Beatitude House children attended Grow Camp where they learned how to plant and care for a variety of fruits and vegetables.  Above the children show off some of

their success!

As the homeless and disadvantaged children served by Beatitude House prepare for the upcoming school year, they need the help of the community.  A mock store is being set up at Beatitude House administrative office where students can “shop” for needed supplies. 

You can help by dropping off items for the children to select.  Items needed include new or gently used school uniforms (blue or tan pants/shorts and white, red or light blue polo shirts), shoes, new socks and new underwear.  We have children in preschool through high school so all sizes will be greatly appreciated.  The children also need classroom supplies such as pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, glue, highlighters, rulers, pencil boxes, crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc. 

Please bring items to Beatitude House’s administrative offices located at 238 Tod Lane on the campus of St. Edward Parish.  Donations are accepted from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.  All items must be received by Monday August 9th. 

Brandon Brown from Life Scout Troop 115 in Canfield completed his Eagle Scout Project by installing lockers for Beatitude House Green Clean.  Brandon buildt 12 small lockers and 2 large lockers that will used by BHGC to secure products and supplies as well has help with inventory.  Brandon recruited some friends to help with the installation of the lockers. 

BHGC co-op member Jodie said "The lockers are great, we truly appreciate all the hard work Brandon did."

 

 

The Ursuline Center will be hosting a blood drive on Friday July 23rd from 2:00PM - 7:00PM at 4280 Shields Road.  Anyone donating blood received a free T-shirt and will be entered into a drawing to wine a 2010 Nissan Versa Sedan or a $500 gas card!  We encourage you to give the gift of life!

Every other Tuesday the children at A House of Blessing in Youngstown have been working in the community garden with Elsa Higby of Grow Youngstown.   The mission of Grow Youngstown is to create a healthy, socially just, economically viable and inter-dependent local food system promoting the sustainable growth of food, forest, forage and fuel.  Grow Youngstown is dedicated to reducing our carbon imprint, raising local agricultural skills and resources in Youngstown and neighboring communities.

The children are enjoying the fruits of their labor and have already begun pcking cabbage, beans and lots of lettuce.  According to Shawn Hill, Beatitude House Children Advocate, they children have even shared some lettuce with Sr. Patricia, Executive Director of Beatitude House.   Participating in the community garden has taught the children how to plant and tend to a variety of foods. 

Children at A House of Blessing in Warren are nejoying karate classes which are being offered on Monday from 3:00pm-4:30pm throughout the summer.  The classes are part of the Neighborhood Outreach program and is being funded by a grant from the Wean Foundation.

 

    

Through its Permanent Supportive Housing prgram, Beatitude House was able to provide a family of 7 with a house for the first time.  The parents, both partially disabled have been married for six years and have been unable to live indepently.  With the help of the PSH program, the family is now living in a three bedroom house in a family friendly neighborhood. 

The children at A House of Blessing in Warren painted flower pots and planted flowers as part of an art class provided by volunteer/retired art teacher Carol Gallo.

 

 Getting the project started

 

 

Showing off the final project

Closing ceremonies for LEAP Camp 2010 were held on July 1st.  The summer day camp for children ages 9-11 runs for 3 weeks and stresses Leadership Education Arts & Play.  The children had a great time and can't wait to attend next year.   A special thank you to the Sisters of the Humility of Mary for organizing the camp.

 

 

All smiles on the last day of camp

Beatitude House in Warren needs your help!  We are looking for someone to volunteer some time to assist our receptionist. Duties include answering the phone, filing, accepting donations, etc.  We also need help with activities for our children.  Sr. Carla, our child advocate has some great activities planned but can use a hand (or two) to help put those plans into action. 

If your interested in helping out please contact Betty Clarke, our Volunteer Coordinator at 330-744-3147.  Thank you!!