Mead Clark's donation of lumber made the refurbishing of the mobile homes possible. Shelter Wish List Sister Kathleen, who runs the kitchen at the Family Support Center, continues to need booster seats and a service cart. The shelter also needs toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, hair brushes and disposable diapers. Volunteer Spotlight Terry Silva prepared to leave Mass one Sunday, she picked up a parish bulletin and noticed an announcement that Catholic Charities' Alzheimer's program needed volunteer caregivers. The next day she called the office, and soon was observing the program in action.
Some people are overwhelmed and leave right away.
I loved it. I stayed all day. Seven years later, Terry continues to look forward to her six-hour shift each Friday at the center, where she tends to clients suffering from dementia. And I look forward to going there. It's very fulfilling work.