April 2024: Mission Support for Hearts for the Homeless
We continue to support Hearts for the Homeless and they expand their reach in multiple sectors of Buffalo. The mobile soup kitchen continues its efforts near the main library in Buffalo, with hot meals served every week night. The food pantry serves hundreds in the West Side of Buffalo every month. And they have opened a second thrift store on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. Everyone, young and old, are treated with dignity and compassion.
Nick Calandra spoke to us after mass on April 14 and explained the need for an upgrade of their commercial kitchen, and the capital campaign.
Update from Timau Mission: Sister Joanne sent us an update on one of our sponsored children, Duncan, who is now in high school. Click here to see recent photos and to read his letter to our community. Duncan Update
May 2024: Supporting Buffalo Peace House
Buffalo Peace House is a safe shelter for asylum seekers who are seeking refugee status in the USA. We heard from Dennis Callahan and his mother, Mary Callahan who was a founder of the facility in 2009. While in residence, men and women are provided legal assistance in support of their case and all the basic needs for food and shelter. Government assistance is not provided until individuals win their case for refugee status, so Buffalo Peace house is an essential source of support.
June 2024: Mission Support for Harvest House
Our community welcomed Harvest House President, Carol Murphy and Chief Diversity Officer, Brandy Loveland. The two described the dignity that is a part of every service offered to members of the community. This includes the help given to adult students, families in need of clothing for children, men and women in need of medical and dental care. This "wellspring" of service is offered with the hope that those receiving assistance will someday, provide service to others as a reflection of the help they received.
Ride for Roswell 2024
Team Newman participated in the fundraising for cancer research and family support services. Thank you to Renie Stevens and Perry Figliotti for their team leadership. Renie was #25 fundraiser among over 8,000 riders, and Team Newman raised over $20,000 for this worthy cause.
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Timau Tidbits: Summer 2024
Click here for the update from Sister Joanne
July and August 2024
Our community supported organizations this summer that continue to help those with the greatest need. In July, our donations were collected and sent to the Nicaraguan Mission. Over the past few years, the shipments from WNY have been blocked by the government. Therefore, our donations are being discretely sent to a trustworthy priest who lives in Nicaragua. He knows the needs of indiviual families and provides much needed financial help. Ann Marie Zon is very grateful for our continued assistance.
Summer Liturgies
Our community continued our traditional, outdoor Sunday mass behind the Bender's store, thanks to the hospitality of the new owners of the building. Thank you, Tom Stoddard, for asking the right person, the right question, at the right time.
Backpacks for Sister Johnice: Response to Love Center
Our community donated back-to-school supplies for clients, who rely on the Response to Love Center for school necessities. With the help of the Teacher's Desk in Buffalo, we supplied RTL with 40 filled backpacks. Sister Johnice makes sure each backpack is filled with supplies that are specific for each child in his or her grade.
In August, the community donated funds to help Friends of Night People in Buffalo. This organization has expanded operations to provide food for families and meals for the homeless in Buffalo. Friends of the Night People also hosts a medical clinic twice a month, haircuts, rapid HIV and hepatitis testing, showers, lockers, laundry, and mail services for guests.
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