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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…
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…
Season of Rebirth
Written on May 4, 2017 at 2:37 pm, by John Karasinski
Emerging from a Lenten season of reflection and repentance, I hope you enjoyed a Happy Easter as we joyfully celebrated the resurrection and enter the season of rebirth. The first…
Transformational Relationships
Written on May 4, 2017 at 2:21 pm, by John Karasinski
Deb Stoner’s journey from book club volunteer to being the impetus behind St. Vincent Catholic Charities’ Sensory Integration Therapy Room showcases the power of transformational relationships at the agency. Deb was…
Fostering Teamwork
Written on April 11, 2017 at 12:59 pm, by Natalie McQueary
Taking a group of foster children and teens into an environment they have never been before can be quite the challenge. “What we’ve…
Corporate Gifts Change Lives
Written on December 20, 2016 at 7:29 pm, by Emily Pohl
One small weight can tip the scales, and a single pebble thrown into a still pond creates ripples that extend to the far shore. No matter how insignificant a change…
From Curiosity to Generosity
Written on December 20, 2016 at 7:04 pm, by Emily Pohl
From the moment her curiosity led to becoming a volunteer, Sherry Dunn knew she wanted to make her service long-term. The success of any non-profit depends on the support of…
Joyful Thanks this Christmas
Written on December 20, 2016 at 6:56 pm, by Emily Pohl
It was just a short while ago that we witnessed Pope Francis’ action to name this past year the Jubilee Year of Mercy. As we wrap up this special year…
It Takes More Than A Roof
Written on December 20, 2016 at 6:37 pm, by John Karasinski
It takes more than a roof to support the St. Vincent Catholic Charities Children’s Home, which offers Long Term and Short Term Residential Care, and 30 Day Clinical Assessment for children…
Decades of Dedication
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:23 pm, by Emily Pohl
Decades of dedication from staff have helped the St. Vincent Catholic Charities Children’s Home prosper. Desmond Tutu once stated “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you,…