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Meeting Notes from May 16, 2010

Attending: Joan Batchelor, Joanne Dillon, Jim Margolis, Matshai Motimele, Liz Deselm, Pamela and James, Kate Kelley (co-chair), and Clara Batchelor (co-chair).

The purpose of the meeting was to begin making decisions on our 2010 distributions.  A list of potential charities made at our April meeting was reviewed.  People had been assigned specific charities on which to report.  The charities that were considered and the decisions made are listed below.

Ecclesia Ministries Jim Margolis gave a report stating that Ecclesia Ministries cares for the chronically homeless.  In addition to Common Cathedral they have a weekly art program, weekly movies, advise on health care, etc.  There is a critical need for money.

$1,500 will be donated by MOP this year.

Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) Pam and James reported that there is an urgent need for funds.  Brookline was unable to form a “Cluster” but MOP has been trying to help financially.  RIM aids immigrants who are granted asylum in this country.  They come with nothing and RIM helps them find housing, food, and education so that they can eventually function on their own.  This can take several years.  Pam and James have contact with some immigrants    

$2,000 will be donated by MOP this year.

Brookline Community Safety Net Fund

This local charity is doing very good work.  However, Jim Margolis reported that because of stimulus money they are not in need of funds. MOP will not make a donation this year.

No money will be donated by MOP this year.

Concord Prison Outreach

MOP started giving money to this organization (helps women incarcerated at Concord MCI) for toiletries to give the women at Christmas time.  The program has expanded to help the women at many levels.

$1,000 will be donated by MOP this year.

On the Rise

Ginny Wilcox gave a report on this organization.  MOP has helped them for the last couple of years.  Ginny and Doug volunteer on a regular basis.  On the Rise’s mission is to help women get off the streets, find housing, and employment.

$1,000 will be donated by MOP this year.

Match Up is now called FriendshipWorks.

Joan Batchelor reported on this organization which provides volunteer visitors to shut ins and helps the elderly and people with disabilities get to their doctor’s appointments.  Its mission is to help fight isolation among the elderly and disabled.

$500 will be donated by MOP this year.

Dr. Barbara McCune, Honduras

Dr. McCune is a priest and a physician.  She runs a clinic in Honduras and provides all her own medical supplies.  She has preached at our church.

$1,500 will be donated by MOP this year.

Himalayan Health Care

It was recommended that we wait until fall to make our next donation to Himalayan Health Care.

American Friends Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Gaza Emergency

Joan Dillon looked into this organization and reported that they spend 30% of their funds on administration.  However, it was the sense of the committee that we would like to do something to help the people of Gaza.  Jim Margolis is going to contact the Tobins who spend half the year in Gaza as volunteers, to find out what is a good organization for us to support.

Summer Math Program

This organization run by two faculty member at Mt. Holyoke College has closed its doors.

Camp Interactive

This started as a summer camp for at risk youths in the Bronx.  The middle schooled aged children would learn about photography and videography and then have a three week wilderness camp experience.  They would come back to the city and make web pages and videos about their experiences.  The program has evolved to include an after school program.  Jim Margolis is on the Board of Directors.

$600 will be donated by MOP this year.

The Samaritans

Veronica Martinez brought this charity to the attention of MOP.  Veronica is a volunteer at this organization whose mission is to prevent suicides.  Volunteers answer the phone calls but the volunteers need to be trained and supported by professionals.  It was reported that $1,000 will underwrite the activity necessary to support approximately 150 additional phone calls to the helpline.

$1,000 will be donated by MOP this year.

A total of the above decisions is $9,100.

At our next meeting we are going to review the following charities:

Episcopal City Mission (Clara Batchelor)

Episcopal Relief and Development Fund (Steve Morrissey)

Hearth (Kate Kelley)

Transgender Health Program (Liz Deselm)

Honduras Hope (Tim Smith)

Brookline Community Mental Health (Kate Kelley)

Artist for Humanity (Clara Batchelor)

The next meeting will be Sunday, June 20^th at 11:15.

Respectfully submitted by Clara Batchelor 

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