Mardi Gras raises $357,000
More than 520 people attended the 42nd annual Mardi Gras on Jan. 27 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in support of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The event raised more than $357,000 for Catholic Charities Emergency Services, with programs that include a food shelf, clothing program and financial assistance program; and Catholic Charities Domus Transitional Housing, a facility for single women and their children. More than 65 volunteers helped make Mardi Gras a successful event.
BBBS seeks mentors for Bigs on CampusHave you ever thought about being a Big? Do you know someone who would be a great Big? BBBS of Central Minnesota is looking for mentors to be a part of the Bigs on Campus initiative at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud Tech & Community College and the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. Meet with your mentee twice a month for an hour at a time at SCSU, SCTCC or CSB/SJU and help Littles get accustomed to life on a college campus! Visit www.bigdefenders.org/bigs-on-campus/ to sign up to be part of the Bigs on Campus program!
