State College Thrift Store Moving
For 20 years the State College Thrift Store has been helping those in need in Centre County. They have outgrown their new site and will be moving to 1300 Benner Pike, State College. Follow on Facebook
Carrolltown/ Hastings Food Pantry Completed
First distribution is scheduled for October 17.
Carrolltown Thrift Store Spared Flooding
Tammy Weakland, president of St. Benedict Carrolltown conference and Marianne Wetz, Carrolltown thrift store manager are very grateful for all the prayers during the rain this week. They said, “God answered our prayers.” The water level at the store was 4 inches which isn’t bad compared to some places. They are getting bids to prevent […]
Annual Duck Race a Huge Success
The Johnstown Food For Families annual duck race was held on Sunday, August 5, 2018. It was hot but no rain! Many vendors turned out to help make this year the best ever. Thanks to Georgia Lehman, the fundraiser generated over $25,000. The proceeds will go along way to help feed those in need in […]
Hastings Food Pantry On Target For Completion
Construction continues on St. Bernard’s new food pantry; they are on track to be completed by mid-August.
Youth Ministry Back To School Backpack Program Drive Has Begun
Every year we say, “Where did the summer go?” Hard to believe that the new school year is less than a month away. And every year many students in our area need help getting basic school supplies to start the new year. Last year our program distributed over 100 backpacks, filled with new school supplies to area […]
Youth Ministry Golf Outing a Success
The weather was perfect as 15 foursomes took part in the annual SVDP Youth Ministry Golf Outing at Park Hills Country Club on June 7, 2018. Thanks to everyone involved the outing raised $9,000 for the youth ministry. The proceeds help fund many established projects including the Back-to-School Backpack Program and the Christmas for Kids […]
Johnstown Food For Families Receives Grant
Georgia Lehman, administrative assistant for Johnstown’s Food for Families program submitted a grant to The Lee Initiative Health and Wellness Endowment. During the review process The Lee Health and Wellness Endowment focuses on the projects that have the greatest possible impact on improving the health and well-being of individuals in our area. Thanks to Georgia, Food for Families […]
Ozanam Sunday Celebration at St. Andrew’s
On Sunday, April 29 St. Andrew’s parish in Johnstown Celebrated Ozanam Sunday with a mass and social. Click here to check out pictures from the day’s events.
St. Andrew’s Holds easter party on Palm Sunday
The SVDP St Andrew’s Council and St Andrew Knights of Columbus #11308 hosted the event that included an egg hunt, a photo section, and other Easter themed games. The party was held at St. Andrew’s church in Johnstown; about 20 kids attended. Conference officers enjoy the festivities at the St. Andrew Easter egg hunt. From left […]