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The annual Adopt a Family program was a big success. 200 Food baskets from Trinity Lutheran arrived to start the process of receiving gifts from individuals, businesses and congregations to go out to 100 families. Boll Furniture provided their workers and truck to deliver gifts to the rural area.
annual Adopt a Family program annual Adopt a Family program
annual Adopt a Family program annual Adopt a Family program

12/04/03 Congratulations to our co-director Barbara Ferraro, on her 60th birthday!
Barbara Ferraro - birthday party Barbara Ferraro - birthday party

Coversations Over Lunch 11/18/03
At Conversations Over Lunch, Janet Fout led a challenging discussion on Clean Elections. Imagine what can happen if candidates have no ties to special interest dollars. It has happened in Maine and Arizona.
Discussion on clean elections with Janet Fout Discussion on clean elections with Janet Fout

November 7
Dan Kurland presented "Expressions in Stone" along with watercolors by Lisa Walden at Covenant House's Creative Gallery.
Creative Gallery exhibit - Expressions in Stone Creative Gallery exhibit - Expressions in Stone

November 4
Volunteers are at the heart of the Covenant House programs. A luncheon celebrating their dedication to Covenant House's mission took place on Tuesday, November 4th.
luncheon celebrating Covenant House volunteers luncheon celebrating Covenant House volunteers
luncheon celebrating Covenant House volunteers luncheon celebrating Covenant House volunteers

Coversations Over Lunch 10/28/03
A lively conversation on Free Trade Area of the Americas: What will it mean. Carol Warren, Justice and Peace Office of the Catholic Diocese led the discussion.
Covenant House meeting with Congregational ministers Covenant House meeting with Congregational ministers

October 22nd and 23rd
Staff met with supporting Congregational ministers and their office staff. The orginal mission of Covenant House "to provide an outreach center for the Charleston congregations" was at the center of our conversations. The Drop-In-Center's programs and outreach services were explained. Discussion occurred as to how to increase involvement of the congregations.
Covenant House meeting with Congregational ministers Covenant House meeting with Congregational ministers
Covenant House meeting with Congregational ministers Covenant House meeting with Congregational ministers

Conversations Over Lunch 9/23/03
What our congressional people are doing to insure health care for all West Virginians.
Covenant House open house flowers
Lou Ann Johnson, State Director of Senator Rockefeller's Office.
Covenant House open house flowers
Ann McCusky, District Director for Congresswoman Shelley Capito with Pat Hussey

Covenant House open house flowers
Conversations with Ann and Lou Ann

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