Vol. 25| Iss. 11| November2021
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, ST. STEPHEN CONFERENCE PREPARES FOR HOLIDAY SEASON Staff Report
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The holiday season cocept of the society’s incides with the new fiswork is to provide help cal year for St. Vincent while conscientiously de Paul (SVdP). With the maintaining the privachange in the new year, cy and dignity of those comes a new president, that are served. Denise Essex. Starting on November Essex is taking over the 1, the St. Stephen Conrole of president from ference of St. Vincent Bridget Wray, who served de Paul is once again as conference president helping to assure that for the past three years. local families are able Among the many projects to celebrate ThanksWray managed over the giving and Christmas three years, her commitwith a bountiful meal ment in supporting the for the family. community was especial“This year is particly evident during the panularly challenging for St. Vincent de Paul recently announced a new president, Denise Essex. demic, in which she conour community, and we tinued to ensure to help would like to help all all those in need during such a those who come for assistance,” critical time. She will continsaid Liz McLaughlin. ue to be a part of SVdP as vice The conference is asking the president. community to donate nonperThe Society of St. Vincent de ishable foods and include a $15 Paul encompasses every form of grocery or Walmart gift card. aid that alleviates suffering and You can drop off donations at its promotes the dignity and self-retrailer parked in front of St. Stespect of our fellow men and phen Catholic Church, located at women. The society strives not 10118 St. Stephen Cir. in Riveronly to alleviate need but also to view, from November 1 through discover and redress the situaFriday, December 17. ized delivery of tions which cause it, serving evFor more information or if you eryone regardless of creed, color help. This aid may take the form are interested in donating director national origin. A key strength of intervention, consultation or ly, please visit svdpriverviewfl. of the society is in the personal- often through direct dollar or org. in-kind service. An essential pre-
IMPACT HOSTS HOLIDAY PURSE BINGO TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM
By Kate Quesada
Are you looking for a fun and delicious way to get into the holiday spirit while helping a local charity raise important funds? Then mark your calendars for Thursday, December 2, because the IMPACT program is hosting a holiday designer purse bingo. The event, which will take place at The Regent in Riverview, will offer 10 rounds of bingo with a designer purse as the prize for each round. Tickets to the event cost $40 a person and include one set of 10 bingo cards and a box of charcuterie from local favorite Davenport’s Daily Delights. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase additional bingo cards, raffle tickets and participate in a silent auction. The event is the annual fundraiser hosted by IMPACT program, a Brandon-based charity which educates teenagers on the benefits of healthy choices while avoiding high-risk behaviors. The IMPACT program is hosting a holiday designer purse bingo on “This is a great opportunity for community Thursday, December 2 at The Regent in Riverview. awareness and to provide necessary funds for to avoid high-risk behavior by making healthy the IMPACT program to continue their efforts choices,” said Angie Kagey, IMPACT executive in educating, equipping and empowering teens director.
The event’s title sponsor is The George Shea Team with Signature Realty. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. “This event is special because it is a fun-filled night for the community to come together to support a wonderful cause,” said Kagey, who added that it is a good way to get into the holiday spirit before the busyness of the season kicks in. The Regent is located at 6347 Watson Rd. in Riverview, near Winthrop. Doors for the event will open at 6 p.m. with bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kagey at akagey@ whatisimpact.com or visit www.whatisimpact. com. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, November 24, and tickets can be purchased at www.impactdesignerpursebingo.eventbrite. com.
