February 26, 2005 Young ‘Vinnies’ rally to continue tradition of Eric’s Promise
By JOSEPH DITS
(South Bent) Tribune Staff Writer
Some of the third-graders at St. Pius X Church would like peanut butter and jelly, please.
Not on a sandwich, not on a cracker. They’ll take it in unopened jars, please.
They are bringing jars of the sweet spread and giving them to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County.
It makes them think of lunch and the needy, who may not have enough for lunch, says Lisa Kochanowski, who does community relations for St. Vincent.
If their act of charity inspires you to do the same, it would be part of a trend. And the public is most welcome to be copycats.
How to be a copycat: Donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County may be dropped off at the thrift store at 3408 Ardmore Trail, South Bend. Or, to make other arrangements, call (574) 251-4906.
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