Franciscan MC Asks Community Donating Food To Pass That To Those In Need
MICHIGAN CITY | Through our shared battle to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the staff at Franciscan Health Michigan City has been strengthened by the support of the community, according to Dean Mazzoni, president and CEO. That support has included donations of personal protective equipment and generous helpings of food from local restaurants. “We will be forever thankful for the love and support of our local residents, businesses and programs.” said Mazzoni.
“However, in the spirit of Continuing Christ’s Ministry in our Franciscan Tradition, our selfless nurses, physicians and staff have asked that future donations of food be shared with our neighbors who may require our help during this trying time,” he added.
According to Sister Petra Nielsen, vice president of Mission Integration, “Food can be a lifeline for someone suddenly out of work, or who is especially vulnerable to exposure to this virus. We encourage our neighbors to walk with us in our mission of caring for the community. This kind of food assistance for the community strengthens our efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus and, in turn, benefits our frontline healthcare workers.”
We encourage you to support the many organizations that are working to meet the increasing needs of our community. Here is a list of some of those organizations and their representatives:
· United Way of La Porte County
(219) 210-3534
· The Home Team
Ed Seal: hometeamlp@gmail.com (219) 707-0873
· The Salvation Army of Michigan City
Major Becky Simmons: Rebecca.Simmons@usc.salvationarmy.org (219) 874-6885
· Citizens Concerned for the Homeless
Jim Musial: 2mcjem430@hotmail.com (219) 879-2552
· Stepping Stones Shelter and The Bridge Transitional Housing
Nanda Danitschek: nanda@steppingstoneshelter.org (219) 879-2552
· Arise N Shine
Antwan Burks: (219) 221-2111
· Michigan City Area Schools
Betsy Kohn: bkohn@mcas.k12.in.us (219) 873-2000 ext. 8365
· The Pax Center in LaPorte
Pastor Nate Louks: nloucks@statestreet.tv (219) 575-7182
· Dunebrook
Jeanne Ann Cannon: jcannon@dunebrook.org(219) 874-0007 ext. 318
· Interfaith Community PADS
Harrison Holtkamp: director@interfaithcommunitypads.com
