Robin Finger, a YSU student and graduate of Beatitude House transitional housing program was honored at the 53rd Annual Honors Convocation held at Youngstown State University. Robin received the Karen R. Murphy Beatitude House Scholarship, which recognizes achievement by a current female YSU student who is enrolled in or has completed a Beatitude House program.
Congratulations to Andrea from A House of Blessing Warren who qualified for and received the keys to a Habitat for Humanity Home in Warren. Andrea and her children contributed many hours of “sweat equity” during the course of the past year. Finally, the house was refurbished and they moved in. The Mayor of Warren and several Beatitude staff were on hand for the dedication.
On Wednesday March 7th, six Beatitude House clients (women) enjoyed a special spa morning at Casal Aveda Institute in Austintown. The women were given hand & foot relaxation massages, got their nails polished, hair cuts & makeup touch ups. The Institute provides this service 4 times throughout the year for Beatitude House women.
A few schools have special assemblies and events where male students are asked to wear dress ties for the occasion. Since not too many moms know how to do, we asked one of our male volunteers to teach the skill to the boys. The boys at A House of Blessing in Youngstown learned how to tie ties for “dress up days”.
It will take a little more practice but they at least have the knotting technique down. Practice, practice, practice!!!
Bob Evans in Austintown recently donated Farmhouse Fresh Thanksgiving meals for families served by our Hispanic Outreach program that is part of The Potter’s Wheel. The meals included everything from turkey to mashed potatoes and gravy to pumpkin pie for dessert. Each meal serves 6-8 people.
Doug, Bob Evans Manager said, “This is a great way for us to give bakc to the community. “ This is the second year Bob Evans has provided the meals.
Delivering the Farmhouse Feast meals. Pictured from L to R are Doug, Bobs Evans Manager, Romana Potter's Wheel Client and Carl Potter'sWheel Director.
Proud graduate!
Brittney Hines, graduated from the STNA training at the American Red Cross and made the honor roll. We are so very proud of Brittney! She will take her state “boards” in early December, and then will have her certificate for State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
Many, many thanks to the Ursuline High School Interact Club and the UHS student body for their most generous contribution of “all the fixins” for a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner for A House of Blessing Youngstown residents.
Each familyreceived a turkey, stuffing mix, potatoes, a dozen eggs, butter, a loaf of bread, pumpkin pie, whipped cream, juice, soda, pasta and sauce, mac ‘n cheese dinners and hundreds of cans of vegetables and fruit to choose from to “personalize their meals.” Each family also received some chocolate candy to top off their meal.
UHS students make a donation
Families living at A House of Blessing in Warren held a “Family” Thanksgiving Feast a few days before Thanksgiving this year. Everyone brought a pot-luck dish to celebrate the holiday!!!
Sharon Fox, our Senior Employment Services person, along with Felecia, Child Advocate Assistant and women from the Resident Council, decorated each place setting Four of the children offered “grace” before everyone “dug in”!
