March 2010 - The Franciscan Center

The Franciscan Spirit
March 2010
The Newsletter of The Franciscan Center, Inc.
Suzy Beard
Matthew 25
Sally Ley, CEO
Founder
Jean Reifenberg
The Late Jean Kelly, SFO
Co-Founder
Jim Reifenberg
JR, Inc.
Jim Christie
Executive Director
Father Ron Rieder
OFM, C.A.P.
Sts. Peter & Paul
Catholic Church
Board President
John Tippmann, Jr.
The Tippman Group
Jan Scher, SFO
Mary Lou Sohn, SFO
Board Vice-President
Brien Blackburn
Innovative Packaging
Steve Tippmann
The Tippmann Group
Secretary
Ms. Renee Riecke, Esq.
Barrett & McNagny
Arlene Torgersen, SFO
Joe Wharton
Tippmann Properties
Treasurer
Rudi Siela
Financial Focus
Matt Wilson
The Tippmann Construction
York Young
Our Sunday Visitor
THE NEED IN OUR
COMMUNITY
CONTINUES TO RISE!
From 2008 to 2009,
All of our ministries
grew in the number of
clients served.
Food Pantry 9%
Medicine Cabinet 51%
Sack Lunch 40 %
Inside this issue:
Staff/Volunteer Spotlight
2
1 in 8 Get Help At Food
Banks—USA Today
3
A Message CEO & Founder
3
2009 Ministry Numbers
5
2009 Volunteers & Donors
6-7
Hat & Glove Drive
9
Children’s Allowance Pays
for 50 Turkeys!
9
“If God can work through me, He can work through anyone.”
- St. Francis of Assisi Quote for 2010 -
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STAFF & VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Sandra Pleus
Sack Lunch Program Manager
Sandy has worked
at The Franciscan
Center for 10
years! She handles
all sack lunch
related donations,
volunteers, and
routes.
TFC stays organized handling over 75
volunteer hours each week to prepare the
lunches. Making sure the routes are
organized and volunteers know exactly
when and where to go is also something
that Sandy takes care of. The Franciscan
Center is blessed to have such a dedicated
employee as part of our team!
Meet Hazel Smith
Sack Lunch Volunteer
Her job includes
coordinating that
1,200 lunches are
made and packed
each and every
week and that
volunteers are able to get them delivered to our
neighbors in need. It is through her efforts that
Fitting with the spirit of St. Francis,
Hazel is also an animal lover. “She
always makes sure she has bread for
them and leaves the screen door open
for the neighborhood cats to be able
to come in and out,” says volunteer
Ginny Uecker.
Her dedication inspires other
volunteers and everybody just loves
getting to see her every week!
Hazel is one of our most dedicated
volunteers, rain or shine this 90+ year
young lady is here every Tuesday and
Thursday to help make sandwiches for our
Sack Lunch program. She likes to
volunteer “cause I just like to get out of the
house and meet the people. I like the
people, they’re like family.”
SPECIAL EVENT SUCCESS!
Our Vision
The
Franciscan
Center is to
transform a
distraught
community
through
loving acts of
kindness for
all people.
Fr. Groeschel visits with Sisters of St.
Francis of Perpetual Adoration
Last December The Franciscan
Center’s celebrated its 20th Anniversary
at the University of Saint Francis with
guest speaker Father Benedict
Groeschel. He is a popular author and
activist who hosts “Sunday Night Live
with Father Benedict Groeschel” on
WTN.
Father Groeschel also spoke of the
exciting new wave of young people
who are revitalized in faith and in
Catholic teaching. He is seeing a big
surge in interest and said that we are
on “the edge of a new era in the
Catholic Church in the United
States.”
His message included the importance
of standing up against Catholic schools,
especially colleges, who support
pro-abortion entities. He asked parents
to do their research!
He was not only inspired hope to
over 200 guests in attendance, but
was an inspiration to our staff. He is
a perfect example of the foundation
of TFC; a reminder that we are here
to serve in humility and love!
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
What an exciting first 8 months for me at
the Franciscan Center! As you know, we had
multiple events (Hunger Walk, Dinner &
Auction, Thanksgiving Tuesday) last year
that culminated with our 20th Anniversary
Celebration with Father Benedict Groeschel.
The Franciscan Center is blessed to have
so many generous employees and volunteers.
Thank you to all who supported these events.
We couldn’t have done any of it without you.
