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Au Bon Pain Feeds 400 People
About 400 women, men and children streamed into McAuley House on June 25 for the 3rd Annual Healthy Body Mind Spirit Fest. This year, in addition to music, dancing, yoga and information on addiction recovery, guests were treated to a sumptuous vegetarian meal provided by Au Bon Pain. Pictured is Sr. Theresita Donach of McAuley House presenting a painting by a McAuley House guest to Chris Cox and Al Gordon of Au Bon Pain.
"Au Bon Pain was extraordinarily generous in providing a delicious and abundant healthy lunch for those in need. Al and Chris stayed up through the night preparing the food," said the Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, House administrator. "We are very blessed by their support." -
Support from South Co. Nursing and Rehabilitation
Recently, representatives from the activities department at South County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center presented the Rev. Mary Margaret Earl of McAuley House with a $2,800 check. The money was raised through the Rehab Center's annual South County 5k run and walk, held on Saturday, June 5.
Each year, the Activities Director Lisa Galligan and her staff choose a charity to support through the race. This year, McAuley House was the lucky recipient.
"Lisa and her staff are very big-hearted and civic-minded," said Rev. Mary Margaret. "Not only do they care for people in need in their regular work, they also reach out to help others in the community. This money is a big help to us and will feed many people." -
BCBS Feeds Hungry
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) kicked off National Hunger Awareness Month on Friday June 4 by donating money and time to ease local hunger pains.
BCBSRI executives including Assistant Vice President of Operations, Jack Emerson, who serves on the McAuley Ministries Board of Trustees, served meals at McAuley House to women, men and children in need, and delivered a $10,000 check to support meals through the month.
This is the third year that BCBSRI has been a “Lunch on Us at McAuley House” sponsor, underwriting the costs of feeding hundreds of hungry Rhode Islanders throughout a month. The Providence-based health insurer also sends their “BlueAngel” volunteers daily to serve lunch.
“June is the month when families brace for summer, and wonder how to keep their children fed,” said McAuley Ministries’ Executive Director Donald Wolfe. “For many people in need, Blue Cross’ support this month means the difference between growling or full stomachs.”
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Washington Trust New "Lunch on Us" Sponsor
Washington Trust has become the newest "Lunch on Us at McAuley House," sponsor - financially supporting the food program and pitching in to serve hot meals. On May 27, Joseph MarcAurele, Washington Trust Chairman, President & CEO, and his management team, served lunch to 250 women, men and children in need.
MarcAurele said: “We’re pleased to support the McAuley House and their mission to provide a hearty, nutritious meal to our friends and neighbors who need a little extra help during these difficult economic times.”
Pictured: Washington Trust’s senior management team, including Joe MarcAurele, Washington Trust Chairman, President & CEO (fourth from the right), and McAuley House and Ministries staff celebrate "Lunch on Us at McAuley House."
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East Greenwich Student Delivers Bounty
East Greenwich High School senior Glynn Farrelly delivered more than $700 to McAuley House May 10 - money she raised through a raffle for her senior project. Sr. Theresita Donach, pictured with Glynn, served as Glynn's mentor for the project.
"Glynn's love of family and passion for people led her to McAuley House for her project," Sr. Theresita said. "Her donation will feed and clothe families in need."
To raise the money, Glynn sold raffle tickets to family, friends and neighbors. Generous donors of raffle prizes were The Boston Red Sox, La Masseria Restaurant and Mozzerella's Restaurant, both in East Greenwich.
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Bishop Hendricken Clothing Drive for McAuley
Bishop Hendricken students once again completed their annual clothing drive for McAuley House, on May 6 delivering about 50 trash bags filled with quality blue jeans, shirts, back packs and other needed items.
"This will help many struggling families and individuals, especially heading into summer," said the Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, House administrator. "These students do a wonderful job gathering an abundance for their Sisters and Brothers in need."
For many years, the Peace and Social Justice Club, under the direction of teacher Sue Charbonneau, has faithfully led the drive for McAuley House. -
Collette Vacations Supports "Lunch on Us" in April
Collette Vacations once again is generously supporting the McAuley House meals program, serving as the "Lunch on Us" sponsor in April.
In addition to covering the cost of every meal served through the month - providing thousands of hot and hearty lunches to needy men, women and children - the Pawtucket-based company provides volunteer help as well. Collette employees are serving meals at McAuley House on Fridays through April.
"Collette has been a strong community partner in helping people most impacted by this economy," said McAuley Ministries' Executive Director Donald Wolfe. "We salute their leadership in helping those in need."
Collette Vacations in 2009 named McAuley House its "Charity of the Year." -
Bruins Deliver Winning Wal-Mart Check to McAuley House
The Providence Bruins on April 9 presented a $28,000 check from Wal-mart to McAuley Ministries' Director of Development Leah Macomber and the Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, McAuley House administrator.
The much-needed funding will provide emergency dental assistance to people in need.
"This will ease the pain of people who come to us in terrible need, with no way of accessing dental care," said Rev. Earl. "We are tremendously grateful!" -
St. Mary Academy Bay View Supports Lunch on Us
St. Mary Academy-Bay View students Kathleen Mueller (left) and Elizabeth Jones (right) present the Rev. Mary Margaret Earl of McAuley House with a $7,000 check on April 15 to support "Lunch on Us" at McAuley House. Students at the Mercy-sponsored academy have been raising money for the program this year.
The money will provide 3,500 hot and hearty meals to hungry women, men and children this spring. Thank you St Mary Academy-Bay View!
