CHARLOTTE — CRS Rice Bowl Mini-Grants of up to $1,000 are available to fund projects of Diocese of Charlotte entities that are addressing poverty and hunger in local communities.
Grant applications, guidelines and eligibility information are available from Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, online at www.ccdoc.org/cchdcrs.
Only one grant can be submitted per Catholic entity, and grant applications must be reviewed and signed by the pastor of the parish, principal of the school, or director of the diocesan office applying for the grant. Grant applications must be received by email by Friday, Aug. 21.
Last year, nine CRS Rice Bowl Mini-Grants were awarded to support local poverty and hunger relief efforts in Charlotte, Clemmons, Asheboro, Asheville, Franklin, Lenoir, Morganton and Salisbury. Recipients of 2019 CRS Rice Bowl Mini-Grants are not eligible to apply in the 2020 round of grants.
— Joseph Purello
CHARLOTTE — Youth taking part in St. Peter Parish’s annual “Teen Serve Week” this month are seeking donations to help them in their summer service projects.
St. Peter Teen Serve Week will be held July 12-16, with the youth helping Catholic Charities’ Charlotte food pantry, Baby Bundles, A Roof Above and the Charlotte Rescue Mission. From 10 a.m. to noon each day July 12 through July 16, people are invited to drop off donations curbside in front of the church, located at 507 S. Tryon St. in uptown Charlotte. Items needed are:
- Catholic Charities Food Pantry: canned fruit, rice, spaghetti sauce, tuna, pasta, toiletries, laundry detergent, paper products, juice, coffee and tea
- Baby Bundles: New or gently used 3-6 month outfits, pajamas 0-12 months, burp cloths, and bibs (no monograms)
- A Roof Above: New or gently used towels and wash cloths
- Charlotte Rescue Mission: hair brushes, twin blade disposable razors, shampoo and toothbrushes
As part of their service efforts, the teens are also busy making face masks and donating them, with 200 masks given to the Boys and Girls Club and Freedom School so far. Their goal is to make 1,000 masks.
— Cathy Chiappetta