Additionally, in January, I was also
blessed to have been at Bishop Rhoades
Installation, as well as meet him at the
reception afterwards. The more I read about
Bishop Rhoades, the more excited I get about
his appointment to the FWSB Diocese. It is
apparent that he has a true love for the poor.
His Episcopal motto, “to proclaim the truth in
charity,” is a reflection of this. Bishop
Rhoades has said, “Our duty is to bear
witness to the truth of the apostolic faith we
have received and to act as a witness of the
Gospel in word and deed.” I look forward to
working with the Bishop and the Diocese to
“Feed the Hungry” in our community!
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. FRANCIS!
The children and youth of today
seem to inspire change! One
such young man is Mike, an
8th Grader from Saint Therese.
In November 2009, Mike
decided to put together a food
drive for the Franciscan Center
as his confirmation service
project. Mike succeeded in
gathering 2 boxes of food from
classmates and family, and
also brought in a cash donation
that he earned by raking
leaves.
Even more thoughtful, Mike
decided he would like to do
something for the small
children who come and wait in
line at our food pantry. So, he
donated a bag of candy to for
them.
We are so grateful for Mike’s
thoughtfulness and prayers. It is
through the kindness and
dedication of people like him
that our community can have
hope in the future.
“ Will say a rosary for the
many volunteer’s and for
the people who are
helped thru the
Franciscan Center. ”
Mike R. - 8th Grade
A Message From Sally Ley, Founder & CEO
It’s hard to believe that the Franciscan Center
lunches is still the cornerstone of our
volunteers. This dedication develops into
has been serving our neighbors in need for
ministries. In fact, we will be expanding the
relationships and bonds with those we serve.
over 20 years! It seems just like yesterday
program to include a new Saturday pick up
We continually comment that we get more
that Jean Kelly, SFO and I asked for the
location for those who are not in our
out of serving than being served. The
blessings of the St. Charles Fraternity to
boundaries.
touching stories over the years are a
move forward in opening a homeless shelter.
As I look back at the past 20 years, a
testament to this.
At about the same time, we also started
number of things stand out to me. However,
Lastly, I especially want to thank all of the
making sack lunches and taking them every
the two things that impress me the most are:
Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) ladies who
Saturday and Sunday to the poor and
1) the gratefulness of those we serve. We
have helped us over the years. Your
homeless in our midst. These two ministries
often get a “God Bless You” as we give a
generosity of time, talent, and treasure is
were the origins of what we know today as
lunch or hand them food from our pantry and
appreciated and will be rewarded.
the Franciscan Center. Serving the sack
2) the faithfulness of our employees and
1 in 8 Get Help At Food Banks
According to a USA Today
news article on February
2, 2010, one in eight
Americans (37 million)
received emergency food
help last year, up 46%
from the last
report in 2005.
The findings are based on
a recent report by the nation’s largest hunger relief group
“Feeding America.”
“It comes as a record number of Americans are receiving food
stamps, 33.7 million last year.”
At the Franciscan
Center we have seen a
rise of over 40% in our
Sack Lunch ministry, but
even more astounding the
number of clients served
in our St. Joseph’s
Medicine Cabinet rose
over 50%! It is not a
surprise as the items that
are given through this ministry, such as toiletries, ibuprofen,
dishwashing detergent and other household cleaners and paper
goods, cannot be purchased with food stamps.
We are proud to provide the most fundamental and basic
needs. We thank you for your past support in
This is proof that poverty is on the rise and it is no wonder that accomplishing this task and ask that you spread the word about
what we do raise awareness for our neighbors in need.
food banks struggle to keep up with the demand.
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A Message from FC Board President - John Tippmann Jr.
In today’s economy and double-digit unemployment, the Franciscan Center was blessed to “Feed the
Hungry” more than ever in the last year. As you saw on the front page of this newsletter, our ministries
grew a tremendous amount. In fact, the Medicine Cabinet served over 50% more families in 2009 than in
2008. Our Mission is to serve the basic needs of the individual in the image of Christ so that they can
then address their higher level intellectual and spiritual needs. Without meeting the basic needs, no other
need can be fulfilled.
TFC recorded a loss of $23,162 in 2009. This has been the biggest loss in several years. The main
factor, as stated above, is that the demand of our services increased by as much as 50%. With that, the
need to purchase more supplies increases, as well as an increase in the number of employees and
volunteers needed to run our operations. This reality was reflected in the fact that we gave out almost
1,200 turkeys and hams during our 2009 Thanksgiving Tuesday event (an increase of 14% from 2008). 1,000 turkeys & hams
were purchased through local stores so we would not run out like we did in 2008. We did our best to cover our expenses for this
event, but unfortunately fell short. Additionally, our payroll increased to cover the amount of time spent handling the purchased
and in-kind donations at TFC. This is a blessing, however, because we are putting people to work who would otherwise be
unemployed and coming through our food pantry line. Thank you to all of our donors for your past contributions, and, now
more than ever, we would appreciate your continued financial support.
