DISCIPLE GROUPS

 SUCCESS STORIES

We helped a senior citizen take down her Christmas tree and decorations and pack them away for next year.  This experience took the boys two hours to complete.

Our group visited the Penrickton Center for blind children.  Since our visit the girls have been stuffing envelopes (5,000) and making books on tape for the children.

At the Capuchin Warehouse, the boys sorted toys then wrapped gifts for the needy.  They were surprised at the contents of the gifts for adults (soap, underwear, toothbrushes, etc.). It made them realize what others don't have.

The girls gave manicures at St. John Bon Secours on E. Warren.  We purchased our own supplies at the drug store.  The day also included playing games, delivering popcorn and taking the therapy dogs to patients for visits.  A big hit for the disciples and the residents!

The boys put together 90 Valentine packages to go to the homebound food program distributed by Bon Secours Hospital.  They worked together for 3 hours, making cards and small cups of candy for each package.  Good team work project.

At the Gleaners Community Food Bank the girls felt they were doing something rewarding and helpful.

A tour of the Children's Home in Detroit was educational for our group.  The girls made Valentine decorations for the doors of the children's cottages.  It would be beneficial to help in the spring or summer because there would be more ways for a Disciple Group to participate in an activity. Ex: gardening.

Our group collected pet food from the middle school to donate to the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society.  They spoke to the principal, visited each classroom and also collected pop cans for a cash donation.

During St. Clare's basketball tournament the girls worked 2 hour shifts at the concession stand.  An easy, much appreciated project on school grounds.