Category Archive for ‘The Sister Isaac Center’

Last week I spoke about the importance of the volunteers that keep the Center going.  Likewise, the other half of the formula for our success is  the donors.    We are so blessed to be supported by so many!  All of

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Center. Each morning, we have about 20 working in all the various areas.  They handle guest registration and interviews, fulfilling guest’s needs, sorting clothing and housewares, managing furniture and incoming donations, clerical work and

In late June, I was invited to a reception at the Bargain Box of Wilmington.  It is an outreach ministry of the Church of the Servant Episcopal.  It was established in 2000 to serve the Wilmington area.  It is a

Summer is here and we’ve been really busy.  We’ve reached our capacity every day for a few weeks now;  so many in need of help for their rent or transportation, be it a bus ticket to get around town or

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is responsible for much of the food we distribute. Their motto is  “Fighting hunger in 34 counties … so no one goes hungry.” I was required  to attend a 5 hour

In addition to our large  staff of volunteers,  we frequently have temporary  volunteers that help us out. Many other organizations refer people to us for community service.    Residents of Salvation Army are required to perform 3 hours of community service

You’ve read articles from me about all the wonderful donations we receive from our own parishoners,  those from other Catholic churches,  members of other religious organizations,   grants from foundations,  local businesses, etc.   This week I’d like to tell you about