This week the youth team did a neighborhood day along with a large group of about 40 volunteers from St. John Fisher University. We went to Maplewood Apartments and played soccer and basketball, jumped rope, hula-hooped, painted, drew and crafted away […]
Last week, Rachel VanDyke took a small group of youth to the Electric Lineman Field Day in Shelbyville, hosted by the Shelby Energy Cooperative. Students got hands-on experience practicing the work lineman do on a daily basis to keep our lights on. Love introducing our students to new career opportunities!
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 18:18-20
The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, “Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah. It will not mean the loss of instruction from the priests, nor of counsel from the wise, nor of messages from the prophets. And so, let us destroy him by his own tongue; let us carefully note his every word.”
Heed me, O Lord, / and listen […]
Bakhita Empowerment Initiative Director Amy Nace-DeGonda represented the program to Gov. Andy Beshear at a fundraiser this week. She talked to him about becoming the program’s director and opening an additional office in western Kentucky. Thanks, Amy, for always representing us so well.
Sister Visitor Center team loves its community
There are a few misconceptions about West Louisville that the team at Sister Visitor Center would like to clear up. In an interview with staff, that came up more than anything else.
“I wish people understood that the community we serve faces many challenges and it’s okay for them to ask for help,” said Assistant Director Pacifique Uwayezu. “Nothing is ever as simple as it seems.”
Program Director Sr. Paris Slapikas echoed Pacifique, noting that the […]
We hope that everyone is doing well after the storms this past Friday. We have heard of many circumstances of lost power and other storm-related issues.
One of our staff, Sondra Mehler, suffered major damage to her home from a falling tree. She and her family are safe, but cannot stay in the house. In fact, some of you may have seen Sondra on WAVE as they did an interview with her concerning the damage. We have been in […]
Chef Makeda has whipped up some terrific meatless and fish-based meals for the Lenten season. This week’s is Crab Rangoon. Enjoy!
Crab Rangoon
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 Rangoon
Ingredients
5 ounces canned crab meat (can sub fresh)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, finely sliced
¼ cup red pepper diced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
18 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying
Congratulations and thank you to all those recognized in February as Staff Stars who provided exemplary service.
The February Staff Stars winner is Maria Utley!
Recipients are:
Makeda Freeman-Woods
Natalie Brown-Radtke
Beverly Broadus
Jennifer Daunhauer
Itzel Gonzalez
Tina-Marie Jackson
Lisa Foster
Laura Krueger
Peyton Rhea
Heidi Reyes
Mariya Kobayashi
Alison Voit
Andrea Granados
Vemetria Trice
Nick Hunter
Maria Utley
Bart Weigel
Tamar Israel
Rebecca Banks
Raquell Jackson
Amir Hussein
Shaki Palacios
WLKY news on February 27 reported on the sharp rise in need at Sister Visitor Center, including the food pantry, where visits have quadrupled over the last two years, from 517 in January 2021 to 2,013 in January 2023. Thanks to the entire SVC team for meeting the sharply increasing needs not only for food but for emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities. Your work helps keep people in their homes. Thank you.
You can watch the report here.
