OPEN HOUSE
Come help us celebrate the opening of A House of Blessing Ashtabula and infuse the old school building with warmth and welcome for its new residents!
Friday June 1, 2012: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2:30 pm Open House 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Sunday June 3, 2012: Open House 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
A House of Blessing Ashtabula is located behind St. Joseph Church at 3404 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
Dakota Quinn celebrated his 8th birthday at Boardman Lanes and helped the families at Beatitude House in the process.
Dakota attended ReNew Vaction Bible School last summer at Common Ground Church Community, with his friend Christopher Lynch. During VBS, Dakota and his family learned about Beatitude House when the children made “Pass It On Bags.” Which are grocery bags the kids decorated and took home to fill with gently used clothes, toys, and books. After being involved in this project, the Quinn family decided they wanted to use Dakota’s birthday as another opportunity to collect items to help out the families at Beatitude House. They asked party guests to bring batteries, new toys, and gently used clothes to send to Beatitude House instead of bringing presents for Dakota.
This isn’t the first year the family has made a donation, in fact last year for Dakota’s birthday, he and his family collected food, treats, and toys for New Lease on Life, the local animal shelter in Struthers. They, and all the party guests, really enjoyed collecting for a good cause.
Thank you Dakota for giving to others. Happy Birthday!
(L to R): Christopher and Dakota take time to pose for a picture at the birthday party
The 7th grade CCD students of the combined St. Mary, Mineral Ridge/ St. Stephen, Niles parishes along with their teachers, Carmella Yakel and David Butler conducted a walk-a-thon recently. They each got sponsors for the walk and decided to donate the monies raised to Beatitude House.
The students viewed the Beatitude House 20th Anniversary video and were so inspired by the happiness of the women and children, that they wanted to continue the work of Beatitude House with their donation. Thank you, students, for your generosity.
St. Mary Alyce takes a moment to pose with some of the CCD students
Terri Liller, Housing Specialist with Beatitude House’s Permanent Supportive Housing program is excited to announce some recent achievements of the women in her program. One woman graduated from Family Dependency Court at the Juvenile Justice Center, another graduated from TASC (drug program) and has enrolled in services at the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and a third has obtained a job at a pre-school.
Two women not only earned their drivers licenses but got cars as well! And three women are attending classes at Youngstown State University this semester.
Beatitude House continues to make plans for the 13th annual Wine Taste & Auction to be held May 4, 2012 at The Embassy. The event includes a wine taste, full course dinner, live, silent and bag auctions.
Beatitude House is pleased to announce The Muransky Companies, Clear Channel Radio and Comprehensive Logistics are Platinum Sponsors for the event.
If your organization is interested in helping out with this event please contact the Development Department at 330-744-3147.
Sr. Patricia and friends watered some of the early flowers that are blooming
Beatitude House received a $6,579.08 grant from the Diocese of Ohio Episcopal Community Services to support the Child Advocacy Program in Youngstown and for general operating expenses in Ashtabula. Each program has been awarded $3,289.54.
“Through our Child Advocacy program we serve the individual needs of the children living at Beatitude House,” said Anna Grzebieniak, Child Advocate at Beatitude House in Youngstown.
Renovations to the former St. Joseph Elementary School located at 3404 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, are almost complete. The vacant school is being renovated to create homes for 10 homeless families. Families are expected to move in during the spring of 2012.
Episcopal Community Services encourage collaborative community initiatives with active Episcopal involvement that serve the needs of the community.
Beatitude House Wine Taste & Auction Committee is seeking sponsors and auction items for the annual event. This is a great way for your organization to gain exposure while supporting a great cause. If you are interesting in becoming a sponsor or helping with the auction please contaxt the development department at 330-744-31747
The 13th annual Wine Taste & Auction will be held Friday May 4th at 6:00 pm at The Embassy in Youngstown Ohio
The birthday girl was all smiles and giggles as she blew out the candles and was delighted to find a Dora the Explorer storybook and magnetic drawer as families at A House of Blessing Youngstown gathered to celebrate January birthdays.
The party boasted a Valentine’s Day theme. The children enjoyed coloring Valentines, decorating with stickers, and munching on heart-shaped hostess cakes. Partygoers received goodie bags and specially decorated pens from the students at St. Christine.
Thank you, Making Kids Count, for making this another memorable birthday for our residents!
The Youngstown Foundation is now accepting donations online for support fund agencies including Beatitude House. Donations of $100 or more made to Beatitude House through the foundation earn an extra 5%!!
It is simple just visit The Youngstown Foundation website to make a secure online donation today!