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We Are Grateful, Everyone!  THANK YOU!

Again Success! The 3rd " Food Drive-Drop Off" and Clothing Drive  was a great  event last week.  Student Leaders  Lauren Lencovich, a Junior at Notre Dame High School (NDHS) and Nick Foley, a senior at Robbinsville High School who are members of Youth Ministry of  the Parish of Saint Gregory of the Great, and Notre Dame Alumni assisted Mr. and Mrs  Tom Lencovich,  the Chanellor of the  Knights of Columbus #7677, John Zubricky, Brian Farell, John Zefutie and Ed Kohler who   joined together and  conducted the 3rd  Food Drive for the Guild's  Community Support Food Distribution Program and other food pantries throughout the Diocese.  Early this year, the  students  became aware  in daily  news reports  about the long  foodbank lines that are present nationwide early during the Pandemic and offered to assist the Knights of Columbus annual event.    Thank you, ALL!  #MtCarmelFeedsALL

We are grateful to Bill Coleman, President and Co-Chair of the local End Hunger 3.6 Initiative with RotarianScott Biondi, who have formed a new community-service partnership with the Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955  and members Gamba and Donna Vogt. The Initiative  will  provide much needed support in the fight against food insecurity in and around the greater Mercer County area. We welcome you as our partners in this  challenge!  #MtCarmelFeedsAll   #MtCarmelGuild   #GiveLocal

HUGE SHOUT OUT to future Advocates!   John Schwimmer, a senior at Montgomery High School!  He  planned and held a weekend  Food Drive in Belle Meade and delivered the generous donations to the Guild!  And our junior  Advocates are the students and the Parishioners  of Saint Paul's Church.   The School recently held a drive-by food drive  with ALL in attendance. Msgr. Rosie, Father Carlos, Mrs. Schwimmer and Vice-Principal Shannon Rooney.    Special gift bags were beautifully hand-decorated by the children of Joy  Lowery's Family and the Smith Family, Nancy and Richard.  A family affair! School Mascot,  Leo the Lion was there,  to share in the fun and delivery!

This past month,, Mary Inkrot, our  Executive Director addressed that we are now seeing many new faces and families.  All are welcome at the Guild.   Please SHARE or Tag  on SM  our information with your families and friends. 

Since Spring 2019, the Guild  Community Support Program allies with Catholic Charities at the Offices of Mount Carmel Guild.  Through this alliance, we met the Bowers' Family and received generous food and household  donations from  Marilyn and Bill, Lawrenceville.    We are thankful for the Bowers' generosity for our Community Support Program.  Without neighbors like the Bowers' donations and drive, we could not serve the community and provide daily assistance to all.

In 2019 we affiliated and formed  multiple partnerships with area nonprofits.  Isles last spring has created a community garden area for the Guild.  Last week, our friends at  Isles had an opportunity to stop in with their FIRST harvest of radishes and greens for the Community Support Program!  Beautiful bounty harvest!   And, the Howell Living History Farm came by with generous bags of Oats, flour, and produce this week.    Neighbors helping neighbors...

Please note, in the midst of the Pandemic crisis, we are taking proactive steps to continue our efforts to assist families and the  vulneraable, older adults in our community thrive daily through our  accredited In-Home Nursing Program and the Community Support Program. Our doors open daily at 9:30 am and close at 11:30 am for food distribution. Closed on weekends.  Please SHARE our  information with ALL. Someone may benefit from your SHARED  information.  Visit us on Twitter, LinkedIn  and FB for the latest program updates! 

A Special Reminder...
Please consider updating your Contact information with our Office so we may include you in our upcoming " virtual" events, newsletter and highlights! Forward  your updated contact information including your personal  email, telephone (cell/home) and address  to Patricia B. O'Neill  at [email protected].  Do you prefer text?
   
In 2020, Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton, a Ministry of the Diocese of Trenton, celebrates our Centennial Year Anniversary .  We are largely sustained by donor support to serve the community.   Please consider making a #MissionMembers gift TODAY ONLINE.    Your gift helps  us "provide hope and preserve dignity" in the community of  Trenton, greater Mercer County and beyond to our care receivers.


Ways to Give?
We are grateful for gifts of support from individuals, businesses and corporations who support our programs.  With your assistance, we continue to "provide hope and preserve dignity".

Please consider becoming a Guild Centennial  Mission Member in 2020.   #MissionMember
(see section under "Mission Membership").

Other Ways  You Can Participate and  Help the Guild?

Volunteer   
We invite you to bring your particular skill set, treasure, time and talent to Mount Carmel Guild.  Volunteer opportunities are available within our programs.  Interested in the work of our Board of Trustees?  Please complete a form and the Office will contact you. 

In-Kind Donations
Hold a Food Drive at your Office, Church or with your friends and family.  In-Kind donations help hundreds of families who come to the Guild each month for assistance.  In addition to our ongoing collections of food, clothing and household items, our programs also have "special Holiday and seasonal drives".  

Event Sponsorship
Corporations and companies are an essential part of our annual program and to fulfill our Mission Statement.  There are multiple ways that your business or Corporation can help the individuals and families that rely on care from Mount Carmel Guild, Diocese of Trenton.  Learn more about our "signature events and Mission Membership program" and ways that you can help us.

Are you an  Amazon Prime member?
If you use Amazon.Smile  when you shop, you can continue to support our Mount Carmel Guild programs with just a few extra clicks on your computer.  
Shop at Smile.Amazon.com and click:   ENTER
"Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton, New Jersey" into the "Supporting" option which is  below the search bar, and AmazonSmile will donate to the Mount CarmelGuild!

Thank you for your continued  support! 

For additional information,   contact the Office of Communications,   Patricia B. O'Neill at [email protected]  or 609.392.5159.      Best wishes, be safe. pbon