St. Cabrini Home, Inc., caring for people in need since 1890

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Spring 2010

Dear friend,

In Mark 2:1-12, friends of a paralyzed man lower him through a hole in the roof of a house in Capernaum so that he may be closer to Jesus’ healing. His friends strategically lowered him so that he came before Jesus who was teaching in that house. Jesus was impressed by the man’s faith as well as the faith of his friends and so He healed the man, commanding him to “get up, take your mat and go home.” To everyone’s amazement, the paralytic rose, took his mat, and walked out in full view of everyone and to everyone’s amazement.

I take great comfort in that story because you are a true friend in my life who brings me closer to Jesus. All of your wonderful acts of generosity bring the power of the love of Jesus to me and to all my children. Thank you for your faith in our work and for your support. It refreshes my faith and reflects the healing powers of God’s grace.

I come to you today again in need. I need your faith to bolster mine as I go forward in my work. Our needs today have to do with our group homes. These are residential homes in the community where we provide housing and care to children who can’t live with their own families.

Imagine eight to ten teenagers living in a home, all with special needs and all with traumatic pasts that bring the best and worst behaviors out of them. Housing so many kids in buildings originally constructed as single family homes takes its toll. Because our group homes are in continual use by a large number of teens, they quickly show their age and need frequent maintenance. (To left, a view of one of our simple, tidy group homes)

One building is experiencing many problems, but the main problem with this group home is a roof leak. The hole is not big enough to lower a person through it, but it is big enough for water to find its way inside!

We also have to repair a sidewalk that is crumbling and buckling. This sidewalk is used by staff, students, and the public and could cause injury. We also have a garage that is in need of structural repair at another group home. And the list goes on!

We want to keep our group homes safe, comfortable, and looking acceptable to the community. In addition to our safety concerns, we want our youngsters to have pride in their surroundings. We want our group homes to be safe havens for our kids, homes they take pride in.

However, our needs are many, and our resources few. Therefore I turn to you, my friend, and ask you to search your heart.Can you send a gift that will help us as we help our kids? With your help we will see the true face of Jesus. With your gift you bring Him into our presence.

Please make a gift today to Saint Cabrini Home to support our Group Home Repairs Fund. Your gift will enable us to maintain the health and safety of our youngsters and keep our facilities looking respectable. Thank you for your faith and generosity your gift brings to each of our kids.

Sister Damien Ciminera, MSC




ffffff Spring 2010 Dear friend, In Mark 2:1-12, friends of a paralyzed man lower him through a hole in the roof of a house in Capernaum so that he may be closer to Jesus’ healing. His friends strategically lowered him so that he came before Jesus who was teaching in that house. Jesus was impressed by the man’s faith as well as the faith of his friends and so He healed the man, commanding him to “get up, take your mat and go home.” To everyone’s amazement, the paralytic rose, took his mat, and walked out in full view of everyone and to everyone’s amazement. I take great comfort in that story because you are a true friend in my life who brings me closer to Jesus. All of your wonderful acts of generosity bring the power of the love of Jesus to me and to all my children. Thank you for your faith in our work and for your support. It refreshes my faith and reflects the healing powers of God’s grace. I come to you today again in need. I need your faith to bolster mine as I go forward in my work. Our needs today have to do with our group homes. These are residential homes in the community where we provide housing and care to children who can’t live with their own families. Imagine eight to ten teenagers living in a home, all with special needs and all with traumatic pasts that bring the best and worst behaviors out of them. Housing so many kids in buildings originally constructed as single family homes takes its toll. Because our group homes are in continual use by a large number of teens, they quickly show their age and need frequent maintenance. (To left, a view of one of our simple, tidy group homes) One building is experiencing many problems, but the main problem with this group home is a roof leak. The hole is not big enough to lower a person through it, but it is big enough for water to find its way inside! We also have to repair a sidewalk that is crumbling and buckling. This sidewalk is used by staff, students, and the public and could cause injury. We also have a garage that is in need of structural repair at another group home. And the list goes on! We want to keep our group homes safe, comfortable, and looking acceptable to the community. In addition to our safety concerns, we want our youngsters to have pride in their surroundings. We want our group homes to be safe havens for our kids, homes they take pride in. However, our needs are many, and our resources few. Therefore I turn to you, my friend, and ask you to search your heart.Can you send a gift that will help us as we help our kids? With your help we will see the true face of Jesus. With your gift you bring Him into our presence. Please make a gift today to Saint Cabrini Home to support our Group Home Repairs Fund. Your gift will enable us to maintain the health and safety of our youngsters and keep our facilities looking respectable. Thank you for your faith and generosity your gift brings to each of our kids. Sister Damien Ciminera, MSC
P.S. You continue to be a source of great strength and faith to me. Your support and encouragement reminds me of the great power of faith. With your assistance, we are able to provide quality care to young people who need us. Providing residential care to young people is a costly endeavor. Not only do we have to provide many varied services but we have to provide those services in suitable facilities. Our buildings are in constant use and they require regular upkeep. You can help! A gift toward our Group Home Repairs fund would allow us to maintain our homes so that our treatment services can continue.Please, if you can, make a gift to our Group Home Repairs fund today. Thank you. Please give a gift today! Thank you.