Blessing Bags Donated to The Outreach House in Lombard
Barb Dawson • September 30, 2023

Thank you to all who donated to this worthy cause!

Montini Catholic Campus Minister, Michael Blanchette, was happy to be able to deliver 'Blessing Bags' to Lombard's Outreach House (www.theoutreachhouse.org) on Friday, September 29th. The donation was the end result of a two-week drive sponsored by the Lasallian college preparatory high school's Campus Ministry to provide much needed supplies to those experiencing homelessness.


Students were asked to donate travel-sized toiletries (toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, etc.) that were divided into bags and shared with The Outreach House whose mission is to provide compassionate and effective assistance to individuals and families with dignity and without judgment. "Our response from our kids was wonderful," said Blanchette, whose team diligently works to find numerous ways to support the community throughout the year. "We are so happy to be able to help out our community's homeless in any way we can."


As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, The Outreach House welcomes gifts of food, infant items, clothing as well as financial support. 


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