14May

SMSC’s Self Advocacy Gives Back

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As many are already aware, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center was established in 1966 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, who have touched the lives of many in 41 countries.
Recently, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center had the opportunity to connect to a   group in Kenya – St. Madeleine Sophie Home and Educational Centre. Their focus is similar to ours, as their “program empowers persons with special needs to believe in themselves, develop their gifts, and manage what independence is possible for them within a supportive environment.”
In November of last year, the Center received a letter from
Sr. Becky Loukae, RSCJ — the SMS (Kenya) Center Director — requesting a donation for Tuition Aid for residential students at their Centre. The letter had barely been opened before SMSC’s Self Advocacy Group responded.
As part of their philanthropic efforts, the SMSC’s Self Advocacy Group raises money annually for other non-profit organizations in San Diego County. After a brief discussion, the SMSC Self Advocacy Group voted to raise money that would benefit SMSC’s sister organization in Kenya.
Last month, the Self Advocacy officers presented a check to Sr. Irene Cullen, RSCJ on behalf of the Kenya Centre in the amount of $1,200 to support tuition for four residential students of St. Madeleine Sophie Home and Education Centrein Kenya.
24Apr

GIVE BIG CAMPAIGN MAY 6th ONLY

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Give BIG on Tuesday, May 6 to help St. Madeleine’s support over 400 adults with development disabilities!

To give BIG today click here: http://www.givebigsandiego.org/#npo/st-madeleine-sophies-center 

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St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is honored to participate in giveBIG San Diego 2014.

On Tuesday, May 6, we will be partnering with The San Diego Foundation to recognize and support the positive work of 300 + nonprofits in the San Diego community.

GiveBIG is an online networking and giving event where nonprofits have the opportunity to gain exposure while bringing people in the San Diego region together to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a time-sensitive period. For detailed information on giveBIG CLICK HERE.

 Here’s how the event will work:

From midnight – 11:59 p.m. PST on Tuesday, May 6, the public will be able to make donations on our customized giveBIG event webpage: http://www.givebigsandiego.org/#npo/st-madeleine-sophies-center

Donors choose their donation amount, with a minimum gift starting at $25.

There is no limit as to how much a donor may give to a nonprofit, but only the first $1,000 of every gift will be counted towards incentive pool funds.

The San Diego Foundation and other sponsors have committed $200,000 to incentivize giving during this event, so that nonprofits will receive a proportion of this pool based on how much money they raise during the event. For example, if St. Madeleine’s raises 5% of the total amount raised during the event, St. Madeleine’s will receive 5% of the incentive pool.

GiveBIG is a great way to increase the value of your donation. Every dollar raised helps St. Madeleine’s to continue to provide quality, unique day programs and services to over 400 adults with developmental disabilities year round.

 Please support St. Madeleine’s by participating in giveBIG on Tuesday, May 6!

 

27Mar

St. Madeleine’s Organic Garden on KPBS TV

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Follow the link below to view our students and staff in the garden featured for the KPBS television episode, “A Growing Passion; Growing Dreams and Memories”

Aired: 2/27/2014

“Gardens beautify, they feed, they serve as habitat for animals, and they do more.  Some gardens become places that heal bodies and souls or inspire new beginnings.  Such is the case with the locations we visit in this episode.” -KPBS

http://video.kpbs.org/video/2365153262/

St. Madeleine’s portion starts at 17:45…

25Mar

LOVE is…. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery Reception

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LOVE is…. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery Reception

Saturday, April 5, 5-8 PM

4186 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 

LOVE is… a circle of strength, a mother and her daughter connected through the arts, one a paint- er and the other a poet. Join us in celebrating this collaborative show of abstract paintings by Julie Weaverling and the  poetry of her daughter Elizabeth Weaverling. A long time friend and supporter of Sophie’s Gallery, Julie is the Assisant Director of  the Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad.  Elizabeth is a public speaker with Down syndrome who is a spokesperson for Special Olympics in San Diego’s north county. Sister, Alexandra Weaverling and fellow musician Ryan Fox will provide mellow acoustic music at their public reception.LOVE is… a circle of strength, a mother and her daughter connected through the arts, one a paint- er and the other a poet. Join us in celebrating this collaborative show of abstract paintings by Julie Weaverling and the  poetry of her daughter Elizabeth We

LOVE is…. Sophie’s Kensington Gallery Reception

Saturday, April 5, 5-8 PM

4186 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116

Open: Tuesday 12-5 PM Wednesday – Saturday 12-7 PM

Closed Sunday & Monday

For further information call 619-534-8120 or 619-593-2205

sophiesgallery@stmsc.org www.stmsc.org / www.KensingtonGallery.org