November 2022 Newsletter

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK RICHMOND COUNTY SAVINGS FOUNDATION FOR SUPPORTING OUR PROGRAM THROUGH A $10,000 GRANT THAT WILL KEEP US MOVING FORWARD INTO 2023. PLEASE CONTACT MICHELE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HOST A COLLECTION OR ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

AS THIS PROGRAM GROWS SO DOES ITS MONTHLY BUDGET WHICH MEANS WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. WE HAVE ANOTHER BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TO SHARE AND THAT IS A FIRST TIME GRANT of $10,000 FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FOUNDATION. WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO HAVE THEIR SUPPORT AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO GROWING THIS INITIATIVE. PLEASE CONTACT MICHELE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.  LOCATED ON FORT WADSWORTH WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM BLUE STAR FAMILIES, THIS SITE IS OPEN TWICE A MONTH.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING AN INTEGRAL ROLE WITH OUR IN PERSON, AFTER SCHOOL READING PROGRAM. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE.

The winning ticket was purchased by Phil Binder. Phil chose to give it back to the Giving Circle, earmarking his winnings for two Giving Circle initiatives, Nourish the Service and our newest, Community Garden Project. 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).

Evelyn and Josue attended the unveiling of Josue’s most recent mural at Cespino-Russo American Legion Post 1544. This location was brought to our attention by longtime member, Pat Ursillo, in memory of her husband Joseph.

MELODY ALESI WAS OUR GUEST THIS MONTH AND PERFORMED TWO HOLIDAY SONGS TO ANNOUNCE HER DECEMBER 9TH CONCERT AT CHRIST CHURCH. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE INFOMATION. MELODY’S MISSION IS TO RAISE MONEY TO RESTORE THE BUILDINGS LANDMARK STAINED GLASS WINDOWS.

OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCH WILL BE HELD AT CANTERBURY HOUSE ON DECEMBER 7TH. WE WILL BE HOSTING SENIORS FROM CANTERBURY AND ACT CARES. ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY DJ MATTY AND SMALL GIFTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO ATTEND.

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

PLEASE KEEP US ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST, WE ARE COLLECTING: TOYS AND PAJAMAS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. HAT & GLOVES SETS AND FLEECE BLANKETS FOR ADULTS.

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 bars, 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.

Michele Yacovello 917.733.7937 MicheleSIGC@gmail.com Evelyn Kormanik 718.980.4862 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.