Giving Tree

As you might imagine, this year’s Giving Tree will look a bit different as a result of Covid-19.  Keeping the realities of the situation in mind, as well as the feedback we’ve received from the organizations we serve, we are making some changes. 

• We will continue to serve the organizations we have in the past, 15 in total, however at a reduced level. 

• There will be tags on the tree for some, but not all, of the organizations.  For some of the other organizations, we will be accepting cash donations and buying items that we will purchase and send to those organizations.  Cash donations will be collected and then divided between the organizations involved. 

• If you choose to pick a tag, they will be available at masses the weekends of November 21 & 22 and 28 & 29.  All items will be due to The Gathering Space by Sunday, December 13.  Please remember to attach the tag to the item(s).  There will not be designated places by organization for you to leave the gifts as we have done in the past.  All donations (except cash) will simply be left in The Gathering Space as you enter the church.

• If you choose to make a monetary donation, please be advised you do not need a tag.  Instead, you can donate cash or write a check made payable to St. Columban Parish.  Your donation can be dropped off at, or mailed to, the parish office or dropped in the collection basket at masses.  Whichever way you choose, please place the donation in an envelope clearly marked “Giving Tree Ministry.”  You may also donate via Online Giving.  There is a fund for the Giving Tree in the list.  All donations are due to the church by Sunday, December 13.  

If you have any questions, please contact Ann Millacci at 513-677-0806. 

On behalf of the Giving Tree Ministry, thank you in advance for your support!

· Loveland InterFaith Effort (LIFE) Food Pantry ~ The Loveland L.I.F.E. Food Pantry is a faith-based organization that provides food, financial assistance, and services to needy residents within the Loveland School District and to members of our supporting congregations, who qualify under Federal guidelines for persons in need encouraging self-sufficiency in individuals and families.   

 · Joseph House ~ Joseph House meets the needs of the homeless veterans within the community suffering from addiction and provides them the support they need to maintain a lifelong commitment to recovery and to thrive in the community.

 · Glad House ~ Glad House is a certified mental health and prevention agency that works with high-risk youth who have been impacted emotionally and behaviorally by a family member with an addiction.

 · Loveland Health Care Center ~ Loveland Health Care is a newly renovated nursing home community dedicated to bringing comfort and recovery with a personal touch and without the institutionalization that most other facilities embody.

 · Ethel M. Taylor Academy ~ Ethel M. Taylor Academy is a neighborhood school and Community Learning Center - "Building a better future, one student at a time" - serving as a hub for community services, providing students and families access to health and social services, as well as recreational, educational and cultural opportunities.

 · The Loveland Initiative ~ The Loveland Initiative was founded in 1996 by a group of neighbors with the mission of providing educational support and assistance to underserved children and their families.

 · Caracole House ~ Caracole's mission is to provide housing and supportive services to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

· St. Leo's ~ St. Leo's is a welcoming Catholic community, grounded in Eucharistic prayer, celebrating diversity and sharing God`s love through ministries of serving and being present in urban neighborhoods, while focusing on the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. 

 · Mary Magdalen House ~ Mary Magdalen House is an oasis of hospitality providing a safe and pleasant place for persons in need to shower, shave, brush their teeth, use a toilet, have clothes laundered, have use of a phone and have a place to receive messages and mail.

 · Bethany House ~ Bethany House Services empowers homeless and at-risk families with the solutions to achieve housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency.

· First Step Home ~ First Step Home helps women break the cycle of addiction and abuse so that they can become self-sufficient and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

 · St. Vincent de Paul ~ St. Columban works with St. Vincent de Paul to aid those in need, offering essential items through clothing drives and other events throughout the year.

 · Florentine Gardens ~ Florentine Gardens is a private, 70 bed skilled nursing facility in the Loveland area. The facility offers a full service nursing care center including short, recuperative stays or long term care.

· Interfaith Hospitality Network ~ Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati (IHNGC) provides Emergency Shelter and housing programs for homeless families in Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding areas. IHNGC provides the tools, resources, and support that families need to overcome homelessness and achieve long-term stability.

 · Franciscan Ministries ~  Franciscan Ministries' Tamar Center is a day center that provides shelter and care for women who suffer from addiction and are being exploited through human sex trafficking. Many of these women are homeless. Tamar Center acts as a first responder, helping the women with their most urgent needs, ranging from food to security and from housing to medical care.