Young Adult's Christmas Party: Update from Nicole Joseph

This holiday season the young adults from Church of the Holy Spirit and their friends raised just over $40 for the Home for Little Wanders. Home for Little Wanders is organization founded to create a safe haven for children; through the years they have grown servicing the neighborhoods of Mattapan and Roslindale at their American Legion HWY facilities, as well as locations throughout the Boston area. For more information on the Home for Little Wanderers, or to find out how you can get involved please visit their website.

Gathering together to celebrate and raise these funds was no small feat because this time around party-goers and contributors were facing mother nature. A home party became the best place to beat out the first storm of the winter season. Our hosts Kendyll and Eric Hillegas created a warm environment with festive food, warm cookies and new treats like, gluten free pizza (didn't see that one coming). The night was filled with great conversation and ornament making, led by Cheryl Barrett (thanks, Cheryl!).

Thanks so much for participating everyone! We can't wait to see you again!

-Nicole Joseph, Media Coordination for the December Event

Report on the Big Wishes for Little Wanderers Gift Drive

CHS Young Adults!

It was great spending time with you all for our Christmas Party. May we have many more wonderfull events together. I am happy to say we raised over $40 ($40.12 to be exact) to donate to "Home for Little Wanderers."

Thanks so much for all of your support! I purchased a Visa Gift Card and mailed it to "The Home for Little Wanderers" yesterday. Below you'll see the donation information. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave your thoughts here on the blog in the comment space, and someone will get back to you.

Many Blessings,
Diana Francis, Community Partnerships Coordinator

"Gotta cavit lapidem sed vi non saepi codendo"
"The little drop of water hollows out the stone, not by force, but by constantly falling."

CHS YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

"Home for Little Wanderers Gift Card Drive"

DONATIONS:

Gross income: $41.12 (this is how much we raised! GOOD JOB!)

EXPENSES:

gift card: $35.17 (this is what we donated)

activation fee: $4.95

receipt copies: $0.22

stamp: $0.44

Total expenses: $40.78

Net income: $0.34

Christmas Party

The Young Adult December Event will be a Christmas Party. We've cleared 12.19 with the church leadership, and it's on their calendar - add it to yours!

Look for the announcement about the party in this week's church bulletin, and updates regarding details on food, location, and particular activities in the weeks to come.

If we have your email address, you'll be receiving an evite invitation within the next week as well. Don't forget to join the group "Merry Christmas Mattapan" on Facebook and invite your 20-something and 30-something friends!

December 19th, Young Adult's Christmas Party: more to come!

Remember to leave us your ideas and suggestions for what would make this party great!

Follow the CHS Young Adults Blog: It Pays Off!

Alrighty then - here's the big news. We all know Christmas is is coming up. (Silver bells, snowflakes, angels, etc.). We could all probably use a little extra $ (stockings to fill, trees to trim, you know how it goes). And, (sad as it may be) we couldn't all win the CHS Fall Bowl-a-Thon's fAbULoUs prize of a $10 Target Gift Card!

But, never fear! There is hope!

From now (December 2) through December 19th, every time you comment on a CHS Young Adults Blog entry, your name will be entered to win - hushed whispers of anticipation - ANOTHER $10 TARGET GIFT CARD!



Then, on December 19th, at our Christmas Party, we'll draw the name of the winner and present him/her with the illustrious prize.

The more you comment, the better your chances! Just remember to leave your name in your comment, so we know who you are!