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Caridades Catolicas ofrece sesiones gratuitas e informales a cerca de las leyes migratorias
Release Date: Jun 17, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
Caridades Católicas ofrecen asistencia legal a personas que quizás no pudieran obtenerla por medio del Centro para Asistencia Legal para el Migrante de San Frances Cabrini. Para recibir asistencia, las personas que desean ayuda, tendrán que primero atender una “charla” gratuita. Estas “charlas,” son sesiones informativas en español a cerca de las leyes migratorias. Después de la charla, ...
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Caridades Cat�licas ofrece clases educativas en espa�ol para los que quieren ser due�os de una casa
Release Date: Jun 17, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
La Corporación para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDC) de Caridades Católicas ofrecerá clases educativas en español para los que quieren ser dueños de una casa. Estas clases son para brindarle a los futuros dueños de domicilios información importante a cerca del proceso de comprar una casa, establecer pagos cómodos, resolver problemas de administración financiera y crédito, y como trabajar con los ...
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Catholic Charities names new board members
Release Date: Jun 17, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (June 17, 2010)… Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has named Albert Kasumaj, Andrius Kontrimas, Gene Reed and Laura Robertson to its board of directors and George Bruggeman and Sue Wickliff to its advisory board. About Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at promoting and facilitating self-sufficiency. ...
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Raising funds for those in need
Release Date: May 12, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (May 12, 2010)… Catholic Charities president and CEO Bonna Kol (right) honored His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo with the 2010 Monsignor John J. Roach Award at the nonprofit’s Spirit of Charity Gala. Gene and Pat Reed (left) served as chairs of the biennial event that raised more than $635,000 for the charity. About Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a ...
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Catholic Charities honors His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Release Date: May 5, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (May 5, 2010)… Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston recently honored His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo with the 2010 Monsignor John J. Roach Award. Monsignor John J. Roach founded Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in 1943 and the award salutes his giving spirit. The award was presented at Catholic Charities’ 2010 Spirit of Charity gala, honoring Cardinal DiNardo for his ...
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Phone scam targeting seniors and Catholic Charities
Release Date: Apr 21, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (April 21, 2010)… Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has learned that an unknown person has been posing as a representative of the agency, calling people and asking for their credit card number under the pretense of making a donation. Catholic Charities does not engage in telemarketing to raise funds. The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers to not give their credit card or other personal information ...
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Volunteers provide baskets of cheer
Release Date: Apr 7, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
Volunteers provide baskets of cheer HOUSTON (April 7, 2010)… Volunteers from St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land created Easter baskets, filled with treats, toiletry items and other necessities, for children served by Catholic Charities’ programs. The baskets brought many smiles, including Moo Paw’s pictured here. About Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a ...
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Catholic Charities to honor His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Release Date: Mar 16, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (March 16, 2010)… Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host its biennial Spirit of Charity gala, honoring His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Hilton Americas in Houston. Pat and Gene Reed will serve as gala chairs and Ginny and Dennis Malloy will serve as honorary chairs for this year’s event. The gala, titled “Una Bella Sera,” Italian for “a ...
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Catholic Charities names new directors
Release Date: Mar 15, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (March 15, 2010)… Diane Schmidt has joined Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston as senior director of program operations, and Mary Collins has been named Fort Bend County outreach director at the organization. About Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at promoting and facilitating self-sufficiency. Services ...
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Catholic Charities presenting �A Call to Holiness for Families� parenting program at St. Vincent de Paul
Release Date: Jan 20, 2010 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (January 20, 2010)… Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is accepting registrations for its 6-week parenting program, “A Call to Holiness for Families”. Each week’s session focuses on a different aspect of strengthening the family: living God’s love, family communication, personal growth, behaviors and consequences, fostering self-esteem and building a strong marriage. The presenters, ...
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Catholic Charities names vice president of programs
Release Date: Dec 22, 2009 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (December 22, 2009)… Jerry Staffeld has joined Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston as vice president of programs. Staffeld was formerly director of strategic planning, board development and fund development for Father Flanagan's Boys Town in Boys Town, Nebraska. About Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at ...
