Oct. 6: 22nd Ecumenical Brunch in Rockford

22^nd Annual Ecumenical Benefit Brunch

(Observer file photo)

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018

St. Bernadette Parish

2400 Bell Ave. 

Rockford, Illinois

Far Away and in Our Backyard –

Continuing our conversations… Human Trafficking

Jimmie Getter, RSAC, and Brittney Fry, RAASE, will be speakers and responders in a question and answer session. 

REGISTRATION:  8:30 AM      

BRUNCH AND PROGRAM:  9:00-11:30 AM

Brunch will include a variety of quiches, cheesy potato bake, meats, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee, as well gluten-free and vegetarian items.  Cost: $12.00

Any food left over will be taken to the Rockford Rescue Mission.

 

OPTIONAL DONATIONS* for our local agencies presenting at our program: Rockford Area Assault Counseling (RSAC) and Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (RAASE) will be received the morning of the Brunch. Suggested items are listed below. 

This brunch is co-sponsored by the Rockford Deanery Council of Catholic Women (RDCCW) and the North Conference of Northern Illinois Synod Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (NISWO).

  

All women and men are cordially invited to attend this timely program.

Print and mail this form along with a check (payable to RDCCW) for $12.00 per person to the Rockford Deanery treasurer by Friday, Sept. 28.

Send to:  Peg Hyser, 3512 Swan Tr., Rockford, IL 61103 

Info: Peg Hyser, (815) 997-3780

Please print this form for each registration.

22^nd Annual Ecumenical Benefit Brunch Reservation Form

Name: ______________________________________  

Phone: ______________________________________ 

Email Address: (will not be shared) 

_____________________________________________

Address: 

_____________________________________________

Church or Parish Name: 

_____________________________________________

Gluten-free food request:  _____Yes           _____No

Vegetarian food request:   _____Yes           _____No

*Optional donations will go to:

RAASE                                                                  

All small (travel size) personal care products                     

Shampoo                                                                                

Body soap (bar or liquid)                                                     

Deodorant                                                                            

Wet Wipes (like diaper wipes)                                          

Hand Sanitizer                                                                       

Lip Balm                                                                                

Combs and brushes                                                                           

Facial tissues

Backpacks

Travel size personal care tote bags and containers

Feminine hygiene (sanitary pads only)

Scarves, hats and gloves (seasonal)

Wash cloths

Socks                                                                     

       

Gift cards (Visa or equivalent) for use at

pharmacies, bus stations, retail, etc.

for survivor transfer to safe housing

Non-perishable snacks that can be eaten on the go:

Breakfast bars (soft) or pop-tarts

Fruit snacks

Small breakfast shakes/protein shakes

Gatorade – only smallest bottles

Small bags of crackers, cookies, other snack items

RSAC

Sweat Pants

Sweatshirts

Tee shirts & Shorts  

Women’s Underwear

Sport Bras  

Athletic Socks

Copy Paper

Colored Paper

Colored Pencils

Mechanical Pencils

Black Pens

Manila File Folders

2-pocket Folders

Sillly Putty, Play Doh, Mini Play Doh

Crayons, Color Books

Gift Cards: Office Depot, Walmart, Target, etc.