is sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters and is

located in Northeastern Ohio

Winter 2011

from Beatitude House

In the 16th century, Saint Angela Merici, founder of the Ursuline Sisters of Younstown, had a dream in which she was inspired, in the midst of a turbulent society, to provide stability and security for women and children and to call them to their fullest potential. To realize that dream, she also had a promise: “Jesus Christ will enlighten you about what you have to do.” This “dream” and “promise” is what the Ursuline Sisters, Beatitude House board, staff, benefactors, women and children celebrate during the 20th anniversary of its foundation. The same “dream” and “promise” of Saint Angela Merici had an abiding presence in the life of the founder of Beatitude House, Ursuline Sister Margaret Scheetz. Where did her “dream” and “promise” of Beatitude House begin? In 1990, at a small college restaurant at Kent State University, Ursuline Sister Mary O’Leary, then our community director of finance and Sister Nancy Dawson, general superior, met Sister Margaret for lunch. Sister Margaret was completing a master’s degree in computer science. The sisters asked Margaret, “What would you really like to do with your future?” Sister Margaret answered, “I would like to work with poor women and children who are homeless.” The sisters confidently responded, “Then do it!” And she did! The dream of Saint Angela and the promise that Jesus would “tell her what to do” started to take form. After weeks of scouting multiple sites, countless hours of building repair and renovation and preparing each apartment with furnishings, Beatitude House opened its first transitional housing facility to four homeless women with children in July 1991 with Ursuline Sister Margaret Scheetz as its first executive director. (Continued on Page 2)

Twenty Years of Dreams and Visions Sr. Nancy Dawson, General Superior Ursuline Sisters

SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Sr. Margaret Scheetz

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Brent Baker Mary Chuirazzi Sr. Nancy Dawson Debbie Eppinger Barbara Fisher Sharon Foley Ned Gold Jane James Leslie Kiske

Connie Knecht David Kostolansky Linda Krieger Howard Lewis Becky Lowry Ruth Mastriana Christine McElroy Parker McHenry Betty McLaughlin

Helen Paes Sue Pechkurow Chad Phillips Margaret Foley Poole Sr. Therese Ann Rich Marian Sebastiano Annjulie Sitnick Rev. Robert Stringer

Our Mission Beatitude House, sponsored by

the Ursuline Sisters, is committed to disadvantaged women and children in the

Mahoning Valley. By creating homes, providing educational

opportunities and fostering healthy families, we provide

them with the opportunity to transform their lives.

Today, the “dream” and “promise” of Saint Angela and Sister Margaret continues. The program has grown from one small building on the corner of Lora and Fifth avenues in Youngstown to 12 apartments in Youngstown, 13 in Warren and now, 10 apartments to open in Ashtabula County. Once again, all those compassionate hearts who have in any way contributed to the “dream” in the past are assured of the “promise” that “Jesus Christ will enlighten each of us and tell us what to do next” when we step into the 21st year of service. In the name of all the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, I thank all those who are part of the Beatitude House family. The role that each person plays enhances the “dream” and “promise” of a society where all will be treated with dignity and justice, especially women and children, and where all will be enabled to develop their God-given gifts for the service of others. Let each day of the Anniversary Year be filled with the above “dreams” and “promises”.

Twenty Years— con’t from page 1

Last Spring, Kayla Sawhill, a seventh grader at Springfield Intermediate School in New Middletown, Ohio, was selected to participate in the People to People Student Ambassador Program. For more than 50 years, People to People Ambassador Programs have provided global educational travel opportunities for students, athletes, educators and professionals. Student Ambassadors represent their school

community, state and country as they travel abroad experiencing new cultures. Sawhill, a nearly straight A student, said her pastor and teachers wrote l e t t e r s o f recommendation for her to attend. This past summer,

w h i l e v i s i t i n g

Australia, the group, including Sawhill, toured museums, learned how a ranch operates and swam in the Great Barrier Reef. For Sawhill the Great Barrier Reef was the highlight of the trip. “It was amazing to see, the coral is a beautiful bright white,” she said. People to People Student Ambassadors holds a variety of fundraisers throughout the year to raise the funds for their trips. Sawhill is looking forward to traveling throughout Europe next year, providing she can raise enough money. In addition to experiencing new cultures and meeting new people Sawhill said she is most proud of the fact that she is the only student in her school who was selected to go. In fact, she was one of only 48 students chosen from across the United States! Kayla and her mother are part of Beatitude House Permanent Supportive Housing program. The program provides support for mothers with a disability that make it difficult for them to obtain and maintain employment.

