We Care - Lenten Project
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April 2021 - Boys & Girls HomeApril 5 - May 4
Help us fill our barrels with items for the Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc.
They are in need of the following items:- Art or Puzzle Activity Books
- Games or Puzzles
- Craft Supplies– construction paper, crayons, or markers for their alternative education program for ages 5-17
- Reading books
- Flip Flop Sandals—kid-size from 12, to men’s size up to 13, ladies size up to 10
- Bubble Blowing Soap
- Monetary donations to be used for the following
- Plastic toys for Play Therapy Program, toys would include doctors’ equipment & plastic baby dolls.
- Purchase of clothing items needs for all ages
**Items will be used by children and adolescents ages 5-17. Please note that we cannot do spiral books of any kind.**Donations accepted April 5th — May 2nd
Donations may be dropped off in the barrels located at both St. Michael Church and Blessed Sacrament Church.
You may also drop off donations at the parish office.
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July 2020 - Siouxland Soup Kitchen
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In July 2020, Holy Cross Parish donated food to the Siouxland Soup Kitchen who desperately needed supplies to reopen their doors after COVID-19.
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October 2020 - Food Bank of Siouxland
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In October 2020, Holy Cross Parish donated over 275 food items to the Food Bank of Siouxland to help continue its mission in the fight against hunger.
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Lenten Project 2021- Simple life, Heartland Counseling, & Safe Place
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During our Lenten project, Holy Cross Parish donated over 2,000 personal hygiene items to Simple Life, Heartland Counseling, & Safe Place to help their residents.
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August 2020 - School Supply Drive
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In August 2020, Holy Cross Parish helped Siouxland Community Organizations who were in need of after school supplies this year.
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November/December 2020 - Angel Tree
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During the months of November & December 2020, Holy Cross Parish collected and distributed over 225 gifts for families and seniors from The Siouxland Community Action Agency, The Crittenon Center, Holy Spirit Retirement Home, and Acura.
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Holy Week Program 2021-Gosepl Mission & Safe Place
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During Holy Week our parish collected and donated over 560 pairs of socks. Men's socks were donated to the Gospel Mission. The women's & children's socks were donated to Safe Place.
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September 2020-Lila Mae's House
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In September 2020, Holy Cross Parish donated over 500 toiletries, feminine products, household supplies, etc to Lila Mae's House.
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January 2021 -Bridges West
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In January 2021, Holy Cross Parish collected over 900 items for the Bridges West Transitional Housing Program. These items will be used to help families as they enter the program.
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