH WEEK OF SCHOOL YEAR BY PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED GROCERIES ON THE WEEKENDS.WE ALSO WANT TO THANK OUR PARENT COORDINATORS AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THEIR SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS. WITHOUT THEM OUR PROGRAM WOULD NOT EXIST.PLEASE CONTACT MICHELE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HOST A COLLECTION OR ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

IN ADDITION TO SEVERAL REQUESTS THAT CAME DIRECTLY TO US THIS MONTH WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO PROVIDED FATHERS DAY GIFT BAGS FOR CHILDREN TO BRING HOME TO DAD. THESE GIFT BAGS INCLUDED RAZORS, SHAVING CREAM, AFTER SHAVE , COOKIES AND OF COURSE A CARD. WE ALSO SENT LOTS OF ITEMS TO THE FAMILY SHELTER FOR THE DADS CURRENTLY LIVING THERE.

We hosted a summer dessert buffet at Canterbury House on June 22nd. DJ Matty provided the entertainment. We had Alzheimer clients from Act Cares join us as well. Lots of sweets and dancing too!

OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION MURAL HAS BEEN COMPLETED. JOSUE MET WITH THE STAFF OF PS56 AND DESIGNED AN AMAZING MURAL IN HONOR OF THEIR BELOVED PRINCIPAL, PHIL CAROLLO. JOSUE WAS ABLE TO INCORPORATE LOTS OF MR. CAROLLO’S PERSONAL FAVORITES TO MAKE THIS A TRIBUTE EXTRA SPECIAL.

ON JUNE 10 THE STATEN ISLAND QUILTERS GUILD PRESENTED A CHECK TOTALING $2328 TO US FROM THE FULL PROCEEDS OF THEIR QUILT SHOW RAFFLE FROM LAST MONTHS EVENT. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO BE THE LUCKY RECIPIENT OF THEIR HARD WORK AND ARTISTRY.CLICK TO SEE THE SI QUILTERS GUILD FACEBOOK PAGE

The winning ticket was purchased by Patti Williams. Patti chose South Shore Community Food Pantry to receive the donation of $220.The winner donates to his/her favorite charity; it is not kept by the ticket holder.To participate, go to our website and donate via Venmo or PayPal. We suggest putting $60 (for six months or $100 for 10 months).

THIS MONTH WE RECEIVED A $5000 GRANT FROM RICHMOND COUNTY SAVINGS FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE HELP TO OUR NOURISH THE SERVICE INITIATIVE. WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO ONCE AGAIN BE THE RECIPIENT OF SUCH GENEROSITY AND WE THANK RCSF FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT.

To make a donation please use the following:Venmo: @StatenIslandGivingCirclePayPal:SIGivingCircle@aol.comChecks may be mailed to:Staten Island Giving CirclePO Box 120301Staten Island NY 10312

EACH MONTH WE WILL SHARE AND HIGHLIGHT OUR MONTHLY SERVICE PROJECT FLYER, SEE BELOW.

We get inquiries for teens looking to score service hours to satisfy school requirements. We have been recommending the students organize a collection of food (cereal, granola, fruit cups) to be used for our Food Insecurity initiatives.Students can create flyers, host the collection and deliver to the recipient for their service credit. Please contact us for a list of items needed.

Please contact Evelyn or Michele before making ANY DONATIONS and dropping off on Evelyn’s porch. In the past few weeks books and clothing left without notice were left in the rain and had to be discarded. To ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please call or email and wait for an acknowledgement before leaving bags unattended.

Michele Yacovello917.733.7937 myacovello@gmail.com Evelyn Kormanik718.980.4862 sigivingcircle@aol.com

Our meetings are held at Oakwood Heights Community Church, 345 Guyon Avenue.The morning meeting is at 9am, in person only. The evening meeting is at 7pm, in person and Zoom. Please see schedule below for upcoming dates.