Thanks for a Taste of Summer Joy

Summer 2013

McAuley Miracles

A Newsletter of McAuley Ministries

You made it happen. Food for every person who came to McAuley House for a hearty lunch. Clothing. Medicine. Shampoo and soap. And then laughter, music, joy. This summer, we launched our annual “Freedom from Hunger” campaign to raise awareness and funding for the daily needs of impoverished Rhode Islanders—all summer long. Our donors, volunteers and friends made sure these needs we met – plus

supplied a taste of summer happiness, too. McAuley House guests enjoyed a trip to the beach, a picnic, fresh slices of watermelon, and a band play-ing outdoors. Longtime McAuley House worker Sr. Joan Rokicki quoted Mother Theresa, who said real poverty is not only physical needs—but feeling unloved and unwanted. “Our donors and volunteers ensured those in need this sum-mer have been welcomed with warmth and hospitality,” Sr. Joan said. “We are grateful!”

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McAuley Ministries is a 501(c)(3)non-profit that includes: • McAuley House meal

site for the hungry

• McAuley Village transitional housing for single parents and their children

• McAuley Village Child Care Learning Center

• The Warde-robe thrift store

Executive Director’s Message: Walking the Walk on our Core Values

Service is a Family Affair

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At McAuley Ministries, we refer to our core values often. Core values are qualities of primary importance to organizations. They are consistent in an everchanging

Summer meals at McAuley House get hectic: hundreds of hungry people line up for lunch, while vacations mean fewer helpers. That’s when Nicki and Gloria Pisaturo call in the troops—their grandchildren. Most of their combined 18 grand-children have pitched in one time or another. “It’s a labor of love,” Gloria said. The sisters-in-law (their late husbands were brothers) began volunteering at McAuley House 9 years ago. They’ve been called upon to wash dishes, serve lunch, drive the McAuley van for food donations, scrub windows

world and guide decisions made over time. Core values are what an organization stands for. McAuley Ministries’ Core Values are rooted in charity and justice as taught by the gospel and practiced by Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy Hospitality, Compassion and Respect are the Core Values of McAuley Ministries and are the foundation upon which we work. We talk about our values. But staff and volunteers also walk them: * at McAuley House when they serve hundreds of lunches to our hungry guests with hospitality. * at McAuley Village by helping

homeless mothers and children learn critical family building skills to lead productive and independent lives * at The Warde-robe by pro-viding quality, gently used cloth-ing to a family trying to secure one of life’s basic needs. Supporting McAuley Ministries with time and donations means supporting the most vulnerable with the basics of life; food, shelter and clothing. You are supporting these basic needs with hospitality, compassion and respect. Thank you, we are grateful for your support, it allows us to “walk the walk.” - Don Wolfe

and plan events. “They are the kind of people you know you can turn to help,” said Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, who oversees the House. “We are grateful for them.” They began volunteering after Nicki’s sister-in-law, also a McAuley House volunteer, passed away. Nicki decided she needed to step in to help, and called on Gloria to join her. They faithfully serve meals to hundreds of women, men and children each

Thursday. “Most guests are so grateful,” Nicki said. “It’s like being with family,” Gloria added. “We love it.” (Photo: Nicki Pisaturo, Sam Toth, 11, Anthony Manzi, 17, Charles Pisaturo, 13, Nick Gosselin, 15, and Gloria Pisaturo)

McAuley Ministries is Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy — Northeast Community

The T-Shirts that Traveled Around the World Summer 2012 Page 3

When the Warde-robe clothing ministry in Central Falls received an abundance of new T-shirts- extras from road races -the store shared. In addition to providing them to store patrons, the T-shirts were given to other charities where Sisters of Mercy minister—from Maine to the Honduras. Read more about “The Tees that Traveled” by Sr. Rosemary Laliberte on our web-site: www.mcauleyri.org.

How to Help the Warde-robe: The Warde-robe seeks your donations to help those in need! Would you consider donating: • Gently used winter clothing. • Cologne and perfumes. • Boots and shoes. • Purses/handbags. • Men’s ties. • Small household items such

as curtains, pictures, towels. Please consider launching a clothing drive at your place of work or parish! We also seek volunteers to welcome patrons and hang clothing. Call Store Manager Donna Benetti at 401-729-0405.