Lastly, a special thanks to all of our volunteers. We are truly making a difference in the lives of those we serve, especially by
sharing Christ.
Jim Christie & Family Visit with Congressman Mark Souder
My family and I had an unbelievable opportunity to go to
Washington D.C. and rally against the healthcare bill,
lobby many of our U.S. Representatives, and to try and
help protect the lives of the unborn. Obviously, we didn’t
win this battle because the bill passed the House and was
ultimately signed by the President. It was, however, an
incredible experience for me and my family, probably one
of the most significant in my adult life. My intent is not to
talk about whether you agree or disagree with Universal
Healthcare, or are pro-life, but rather to show the importance of getting involved and making your voice heard.
the rally, along with feeding us lunch and helping us find
our way around to different Congressmen’s offices. I was
amazed with how much help and information we received
from Congressman Souder and his staff. I really want to
thank them for their kindness.
We were able to see a glimpse of Washington from the
inside, not just visit and see the sites. I encourage readers to
do the same. The children were engaged the entire time and
this was an experience our family will forever cherish!
My family and I decided to do just that. On Friday
morning, March 19th, because of the impending healthcare
vote, my wife and I decided to pull our children out of
school after lunch and take off for Washington that day.
On the way, we called Mark Souder’s office to ask to meet
with him the next day. To my surprise, Mark took our call,
helped me to find a local hotel and then agreed to meet
with us at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
As we met with Mr. Souder and his staff, they were
extremely gracious and helpful! Another group from the
Warsaw area was there and the Souder staff escorted us to
From Left to Right:
Lauren, Julia, Erica, Mark Souder, Logan, Jim, and Diane
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2009 Ministry Numbers
Sack Lunch
51,638 Sack Lunches over 48 Saturdays = Average of 1,076 Lunches Per Day
40.06% Increase in Lunches Served compared to 2008
Food Pantry
9,874 Clients over 96 days = Average of 103 Clients Per Day
8.59% Increase in Number of Clients compared to 2008
Medicine Cabinet
5,064 Clients over 50 Tuesdays = Average of 101 Clients Per Day
50.91% Increase in Number of Clients compared to 2008
Sack Lunch Volunteers Dedicate Countless Hours To TFC
2009 Dinner and Auction Committee
Organization
# of Items
James Christie
Sally Ley
Vincent House
892
Mark Russett
Nancy Henry
B Antonio’s Pizza
41
Warren Wilhelm
Susie Wright
St. John New Haven
2,838
Donna Baccari
Joe Wharton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
7,023
Boy Scout Troop 15
95
Walt Veerkamp
Joanne Fabini
Majic 95.1
1,136
Bussick Dentistry
101
Trelleborg
163
This Past Year’s Dinner & Auction Event was a huge success with over
300 in attendance and making over 90K for a profit increase of about
47% from 2008!
AAA Auto Club
200
From Father Jason Freiburger:
FWCS Nutrition Services
900+
Bishop Luers
678
Lane Middle School
(Carrie Habisch)
250 items
and $100
Thank you to the Franciscan Center for being the hands of Christ by
serving our brothers and sisters in this community who have fallen on
tough times. Poverty isn’t just on the other side of the world, it is right
Barb Tippmann
here in our community!