Student Ambasador Travels Abroad

Beatitude House formally announced plans to expand its s e r v i c e s i n t o Ashtabula County at a press conference held Dec. 3, 2010. A transitional housing facility is set to open at the site of the former St. Joseph Elementary School on Lake Avenue in Ashtabula. The school, vacant for nearly 20 years, will undergo a $1 million renovation project that will turn it into a 10-unit housing complex for disadvantaged women and their children. Plans also include office space, a meeting room and playroom. Funding for the expansion has begun to be secured with a $500,000 federal home grant from Farmer's National Bank. The Frank and Pearl Gelbman Foundation at Huntington National Bank and the Ashtabula Foundation have each donated $50,000, while Northwest Savings Banks has contributed $5,000. Davis International, a contractor based in Youngstown OH has offered a $145,000 in-kind gift.

The remaining funding will come from private donations.

Renovations are expected to begin in early 2011 with f a m i l i e s scheduled to move in by the fall.

Transforming Lives in Ashtabula

Kayla Sawhill

Sr. Patricia and Tom Supko of Farmer’s National Bank

We are looking for sponsors and auction items for this year’s Wine Taste and Auction — an excellent way for your organization to gain exposure while supporting a great cause! In addition, we are seeking volunteers to serve on the planning committee. Please contact the Development Department at 330.744.3147 if you are interested in helping.

FRIDAY, MAY 13TH, 2011 6:00 pm

THE EMBASSY 5030 Youngstown-Poland Rd

Boardman, OH 44514

$75 PERSON | $600 TABLE OF 8 Ticket includes an assortment of wines

and full course dinner.

Live, Silent and Chinese Auctions

Hosted by Jeff Kelly of Big 106.1

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330-744-3147

All Proceeds Benefit

Help Needed!

Carol Shepherd, a former Beatitude House client looks back on the two years she spent at Beatitude House as the most p e a c e f u l years of her life. It was during that time that Carol was able to focus on getting her life in order. Because of what Carol learned about herself as well as the help she received when under the wing of Beatitude House Carol is doing well today. While she is currently self-employed as a housekeeper and nanny, she anticipates she will soon be employed by Beatitude House Green Clean. Carol came to Beatitude House more than a decade ago, as a woman in her 40s with two school-age daughters. She was burdened by a troubled marriage and a husband who was involved with drugs. Carol said she initially thought she was too old to be helped by the programs at Beatitude House. She thought the program was for younger women, that she was too old to make a change in her life. She soon learned differently. Carol is grateful to the nuns – especially Sister Margaret, the founder of Beatitude House – who provided her with help and guidance. Through Beatitude House’s counseling services, Carol realized she should not blame herself for the problems with her marriage. She learned she had the ability to make positive changes to better in life.

Beatitude House also helped Carol find a job and put her on the path to financial independence. Despite not considering herself “school material,” Carol values education. She is currently taking classes at Eastern Gateway Community College with the hope of getting an associate’s degree in medical records. Carol emphasized the value of education for her two daughters. As a result one now works at Eastern Gateway and the other is a second grade teacher in the Dublin, Ohio, school system. Because of the support Carol received from Beatitude House, she has referred several women to the program when they felt they had no place to turn. Carol has the following advice to all women about getting help in general and about Beatitude House in particular: “Give it a chance. Don’t shoot it down because you think you are at an age where no one can tell you what to do,” she said. Carol is only one woman who has benefitted from giving Beatitude House a chance to help her change her life.

