PATCHWORK QUILT is a variety of kids’ programs, formerly at The Church of St. Philip, now merged with Kwanzaa Programs held at two church locations: 3700 Bryant Ave. N. and 2100 Emerson Ave. N.  These after school programs were started by the late Fr. Greg Tolaas when he was pastor at St. Philip’s to help and mentor kids in the Hawthorne neighborhood.  In the children’s often complicated lives, PQ is where they find sustaining relationships, meals, a safe place, academic support, homework help, and computer use.  The PQ staff benefits from volunteer help with either the meal and/or with the program so please consider this wonderful chance to spend once a month or more with these endearing kids.  Christ the King has volunteers helping there now.  The programs are:

• 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.  Runs Mon-Fri 2:30 to 6:00pm, at 3700 Bryant Ave. N.  Volunteers needed Tue., Wed., or Thurs for any or part of the time frame.
• 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 Ave. N. location.
• Technology Outreach for teens and adults. Computer assistance for teens and adults on Saturdays at the 3700 Bryant Ave. N. location.

For more information contact Mary Colbert at mary.colbert@ctksowers.org. Or sign up with PQ Volunteer Coordinator Diane Beving, 612-270-0923, dbeving@thepatchworkquilt.org