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Donors
Able Construction
Adams, Mary Kay & Wade
Adams, Randy
Ambrose, Louise
American Electric Power
Amstutz, Kip & Laurie
Andorfer, Philip & Theresa
Baccari, Richard & Donna
Backstrom, Brian & Jennifer
Ballou, Cathy
Banet, Joan
Barney, Lowell & Pat
Baron, Michael & Rita
Barrett & McNagney Attorneys
Bauermeister, Brian
Beam, Robert & Bonnie
Beard, Suzanne & William
Beasley, Henry & Joetta
Beauchot, Mark & Susan
Becker, John & Jean
Beeber, Lois
Beeber, Thomas
Bennett, Jo Schey
Bergman, Kent
Bermes, Doris
Beuchel, Patrick
Binns, Robert & Mary
Blackburn, Brien & Debbie
Blaettner, Herald & Maria
Bobay, Andrew & Janice
Bobay, Edmund & Mary Ann
Bohl, Elise
Borg, Phyllis
Bougher, James & Anne
Brattoli, Mark
Braun, Virginia
Broderick, Jon
Brown, Jimmy
Brown, Stephen & Elizabeth
Buchan, Bruce & Christina
Buckley, Sam
Bueter, Thomas & Mary
Bundza, Mary
Burrell, Marguerite
Cahill, Michael & Mary
Carteaux, Daniel & Kathy
Carteaux, Jeff & Joanne
Carteaux, Rita
Castleman, Michael & Michelle
Cavacini, Martha
Cerney, Nancy
Chandler, Steve & Annette
Charlie Tippmann Foundation
Chelf, Susan
Choka, Theresa
Chris Miller Electric
Christie, Gerald & Judith
Christie, James & Diane
Chubinski, Dennis & Suzanne
Clabaugh, Constance
Coonan, Terrance & Theresa
Cox, Mark & Angela
Cox, Mary
Crawford, John MD
Creek, Duane & Peggy
Crothers, John & Linda
Curran, Eugene & Carol
Dahm, Joseph & Dene
Dailey, Scott & Laura
Davis, Jacqueline & Randy
Davis, Tim
Didier, John & Lisa
Diocese of FWSB
Diskey Architectural Signage
Dize, John
Dluzak, Joe & Kathy
Dluzak, John & Jennifer
Doctor, Duane
Doermer, Richard
Don Yeoman Service Center
Dorko, Joseph & Beverly
Doust, Thomas & Roberta
Dulworth, Michael & Joyce
Dunifon, Jack & Jennifer
Dunkelberger, Kirk & Karen
Dupont Hospital
Earnest, Thomas
Eckert, Ann
Eckrich, Christopher
Ehlerding, Gregory & Amy
Eisaman, Paul & Jen
Elfried, Samuel
Ellinger, Todd & Maria
Emilian, Albert
Engquist, L.O. & C.J.
English, Bonter, Mitchell Found.
Etter, Edward & Monica
Everlast Concrete Maintenance
E-Z Car Credit
Fabini, Joanne
Falater, David & Linda
Ferro, Dave & Terri
Finley, Brian & Jessica
Ford, Renee
Fort Wayne Jewish Federation
Forte, Fred & Suzanne
Fosnaugh, Kevin
Franciscan Sisters
Frauenfelder, Susan
Freeman, William & Christine
Freiberger, Gary & Karen
Freiburger, Louis
Freiburger, Margaret
Friend, Gregory & Kathleen
Furman, Henry
Gabrek, Fabijan & Agnes
Gandolfo, Judith
Garrett, Michael & Donna
GE Motors
GE Foundation
Gerardot Architecture
Gillig, Ann
Giraldo, Tertuliano & Marcia
Girardot, Jay & Jennifer
Goble, David
Golden, Don & Pamela
Gonya, Michael & Louise
Grable, Jerry & Camille
Gray, Nick & Ann
Gunkel, Alan & Christine
Hanke, Becca
Hanke, Donald & Sharon
Hapner, Kevin & Connie
Harding, Al M.D. & Mary
Hayes, Neil & Patricia
Headings, Frances
Heimann, Robert
Henry, Jerome
Henry, Kelly
Henry, Steve & Chanin
Henry, Steve & Nancy
Hipskind, Jerome & Margaret
Hoffmann, Mary
Holbrook, Susan & Mike
Holbrook, Charlotte & John
Holder, Troy & Karianne
Houck, Carole & Denise
Houlihan, James & Ruth
Howe, Hiddie
Hummel, Nan
Hunnicutt, Martin & Breck
Huth, Susan
Ianucilli, Gregory & Linda
Interstate Warehousing, Inc.
