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Safe House
Christmas Dinner Party
2006

Help at the SAFE House with a Christmas Dinner Party.  (This year, 2006 St. Francis Parish volunteers are invited to assist with a party at the SAFE House along with members from other congregations.  Previously, before 2006, for about 7-10 years a party for SAFE House was hosted here at St. Francis PAC by our St. Francis Parish volunteers.)

Safe House is a shelter in Ann Arbor for women & children who are victims of domestic violence located at: 4100 Clark Rd., Ann Arbor 48104.

The meal & party this year will be at the SAFE House at 4:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday, December 21, 2006.  Again, it is at the SAFE House,  4100 Clark Rd., Ann Arbor 48104.

We need you to participate by providing a dish for the party or serving at the party.   This is a buffet style meal serving 150 persons. 

Please fill out the form below and "submit" it by Monday, December 18, 2006. (If you prefer, you may, print it and return it in the collection basket or Fax 734-821-2102 it.)  Or, contact, Liz Reese, Safe House Shelter Coordinator (395-8482  or 973-0242-Ext273).  OR, the Parish Social Ministry Office,  .

Christmas Dinner Party AT the Safe House - Sign-up
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Name:(Minors must be supervised by their legal guardian.)

Telephone:(Home# Work# Day# Evening#)

Email Address:

I'll help... (please check as many as you wish.)
On Thursday, December 21, 2006, at the Safe House.
Prepare a dish of FRESH PREPARED FOOD and deliver it to Safe House.
 
__any kind of a casserole for 8 persons.
__any kind of a salad for 8 persons.
__any kind of a dessert for 8 persons.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
__YES, at 4:00PM, I will set up & receive the donated dishes.
__YES, at 4:00PM, I will serve the "buffet style" meal & assistant in the kitchen.
__At 4:00PM, I want to help with activities for the children: arts or crafts; game in the gym; board games in the library.
Other Information:


We look forward to seeing you at your committed sign-up time (or receiving your food donation).  We will not contact you before the event unless there is some change in our needs. Thanks!
Questions contact:   Liz Reese, Safe House Shelter Coordinator (395-8482  or 973-0242-Ext273).      OR, the Parish Social Ministry Office,  .

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry Office, 
2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104


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