Dreams Come True at the Village “Our goal is helping these wonderful Mothers break the cycle of poverty,” she said. “We were thrilled to honor their accomplishments.” Current Village moms and their children also attended the sunshine-filled event, as well as Village Women’s Leadership Circle members. The Circle, comprised of women community leaders, offer support to McAuley Village and the women it serves. Circle Members provided the refreshments - and many rounds of applause!

McAuley Ministries Board of Trustees Jack Emerson, Chair Bernard Beaudreau, Vice Chair Richard Fritz Fausto C. Anguilla John D. Condon Bethany Costello Daniel P. Egan Kathleen Harrington, RSM Neal McNamara Shannon O’Brien Richard Ratcliffe Mary Reilly, RSM Kristen Soucie Donald P. Wolfe, Exec. Dir.

Successful McAuley Village housing program graduates were honored at the first Homecoming and Graduation Celebration August 11. Six graduates—all of whom are now in permanent housing and employed—were honored at the event. “It was a very tough program,” said one honoree. “But it changed my life. ” The two-year program, which provides housing along with job, parenting and life skills, is rigorous, said the Rev. Michele Matott, Village Administrator.

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Former Village resident Tiffany and daughter Harmony at the celebration this month.

The McAuley Corporation 622 Elmwood Avenue

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Visit our website: www.mcauleyri.org Newsletter editor: Rev. Mary Margaret Earl

Food, Shelter Clothing and Respect for the most vulnerable Please consider a gift to McAuley Ministries when preparing an estate plan.

“No gift of support is too large or too small”

Yes! I want to feed, shelter and clothe Rhode Islanders in need!

Enclosed is my gift to McAuley Ministries in the amount of: ______ $250 ______ $100 _______$75 _____$50 ______Other ____ My check is enclosed and made payable to McAuley Ministries ____ My company ______________________________ will match my gift. The matching gift form is enclosed. ____ Please send me information about ways to include McAuley in my estate plans. Please return in enclosed envelope or mail to: McAuley Ministries PO Box 73195 Providence, RI 02907 Secure and easy on-line donations can be made at www.mcauleyri.org Thank you for your support! This gift is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law

The McAuley Corporation 622 Elmwood Avenue

PO Box 73195 Providence, RI 02907 Phone: 401-941-9013

Fax: 401-941-6862

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Providence, RI Permit No. 867

Visit our website: www.mcauleyri.org Newsletter editor: Rev. Mary Margaret Earl

Food, Shelter Clothing and Respect for the most vulnerable Please consider a gift to McAuley Ministries when preparing an estate plan.

“No gift of support is too large or too small”

Yes! I want to feed, shelter and clothe Rhode Islanders in need!

Enclosed is my gift to McAuley Ministries in the amount of: ______ $250 ______ $100 _______$75 _____$50 ______Other ____ My check is enclosed and made payable to McAuley Ministries ____ My company ______________________________ will match my gift. The matching gift form is enclosed. ____ Please send me information about ways to include McAuley in my estate plans. Please return in enclosed envelope or mail to: McAuley Ministries PO Box 73195 Providence, RI 02907 Secure and easy on-line donations can be made at www.mcauleyri.org Thank you for your support! This gift is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law

The McAuley Corporation 622 Elmwood Avenue

PO Box 73195 Providence, RI 02907 Phone: 401-941-9013

Fax: 401-941-6862

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Providence, RI Permit No. 867

Visit our website: www.mcauleyri.org Newsletter editor: Rev. Mary Margaret Earl

Food, Shelter Clothing and Respect for the most vulnerable Please consider a gift to McAuley Ministries when preparing an estate plan.

“No gift of support is too large or too small”

Yes! I want to feed, shelter and clothe Rhode Islanders in need!

Enclosed is my gift to McAuley Ministries in the amount of: ______ $250 ______ $100 _______$75 _____$50 ______Other ____ My check is enclosed and made payable to McAuley Ministries ____ My company ______________________________ will match my gift. The matching gift form is enclosed. ____ Please send me information about ways to include McAuley in my estate plans. Please return in enclosed envelope or mail to: McAuley Ministries PO Box 73195 Providence, RI 02907 Secure and easy on-line donations can be made at www.mcauleyri.org Thank you for your support! This gift is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law