Volunteer From baby sitting to answering phones to assisting with fundraising events, there are a variety of

opportunities to donate your time and talent.

In-Kind Donations See our most recent wish list on the back of our newsletter or online at

www.beatitudehouse.com

Become a Cornerstone Donate $1,000 or more during the year become a member of our

Cornerstone Society. You will have the opportunity to attend the annual Cornerstone Dinner to hear firsthand how your support enables mothers and their children to transform their lives.

Sponsorships We are always looking for individuals, organizations, or businesses to sponsor our fund raising

events. Sponsorships are available on a variety of levels and are a great way for your business or organization to receive recognition.

A Look Back Kay Woods

Carol Sheperd

Sr. Mary Alyce Koval & Sr. Carla Rutter

On December 5 the Beatitude House Children’s choir appeared dressed as angels to perform at the Annual Beatitude House/Habitat for Humanity Christmas Concert at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. The children performed

two songs and were joined by Cantamus 10, a local adult

choir, for the holiday favorite “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”

Angelic voices performing

All smiles after the performance

Throughout the month families at A House of Blessing in Warren and in Youngstown also attended parties in their honor at The Newman Center at Youngstown State University, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Youngstown and Valley Electric in Girard, Ohio. The women and children took part in singing Christmas carols at some parties, while at others they had fun decorating Christmas cookies, as well as visiting with Santa Claus. At each party families enjoyed dinner and were

presented with Christmas gifts. Excited about his gift!

Making a Christmas necklace

A special thank you to the many individuals, groups and businesses that made the holidays at Beatitude House very special.

The Christmas season began with a food donation from the Interact Club of Ursuline High School. The Interact Club is a service club taking part in projects related to today’s critical issues, such as hunger, the environment and illiteracy. Families received turkeys and trimmings to make a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, as well as macaroni and cheese, pasta and sauce, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, and a variety of canned fruits and vegetables.

This year, the residents of A House of Blessing in Warren held a door decorating contest to spread holiday cheer. Each of the residents designed and decorated their apartment doors in whatever theme they chose. Of course, the children had their input and, in some cases, helped with the decorating. The Lionesses Club of Austintown, the feminine arm of the international Lions organization, hosted the women attending The Potter’s Wheel at a luncheon, giving them a chance to celebrate the season. Families at A House of Blessing in Youngstown were treated to a bowling party on December 23 at Camelot Lanes in Boardman. The group enjoyed pizza, pop and an afternoon of

bowling. The staff at Beatitude House would like to thank all of those who helped make the 2010 Christmas season one the women and children of Beatitude House will long remember.

Santa’s Workshop was held in both Warren and Youngstown to provide the children with an opportunity to “shop” for Christmas gifts for their mothers and siblings. Volunteers from Christ Episcopal Church sponsored the workshop in Warren. The volunteers collected gifts, set up the store and helped the children shop. In Youngstown and at The Potters Wheel, gifts were donated from individuals and groups in the community while volunteers there also helped set up the store and helped the children shop. Selecting gifts for mom

Showing off his gift

Wrapping up their gifts

A holiday-decorated door

Lionesses members present the women with gifts

In Memory of Donated By

My Family-mom,dad & sister Lucieann Merlo Sr. Margaret Scheetz & Dorthy Laverie Mary Lou Rogenski Helen Johnson's celebration of her Birthday & Her Arrival into Heaven Annmarie Fabilli Tim & Judie Conley Janet Simmons David & Lanore Fabilli Mr. & Mrs. John Hughes & Mr. and Mrs. John Newman Bob & Jackie Newman Lois Balaski Anne M McMahon Rosemarie Balmenti Lynne Christiansen Ron Mastriana Ms. Ruth Mastriana Mary Grinton Beeghly Anonymous Mrs. Jane F. Berkopec Sr. Elaine Berkopec Gracie Booth Mr.& Mrs. Karl Reder, Sr. William R. Brown Sr. Patricia & Kathleen Brown Babe Campolito Mrs. Joan Campolito Ada Catalano Rosanne M. Morell Jack Collins Bert & Carolyne Toth Mary Connell Jim & Marilyn Hall John Conti Dr. & Mrs. Raymond W. Jackson Frank & Rennie Marino Mary Conti David & Patty McNicholas Margaret M. Cooney Bert & Carolyne Toth Daisy Crespi Richard & Sally Gunn Peter D'Amico Mary D'Amico Dr. Dan DeGenova Mrs. Frances DeGenova Joy DeLise J. Bradley & Mary Ellen McGonigle Lucille Deramo

