Driven by faith - HERE FOR ALL
LCCC E-Newsletter
Vol. 24, December 2019
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Merry Christmas!
All of us at Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) wish each of you all of the wonders and joys of Christmas. We thank you for your continued trust in the work that our team does on behalf of each of you who so generously give throughout the year, whether it is of your time, treasure, talent or prayers.
Just as the Christ child and his parents were the most vulnerable persons, so are the people LCCC serves each day. We are able to see the Christ in each person.
When Mary and Joseph were looking for a place to have the baby, they were turned away by many. Some kindly strangers provided the stable where the Christ child was born. Christ entered the world as a most lowly person. He knew what it was like to be disenfranchised from society.
You, my friend, give as the strangers provided the manger. You provide witness and comfort to our clients as the shepherds watched and angels sang. You honor them as the three kings brought the gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor Him. Matthew 25:40 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' It is through you that we serve all of God’s children.
As you celebrate this wonderful holiday with your families, celebrate yourselves. You are an extension of the Lord’s hand to whoever is in need. And remember you are not alone as you walk through your journey; Christ is walking with you.
We pray that the blessings you bring to this organization are extended to you and your family.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Kathleen Oemke, Board President
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Caring for a loved one, while rewarding, can also be stressful. Many caregivers suffer with depression, isolation, anxiety and other various health issues and feelings.
If you are a caregiver for a senior suffering with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Bodies, Chemo Brain and other diseases. Please join us!
January's Caregiver Support Activities are ALL about the caregiver and reducing STRESS!!
Want more information for yourself or someone you know? Call Suzi or LeAnn at 517-546-9910.
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It is a Christmas Blessing!
"I thank the Lord for the people who do this for us! Sometimes this is all the Christmas I get."
-Roxanne Graham
(with volunteers, Dennis & Chris Wysocki)
The Christmas Blessing project is a community supported project. This project brings the Love of Christ, Help & Hope to community low income and home-bound seniors by supplying a Christmas food box, hygiene items, cleaning & paper products and more!
We sincerely thank all of the amazingly generous local businesses, individuals, clubs, schools, churches, organizations and groups for the incredible amount of items and funds donated to serve our county's most vulnerable seniors! Two years ago LCCC served 112 seniors through this project and this year we served 161 with your support!
A big thank you to the LCCC Senior Program staff and our amazing volunteers for all the love, dedication and HOURS they have put into this project!!
God Bless all of you!
Below is a list of our generous donors!
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Join the Fun! - Volunteer with Special Ministries
Gingerbread House Build - We still need about 20 volunteers!
December 20th from 6-8pm, Venture Church
Let Amanda Miller know if you can join us!
Do you love working with disAbled adults? We are hiring a part-time program assistant in our Special Ministries program. Visit our
web site
for more information on how to apply.
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A Special Thank You!
Brighton NC Machine Inc., a precision machining company located in Brighton Michigan, has been supporting Livingston County Catholic Charities for many years. They employ 125 people and have been in business since 1965 - almost 55 years.
They are one of many long time, and generous supporters of Livingston County Catholic Charities community projects including our Gleaner’s food drive, Easter basket project for foster children, and most recently the Christmas Blessing project which provides a full Christmas for low income, home bound seniors.
This year, not only did they donate hundreds of dollars and boxes of food, but they also donated several staff and owners to assist in the deliveries.
If you'd like to learn more about how your school or organization can become involved in this wonderful project for next year, please contact Suzi Snyder at 517-546-9910.
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Looking for ways to maximize your tax savings and charitable giving?
Consider using your IRA.
If you are 70 1/2 yrs of age or older, you can make cash gifts from your IRA to your favorite charity or charities without having to include the IRA distribution in your taxable income. Qualified charitable distributions, also called IRA charitable rollover, allows you to direct part or all of your distribution directly to a charitable organization in an amount up to $100,000 per person per year. The amount of your charitable distribution to a charitable organization is excluded from your gross income and is not subject to taxes. Please discuss this option with your tax or financial adviser prior to making the distribution.
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This is a Salute to the Stars you will
not want to miss
. Entertainment will be provided by the dynamic & electrifying
Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations!
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On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC
1st Tuesday and of each month, 4:30–6:00 pm
at Be Our Guest
3rd Wednesday of each month, 4:30–6:00 pm
at Be Our Guest
3rd Monday of each month, 5:00–7:00 pm
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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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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