Call to Action

Call to Action #27 — Spend Some Time Helping the Kids in the Patchwork Quilt & Kwanzaa Programs

More Christ the King parishioners are encouraged to join those already involved in the Patchwork Quilt programs for northside kids, originated a number of years ago at our sister parish, the Church of St. Philip. Over the years the Patchwork Quilt programs have expanded and evolved — and just this year allied themselves with the Kwanzaa programs for kids just a few blocks north.

Training is provided for all activities — but most of all the volunteer skills needed are a generous heart, a lively spirit, and a desire to nurture, motivate, and support these children as they develop skills for school, work and life.

• Patchwork Quilt Kid’s Club (grades 1-6) focuses on strengthening academic skills, reading, computer competency, nurturing relationships, and includes sharing a healthy snack together.  Mon-Fri 2:30 to 6:00pm, 3700 Bryant Ave. No.  Volunteers still needed Tue-Thurs for any time frame to help with reading, computers, snacks — or all of the above.
• Kwanzaa Teen Program (ages 13-19) runs Mon-Fri 4:00-8:00pm at 2100 Emerson Ave. N. Volunteers needed to provide a meal Mon, Tue, or Thurs any time between 4:00 and 7:00pm or to help in the computer lab at the 3700 Bryant location.
• Technology Outreach for teens and adults.  Computer assistance for teens and adults on Saturdays at 3700 Bryant Ave. No.

Sign up NOW to add your support to any one or more of these programs. Visit the    sign-up table outside the Social Hall after Mass on the following Sundays: October 4th, October 11th and October 18th or contact PQ Volunteer Coordinator Diane Beving at 612-270-0923 or dbeving@the patchworkquilt.org