Marlene Thomas Marjorie Dockry

Dorothy Thomas

Harry & Florence Donegan Jim & Sally Donegan

William F. & Ruth H. Donlin David & Cheryl Doyle

John P. Dudash Mary Dudash

Ruth Duracky Ron & Sally Kukura

John D. Falgiani, Sr. Bert & Carolyne Toth

Grisez & Castner Families Mary E. Grisez

The Yablonsky Family Jude Yablonsky

My Family Joann M. Iaderosa

Karl & Coptor Family Members Robert & Dorothy Karl

Allison Marie Ferenczi Steve & Vikki Ferenczi

Mary Ann Gaia Camille Gaia

John Gairon Anonymous

Frank L. Galletta Rita Galletta

Robert Gelonese Rosanne M. Morell

Anna G. Geon Bernadette Herkner

Emma A. Giancola Dan A. Giancola

Olivia Goodhart Robert J. & Kathy Mizicko

Cecelia Goulis Rosanne M. Morell

Helen Grady Ted & Betty Clarke Bert & Carolyne Toth

Joan Griffith John Fitzgerald & Jimmy Motters

Dr. W.M. Hammack Carol Wick

Josephine Hardwick John Fitzgerald & Jimmy Motters

Donna Archer Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Archer

Loretta Hesky Bert & Carolyne Toth

John A. Horna Helen Hornak

John P. Hughes Nancy Myers Roseann Mullen Dr. & Mrs. Martin Pallante Mr. Raymond P. Manley James P. Howley

Mr. & Mrs. Otto Dreiling Richard & Jane Organ Atty. & Mrs. Richard McLaughlin Warner J. & Patricia Thomas Tom & Pat Brown Helen Hulme Thomas & Sally Howley Mary Clayton Sr. Mary Frances Harrington Marnie Keenan Anthony & Louise Grasso Robert Sullivan Maurine Fogarty Charles & Barbara McCrudden, Jr. Peter J. & Diane L. Storey Mr. Pete Hyland Brian & Barbara Welsch Mr. & Mrs. Patrick C. Reardon Dr. Robert Edwards

Mary Hyland Richard & Jane Organ

Edward Kelly Lou & Kathleen Lepro

Joanne Kernan Kevin & Michelle Kernan

Esther Krygowski Milt & Maureen Carlson

Mary Kukura Ron & Sally Kukura

Edward N. Larson Jr. Edward & Marj Larson

John Lentz, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Don Bryson

Tom & Maude Letson Robert G. Snyder

Evelyn Bernard Lucas Mr. Richard Lucas

Jeanne Lyden Schumer Elaine Welsh

Sister Anne Lynch Thomas & Sue Boyne, Jr.

Carman Marinucci David & Patty McNicholas Rosanne M. Morell

Mary Jane Matune Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matune, Jr.

William J. McGarry Gertrude McGarry

Deceased Members of McHale & Kapp Families

Charles O. & Ruth A. Kapp Janet McNicholas

Robert & Kathryn Morin, Jr. Paul Morice

Andrea Pernotto Mary Swinehart Family

Memorials Received August 1, 2010—December 31, 2010

Sister Alice Marie Morley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Archer