James, Linda
Jean Kelly Trust
Johnson, Addison & Marna
Johnson, Nancy Lee
Kaczhmarek, Patricia
Kallsen, Carl & Yolanda
Kaminskas, David MD
Kapocius, Vincent
Kapp, Larry & Annette
Kapp’s Green Lawn
Katterheinrich, Linzi
Kelly, Lawrence & Patricia
Kendregan, Shawn & Trisha
Kentz, Leo
Khorshid, Habib & Patty
Kien, Matt & Becky
Kinder, Michael & Sandra
Kinsey, James & Barbara
Kirk, Kevin & Anne
Kleber, Carl & Margaret
Koday, James & Janice
Koester, Margaret
Koester, Scott & Tamera
Kohrman, Thomas & Joan
Kopfer, Alice
Krach, Daniel & Maria
Krauss, Julie
Krohn, Adam & Colleen
Kruk, John & Judith
Kuenkler, Ronald
La Master, Peter
Lake, Michael & Gina
Lane Middle School
Larson, Stephen & Cindy
Lauer, Georgeann
Lauer, Joseph
Laughlin, Kevin & Carol
Leeuw, Richard & Rita
Lehman, Terry
Ley, Chris & Kelly
Ley, Monica
Ley, Phyllis
Ley, Richard & Nicole
Ley, Richard & Sally
Ley, Theresa
Lindeman, Robert & Mildred
Loehrke, Scott & Judy
Lovett, Edwin & Anne
Lueken, George & Pauline
Lutheran Foundation
Mainord, Cynthia
Maniscalo, Thomas & Lucile
Mann, Charlett
Marqueling, Ann
Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation
Mary E. Vandrew Foundation
Masri, Kathleen & Amar
Matera, John & Helen
McDonald, Robert & Sherri
McEvoy, Terri & William
McEwen, Howard
McMahon, Pat & Lena
Meijer
Merchant, Thomas
Michelle Loraine Enterprises
Midwest Tile & Concrete Products
Miller, Laura
Miller, Mark & Lori
Miller, Stephen & Tracy
Miller, Todd
Minnich, Gerald & Kathryn
Mitchell, Elizabeth
Moore, Janice & Max
Morken, Tom & Tammy
Morris, David
Mortgage Appraisals, Inc.
Moss, Roseann
Mungovan, Thomas & Marilyn
Murphy, Timothy & Deborah
Myers, Mark & Julie
Newport, Elaine
Nicholas, Robert
Nix, Zeno & Helen
Noll, Priscilla
Northern Indiana Public Service
Nuttle, David & Jo
O’Neil, Mike & Kathleen
O’Connor, Cheryl
O’Connor, John & Rita
O’Daniel, Jeffrey & Sheila
Offerle, Daniel & Carolyn
Offerle, John
O’Keefe, Michael
O’Keefe, Joe & Pam
O’Neil, Kathleen
O’Shaughnessey, John & Debra
Otto, Rosemary
Owens, Craig
Oyer, Vincenta
Parks, Cynthia
Parkview Health
Parkview Physician Group
Pelkington, Chris & Molly
Perkins, David
Pershing
Pesa, Anthony & Gail
Peters, R.S. & Mary
Peterson, Benjamin & Amy
Pettigrew & Sons
Pittenger Stefan & Maria
Plant, William & Doris
Plummans, Bernadette
Plymouth Congregational Church
Pokrzywinski, Bernard & Jackie
Pollifrone, David M.D.
PROFED
Prudlow, Michael
Raby, Rick & Karen
Racine, Joyce
Ramsey, Marion & Jill
Rang, Roger
Recht, Mark & Jeanine
Reed, Mike
Reifenberg, James & Jean
Reinke, Bruce & Janice
Renier, Dennis & Joann
Reszel, Paul & Rosemary
Rice, Kent & Carrie
Richardville, Michael & Karen
Riethmiller, Tom & Teresa
Roach, Stacia
Robb, Robert & Phyllis
Roberts, Barbara
Rodenbeck, Scott & Michelle
Roebel, William & Mary Ann
Rondot, Daniel & Rosan
Roscoe, Joseph & Maria
Rose, Gregory & Cynthia
Rosswurm Family Partnership
Roussel, Benjamin & Kathleen
Roussey, Margaret
Ryan, Tim & Kathy
Sarasien, Richard & Carol
Sauter, John & Dorothy
Sauve’, Mr. & Mrs. James
Schafer, E.M.
Schafer, Jeffrey & Mary
Scheiber, Doris
Schenkel, David
Schenkel, John & Margaret
Scher, Jan SFO
Schleinkofer, Robert & Amber
Schmitt, Frank
Schroeder, Rodney & Maureen
Schultheis Agency, Inc.
Schutte, Vic & Terri
Scranton, Rose Ann
Seifert, Kenneth
Sensenich, D.B.
