Domestic Violence Ministries of the Southside
St. John Fisher, St. Cajetan, Christ the King, St. Barnabas, St. Christina,
St. Catherine of Alexandria and Our Lady of St. Germaine

Cleaning Supplies Drive for the Crisis Center of South Suburbia
June 22 - June 30
Drop off in the back of church

The Domestic Violence Ministries of the Southside parishes are sponsoring a cleaning supply drive to benefit the Crisis Center of South Suburbia. Cleaning supplies are needed to keep the shelter and facility clean as well as the transitional housing apartments where families who are victims of domestic violence live for up to two years. Please place the items in the back of church. Thank you.

Cleaning Supplies Needed:

• Spray cleaners such as Windex, or all-purpose spray cleaners
• Liquid Lysol
• Mops
• Brooms
• Dustpans
• Laundry detergent, regular and pods
  
• Small kitchen trash cans
  
• Small kitchen trash bags
  
• Small bathroom trash cans
• Shower curtains
  
• Shower liners
  
• Shower hooks
  
• Bath mats
  
• Washcloths

Prayer for Victims of Domestic Violence - God, our Father, we pray for those in abusive relationships. May they feel your loving presence, and know that abuse is not God’s will. May they find courage and support to seek help and safety, and free themselves from domestic violence.

For questions about the St. Barnabas Domestic Violence Ministry, contact Mary Kochanny at mkochanny@msn.com or Cathy O’Loughlin at creliv@sbcglobal.net.

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All members of the St. Christina Parish are encouraged to attend to learn what this committee is all about. Along with St. Cajetan, St. Barnabas, Christ the King and St. John Fisher Parishes, our three parish domestic violence committees now function as a coordinated cluster to coordinate programs and services. Monthly meetings are rotated between the parishes.

If you have any questions, please contact Frank Cihak at frank.cihak42@gmail.com.

The mission of the St. Christina Parish Domestic Violence Outreach Committee is to provide education and raise awareness of domestic violence, promote linkage to services, and empower prevention efforts of domestic violence among the St. Christina community. To fulfill our mission, we maintain a safe and confidential outlet to foster hope for survivors, abusers, or concerned individuals.

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in any intimate relationship whereby one partner seeks to gain or maintain control over the other. The abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional and psychological. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, religion and gender. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds or educational levels.

Domestic Violence Emergency Hotline: 1-877-863-6338