Karen Murphy Susan L. Stevens, Ph.D

Anna Neville Milt & Maureen Carlson

Mariellen Novosel Minto Mary Jane Kucharski

Rudy Ohlin Joyce E. Ohlin

Kathleen Padgitt James & Marilyn Lynch

Mrs. Margaret Pavloff Msgr. James A. Clarke

Greg Penk Diane Janeco

Betsy Pesce Bill & Annette Carnie

Francesco Placanica Andrea Pernotto

William T. Poole Atty. & Mrs. Richard McLaughlin Joe & Maryellen Fleming

Agatha Potkanowicz Dr. Frank A. & Mrs. Dolores Rich Daniel & Pat Rotar

Carol Prosser David & Margaret Brown

Michael Puskar David & Patty McNicholas

Elizabeth Rinyo Gregory & Jackie Rinyo

Inez Rizer Jeff & Amy Davies Michael S. Williams Randy & Missy Gallagher Mary Leah Beil Mark Tade

Inez Rizer Timothy J. & Barbara Scanlon Bill & Rosemary Buchman

James D. & Catherine Garraux Chris Johnston Dawn Kuhn Ruth Arney Darlene Peterson Bill & Rosemary Buchman

George Rowlands Nicoletta Perline Richard & Marjorie Erwine John & Paula Dix Margaret Minghetti & John Polanski Thomas A. & Patricia Murphy George R. & Josephine Whittle Bernard & Rosemary Hamrock Lawrence & Diane Vogelsang David & Patty McNicholas

Sister Margaret Scheetz Joe & JoAnn Rubenstahl

Norma Schmitz Jim & Barb Geller Allen & Betsy Slagle

Jeanne C. Schumer Mrs. William B. Lyden

Harold Schwab Joseph & Cheryl Plant,Jr.

Steve and Anne Sedlak Nick & Linda Palazzo

Margaret Sepsy James Serroka

Mary Jane Shaw William & Peg Heintzelman

Michael Sipusic Bob & Debi Sabelli

John F. Smith Lucy Smith & Linda Jo Hart

George and Margaret Snyder Robert G. Snyder

Cassandra Elizabeth Stout Pam Cronenwett

Kathleen Sullivan Haney Ted & Betty Clarke William D. & Nancy Leicht

Patty Tomillo Thomas & Carrie Ramos

Suzanne Toriello Anthony & Mary Quattro

Katherine Travers Ted & Betty Clarke Allen & Betsy Slagle Scup & Annie Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Reid Schmutz Richard & Jane Organ Donald J. & Christine A. Milley Mary M. Sennett Alex & Christine Downie Bonnie Esposito William & Joyce Bresnahan Steve & Rosemary Yaniglos Dave & Coleen Downie Mr. Richard Mills

Theresa Ann Viglio Rosanne M. Morell

Mary Ann Vuich Msgr. James A. Clarke

Leona Wack Jon & Marianne Walters

Joseph & Jerry Welsh Kevin P. & Joan Welsh Orlando & Anna White Jack & Helen White Ann Yobe Scott & Cindy Heddaeus Gary & Janine Younkins Dr. Anthony Sebastiano Patrick & Marian Sebastiano Concetta Mayle Frank & Ellen Sherwood III John & Nancy Kukura Paul Kukura Dan & Suzie Kukura Dave & Annette Camacci Drs. Ray Boniface & Nancy Gantt Friends & Family of Ann

In Memory of Donated By

Memorials Received August 1, 2010—December 31, 2010

The Youngstown Foundation Support Fund will add 5% to your donation of $100 or more if the check is made payable to The Youngstown Foundation with Beatitude House on the memo line. Gifts of $99 or less should be made payable to Beatitude House.

