September 1, 2022 | Local News
Fr. Stephen Van Lal Than

On July 14, 2022, St. Teresa Ministries donates $10,000 to the Housing Authority of Bowling Green, Ky., to help tornado survivors. COURTESY OF ST. TERESA MINISTRIES

St. Teresa Ministries donates over $190,000 to local nonprofits

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St. Teresa Ministries is newly-formed Catholic nonprofit organization located in Bowling Green, Ky., dedicated to helping those in need in our community. The St. Teresa Thrift Store (formerly St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store) funds our giving; making it possible for us to reach out to those in need and to help other organizations who also serve the Bowling Green community.

St. Teresa Ministries and the St. Teresa Thrift Store is led by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of members from St. Joseph and Holy Spirit parishes. The St. Teresa Thrift Store operates with paid employees as well as dedicated volunteers.

The logo of newly-formed St. Teresa Ministries, located in Bowling Green. COURTESY OF ST. TERESA MINISTRIES

St. Teresa Ministries is helping those in need in our community:

SVDP St. Joseph and Holy Spirit Food Pantries

St. Teresa Ministries will donate over $79,000 to these food pantries which fed over 15,245 people in Warren County this year.  We are curbing hunger for families in need, giving them the gift of independence and food security each month.

The Housing Authority of Bowling Green

We donated $10,000 to the Housing Authority after the devastating December tornado to provide all the household necessities to help TEN families in need of temporary housing after they lost their homes.

Habitat for Humanity’s “BG Strong Build” home building project

Our donation of $80,000 will give one family, affected by the tornado, a new home and hope for the future. “Our community thrives when we come together for good”

The Family Enrichment Center Wee Care Child Care Program

Our donation of $20,000 will help provide emergency childcare and subsidize childcare expenses for families working to improve their current situation.

Sister Sheila Duncan Sewing Ministry

Sister Sheila empowers young women through her sewing ministry.  Our $1500 donation was used to purchase sewing machines, material, and notions.

St. Teresa Ministries will donate more than $190,000 to help our community in 2022!

Thank you! Our giving is made possible by generous donations of gently used clothing, home goods and furniture to St. Teresa Thrift Store, our loyal customers, and dedicated staff. We’re very grateful to our donors for their continued generosity and for helping us help the Bowling Green community.

Please stop by our store any time and share our excitement!

Questions may be sent to Cathy Beard, member of St. Teresa Ministries Board of Directors, at [email protected] and (270) 796-0267.

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