All seniors in the parish are invited to our spring Senior Fellowship Luncheon on Thursday, May 15 when our guest speaker will be Cathy Heying, Executive Director and founder of The Lift Garage.
The Lift Garage is an affordable, non-profit auto repair service for all Minnesotans who meet the 150% Federal Poverty Guideline. When faced with an unexpected car repair, The Lift customers simply cannot afford market-rate repairs. Customers at The Lift pay $15/hour for labor and receive the parts at cost.
Born and raised in a town of 800 people in NE Iowa, Cathy has lived in Minneapolis since 1997 where she has worked in a variety of church and social service fields. Holding a BA in Social Work from Loras College in Dubuque, IA and an MA in Pastoral Ministry from St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN, Cathy returned to Dunwoody College in 2008 to receive an AS degree in Auto Technology with a vision of starting a garage to provide affordable car repair to people in need.
The Lift Garage has been open since 2013 and has since grown into a $2 million dollar organization serving over 1,500 people per year. In 2015 Cathy was named both a CNN Hero and the Irwin Tools Tradesperson of the Year.
Come hear how this longtime social worker saw a great need, went back to school to earn a degree in auto technology, and founded this amazing organization.
BRING AN ITEM FOR LIFT TO THE EVENT
The Lift has a WISHLIST of personal care items for customers as part of their commitment to hospitality, respect, and dignity. We invite you to bring one or more of the following items to our luncheon to give to Cathy:
• Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
• Combs
• Bar Soap
• Travel-sized Body wash, Shampoo &
Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Menstrual Products
• Lip Balms
• Travel-sized Lotion
• Tissue Packets
• Toilet Paper (individually wrapped)
LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS
The cost of the meal is $15/person. Our menu will include a choice of sandwiches, chips, vegetables and fruit, dessert, and your choice of beverages. Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available. Your payment serves as your registration.
Registration for this event is required by Monday, May 12. This helps us plan for enough food without waste.
You may pay online or mail your check (Payable to St. Stephen’s Church) to the parish office with the notation “Senior Fellowship Luncheon.” Ability to pay is never an obsticle to attending an event with St. Stephen’s Church. If you are unable to pay, simple contact Molly Reichard, Minister for Community Engagement or a member of our clergy, and we will get you sign up for this event.
If you are under 55 years of age and are driving someone to this event would like to attend the lunch, please do so! Simply get registered for the event and we’ll see you there.