In Honor of Donated By

Tom & Pat Dix Brewer's 25th Wedding Anniversary John & Paula Dix Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Ambrose & Staff Rev. James O'Brien The Blessed Mother & St. Anthony Elaine Welsh Father James O'Brien's 50th Anniversary in the Priesthood Jim & Mary Ann Critell St. Anthony Elaine Welsh Dr. Theresa Armile & Family Rev. James O'Brien Ms. Eva Baran Rev. James O'Brien St. Barbara Arthur & Nora Estes Marv Barnes Rev. James O'Brien Bruce & Nancy Beeghly Barbara C. Beeghly Jackie Bibo Jim & Mary Kay Driscoll Helen Blasko Jennifer Roberts Thomas Bodnovich Tom & Waldene Kane Josephine Borsick Charles & Rachelle Sakely Father Richard Brobst Rev. James O'Brien Debbie Dillon RN, MSN, CCRN & Staff Rev. James O'Brien Margaret Christopher Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Christopher Grace Christopher Patrick Christopher Ed & Sandy Conti Rev. James O'Brien Ed & Mary Ann Cosentino Rev. James O'Brien Dr. Alan J. Cropp & Staff Rev. James O'Brien Denise Cushwa Jim & Mary Kay Driscoll Caren Dalton's Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Beeghly John & Ava Davin Stephen & Wendy Weiss

Mark & Joan Delaney & Stephen Rev. James O'Brien Ron & Jean DiVincenzo's Birthdays Michael & Jill Marconi Mary Ann Dulay Rev. James O'Brien Eric & Jennifer Dyer Rev. James O'Brien Father Joseph Fata Rev. James O'Brien Lena Fateley Robert & Mary Louise Kosinski April Ferry Mrs. Janice Ferry John & Judy Fleming Allen & Betsy Slagle Joe & Maryellen Fleming Michael & Rebecca Fleming Joe Fleming 62nd Birthday Daniel & Hyunjoo Fleming Michael & Rebecca Fleming David, Sarah, Dan & H.J. Maryellen Fleming's Birthday Michael & Rebecca Fleming Kathy Gibbons Rev. James O'Brien My Grandchildren Robert J. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haile Rev. James O'Brien Dr. Norma Hazelbaker Maryann L. Pernotto Jim & Jane P. Ehrman Sarah, James & Mark Ehrman Tim Matune's Health Catherine Bertelli Sarah Hoover Gregory L. & Martha Gett Richard & Mary Elizabeth Huesken's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. John Campean Justin and Kayla Rev. James O'Brien Thomas & Waldene Kane

Thomas Bodnovich Steve & Melissa Kleak

Mrs. Janice Ferry Joyce Kovak

Kevin,Dana,Jason & Chelsea Kovak

Rev. George Kunkel's Birthday Msgr. Kenneth Miller

Dale & Kathy LaPorte James & Joanne Williams

Corinne & Nassim Lynch Rev. James O'Brien

Mrs. Shirley Lyon Rev. James O'Brien

Mr. & Mrs. Palmer Macali Robert & Mary Louise Kosinski

Sue Magrini Rev. James O'Brien

Mary Grace Manning Jim & Mary Kay Driscoll

Dr. & Mrs. James Marsico Rev. James O'Brien

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matune Jr. Tim & Jo Ann Matune

