Mid-Winter Break YAC Volunteering: Habitat, Global Oklahoma, Santa Maria Virgen, Respect Diversity Foundation

On Monday, Mrs. Clay and some YAC members were invited to paint the Respect Diversity Foundation Mural at Omniplex with members of Mercy School.Mrs.

On Saturday, Clay volunteered at Habitat for Humanity with 50 students from OCCC and OCU. They cleaned-up the park area at Hope Crossings.

Jasmine, Mrs. Clay and the Japan America Society volunteered at the Rose State Global Oklahoma Festival. Over 500 people attended the event that depicted the Oklahoma multicultural tapestry. There were booths, food, performances, and a celebration of the country of Ireland.

On Friday, Mrs. Clay attended a brainstroming meeting with Santa Maria Virgen to see how YAC and Casady School could help this parish.

Father Blanco heads the Hispanic Episcopal Church of Santa Maria Virgen located at 5500 S. Western, OKC 73109, 631-6747; 601-8209; 412-2249, episcopalsmv1@att.net.

Santa Maria Virgen needs teen volunteers to provide art classes, sports clinics, reading and math mentors, and ESL classes. Volunteers can create their own schedules. Service is needed on Saturdays and Sundays.

From adults, Santa Maria Virgen needs a health clinic and counseling pro-bono services. They currently have GED classes. Father Blanco also need help creating a Mother's Day Out program to empower mothers to attend ESL classes.

Father Blanco is investigating the creation of a Kids Cafe and a Food Pantry at his parish. If you wish to help Father Blanco and Santa Maria Virgen Episcopal Chruch, contact Father Blanco episcopalsmv1@att.net or Mrs. Anna Robledo, robledo_a68@yahoo.com, 487-9126