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Volunteer Spotlight – Bob Nieman
Written on August 14, 2017 at 3:33 pm, by Charlotte Inda
Fishing requires a lot of patience. When you take a 12 year-old who has never fished before, that certainly can be true. But for Children’s Home volunteer mentor Bob Nieman,…
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…
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…
Math Tutors Needed
Written on August 31, 2016 at 7:06 pm, by Emily Pohl
Math tutors are in high demand at the St. Vincent Catholic Charities Children’s Home. Summer is drawing to a close as Labor Day looms nearer, which can mean only one…
Mentor Leigh Ann Warner-St. Vincent Catholic Charities
Written on January 28, 2015 at 9:31 pm, by John Karasinski
Mentors are so important to the children served at the St. Vincent Catholic Charities’ Children’s Home. It is also a great way for volunteers to connect with a child in…
Giving Love for the Holidays
Written on December 30, 2014 at 3:11 pm, by admin
The holidays are always a time of great love for many of us. We are surrounded by close friends and family members who have all gathered to celebrate the joy…
Refugee Success in U.S.
Written on December 3, 2014 at 4:12 pm, by admin
Bakar Ali has a story worth telling. It is a story of refugee success that will amaze you and make you ask how one person could achieve so much in…