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Family Is Forever: 2017 Chris Ball Award
Written on January 4, 2018 at 4:29 pm, by John Karasinski
A half-melted snowman greets visitors to the home of Kevin and Susan Mayes. Built by their 12 year-old son Ben and his 3 year-old brother Jase, it symbolizes the joy…
Merry Christmas from the Immigration Law Clinic Family
Written on December 12, 2017 at 3:41 pm, by John Karasinski
From the Immigration Law Clinic family to yours, a very merry and blessed Christmas season! As much as we love “Jingle Bells,” Santa Claus and presents under the tree, Christmas…
Impact of New Refugee Vetting Procedures
Written on November 3, 2017 at 3:52 pm, by John Karasinski
Like many supporters of refugees in our community, we at St. Vincent Catholic Charities were anxiously waiting for October 24, 2017 when the travel ban and 120-day delay for refugees…
A Miracle in the Making
Written on June 26, 2017 at 7:09 pm, by John Karasinski
Miracle Bridgeman’s motivation wears red high top sneakers and dozens of bright barrettes in her hair. Her tiny one-year-old daughter, Jordan, is all the motivation Miracle needs to complete the…
Lansing Refugee Story: “This is Home”
Written on June 5, 2017 at 5:52 pm, by John Karasinski
“This is home,” Lansing refugee Nael Al Saedi said, sitting on his couch one rainy Saturday afternoon. His family walked in and out of their living room, taking turns telling…
2016 Clients Served
Written on May 4, 2017 at 4:44 pm, by John Karasinski
St. Vincent Catholic Charities 2016 Clients Served – STVCC transformed the lives of 4,496 total clients across six different programs in 2016. Children’s Home – 126 Counseling – 1,090 Adoption…
Thank You to Recent Donors
Written on May 4, 2017 at 4:27 pm, by John Karasinski
It’s been a busy first quarter for our Development staff with many third party collections and donations. From warmth & comfort donations to those who provided financial support, we want…
Helen Hagens – Volunteer Spotlight
Written on May 4, 2017 at 4:09 pm, by John Karasinski
When a St. Vincent Catholic Charities representative visited the East Lansing Women’s Club, Helen Hagens was immediately excited and intrigued by the opportunity to help her local community. She was…
Adriana Trigiani Book Signing
Written on May 4, 2017 at 3:51 pm, by John Karasinski
MARK YOUR CALENDARS St. Vincent Catholic Charities will be the recipient of the proceeds from the East Lansing appearance of bestselling novelist Adriana Trigiani on Wednesday, June 28 at the Kellogg Center…
Announcing the STVCC Legacy Society
Written on May 4, 2017 at 3:41 pm, by John Karasinski
For many years, STVCC has received gifts from estates of people in our community and notices that many of our friends have included STVCC in their estate plans. To recognize…