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www.CatholicCharities.orgGOODNEWS NOWJanuar y 2014Many Thanksto Suppor ter s ofA Cardinal’s ChristmasCatholic Charities hostedits fifth annual fundraisingluncheon, “A Cardinal’sChristmas,” with HisEminence Daniel CardinalDiNardo on December 14 atthe River Oaks Country Club.individuals went above andbeyond to ensure that this wasa fun and festive event for thehundreds who attended.With so much focus put onthe commercial aspects ofChristmas, the annual“A Cardinal’s Christmas” offersThe annual event featuredfamilies a Christmas traditionactivities and entertainmentthat celebrates the true spiritto delight guests young andof the season. While guestsold including arts and crafts,gather to spend an enchantedmusic, and a live bell choir. The afternoon with family and2013 “A Cardinal’s Christmas”friends, Cardinal DiNardoluncheon was chaired byinvites the children to gatherMichelle and Hector Herrera,around him as he shares awith Deana Blackburn servingstory that illustrates Christmas’as Underwriting Chair. Thesetrue meaning.The Cardinal’s Kreweupcoming eventsMany thanks for the supportof generous donors and ticketpurchasers who helped thisyear’s “A Cardinal’s Christmas”gross more than 260,000. Allproceeds benefit the NurturingChildren and StrengtheningFamilies programs at CatholicCharities of the Archdiocese ofGalveston-Houston.February 27, 2014Sugar Land MarriottAnnual March MeetingMarch 25, 2014Catholic Charities Main OfficeSpirit of Charity GalaMay 17 , 2014Hilton AmericasFor more info please contactDiane Cervenka at 713.874.6624or dcervenka@catholiccharities.org
Dear Friends,Happy 2014 to all of you! As we reflect on the past year and prayerfully lookahead to 2014, I am happy to share with you the goals of our new strategicplan “Building Bridges to the Future.” This plan sets forth our prioritiesfor serving children, families, seniors, refugees, immigrants and others.Thank you to everyone who participated in our strategic planningprocess through surveys, interviews and listening sessions. Based onyour feedback, our analysis of poverty, demographics, service needsand gaps, the Board of Directors approved the 5 strategic goals. During2014-17, Catholic Charities will be guided by the following goals.Catholic Charities will provide quality and compassionate services that are aligned with ourmission and core competencies. We will attend to the physical, mental and spiritual needs ofthose we serve as we promote the sanctity of life and the dignity of the human person.Catholic Charities will develop and implement a unified case management model throughoutagency programs. We will base our model on best practices and strive to not only alleviatepoverty but also help our clients build self sufficiency.Catholic Charities will work to strengthen our partnership with parishes, Catholic ministries andother community organizations in order to meet increased needs in our Archdiocese and toeffectively advocate for the social justice priorities of the Texas Bishops.Catholic Charities will maintain excellence in fundraising and fiscal management with dedicationto accountability and transparency. We are committed to extending our Four-Star CharityNavigator Rating through 2017 and beyond.Catholic Charities will recruit, train and support an engaged and quality workforce and avolunteer base who work together to help us achieve our mission and vision.As you read the papers, reports and the news, you know that the populationis increasing, that there are more people in poverty today than 5 years ago,that the senior population is growing as the baby boomer generation ages intoretirement, and that many families are challenged to find affordable housing,medical care and jobs that can sustain their families. We see them everydayat Catholic Charities and I know you serve them through parish programsas well. Together, we can make a difference as Pope Francis and CardinalDiNardo encourage us to do. May God bless all of you this year and mayGod continue to bless the work and the ministry of Catholic Charities.2CATHOLICCHARITIES.OR GIn Christ’s Peace,Cynthia N. Colbert, MSWPRESIDENT/CEO
Challenge Grant Awardedfor Basic Needs Progr amming in GalvestonP OV E R T Y RAT EIn a wonderful display ofsupport, the trustees ofthe Moody Memorial FirstUnited Methodist Churchhave provided a challenge grantof 12,500 to help CatholicCharities raise funds for ourBasic Needs programmingon Galveston Island. We areworking with area parishes torequest the matching funds, andare looking forward to initiatingthe increased services these giftswill make possible.WALKER 10%10 – 15%SANJACINTOGRIMES16 – 20% 20%The services to be funded byAUSTINthe challenge grant and matching giftswill involve the support of 170 low-incomehouseholds on the Island, each of whom willreceive rent and utility assistance, with abouthalf of these households to also participate in casemanagement and employment services.MONTGOMERYWALLERHARRISFORT BENDThese services will help address a significant level ofneed in Galveston, which reflects the loss of affordablehousing options as a result of Hurricane Ike, as well as theseasonal nature of employment on the Island, minimal accessto affordable childcare, inadequate public transportation options,and ever‑increasing tuition fees. Our hope is to use these gifts tostabilize families — helping each to address and resolve the issuesthat led to the financial crisis.GALVESTON17%Se ve nte e n p e rce n t o f a l lre s i d e nts i n the Arc h di o c es eof Galve s ton- Hou s t o n a reli v i ng i n p ove r ty. Th a t’s 2p e rce ntag e p oi nts h i g h er t h a nthe nati onal ave ra g e o f 1 5 %.CATHOLICCHARITIES.OR GParticipants for the program will be selected on a first-come,first‑served basis, without regard to religious affiliation. Thoseselected will have demonstrated an immediate need for assistance(via an eviction notice or utility shut-off notice) and be assessed ashaving the ability and desire to regain financial stability throughengagement in case management services, budgeting and financialliteracy instruction, job preparation and/or job search assistance.BRAZORIA3If you would like to support these efforts through a gift or by serving as aprogram volunteer, please contact Norma Roche at 409.762.2064 ext. 2100.