Sensenich, David & Mary
Sexton, Warren & Rosalind
Shaffer, Jeanne
Sheets, Russell
Shoemaker, Fr. Thomas
Siefert, H. Jack
Siela, Rudi & Pam
Sliger, William & Marijo
Smith, Brain & Joan
Smith, Catherine
Snyder, Paul & Doris
Sorg, Maxine
SS. Peter & Paul Church
St. Aloysius Church
St. Charles Fraternity
St. Charles Borromeo School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist SVD
St. Joseph Community Health
Foundation
St. Therese Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Stahl, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce
Stahl, Mr. & Mrs. Shane
Steenport, John & Barbara
Stein, Daniel & Rosemary
Stevens, David & Deborah
Stiles, Carey & Randy
Stone, Donald & Sara
Stoner, Mark DDS
Stults, David & Barbara
Sturm, Mary
Suever, Russell
Swift, William
Swiss Re Life & Health America
Tait Edwin & Jennifer Woodruff
The Altoris Corporation
Thomas, Carol
Thomas, David & Claudia
Thomas, Gregory
Till, Carolyn Mary
Tippmann, Angela
Tippmann, Barbara
Tippmann, Ben & Kelly
Tippmann, Brad & Lindsey
Tippmann, Charles & Beverly
Tippmann, Chip & Theresa
Tippmann, Christopher & Shannon
Tippmann, David & Angela
Tippmann, Dennis
Tippmann, Donald & Marie
Tippmann, Gerald & Agnes
Tippmann Heating & Air LLC
Tippmann, Jerry & Kendra
Tippmann, John Jr. & Kim
Tippmann, Johnny
Tippmann, Patrick & Shelley
Tippmann, Robert & Mary An
Tippmann, Samuel & Misty
Tippmann, Steve & Kim
Titcomb, Clifton & Mary
Tompa, Lisa
Torgersen, Arlene
Tourney, Agatha
Tower Bank & Trust Co.
Travelers Insurance Co.
Tuttle, Michael & Amy
Ueber, Thomas & Joann
Van Horn, Eleanor & Dennis
Veerkamp, Gregory & Mary Pat
Veerkamp, Mark & Patricia
Veerkamp, Ruth
Vennari, Gianna
Voigt, Walter
Waldron, Christopher
Walker, Steve
Ward, Carol
Ward, Dorothy
Ward, William
Weber, Richard
Weigand, Robert
Wharton, Joe & Laura
Whitmore, John Jr. & Paula
Wicham, Joan
Wilhelm, Erika
Wilhelm, Warren & Carol
Wilhelm, Gretchen
Willson, Matt & Sarah
Wilson, David & Cynthia
Winkeljohn, Robert & Diane
Wiseman, Jennifer
Witte, Gerald
Wolfe, Dorothy
Wood, Dennis & Kristen
Woodrum, Karen & Steven
Wright, Dennis & Susie
Wyss, Donald & Corinna
Wyss, Patricia & Andrew
Zuber, Robert
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Volunteers
Organizations
Water Works
Fletcher, Gerald & Pat
Lochbihler, Judy
Stemmler, Ruth
AAA Auto Club
Woodside Girl Scout Troop
20993
Follis, Karen
Loeffler, Steve
Stewart, Dr. Ken
Follis, Mike
Lowell, Barney & Pat
Strzelecki, Heather & Frank
B Antonio’s Pizza
Benoit Academy
Bishop Dwenger High School
Bishop Luers High School
Blackhawk Middle School
Boy Scout Troop 15
Bussik Dentistry
Concordia High School
Didier Meats
E-Z Car Credit
Fort Wayne Community
Schools
Fort Wayne District UMC
(Revive)
Ford, Renae
Mann, Carol
Terry, Ann & Bill
Individuals
Garber, Kit
Matera, John
Thompson, Curt & Nikki
Baccari, Donna
Gettys, Greg & Julie
Mayo, Kit
Till, Matt & Mary
Ball, James
Gibson, Virginia
McKee, Traci
Tippmann, Barb
Bass, Alden
Gildea, John
Meyers, Joseph
Tippmann, Bob
Beard, Suzy
Giraldo, Terry
Miller, Steve & Tracy
Tippmann, John Jr.