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A Cardinal�s Christmas luncheon raises more than $120,000 for Catholic Charities
Release Date: Dec 22, 2009 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (December 22, 2009)… Adults and children alike were reminded of the true meaning of Christmas at the inaugural A Cardinal’s Christmas fundraising luncheon held at River Oaks Country Club recently. Chaired by Mary and Patrick Ward and presented by the Nelson family – Celine, Randy and daughter Stephanie, the event featured a special Christmas message by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, who invited all the children ...
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Catholic Charities Needs Volunteers for Share Your Blessings� Final Gift Distribution Days
Release Date: Dec 8, 2009 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (December 8, 2009)… Through the Share Your Blessings program, Catholic Charities provides Christmas joy and hope to impoverished families and seniors who are receiving services from the agency. Volunteers are needed for the program’s last two distribution days, December 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will help distribute the gifts to refugee families at several apartment complexes in southwest Houston. For more ...
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Catholic Charities to host A Cardinal�s Christmas fundraising luncheon
Release Date: Nov 6, 2009 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (November 6, 2009)… Catholic Charities will host its inaugural fundraising luncheon, A Cardinal’s Christmas with His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the River Oaks Country Club. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon begins at noon. At the celebration, Cardinal DiNardo will speak on the true meaning of Christmas. The event is designed for the whole family, with special activities for ...
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Catholic Charities Breaks Ground on Fort Bend Community Center
Release Date: Oct 15, 2009 Author or Contact: Betsy Bell
HOUSTON (October 15, 2009)…On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston broke ground on the 24,000 square-foot Mamie George Community Center in Fort Bend County. His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, along with the trustees of The George Foundation and Catholic Charities board members and president, participated in the ceremonial breaking of ground. According to Stan Marek, Catholic Charities ...
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Providing Help Creating Hope in Fort Bend
Release Date: Aug 7, 2009 Author or Contact: Julissa Guerrero Chappell Category: Recent News
For Sarah, 85, Catholic Charities represents another chance. A client in the Catholic Charities� Senior Services program, designed to help seniors remain living independently in their own homes, Sarah says the word �angel� over and over when talking about Catholic Charities. �They are really considerate people. Everyone is so kind and caring. They take such pains with you to make sure you�re happy. They are like angels,� said Sarah.� ...
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SERVING THROUGH THE STORM
Release Date: Aug 7, 2009 Author or Contact: Julissa Guerrero Chappell Category: Recent News
Catholic Charities� Beacon of Hope Center will open the doors of its new location on Friday, August 7 at 4 p.m. Located at 6811 Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas 77551, the center will continue providing Disaster Recovery Services, Basic Needs and Food Pantry Assistance, Senior Services, and Counseling. �We invite the public in celebrating the rebirth of the Beacon of Hope Center,� said Harold Fattig, Southern Regional Director for Catholic ...
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Catholic Charities earns eighth consecutive four-star rating
Release Date: Jun 11, 2009 Author or Contact: Justin Schneewind Category: Recent News
For the eighth consecutive year, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has achieved Charity Navigator�s four-star rating. According to the Charity Navigator, �this exceptional designation differentiates Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston from its peers and demonstrates to the public that it is worthy of their trust.� Charity Navigator�s rating judges for sound fiscal management by emphasizing ...
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Catholic Charities handing out food and water at Catholic Charismatic Center
Release Date: Sep 25, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Guerrero Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
Hurricane Ike Emergency Response Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water on Wed, Sept 24 from 2 - 7 pm at the Catholic Charismatic Center at 1949 Cullen Blvd and a site is also being opened up in the Bacliff area near the Bayshore RV Park at 10 am. On average Catholic Charities has been serving 1,250 people per day. Individuals interested in volunteering should call Nancy in Volunteer Services at ...
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Catholic Charities handing out food and water at Catholic Charismatic Center and in Bacliff area
Release Date: Sep 24, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water on Wed, Sept 24 from 2 - 7 pm at the Catholic Charismatic Center at 1949 Cullen Blvd and a site is also being opened up in the Bacliff area near the Bayshore RV Park at 10 am. On average Catholic Charities has been serving 1,250 people per day. Individuals interested in volunteering should call Nancy in Volunteer Services at 713-305-8268. Donations for Ike ...
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