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Left to right: Honorary Co-Chairs Jack Shaughnessy Sr., John McNeice Jr., Margarete McNeice, cofounder Terry Orcutt, cofounder Jim Orcutt, executive director Erich Miller, and master of ceremonies Fran Dillon.
On Wednesday, June 11th, more than 700 members of the My Brother's Keeper community gathered to celebrate what God began twenty years ago through Jim and Terry Orcutt.
Jim and Terry were presented with the prestigious Life in Christ Award for their untiring devotion to bringing the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those in need. The award has been given by My Brother's Keeper on four previous occasions to community members who exemplified Christ's model of service throughout their lives.
This beautiful event was organized and planned by 20th Anniversary Committee chairs Grace Concannon, Lori Grant, and Donna Lane as well as My Brother's Keeper executive director Erich Miller. Jack Shaughnessy Sr. as well as John and Margarete McNeice were the honorary event co-chairs who helped make this event the most successful fundraiser in the history of My Brother's Keeper. Through this event we were able to raise more than $200,000 to assist local families in need.
The evening was full of reminiscing with a slideshow and video highlighting the thousands of volunteers who have made up My Brother's Keeper over the past twenty years. Our sincerest gratitude to those individuals and organizations who helped to make this evening such a wonderful success.
Since our humble beginnings, My Brother's Keeper has:
- Made more than 80,000 deliveries of furniture, food, and Christmas gifts to families in their greatest times of need, all in Christ’s name
- Given away more than 15,000 crucifixes, a powerful symbol of Christ’s Love and Hope
- Grown into a Christian community which directly involves more than 2,000 volunteers each year
- Shared the joy of Christian service with more than 1,000 high school and college students, ‘tomorrow’s leaders’
Mark your calendars!
Our annual Million Dollar Shootout will be taking place
September 12th-14th, 2008
at Golf Country in South Easton, MA
For information on this year's event, or general information about how the Shootout works, please click here.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
We hope to see you there!
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"One Hundred Lovely Ladies"
Annual Fundraiser
On Thursday, March 13, almost 200 women gathered at Thorny Lea Country Club in Brockton for the annual 100 Lovely Ladies Dinner Benefit with co-founder Jim Orcutt serving as Master of Ceremonies. Jim spoke of the work of My Brother's Keeper and our mission: to bring the Love and Hope of Christ to those we serve. Through his very touching stories of families in need, Jim coveyed the harsh reality faced by many living within our own communities. The dinner was a huge success, raising more than $11,000 for the work of My Brother's Keeper. The beautiful atmosphere, delicious dinner and delightful company were enjoyed by all. We extended our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals and businesses for their support and for the many women who assisted in planning this wonderful event!
“Another First for My Brother’s Keeper”
Erich Miller Becomes First Executive Director
Acting on a motion put forth by co-founders Jim and Terry Orcutt, the Board of Directors of My Brother’s Keeper has unanimously approved the promotion of Erich Miller to the position of Executive Director, effective January 1, 2008.
Erich, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, will be the ministry’s first Executive Director, just as he was the ministry’s first Holy Cross Associate in 1993 and the ministry’s first paid staff person in 1998.
“I’ve been blessed to be a part of My Brother’s Keeper since its early stages,” said Erich. “I remember when Terry, Jim, and I used to share one small office on Plain Street in Brockton! Fourteen years later, I am sincerely humbled by the great trust our founders and our board are placing in me.”
As Executive Director, Erich will be responsible for overseeing all programs, managing the ministry’s staff, maintaining sound financial practices, and representing My Brother’s Keeper to the public in a strong, positive way. He will be in charge of the daily accomplishment of the ministry’s mission as well as the implementation of its long-term strategic plans.
Continue reading this article in our September Newsletter
Updates from My Brother's Keeper:
View our April 2008 Newsletter
View our January 2008 Newsletter
View our November 2007 Newsletter
View our September 2007 Newsletter
"Whatever
you do for the most humble of my people, you do for me."
Matthew 25:40