Belleville, Rob
Gleason, Donna
Minnick, Carl
Tippmann, Mary
Belot, Mike
Glowaski, Gary
Mockenhaupt, Denny
Tippmann, Steve & Kim
Bennett, Sarah
Golden, Don, Pam & Family Mont, Gene
Torgersen, Arlene, SFO
Black, Cindy & Phil
Gonzales, Amanda
Moreau, Paul & Jackie
Tracy, Barry & Family
Blackburn, Brien, Debbie &
Family
Greaf, Betty
Norton, Rick
Trenary, Charlotte
Blauvelt, Barb
GE Health Care Employees
Boacheon, Mary
Homestead Special Needs
Boyer, Mary Ann
Jason Baker Football Camp
Broderick, Jon
Lane Middle School
Buckley, Sam & Barb
North Side High School
Burns, Betty
St. Aloysius Church
Carabtree, Zac
St. Aloysius Gator Girls
Celarek, Joe
St. Aloysius Grace Girls
Christie, Jim , Diane & Family
St. Aloysius KOC
Clark, Kathy
St. Charles School & Parish
Cotton, Darlene
St. Elizabeth School & Parish Cotton, Rachel
St. Elizabeth Youth Group
Dawson, Tina
St. Francis Nurses
Devine, Cathy
St. John’s Fort Wayne
Didier, John & Lisa
St. John’s New Haven
Dill, Family
St. Joseph School & Parish
Dirig, Scott & Iris
St. Vincent School & Parish
Ehinger, Doloris
Star 88.3 Christian Radio
Ehinger, Maury
Trelleborg
Eisaman, Paul Jr.
UMC Youth Group
Erlandson, Greg & Corine
University of St. Francis
Esser, Donald
Vincent House
Fabini, Joanne
Gunkel, Alan,Christy & Family Norton, Marg
Uecker, Jim & Ginny
Guthier, Betti
Paris, Patrick
Veerkamp, Walt
Harrold, Patrick
Perez, Tara
Voors, Bill & Deb
Hartmann, Norma
Preston, Ryan & Lynn
Walsh, Jill
Hastings, Jeff
Rang, Rodger
Wamsley, Ryan
Hawkins, Hank & Alice
Reifenberg, Jim & Jean
Wharton, Joe
Henry, Steve & Nancy
Riecke, Renee
Whilhelm, Warren
Horstman, Sue
Rieder, Father Ron, OFM,
C.A.
Williamson, Alice
Jennings, Clay
Johnson, Cornell
Kellams, Brad
Kelty, Matt
Kempschm, Janet
Kohne, Tony
Langford, Chris & Family
Lapp, Julie
Larson, Steve & Cindy
Lauer, Joan
LeBlanc, Jackie
Ley, Monica
Ley, Mike
Ley, Rick & Sally
Ley, Theresa
Rietdorf, Gary
Riethmiller, Tom
Russett, Mark
Salon, Marilyn
Sanderson, Dan
Scher, Jan, SFO
Schouweiler, Jeanne
Sensenich, Dave
Shade, Mel
Shank, Helen
Siela, Rudi
Slater, Mary Ann
Smith, Hazel
Soberalski, Ed & Sue
Sohn, Mary Lou, SFO
Willson, Matt
Wright, Suzy
Young, York
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Help A Neighbor Drive (HAND) - April 24, 2010
Hunger Walk - September 18, 2010
Dinner & Auction - October 23, 2010
Thanksgiving Tuesday - November 23, 2010
HAND - Saturday, April 24th, 2010
The Franciscan Center is once again partnering with Star 88.3 for our 9th annual Help A Neighbor Drive
(HAND). For this event, we invite youth organizations to hold food drives and compete for a chance to win a
DJ & Pizza Party with the morning team from Star 88.3. April 24th will be the drop-off date for the items
they’ve collected and Star 88.3 personalities will broadcast live from each of three drop-off sites.
Sponsorships available are:
2K (Gold Sponsor), 1K (Silver Sponsor), $500 (Bronze Sponsor)
Hunger Walk - Saturday, September 18th, 2010
With over 300 participants from our community, the Hunger Walk is a collaborative effort between The
Franciscan Center, Associated Churches, and Miss Virginia’s House to promote hunger awareness in our
community and raise funds for hunger relief. Participants can support the effort by “Walking the Walk” with
sponsored teams, or by “Writing-the-Walk” with a tax-deductible contribution. All proceeds from the Walk
directly help our Allen County neighbors in need. Sponsorships available are:
$1,000 Trail Sponsor, $500 Path Sponsor, and $250 Walk Sponsor
Annual Dinner And Auction Event - Saturday, October 23, 2010
Our biggest fundraiser of the year which helps us to continue growing our ministries. The event includes
testimonials and dinner, along with cash, silent and live auctions. The event holds 300 seats for area
business leaders and Franciscan Center supporters. This is not only a wonderful fundraising event, it is a
great networking opportunity! Sponsorships available are:
$5K Event Sponsor, $2.5K Reception Sponsor, $1K Corporate Table Sponsor
Thanksgiving Tuesday - Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Through generous community donations, the Franciscan Center is able to provide over 1,200 Thanksgiving
meals to our neighbors in need. Donors can help offset the cost of Thanksgiving
Tuesday through monetary donations or in-kind donations of turkeys, hams, and food
pantry items. Sponsorships available are:
$2K sponsors 160 Turkeys, $1K sponsors 80 Turkeys, $500 sponsors 40 Turkeys
Call Us For 2010 Sponsorship Information!
