We are thrilled to announce that our holiday popup sale was a resounding success, raising over $3,000! ($2816 from the sale and $721 from the Gift Shop) This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible contributions of our dedicated volunteers, staff, and everyone who supported the event.
Volunteers and staff worked tirelessly, contributing both time and items to make the sale a reality. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and generosity truly made this event shine. From sorting and organizing to assisting shoppers, every step was made possible because of their unwavering commitment. A special thank you goes out to all of you who participated by purchasing items. Your support not only helped make the event enjoyable but also directly contributed to our fundraising goals.
In preparing for this event, so many volunteers played such a huge part, and we would like to acknowledge all of them. In a preceding article, we mentioned everyone that organized all the donated items. Then, it was time to move all the donations over from the house to the Conference Center. On Monday, November 18th the Knights of Columbus, ( St. Christopher’s Council # 17997) and Scout Troop 367 ( St. Christopher’s) came to our rescue! We are so grateful to all of you:
Knights of Columbus: Bill McGinley, Greg Walton, Tom McAndress
Scouts & Parents: Bersamia Becker, Walter, Liam and Shane Binder, John and Giuseppe Ciocci, Matt Cronin Sr., Matt Cronin Jr., Matt Cronin III, Joe Hober, Jeremiah Jerin, Jon and Lucas Nelson, Irene Praveen, Akylgek and Afina Turdukanova
Throughout the week, the Conference Room and Dining Room were transformed into a beautiful and inviting space for the Holiday Sale, thanks to our volunteers and staff:
Volunteers: Clare and Pat Cosenza, Joyce Hadley, Helene Houser, Fran Kuhnle, Donna Marley, Maryann McDonald, Evelina McGuigan, Toni Rutter, Fred Trainer, Jeanne Trainer, Kathie Ulinski
Staff: Elizabeth Hoffman, Ruben Joseph, Joziah Reynolds, Margie Winters,
Marketing:
Elaine Cooper hand delivered over 300 Holiday Sale flyers to the surrounding neighborhood.
Elizabeth and Margie posted Flyers at numerous local businesses.
Joziah took charge of all the Marketing of the Holiday Sale: Flyers, outside banners, notices to St. Christopher’s Church and School and all the surrounding parishes, Northeast Times, Somerton Civic Assoc., social media and many other places.
Jim LaBombard was able to refurbish the in-ground signs from 2 years ago, so that we could them again to advertise at key intersections in the neighborhood.
On Saturday, November 23rd, we were READY, staffed by our loyal VOLUNTEERS and Staff!!
Parking: Fred Trainer
The Knights of Columbus: Mick Altmeir, Bernie Johnston, Tom McAndress, Bill McGinley, Rudy Muller, Pat O’Mara, Shane Twilley, Greg Walton
Inside: Dolly Brown, Arlene Buettler, Eileen Carlin, Elaine Cooper, Stesha Corbett, Clare and Pat Cosenza, Mary DiVito, Holly Gaenzle, Mary Ellen Gantert, Joyce Hadley, Richard Hartnett, Helene Houser, Fran Kuhnle, Judy Lee, Denise Logan, Sr. Cathy Maguire, Janet Marshall, Donna Marley, Susan Mautz, Maggie McDermott, Maryanne McDonald, Evelina McGuigan, Donna McLernan, Valerie Melchiorre, Connie Mulholland, Amy Neff, Mark Reilly, Sr. Mary Trainer, Kathie Ulinski
Gift Shop: Ruth Picozzi, Terry Altmeier, Cecile Gantert
Photographer: Marge Koons
Staff: Dawn Hayward, Margie Winters, Ruben Joseph, Jess Wszolek
A special thank you to Mark Reilly for asking his friends at Neli’s Deli on Southampton Rd. if they would be willing to partner with us, in providing a variety of 100 hoagies at a reduced cost and YES they did!!! Thank you, Neli’s Deli, for helping us out. They were the BEST hoagies!
Another special thank you to Robin Hoy and Clare & Pat Cosenza for covering the cost of the Cider Donuts, which were also donated at cost by the owners of Solebury Orchards, cousins of Robin. The donuts melted in your mouth!
Absolutely, the hoagies and donuts were a real hit and sold out!
Tuesday, November 26th was Clean-up Day which went very smoothly thanks to the help of:
Clare and Pat Cosenza, Valerie Melchiorre, Fred Trainer, Sr. Mary Trainer, Kathie Ulinski and staff members, Elizabeth Hoffman and Ruben Joseph.
Everything that remained after the sale went to the following organizations:
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Project Home – all clothing, shoes, pocketbooks and books, Habitat for Humanity, Bryn Athyn Thrift Shop, Mercer Street Friends, Liberty Ministries, 2 Families in need, Good Will – craft materials, Cranaleith’s Gift Shop – jewelry, C.A.T.C.H
NOTHING WENT BACK TO THE HOUSE BASEMENT!
Once again, thank you for making this event so special!
