Catholic Charities and SVDP to Host Hygiene Drive for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
About the Pilgrimage:
On Saturday, July 6, the families of Miami Village, Catholic Charities, the Cathedral of St. Matthew, and others will join the Marian Route Pilgrims for a day of service.
Join the Pilgrimage in South Bend:
Join Catholic Charities on July 6:
10:00 am: Arrival and introductions
10:15 am: Opening prayer
10:20 am: Garden work or distribute hygiene bags
12:00 pm: Lunch hosted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend
1:00 pm: Resume garden work or handing out hygiene bags
2:30 pm: Closing prayer and pilgrims’ departure
Projects:
Hygiene Handout:
Miami Village Unity Garden
Pilgrims will assemble and hand out personal hygiene bags to neighbors living in Miami Village.
Housed on the Diocesan grounds of Catholic Charities and the Cathedral of St. Matthew Parish and School, Pilgrims will continue to plant and tend the Miami Village Unity Garden.
About the Drive:
Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at the Cathedral of St. Matthew will host a hygiene drive from June 17 to July 2. Donated items will be distributed to those in need at Catholic Charities Food Pantry. Any remaining bags will be shared by both organizations.
Items Needed:
Hygiene Items:
Bar soap
Body wash & loofas
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair oil (for all ethnicities)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Lotion
Pets:
Food
Collars
Leashes
Mom & Baby:
Breast pads
Diapers (sizes 4-6)
Pull-ups
Disposable bed pads (for potty training)
Drop Off:
Items may be dropped off at Catholic Charities or SVDP bins located within the Cathedral of St. Matthew by July 2.
Contact:
Catholic Charities:
Balinda Hollaway
1817 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613
574.234.3111
SVDP, Cathedral of St. Matthew:
Tony Kramer
1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613
574.849.6039