Owen McCafferty Rev. James O'Brien

Ms. Mary Lou McCarthy Rev. James O'Brien

David & Patty McNicholas James McAtee Mr. Raymond McAtee

Beth McNicholas's Birthday David & Patty McNicholas

Jim & Donna Mertes Rev. James O'Brien

Hernon & Pat Mesa Rev. James O'Brien

Anne Metizinger's 80th Birthday Andrea Pernotto Father Ken Miller

Rev. James O'Brien Father James O'Brien

Bill & Susan Phillips Bill & Eileen Pakula

Rev. James O'Brien Dr. Walter P. Paladino

Rev. James O'Brien Daryl Parisi

Richard & Susan Bowser Sue Pechkurow

Leslie Pechkurow Maryann Pernotto

Jim & Jane P. Ehrman Sarah, James & Mark Ehrman

Andrea Pernotto Jim & Jane P. Ehrman Sarah, James & Mark Ehrman

Andrea Pernotto's Birthday Catherine Bertelli

Honors Received August 1, 2010—December 31, 2010

Father Kevin Peters Rev. James O'Brien

Bill & Susan Phillips Rev. James O'Brien

Hank & Linda Roemer James & Joanne Williams

Kathryn Rostan Nancy Rostan

Dr. Nino Rubino & Staff Rev. James O'Brien

Donna Ruoan Jon & Marianne Walters

Tim & Jane Russell Rev. James O'Brien

Michael & Karen Sandercock & Kaitlyn & Krista

Rev. James O'Brien Bill & Irma Sandercock

Rev. James O'Brien Pat, Carolyn, Galita & Sadie Sandercock

Rev. James O'Brien Jaime Sandercock & Leah Rev. James O'Brien Lucy Sandercock

Rev. James O'Brien Tom & Linda Sandercock & Lauren

Rev. James O'Brien Joan Sandlin

Jim & Mary Kay Driscoll Ursuline Sisters

George & Mary Alyce Kinnick Marie Staron's 80th Birthday

Sr. Germaine Staron

Dr. & Mrs. Paul Stefek Rev. James O'Brien

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Stolfi David & Patty McNicholas

Mary Ann Sullivan

Rev. James O'Brien Terry Supancic

Frank A. & Diane L. Bordonaro Jill Tedesco

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Reder, Sr. Rosann Thomas

John & Ronda J. Netto Nancy Wagner

Kathleen R. Klinke Judith Wozniak Judith Gross Denise York's Birthday Timon M. & Yvonne Kaple

In Honor of Donated By

Honors Received August 1, 2010—December 31, 2010

Below is a brief explanation of the various ways you can assist Beatitude House financially. We encourage you to contact a financial advisor for complete tax advantage information.

Gift Annuities— Contribute funds or assets to Beatitude House; you receive fixed annuity payments for the

rest of your life. You receive immediate income tax deduction for a portion of the gift and a portion of each annuity payment is treated as a tax-free return of the investment. The rest of the gift is left to Beatitude House .

Charitable Remainder Trusts—Designate Beatitude House as a beneficiary and receive income from a

trust for your lifetime, or for a period of years not to exceed 20. At the end of that time, the balance of the trust is transferred to Beatitude House. You take a charitable deduction for a portion of the gift you make to the trust in the year the trust is formed.

Charitable Lead Trusts—Designate Beatitude House to receive a regular, fixed amount from a trust for

a specified time period, or the lifetime of a designated person. At the end of that time period, the remainder of the trust passes to your designated heirs or Beatitude House.

Charitable Bequests—The term "charitable bequest" is used to describe anything you give or leave to

charity from your estate through a will or a revocable inter vivos ("living") trust. You can set aside a specific dollar amount, leave a percentage of your estate, or leave any assets left over after your family has been provided for.

Beneficiary Designation—Designate Beatitude House as the beneficiary of your life insurance or

retirement assets, you can enjoy some flexibility in your charitable giving, as well as certain tax advantages. Beatitude House will receive the specified assets upon your death.

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Sister Betty Schuster, O.S.U. Associate Director

Housing Programs

Youngstown 1515 Fifth Avenue

Youngstown, OH 44504 330-746-6622

Education/Career Preparation

Youngstown 145 N. Glenellen Ave.

Youngstown, OH 44509 330-792-3644

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Warren 1370 Tod Avenue NW

Warren, 44485 330-399-1971

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GIFT CARDS Food cards—any grocery

(especially Save-a-lot, Aldi & Family Dollar)

Gas cards—any station Shoe Stores

Discount Stores Pharmacies—any

pharmacy

CHILDREN NEED Diapers (size 3-5)

Baby Wipes New children’s socks

New children’s underwear New car seats

New booster seats for the car

HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES Energy saving light bulbs

Bag less sweepers Outdoor size garbage bags

Kitchen garbage bags (13 gal) Food storage containers

Toilet paper Paper towels

Brooms / Mops Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

Laundry detergent—both liquid and powder

Disposable Rubber Gloves Disinfectant sprays / wipes

Aluminum foil Plastic wrap

Dish soap Batteries (all sizes)

PERSONAL HYGIENE/MEDICAL Band aids

Digital Thermometers Hand Sanitizer

Feminine Hygiene Products

OFFICE SUPPLIES Reams of paper Resume paper

Letter size envelopes Small size envelopes

Colored paper Calculators