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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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Volunteers Needed to Assist Huricane Victims
Release Date: Sep 23, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water on Tues, Sept 23 from 2 - 7 pm at the Catholic Charismatic Center at 1949 Cullen Blvd a site is also being opened up in the Bacliff area. On average Catholic Charities has been serving 1,250 people per day. Individuals interested in volunteering should call Nancy in Volunteer Services at 713-874-6727. Donations for Ike are urgently needed to assist with ...
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Hurricane Ike Volunteer Opportunity
Release Date: Sep 22, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
For release Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water at the Catholic Charismatic Center at 1949 Cullen Blvd Monday, September 22 from 2 - 7 pm. On average Catholic Charities has been serving 1,250 people per day. Individuals interested in volunteering should call Nancy in Volunteer Services at 713-874-6727. Donations for Ike are urgently needed to assist with recovery efforts. To ...
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Volunteers Needed at St. Juan Diego Catholic Church
Release Date: Sep 22, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
For release: Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water at St. Juan Diego C atholic Church 3301 Pasadena Blvd in Pasadena Sunday, September 21. Food and water distribution will begin at 10 approximately 2,000 people from this community are expected. Catholic Charities is targeting it's emergency food distribution sites to those hardest effected by Hurricane Ike. On average Catholic Charities has ...
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Hurricane relief volunteers needed at LaMarque's Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Release Date: Sep 19, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water at LaMarque's Queen of Peace Catholic Church located at 1200 Cedar Road 77568 starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 19. Catholic Charities is targeting it's emergency food distribution sites to those hardest effected by Hurricane Ike. Individuals interested in volunteering should call Nancy in Volunteer Services at 713-874-6727. Donations for Ike are ...
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Volunteers Needed at St. Christopher Catholic Church
Release Date: Sep 18, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
For release: Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be giving out food and water at St. Christopher C atholic Church 8150 Park Place Blvd in Pasadena and second location at High Island Saturday, September 20. Food and water distribution will begin at 10 at St. Christopher and noon in High Island. Catholic Charities is targeting it's emergency food distribution sites to those hardest effected by Hurricane Ike. ...
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Catholic Charities needs distribution volunteers at Our Lady of Lourdes
Release Date: Sep 18, 2008 Author or Contact: Katie Laird Category: Hurricane Ike Emergency Response
Catholic Charities Staff and Volunteers will be setting up a emergency food and water distribution site at Hitchcock's Our Lady of Lourdes located at 10114 Hwy 6. Individuals interested in volunteering should call Nancy in Volunteer Services at 713-874-6727. Volunteers will meet at Catholic Charities Midtown location 2900 Louisiana and will be bused to the sites. Donations for Ike are urgently needed to assist with recovery ...
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Houston Catholic Charities Begins Hurricane Ike Assistance and Calls for Donations
Release Date: Sep 16, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell
Catholic Charities is transporting food and water to Dickinson, TX to assist those affected by Hurricane Ike. Clean up and other recovery efforts begun in Houston with a serious call for donations.
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New Volunteer Certification Program to help Fort Bend County seniors
Release Date: Jul 23, 2008 Author or Contact: Julissa Guerrero Chappell Category: Recent News
Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses of Galveston-Houston announces the launch of its Volunteer Certification Program; this one-of-a kind volunteer program was created in an effort to help Fort Bend County seniors in need.
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Give Hope This Christmas Become An Angel Sponsor
Release Date: Nov 26, 2007 Author or Contact: Julissa Guerrero Chappell Category: Recent News
Poverty never takes a holiday. Somewhere in our community this Christmas, there is a child who is hungry, a breadwinner out of a job, or an elderly person in need of a helping hand. This year Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston asks that you �Share Your Blessings� and become an Angel Sponsor. Catholic Charities has identified more than 4,500 clients in need of the most basic items such as food, clothing, grocery ...
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Catholic Charities Housing Initiative
Release Date: Nov 26, 2007 Author or Contact: Julissa Guerrero Chappell
Catholic Charities CDC Do you want to experience the pride of owning your own home? Under Mayor Bill White's "Houston Hope" initiative, and as part of a tremendous community effort, Catholic Charities CDC is planning to build 40-plus affordable homes in the Independence Heights area. These homes range from $85,000 to $91,000. In addition, families may qualify for up to $30,000 towards the purchase of a home. Affordable ...
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES EARNS NATIONAL 4 STAR RATING FOR 6TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Release Date: Jul 17, 2007 Author or Contact: Julissa Chappell Category: Recent News
CATHOLIC CHARITIES EARNS NATIONAL 4 STAR RATING FOR 6TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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