Driven by faith - HERE FOR ALL
LCCC E-Newsletter
Vol. 28, May 2020
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Remembering those who gave their all! God Bless!
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Livingston County Catholic Charities Service Updates June 1, 2020
All of us at LCCC hope this e-mail finds you and your family well and safe. By now, many of us have settled into a new normal and a new routine during this difficult time. Though everyone is eagerly awaiting the continued reopening of our communities and the activities that we each so enjoy, we realize there are many stresses and anxieties brought on by our current situation and our new normal during the coming months or longer.
During these uncertain times, Livingston County Catholic Charities remains committed to serving the residents of Livingston County.
We have been open,
thanks to the support of our community
, throughout this health crisis with critical services that aide seniors, children and families in the foster care system, and persons seeking mental health and addiction counseling.
All agency programs and services will follow this new schedule starting
June 1st with office hours as follows:
- Tuesdays - Thursdays 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Fridays 9:00am - 5:00pm
The following exceptions are:
- BE OUR GUEST – ADULT DAY SERVICE will remain closed, though staff are currently planning for our ropening. Program staff will be contacting all current Guests and families to establish a return schedule. Stay tuned...staff is currently working on Zoom and on-line Monthly Caregiver Support groups and activities for the caregivers and Guests. To sign up for notifications on these activities visit our web site and wait for the pop up e-mail sign-up form or send an e-mail to LeAnn at leann@livingstoncatholiccharities.org to be added to the list.
- SPECIAL MINISTRIES OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY has been doing some fun activities via Zoom and is eagerly putting a schedule together to include more fun Zoom meetings along with small group activities that we look forward to doing when we reopen.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we all navigate this difficult time. Please check our Facebook page and website for future updates.
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Through the fall of 2019 and early winter of 2020, our co-workers, Board and volunteers eagerly planned and prepared for our March 14, 2020
Salute to the Stars – 35
th
Anniversary Celebration
. As the corona virus began to take over our world, we found ourselves 3 days before the event, having to reschedule it to May 29
,
2020 and eagerly looking forward to celebrating with you.
However, as the situation continued to unfold, with each of you and your health in mind, we found that we needed to
cancel
this event.
And though we cannot, together, celebrate with you, we do want to say THANK YOU to each of you for your tremendous support and friendship through the years.
Through your prayers and support, you have made a difference in the lives of many thousands of Livingston County men, women and children during these last 35 years!
Special thanks to our amazing Sponsors and ticket holders
who have shifted their Salute to the Stars support to supporting general operations during this time of crisis and great need.
Their love and investment in our community is commendable.
Please make sure to support these generous businesses now and as we climb out of this crisis.
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Our Volunteers are the Best!
The Wysocki's were to be our Honorees for this year's Salute to the Stars!
Dennis & Chris Wysocki moved to the Pinckney area in 1985 and raised their two wonderful children. They love to spend time with their three grandchildren and to travel in their spare time. Chris worked a physical therapist in Howell for 25 years. Dennis spent most of his working career as a nurse and as a firefighter.
After retiring, they increased their volunteer time at St. Mary’s Parish, helping with breakfasts, funeral luncheons, fish dinners and alter serving. Dennis is active with the K of C and the St. Mary’s Men’s Club and Chris is busy with women’s group, Befriender Ministry, Piece-Makers Quilt Group and a book club.
We are honoring them because of the integral role they have played in the success of the Christmas Blessing Project since 2008. They work tirelessly every year collecting, organizing and distributing the donations. They have helped grow the project from serving 70 people to 160!
They love to volunteer in order to
“share the many wonderful gifts that God has given us!”
They get to spend time together, meet new people and give back to the community.
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Volunteer Caregivers are Angels!
Let me share how
your donations
continue to make a difference through LCCC's Volunteer Caregiver Program:
One of our clients who has been receiving friendly visits through LCCC's Volunteer Caregiver Program shares he is so incredibly happy to have them! When told about the temporary shut down of in-person visits due to COVID-19, he was very sad and stressed. He said
"these visits are the best part of my week!"
His volunteer shifted to keeping in touch by phone, as have many of our volunteers.
Another recipient of a friendly visit is extremely grateful for the interaction coming from her volunteer. She was in tears at the first meeting, stating that she is so lonely, has no family around. She also depends on Catholic Charities to take her to the doctor,
a service available because of your support
. She said that the staff are Angels...
While delivering emergency food that was picked up from Gleaner's yesterday, a shut in client was totally overwhelmed with gratitude and kept saying," I can't believe this". Of course she was inside and we were outside due to the virus, but as we were leaving her porch, she blew us kisses.
Thank you volunteers! Thank you donors! You bring love and support to those most in need.
Interested in learning more about become a volunteer in LCCC's Volunteer Caregiver Program, call Katie or Jamie at 517-545-5944.
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Special Ministries Goes Virtual
While it is hard when we can't be together in person at least we can still have some fun! Through Zoom hang-outs and game meet-ups, Special Ministries is working hard to maintain connections and having loads of fun doing it!
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We want to take this opportunity to applaud our Foster Care and Adoption team!
Throughout COVID-19 they have been working diligently and creatively to make sure the children continue to remain safe and happy. We applaud all of the unsung heroes doing work behind the scenes! Please join us in thanking our team for everything they do!
Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, call 517-545-5944 and ask for Amy in the Foster Care Dept.
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*NEW Certified Peer Support Specialist WARMline.
This is not a “hotline,” which is for emergencies, but a WARMline, for having a caring voice to talk with during the lockdown.
CALL 888 PEER 753 (888-733-7753)
10:00 AM to 2:00 AM, 7 days a week
Suicide Prevention Hotline (24/7): 800-273-8255
Livingston County Community Mental Health (24/7): 800-615-1245
Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255
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We Are Still Here for You!!!!
Program staff or Directors can be reached by calling the main office at 517-545-5944 or visiting
www.livingstoncatholiccharities.org/contact-us
for direct e-mails. As many program staff are working remotely, e-mails may be the quickest way to receive a response.
LCCC's Substance Abuse Case Manager can be reached 24/7 at
517-375-1652
.
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On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC
1st Tuesday of each month, 4:30–6:00 pm
at Be Our Guest -
Suspended through May
3rd Wednesday of each month, 4:30–6:00 pm
at Be Our Guest -
Suspended through May
3rd Monday of each month, 5:00–7:00 pm -
Suspended through May
Currently All Engagement Group Sessions WILL Continue.
Watch LCCC Facebook page and Website for up-to-date information.
All are welcome and no preregistration is necessary.
Mondays 6:00–7:30 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am–11:30 pm
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Bequests Help Provide for Our Community's Future!
Did you know that leaving a
Charitable Bequest
in your will to bestow on Livingston County Catholic Charities makes it easy to help one of your favorite charities without dipping into your current income or savings?
Contact Julie Amman or Mark Robinson at 517-545-5944 or your lawyer or financial adviser for more information.
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Facebook
and
Instagram
for the Foster Care Parenting Tip of the Week or the Caregiver Tip of the Week along with other great information & activities.
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Click Here to Donate Locally & Give the Gift of Hope!
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Livingston County Catholic Charities
2020 E. Grand River #104, Howell, MI 48843
Office Phone 517-545-5944 Be Our Guest Adult Day Phone 517-546-9910
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