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Students from the Masters Social Work class at UNC-Charlotte facilitated an art therapy session with residents on April 8. A variety of self portraits and visual ife stories were created and later displayed at a UNCC art show.
On April 19, resident Judy McQueen shared her life story and the impact of AIDS with a large men's group of AME Zion Church members. She was invited to speak to the group at Livingston College in Salisbury by the Reverend Luke Curry. Hospice & Palliative Care - Charlotte Region celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. On April 22, Sharon Moore, Sr. Director of Clinical Services, and Kristina Behrman, Manager of Client Relations, brought a certificate, cake and drinks to House of Mercy to honor the ongoing collaboration of the two agencies. Residents and staff appreciated the sweet sentiments and treats. On April 29, a group of volunteers from Hickory grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for the residents. Everyone ate outside, enjoying the food, company and new patio furniture. The outdoor furniture was purchased with donations from the St. Joseph Catholic Church Angel Tree and Asheville Catholic School. Resident activities this month have also included trips out for shopping, visits with friends, movies, Chinese food, and early voting!
House of Mercy welcomes our newest board member, Rose L. Bailey. Rose, an attorney, completed United Way's Leading the Way leadership program. She is employed as a Wachovia Wealth Management Planning Consultant and has served as a tax consultant for numerous businesses. We welcome her expertise and spirit of volunteerism. House of Mercy appreciates a grant awarded in April from the Poverty, Justice and Peace Fund as well as ongoing support from the Sisters of Mercy Foundation and the Regional HIV/AIDS Consortium. For more news, click here to read our latest newsletter!
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Nursing
Students from Gaston College presented an AIDS education program for
residents on April 3. Residents enjoyed the presentation and asked
questions. Later, several residents attended a social at First
United Methodist Church. The next day, a resident and House of
Mercy staff attended the funeral of a resident.
Fifteen
students from Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School took a tour of the
residence on April 16 and visited with the residents. The next
day, 20 more Holy Trinity students came. Shirley Stowe, Director
of Nursing, talked about the ministry, HIV, and how much House of Mercy
appreciates the school's donations and support. The residents also
talked to the students who had lots of great questions. After the
session on the patio, resident Lawrence Foard gave students a
mini-session on his Christmas ornament business. Students and
staff at Holy Trinity bought over $500 worth of his hand-made creations
last season!
Our
thanks to volunteers from the Green Acres Garden Club for sprucing up
the grounds and planting flowers at House of Mercy in April.