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Sr.
Catherine
/ Sr. Johnice / Sr.
Rose
Felician Sisters
of The Response To Love Center
Sr. Johnice
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Summer 2007 Newsletter HERE
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"Let
mutual love continue. Do not neglect hospitality for through it some
have unknowingly entertained angels."
Hebrews (13)1-2 |
Our Ministry and Mission...
...touching lives of others
and the community by providing a variety of compassionate programs
that assist those in need and enable self-sufficiency!
In 1985,
the Saint Adalbert’s Response to Love Center was founded to
begin a ministry to the East Side of Buffalo. Sr. Mary Johnice, CSSF,
a core of Felician Sisters and countless volunteers transformed the
first and second floors of a former parish school building into a
compassionate haven for the poor.
The Center
is dedicated to helping poverty-stricken individuals and families. We
empower people to take responsibility for their lives and encourage self-sufficiency
through dignity and compassion. We develop relationships with
individuals and introduce them to people and programs that will
assist with their individual problems and needs.
People of
all ages, races, genders, ethnicity, religion and cultural
backgrounds are welcomed at the Center. |
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Much more than just a handout
it's a HAND UP!
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In 2004-05, we served 27,713
meals in our dining room. Since 1996, our pantry has helped 23,000+
individuals in 11,400+ households. We provided personal care, client
need and school supplies to over 500 community members in the past year.
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Our intake team meets
individually with clients and either assists them directly or guides
them to one of our 45 active partners who can assist them further
with their needs.
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EXPANDED-GED and Computer
Education Classes offered on-site and tuition free.
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The latest addition to the
services we provide is a collaborative effort with Erie County Social
Services and the Matt Urban Center. As a worksite center, men and
women who receive public assistance report here for community service
assignments or enrollment in the GED program. Because of this
collaborative effort, Response to Love Center is one of only four
SNAP sites in Buffalo providing these services, and is the program
model for the other three sites.
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We have routine activities for
Veterans, Food Stamp assistance, Blood Pressure screening, Toy/Food
drives and other specialized events such as job fairs. |
Volunteer
Thoughts;
"Whenever
I get a smile, a hello, or a hug from the people at the Center they
affirm God's love for me... -
Mary Nadolski
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"When
I come to the Response To Love Center it fills my heart with joy
knowing that I am helping God's people. The people are wonderful to
work with and I enjoy being with them. God has called us to help our
brothers and sisters in need. This is my way of doing God's work in
the community I grew up in..." -
Andy Dryja
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"When
I started volunteering at Response To Love I hoped to help others. I
never realized how many blessings I would receive in return. Thank
You!" -
Harriet
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