Catholic Charities- Sarah Morrissey

Me and Rosie! 

For this project I decided to volunteer at Catholic Charities in Mattoon. Catholic Charities does many different things for individuals and families in need.  The women in charge of Catholic Charities in Mattoon is the most amazing person I have ever met. Her name is Rosie and she is so up beat and positive. Everyone was so thankful for my time and really made me feel welcome. 

Some of the clothes I sorted and priced
with Vicki in the background

As I have learned throughout class, individuals and families struggle and need extra assistance. Catholic Charities get everything they have through donations from the community. They take clothing, food, housewares, decorations, toys.. the list goes on. They focus on getting these items and making them affordable for families and individuals who cannot afford to go buy brand new clothes or toys or any other household item. They also have families who need help with food. They provide the food for them.The main thing I did was help to sort and price different clothing items then put them onto the floor. I was working with a woman named Vicki and she was very helpful and kind. She is a regular volunteer that comes in almost every day. 

Work Station

Catholic Charities is a very good organizations because nothing goes to waste. If there is a clothing item that has too many rips or holes the item is not sold in the store, but it is shipped overseas to clothe other less fortune individuals. During the Christmas season Catholic Charities does help to clothe and feed children who need assistance. They give back to the community as much and as often as they can. 

Work Station

I really enjoyed my time volunteering at Catholic Charities. I plan on going back and continue to volunteer. The amount of inventory the warehouse has is abundant they need as many volunteers as they can possible get.