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Are you looking to volunteer but can't get out due to injury or another personal issue?
St. Edward offers service opportunities you can do from home to fulfill your requirements.
These options must be cleared with Mrs. McGee before proceeding.
Write Letters of Hope
All letters must be approved by Mrs. McGee before mailing, so please don't seal the envelopes!
A Million Thanks: Cheer up deployed troops with creative, handwritten letters. Include a picture and tell them about yourself! (1 hour for 4 letters). Please note: store-bought cards are not accepted. A Million Thanks | Providing support and appreciation to our active and veteran military men and women
Love For Our Elders: Brighten the day of senior citizens by writing them friendly letters. Names change monthly! (1 hour for 4 letters) Check out this site for more details: Love For Our Elders
Diocese of Cleveland “Pen Pals” Program, a Prison Ministry– Writing letters of encouragement and sharing prayer requests using “pen names” to men and women in prison. The parish office will be used as your mailing address. For more info, contact George Scherma at 440-465-8944 or email at gws263@yahoo.com. Or Ted Lapponi at 440-315-6527. Currently there are 13 residents at prison waiting for pen pals. Pen Pal Ministry | Catholic Diocese of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH
Bake for Labre
Whip up some delicious treats! Bake 2 dozen adult-sized cookies, sandwiches, or homemade soup for Labre Ministry (qualifies for 1-2 hours). Please, no rice krispie treats. You must notify Mrs. McGee BEFORE you bake so that you are clear on the parameters of the program and we know when to expect your items. emcgee@sehs.net
Spread Kindness Through Crafts--these must be cleared with Mrs. McGee before proceeding as they are intended for students with injuries/illness only
Brighten My Day Cards: Make cheerful cards for Labre's weekly food bags. Simple cardstock works great! (1 hour for 20 cards)
Positivity Box: Craft messages of encouragement for patients and caregivers at local hospitals. Drop them off at the designated locations at St. John Medical Center in Westlake or in Fairview Park at Fairview Hospital.
Color a Smile: Color sheets to share smiles with the community. Completed sheets go to Mrs. McGee. (Time varies) Color A Smile: Fun Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities
LCSC Bag Prep
LCSC Bag Prep
Help Lakewood Community Services Corporation with their bag preparation. Bags are used for delivery of groceries to hundreds of low-income individuals and families in Lakewood each week. Seeking to reach 9,000 bags prepped by June 2025 for use by LCSC during the summer months. See Mrs. McGee for instructions and supplies.
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