Sisters Currently Ministering in Tennessee
Diocese of Memphis
Memphis
Sr. Maureen Griner - Director of Music, Cathedral of Immaculate Conception & Co-Director, Dorothy Day House of Hospitality
Sr. Margaret Ann Zinselmeyer - Assistant Director, Hope House Day Care Center
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Ecclesial or Church Ministry:
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Outreach:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of HIV-impacted children and their families by addressing their educational, social, psychological and health needs.
At Hope House, we:
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Ensure, from the start, that our children are ready to learn, physically and emotionally.
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Set high expectations for every child, monitor the child's progress continually, and intervene quickly when problems arise.
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Create high-quality, varied learning environments that support each child's learning and emotional development.
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Provide quality professional development to those directly responsible for children's education and development.
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Actively engage parents in their children's education and emotional stability at home.
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Accept responsibility and accountability for our children's healthy emotional development.
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Make efficient, equitable use of resources for children's emotional well being.
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Collaborate closely with other organizations or programs that could positively affect our children's emotional well being.
Our children receive:
Love, affection and attention not so often given at home.
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Direct interaction with others as opposed to sitting in front of a television all day.
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A functional, adequate, and safe enclosed playground for healthy imaginative play.
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Positive reinforcement for successes and accomplishments.
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The foundation to form a positive self-image.
Dorothy Day House of Hospitality
Mission Statement:
Rooted in the tradition of the Gospels and inspired by the vision and passion of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement, the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality provides temporary housing and support services for homeless families in Memphis, Tn. Working with other local agencies, staff members, and volunteers provide families in need with a safe environment and the means to re-establish their independence. All guests are welcomed as Christ with no discrimination.
During their stay at the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality, resident guests will be given assistance in:
Depending on their level of need, residents at the Dorothy day House of Hospitality may remain in the house for up to two months. Upon evaluation, their residency may be extended with the approval of the house staff (manager).
For more information about the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality or volunteer opportunities, contact Co-Directors Sr. Maureen Griner, OSU, at 355-8997 or Judy Gray at 355-2758.
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