260-744-3977
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Every year The Franciscan
Center collects donations of
hats and gloves and then
hands them out to our
Neighbors in need. In 2009,
our staff volunteered a Sunday
afternoon and handed out over
250 items! Each year, just by
word of mouth, this little
project grows and we would
like to thank all those who have
contributed!
Family Who Gave 50 Turkeys With Allowance & Parent Match
Four years ago, a family of five who would
like to remain anonymous, created a family
challenge to raise funds for our Thanksgiving
Tuesday drive. The parents told their 3
daughters that they would match their monthly
allowance if they used it to purchase turkeys for
deserving families for Thanksgiving. All three
girls donated 100% of their allowance!
allowance & parent match, babysitting, and
calling parents of friends. The youngest
actually went door-to-door on their street. They
negotiated the cost of turkeys on their own, and
being driven by the oldest 17 year old sister,
bought the turkeys, loaded them into the family
van, and drove them to the Franciscan Center.
These 3 girls have purchased over 200 turkeys
over the past 4 years!
The Franciscan Center was a logical place to
When the girls were asked why they donate,
donate the turkeys since the girls had
volunteered through their schools in the sack
their first response was “I just do.” Mom says
lunch program. It was here that the girls saw
“it has just become a normal part of their lives.”
folks lined up to receive food.
The 12, 15, and 17 year old girls
Since then, the girls have continued in their respectively quote:
fundraising efforts and this past year they ran
“You are supposed to prove that you are a
their challenge alone, only consulting with their
Christian
every day through your actions.”
parents. They raised money with their
“It’s a nice thing to do. I want all people to
have a nice Thanksgiving.”
“Everyone deserves a family meal on
Thanksgiving. I do care for those less fortunate
than me. It shows God how thankful I am for
all of my blessings.”
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Mark Your Calendars
Help A Neighbor Drive (HAND)
April 24, 2010
Hunger Walk
Sept. 18, 2010
21st Annual Dinner & Auction
October 23, 2010
Thanksgiving Tuesday
November 23, 2010
Fort Wayne Community Schools Nutrition Services
Holds Food Drives
In the past 6 months, we have had
a lot of incredible organizations
hold food drives for us. The drives
held at the various Fort Wayne
Community School facilities stand
out as an example of how these
things can snowball. It all started
when Jackie Davis, Nutrition
Service (NS) Manager at Lane
Middle School, suggested that
Carrie Habisch, PE teacher and
volleyball coach, donate what she
collected for the holidays to the
Franciscan Center. Carrie held a
staff versus team volleyball game.
The entrance fee was 2 canned
goods or $2. They collected 252
items and $100 that they donated
to us. Jackie then suggested to
Lila Park, Purchasing in NS, that
they hold a food drive between the
different school NS groups. They
collected more than 700 items. Lila
then also suggested to the
Maintenance Department and the
Grile Administrative Offices also do
a collection, which they did. We
collected several hundred more
items. This is what happens when
one person (Jackie Davis) takes the
lead in making a difference for
those in need.
What can you do to help out the
Franciscan Center?
Matching Gift Companies
With matching gifts you can sometimes
double or even triple your gift! Many
employers will match charitable
contributions made by their employees.
Ask Your Employer if They Participate in
Some Matching Gift Companies…
(make sure to check with your HR department to verify)
AEP/
Indiana Michigan Power
Aetna
Aon Corporation
AT&T
Black & Decker
BP
Cigna
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Citgo Petroleum Corp
Coca Cola, Co.
Cooper Industries
Conrail, Inc.
Eaton Corporation
Ecolab, Inc.
Eli Lily and Co.
Emerson Electric Co.
Essex Group, Inc.
GE
General Motors
Glaxo-Smith Kline
Goodrich Corp.
Goodyear
H&R Block
ITT Aerospace
Johnson & Johnson
JP Morgan Chase
Kmart
Lincoln Financial
Lowes
McDonalds
Merrill Lynch & Co.
Mutual of America
Pepsi Co.
Pfizer, Inc.
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Radio Shack
Raytheon Systems
Sprint Foundation
Superior Essex
Vera Bradley
Verizon
Wells Fargo
Zimmer