On Dec. 17-18, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis will organize the 30th annual Giving Tree event at the Mall of America. This event is designed to allow Christmas shoppers, families, and other individuals to donate to those in need in the surrounding community.
Holding its 30th Annual Giving Tree
Mike Rios-Keating, the social justice education manager at Catholic Charities, was featured at the "Practicing Catholic" show with Patrick Conley.
Rios-Keating said during the interview that when it came time for Christmas, they were welcomed to be a method for individuals in the community to give to others and a way for the mall to reach out to the community.
According to The Catholic Spirit, individuals interested in taking part in the Giving Tree can go to the Macy's Court in the shopping center, where they can pick up an ornament for the tree and then use that ornament to make donations to people who Catholic Charities assist.
Rios-Keating also said that gifts might consist of domestic things such as a frying pan that can assist a person in stocking a kitchen after moving from a shelter into their own apartment. Gifts may also be in the form of cash.
Rios-Keating added that there would also be opportunities to participate in quick service projects. One of these projects will involve putting together cold-weather parcels in a "sock and roll format."
According to him, the gathering will also provide various activities for youngsters to participate in for families visiting.
About Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Since its founding 150 years ago, the Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis have been dedicated to assisting the community's neediest and most vulnerable members.
The organization continues to modify its approach to better accommodate the community's requirements, directing its attention to the areas in which it is required most to the organization’s website; they attempt, with the help of supporters, advocates, and volunteers, to alleviate fundamental necessities during times of crisis and to pave the road for individuals to lift themselves out of poverty before it has a chance to take root.
Today, Catholic Charities is the most comprehensive nonprofit social service organization in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul region. It assists thousands of people across 18 locations through 29 distinct programs.
Providing Housing and Shelter to Poor Families in Community
During the previous year, Catholic Charities was able to give more than 540,000 nights of accommodation and shelter to those living in poverty, in addition to serving over one million meals to these individuals.
Their amazing volunteers contributed more than 109,000 hours of service, and almost 5,000 members advocated on behalf of those in the greatest need. The Catholic Charities organization is blessed to be a member of such a charitable community.
The Catholic Charities Programs are situated on Dakota territory, both ancient and modern. It is crucial to recognize the nations whose land they use for living, studying, and working as they continue to work toward a goal and vision based on human dignity.
