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There has been an outpouring of financial support for The James F. Mikulski Memorial Group, Inc. This has allowed the organization to make many charitable contributions on Jim's behalf.
 Even when school is not in session, Jim s Bridge finds ways to help less fortunate children. This year, we were delighted to help fund a wonderful summer camp program sponsored by the Erie Neighborhood House. About 95 children, ages 5-12 attended summer camp at Camp Butternut Springs near Valparaiso, IN. This four day event included canoeing (many had never seen a canoe before), archery, arts & craft, fishing, frog hunting, capped by movies at night! Each child wore their personally tie-dyed shirt on the journey home. And they already want to go back next year! Click here to watch the video.
 Directors Maureen Mikulski and John Mikulski met with all scholarship awardees on June 5, 2017 to talk with them about their many accomplishments during the 2016-2017 school year as well as their plans for relaxation during the summer vacation.
 On May 25, 2017, Directors Maureen Mikulski and John Mikulski attended the awards ceremony which included its 21 eighth grade graduates. During the ceremony, they presented three Leadership Award scholarships for the 2017-18 School Year at Visitation School.
 The Erie House's 2016 Holidays with Heart celebration provided over 600 gifts to children and families in need within the Erie House community. In addition to sponsoring six children, Directors Maureen Mikulski, Kathy Mikulski, and John Mikulski as well as Chris Diaz participated in the Erie House Holidays with a Heart Program Gift Wrapping on the evening of December 9, 2016.
 On December 9, 2016, Directors Maureen Mikulski and John Mikulski as well as Jim's Aunt and Uncle volunteered their time to assist at the Visitation School in their annual Christmas Festival. They helped the school children with shopping for holiday gifts for their family and friends.
 The holidays can be a difficult time when you are unable to afford warm clothes or a small toy for the little ones. The mission of the Celebration of Giving is to provide children and families served by Catholic Charities and those in need with gifts and necessities during the holiday season. Celebration of Giving will touch the lives and bring joy to many families who may not have been able to celebrate the holidays. During their 2015 event, through the collection of donations from individuals, corporations and organizations, Catholic Charities distributed gifts and toys to more than 25,000 children and families. The James F. Mikulski Memorial Group was proud to sponsor a family of grade school age and younger children through the Celebration of Giving program.
 On August 16, 2016, Directors Maureen, Kathy, and John Mikulski distributed backpacks filled with school supplies that were donated by Jim's Bridge to the pre-schoolers at the Erie House who are heading to Kindergarten for the 2016-17 School Year.
 On May 26, 2016, Directors Maureen Mikulski and Kathy Mikulski presented two Leadership Award scholarships for the 2016-17 School Year at Visitation School.
 On March 17, 2016, Jim's Aunt & Uncle as well as Directors Maureen Mikulski & John Mikulski volunteered their time to assist as judges at the Visitation School Science Fair. They helped rate the science projects for the school children in Grades 5 through 8.
 The James F. Mikulski Memorial Group was able to once again help fund the Visitation 2016 Winter intramural "Hoops" tournament at Visitation School. On March 17, 2016, Directors John and Maureen Mikulski attended the very competitive championship game.
 On December 11, 2015, Director Maureen Mikulski and Jim's Aunt volunteered their time to assist at the Visitation School in their annual Christmas Festival. They helped the school children with shopping for holiday gifts for their family and friends.
 In addition to sponsoring five children, Directors Maureen Mikulski, Kathy Mikulski, and John Mikulski participated in the Erie House Holidays with a Heart Program Gift Wrapping on December 11, 2015. Due to the donors and volunteers, 472 children ages 2-18 received a gift, 15 critical need families were adopted and gifts were provided for their entire family, and 22 families received a Jewel gift card to purchase their holiday meal. See more at this link.
 Now in its 68th year, Catholic Charities annual Celebration of Giving is a concerted effort to collect holiday gifts for children and families served by Catholic Charities' wide array of programs. It touches the lives and brings joy to many families who may not have been able to celebrate the holidays. In 2014, through the collections of donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations, Catholic Charities distributed gift and toys to more than 25,000 children and families. The James F. Mikulski Memorial Group was proud to sponsor a family of four grade school age and younger children through the program.
 Directors Maureen Mikulski and John Mikulski met with all four scholarship awardees on October 27, 2015 to wish them well during the 2015-16 school year.
 In a special partnership with the Erie Neighborhood House, Jim s Bridge funded the creation of a mural by the Erie House children in their playlot at 1347 W. Erie in Chicago. In tribute to our role, the mural features a bridge and is outlined with a frame of paintings each created by a child, with one devoted to us with the letters, JFM and a sunshine.
 On May 21, 2015, Director Maureen Mikulski presented two Leadership Award scholarships for the 2015-16 School Year at Visitation School.
 The James F Mikulski Memorial Group was delighted to support the Visitation Grade School production of The Wiz in May, 2015 by funding the costume rental for the cast.
 The James F. Mikulski Memorial Group was able to once again help fund the Visitation 2015 Winter intramural "Hoops" tournament at Visitation School. Directors John and Maureen Mikulski presented the gold and silver medals to this year's teams after watching their very competitive championship game.
 On April 16, 2015, Jim's Aunt & Uncle as well as Directors Maureen Mikulski & John Mikulski volunteered their time to assist as judges at the Visitation School Science Fair. They helped rate the science projects for the school children in Grades 5 through 8.
 On December 12, 2014, Director Maureen Mikulski and Jim's Aunt volunteered their time to assist at the Visitation School in their annual 2014 Christmas Festival. They helped the Visitation school children with shopping for holiday gifts for their family and friends.
 Christmas time can be difficult when you are unable to afford warm clothes or a small toy for the little ones. On December 11, 2014, the James F. Mikulski Memorial Group was proud to sponsor a family of seven children, of grade school age and younger, through the Catholic Charities Sponsor-A-Family Program. Each child in the family was given a warm winter coat, hat, gloves, as well as a toy. Director John Mikulski is seen here helping drop off the gifts.
 On November 11, 2014, Directors John and Maureen Mikulski presented scholarships for the 2014-15 School Year to four students at St. Gall School shown here with their assistant principal.
 On May 28, 2014, Director Maureen Mikulski presented three Leadership Award scholarships for the 2014-15 School Year at Visitation School.
 The James F. Mikulski Memorial Group was able to help fund the 4-team Visitation 2014 Winter intramural "Hoops" tournament at Visitation School. Directors John and Maureen Mikulski presented this year's Spirit Awards to the winners from each of the four teams. |
