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March Family NightFind Your Pot of Gold - Financial Literacy Night at Ryves
Date: March 15, 2023
The March Family Night theme was “Find Your Pot of Gold!” Families enjoyed dinner and desserts followed by an activity led by Purdue Extension - Vigo County.
The evening will also included an information station on financial literacy resources including applying for SNAP and other FSSA benefits, free tax filings, budgeting, secured credit cards, and more.
“Kickoff the spring season by taking care of your financial health,” said Jim Pinkstaff, Program Director at Ryves Youth Center. “We wanted to support our neighbors by providing them with the knowledge of the resources our community has to offer them.”
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February Family NightA Valentine's Dance at Ryves
Date: February 15, 2023
“Come sway to the beat of music with your family and friends,” stated Jim Pinkstaff, Program Director at Ryves Youth Center.
February's Family Night at Ryves included a Valentine's Day-themed event.
Guests created their own Valentine card and treated themselves to dinner by Chef Naomi Smith at the Kids Cafe with desserts donated by Baesler’s Market. Union Health presented on their new job opportunties, while Wabash Valley Health Center had a COVID-19 vaccination clinic set up for our guests to utilize.
Thank you, West Central Indiana Community Action Agency and Terre Haute Housing Authority for joining us in celebrating 50 years of showing love and creating hope for our neighbors.
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Soup Bowl Benefit
Date: December 14, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 13th Annual Soup Bowl Benefit is returning to an in-person event! Catholic Charities is excited to bring this event once again to Maryland Community Church. While there are a couple of changes, the goal of the Soup Bowl remains the same, to raise awareness on the issues of hunger and food insecurity in our communities.Unlike previous years, the 2023 Soup Bowl Benefit will offer ONLY ONE SEATING and only 300 seats are available. Guests will be welcome to select their own hand-crafted bowl and sample soups from local restaurants chefs beginning at 3:00pm through 5:00pm on Saturday, February 4th. Every $30 ticket purchased can provide as many as 120 meals to families in need. The benefit will also offer a virtual auction of several beautiful bowls, handmade by local artists.
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January Family NightTheir Story is Our Story - Celebrating Diversity at Ryves
Date: January 18, 2023
“Inclusion is a choice - the right choice.” - Dr. Pamela Malone
Dr. Malone led an insightful activity during this month's Family Night at Ryves Youth Center.
Our families shared a meal together and had an opportunity to discuss what diversity, inclusion, and belonging meant to them. A few lucky participants walked away with a prize, too!
Thank you, Dr. Malone, Fifth Third Bank, West Central Indiana Community Action Agency, and Terre Haute Housing Authority for joining us in celebrating the diversity of our neighbors.
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