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100 23rd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-5973

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www.forthechildrenww.org
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Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10-3

Circle History - Frances Hoffman Circle  II- est. 1961

Two members of the Josephine McDermott Circle I, Millie Abrams and Olive Carroll, were urging their daughters Frances Abrams Bradley and Sharon Carroll Hardies to form a new circle.  In the spring of 1961 Fran and Sharon and their classmates of Forest Ridge Convent class of 1956 formed the second Frances Hoffman Circle. Charter members were Patty Lough Mitchell, Patty Barrett Geraghty, Cornelia (Pinky) Kearney Brindle, Kathleen Maloney Twohy and Vollea Brindle Ostlaund.  Soon Arlene Boulanger, Midge O’Brien, Sharon McDonald and Jan Stibre joined them.

As the years passed, new members were added as others became inactive.  In the early 1960s the St. Vincent Pallotti Circle was started by another class of Forest Ridge graduates.  One of their members was in Rome for the canonization of St. Vincent, an Italian social worker, and his name was selected by the newly formed circle.  In 1975 the St. Vincent Palotti Circle merged with Frances Hoffman Circle.  Two St. Vincent Pallotti members were Pat Thenell and Celine O’Leary. 

Since inception, Frances Hoffman Circle II members have been vigorously active in raising funds for neglected children.  Their most memorable activities have been Fantasy Fair, calendar sales, a Christmas dinner-auction, an annual farm breakfast and most recently, the Labor of Love on-line auction.


Circle Fundraising: 


Wreath Sale

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ACC Annual Wreath Sale
 
Once again, the women of Advocacy and Caring for Children will be selling locally grown mixed noble fir wreaths and garland from Hood Canal Evergreens to the parishioners and school parents of St. Catherine, Assumption, St. Bridget, Our Lady of the Lake and St. James Cathedral. 
 
*NEW this year: We have an online order-form! Find the link to our order forms here: NESCC form or  St. James form
 
Wreaths & garland will be delivered to: St. Catherine & Assumption a few days before Thanksgiving on Monday, Nov. 24th, and on Sunday, Nov 30th after masses at Assumption, St. Bridget and OLL parishes.  You may choose any of these pick-up locations. In addition wreaths only will be available at the St. James Cathedral Advent Bazaar on 12/7 from 9am-12:00.

Thank you for your continued support of our wreath sale over the past 22 years!
 
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Important Links: Click HERE for the NE Seattle order form & HERE for St. James Order Form

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What We do:

Advocacy and Caring for Children (ACC) is a group of committed women who support a network of programs focused on the needs of underserved children and families in an effort to improve their quality of life. For over 106 years, ACC members have remained faithful to the needs of children and families by providing financial and volunteer resources through steadfast partnerships with organizations across Western Washington.

Contact Us

Advocacy and Caring for Children
100 23rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
​email:[email protected]
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  • CELEBRATE THE CHILDREN 2026
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • GIVE 🩷
  • JOIN US
  • MEMBERS
    • CIRCLE DOCUMENTS
    • Planned Gifts - Legacy Society
  • FUNDRAISING
  • FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS
  • GRANT FUNDING REPORTS
  • GRANT REQUEST GUIDELINES
  • ACC MEDIA