Dear Families and Friends,
Today I am writing to you with a very special invitation – to support Misericordia’s residents with the gift of your time. We invite you to volunteer at one of Misericordia’s upcoming Holiday gatherings, which are much-loved celebrations for thousands of guests. From old friends to first-time visitors alike, they come to our campus this festive time of year to reconnect and learn more about our mission that serves our children and adults.
This year, as we return to in-person events, we are especially – and desperately – in need of your help. Our greatest current needs are for the weekday events and Sunday Holiday Brunches on:
November 14, 2022
Dear Fellow Employees and Families,
As you know, there have been some important organization and leadership changes at Misericordia in the past year: The advent of the Misericordia Foundation and Sister Rosemary and Lois’s move to become its leaders and some shifts at Misericordia Home. Through all these changes, we still maintain our focus on the residents and their families and our staff. Our mission is clear.
We need volunteers to help Misericordia distribute turkeys to our Misericordia Staff.
Misericordia Staff Turkey Giveaway Day Thursday, November 17th - 6:00 am until 4:00 pm Misericordia Campus
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE VACCINATED AND BE MASKED WHEN ON CAMPUS. Click here to volunteer sign-up link and see the 5 different 2 hour time slots available. Some volunteer positions require strength and agility as you will need to be able to lift turkeys.
Artist in All - November 16, 2022 - Art Institute of Chicago
We are live and ready to take your bids! Please visit 2022 Artist in All to check out the fabulous artwork and place your bids. Searching for your resident artist’s piece? Click view items and in the search box put their first name and last initial. Don’t forget to bid often!
If you have not had a chance to purchase your tickets to the event, please go to the Artist in All website. Hope to see you there!
Thank you to all who attended the MFA Meeting and Party! We felt all the good old vibes being together again. And, many thanks to those who worked behind the scenes to make our gathering happen. The next MFA meeting will be VIRTUAL and is scheduled for January 15, 2023. Click here to watch the recording of the October 2022 MFA General Meeting. (Please excuse the poor audio quality of the recording.)
Important takeaways from the meeting ->
sThis is a signup list of on-campus volunteer opportunities at Misericordia. MFA families and friends can signup for spots working at our on-campus events and the Sunday brunches, working in the kitchens prepping food on Saturdays, helping decorate the campus with Christmas decorations, working shifts at the Harlem Irving Park Giving Tree, distributing turkeys to staff, etc.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with sales at our on campus events. There are three separate areas needing volunteers - our Christmas Cottage, our Gift Shop and our table that sells resident-made artwork and crafts. Sign up to work with the Heartstrings Gift Shop and Christmas Cottage, which are in operation when we have on-campus events.
Click here for Holiday Sales Volunteer Opportunities
After two quiet years, the Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery is once again planning on having individual and group volunteer opportunities this holiday season! If you, your friends, or family members are interested in volunteering, please read more about the updated requirements for this and sign up at one of these links:
Click here for December Bakery Volunteer Opportunities
On Thursday, October 27, Misericordia is bringing the Cheesies Food Truck (grilled cheese sandwiches) to campus for an appreciation event for all Misericordia staff. Volunteers are needed to greet staff, check-in staff and hand out tickets. They will also help keep the area clean.
All volunteers must be fully vaccinated/boosted and wear a mask on campus. Please bring a copy of your vaccination card.
The Food Truck will be on campus at the Holbrook Lot (facing west) from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. There will be four shifts with two volunteers needed for each shift.
Please click here to sign-up: SignUp Genius online signup form
Thank you,
Lisa Masucci & John Butler
MFA’s Staff Appreciation Coordinators
During October, we are recognizing the hard work and dedication of the Misericordia Day Services Staff. There will be an Appreciation Event on October 20th, which will include a catered lunch, staff gifts and raffles.
Misericordia Day Services is an enrichment program that focuses on developing and enhancing the residents’ daily living skills, economic self-sufficiency and independence. Day Services include Developmental Training, Community Day Services and McAuley Day Services.
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