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THE SAINT THERESE CENTER FOR HIV AND AIDS
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During the time I volunteered there, it was such a joy
- It was like working in a miracle factory. I am sure
there are plenty of miracles hidden away in their files, because I saw people
improving and getting better. I suppose if someone doesn't get up and walk out of a wheel chair spontaneously it's not
considered a real miracle, but I don't see it that way - It's still a
miracle to me even if it takes a few days. 
There were days
at the center that Father Joseph would catch me in between massages, and ask me if I
happened to have any baby furniture because there's was a client in the office with two babies and nowhere but the floor for them to
sleep on.
And while we were still discussing what could be done, someone would walk
up and say "Father Joseph, there is a guy here with a truck load of baby furniture and wants to know if we
could use it." When something like happens, it's a miracle to me -
and that kind of thing happens every day - and sometimes twice a day - at
the center. After a while, you'd think that one would get used to it, but
it always took me by surprise. Reminders that the universe was working with
me always do.
Below is the Center's current Wish List.
Donations of Wal Mart gift certificates of any amount
Often a client will be in need of something that we just don't have or can't get. Wal Mart carries just about everything anybody needs so being able to give a client a Wal Mart certificate to cover the cost of the needed item is almost as good as as having that item in our inventory.
Donations of $10 gift certificates from Albertson's, Vons, or Smith's Food King
Clients who are infected, and families of clients under the age of 18 who are affected, are able to get $10.00 a month certificate to Albertson's or Von's or Smiths supermarkets. This is to supplement the dry food pantries that are currently available. With these certificates clients are able to get fresh vegetables, fruit, and dairy products. If you'd like to contribute more, you can donate any number of the $10 gift certificates.
Volunteer at the center and make a hot lunch.. see website for details
Dry Food For The Pantry
We are always in need of for the Pantry. Specific items include:
Sugar
Cereal
Tuna Fish
Top Ramen
Sauces
Cake Mixes
Frozen Food
Flour
Juices
Puddings
Soups
Rice
TV Dinners
Pasta
Soap
Razors
Toilet Paper
Tissues
Paper Towels
Dish Soap
Pop top items are always handy for our HIV homeless.
Food drives or collections to help stock our Pantry are always necessary and needed!
Food Baskets
While many think of just Thanksgiving and Christmas there are needs for other times of the year. Baskets can be centered around any holiday you wish - Valentines, Easter, Summer Picnic Baskets - can be creative. You can adopt a family for any holiday other than Christmas or Thanksgiving! Families are always in need.
Nutritional Drink Supplements
From Ensure Plus, to Resource Plus to Boost even Carnation Instant Breakfast - clients can always use the Nutritional supplements. The cost of some of these products can be $10.00 for a six pack!
Sponsoring Ensure drives or supplemental nutritional drives would be great!
Fresh Vegetables and Produce
Always a need and a treat, a case of fruit dropped off at the Center is appreciated and goes a long way. With the current med's our clients are on, fresh vegetables and fruit are better than canned items. Drop off a case of something fresh and it is out in client's homes within the next day or so.
Personal Hygiene Items
Clients are always in need of toothpaste, shampoo, razors, tooth brushes, hair brushes, even first aid kits! This is a priority for our HIV+ Homeless men and women.
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This Page Donated In Loving Memory of John Joseph Picini Jr. Feb. 20, 1986 - Oct. 2, 2005 |
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