International Law FirmsAmong Top Volunteer sfor Pro Bono HelpStaff attorneys for Catholic Charities’ St.Frances Cabrini Center for ImmigrationLegal Assistance truly appreciate the volunteerwork of lawyers in the community. Manyof these attorneys are part of the Houston ProBono Joint Initiative helping immigrant clients.The Houston Pro Bono Joint Initiative (HPBJI)members are in-house corporate legal groups suchas Halliburton, Marathon Oil, Exxon Mobil, BP,and law firms such as Weil, Gotshal & MangesLLP, Mayer Brown LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate,Meagher & Flom LLP, Cozen O’Connor and BakerBotts, LLP. The goal of the HPBJI is to coordinatepro bono activities across all member firms andcorporate legal groups in an effort to better serve thepro bono legal needs of the greater Houston area.Maria Mitchell, Catholic Charities’ legal directorand pro bono coordinator, said she and her staff arethankful for the support the HPBJI and law firmsin the Houston area provide to the Cabrini Center.They are especially thankful for the internationallaw firm of Winston & Strawn, which has 17offices in the world including Houston whorecently sponsored and hosted a DACA Workshop.“Our pro bono attorneys help with immigrationcases across the board, including U.S. citizenshipclinics and helping young immigrants knownas Dreamers covered under the DeferredAction for Childhood Arrivals,” Mitchell said.4CATHOLICCHARITIES.OR GAs one of the top volunteers in Houston helpingCatholic Charities’ immigration legal cases, MariaKutnickrecently joined Winston & Strawn in itsPro bo n o a ttor ney Maria Ku tnic kwit h Winston & Stra wn LLPnewly created position of pro bono coordinator.Kutnick comes to the firm from the Legal AssistanceFoundation of Metropolitan Chicago where she was senior attorney in the ImmigrationProject. Kutnick recently flew from Chicago to Houston to help Catholic Charities’Cabrini Center host its first DACA workshop at Winston & Strawn’s Houston office.Members of the Houston Pro Bono Joint Initiative also said they as attorneys andcommunity volunteers are grateful for the opportunity to serve the CitizenshipClinics and were pleased with the excellent results. The U.S. citizenship clinics, heldat Catholic Charities’ offices at 2900 Louisiana and at other locations around thes to r y c o n t i n u ed
Bringing Joyto Children, Senior sand FamiliesChurches, donors andvolunteers brought joyto more than 5,000children, senior citizensand their families as part of ourAnnual “Share Your Blessings”Christmas program.New community partnersincluded BEL Furniture ofTexas which coordinated fooddrives throughout their Harrisand Fort Bend area stores tobenefit Catholic Charities’food pantries at GuadalupeCenter and Mamie GeorgeCommunity Center thatdistribute fresh fruits, vegetablesand canned goods.BEL Furniture President SidMollai states, “We are veryhappy and pleased that we cando this donation effort. It is ofthe utmost importance to giveback to the Texas communitythat has supported us and we 15,000 worthof toys, laptops,bicycles, televisionsand other gifts to30 women andtheir 40 childrenin our militaryveterans’ program.CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTONThe families areclients whomfeel that Catholic Charities andits many programs make a huge Catholic Charities has helpeddifference for the good of many find housing, educationand employment.people in our communities.”Share YourBsl es s i n gHome Instead, a companywhich offers in-home careservices for the elderly, alsograced “Share Your Blessings”with donations for our seniorservices program. Their warmblankets and gift cards touchedthe hearts of senior clientsattending a Catholic Charities’Christmas party complete withLed by Our Lady of CedarsSanta Claus bringing themPastor Rev. Milad Yaghi andcheer. The success of “ShareAssistant Pastor Rev. PierreYour Blessings” depends on theElkhoury and parishioner Eliana generous spirit of individuals,Jaoude, who recently completed churches and those in thethe Catholic Charities’ Parishcommunity. We are so gratefulSocial Ministry class, theto all of our supporters!parish donated more thanLongtime parish donors fromSt. Anthony of Padua CatholicChurch of The Woodlands, whohave contributed truckloads oftoys and gifts cards for years,were joined by first-time donorsfrom Our Lady of CedarsMaronite Catholic Church insouthwest Houston.In 2014, there are U.S. citizenship workshopsscheduled monthly, including Jan. 28, Feb. 25,March 25, April 22, May 23, and several othersthrough Dec. 9. Lawful permanent residents offive years or more or three years for spouses ofU.S. citizens who are interested in assistance withapplying for citizenship should call 713.874.6570for information or to register.Cabrini attorney Julie Pasch said, “We benefitfrom the assistance of 30 to 40 volunteers atevery workshop and it would not be possiblefor us to serve our clients without them.Training is provided and no legal background isrequired. We have a particular need for Spanishspeaking volunteers although we serve peoplefrom all around the world who have come to callHouston home.”CATHOLICCHARITIES.OR Garea, offer free legal assistance to applicants. Theapplicants, such as in the photo showing twinolder ladies originally from Germany and nowliving in Lufkin, can attend a clinic, receivehelp filling out the citizenship application, havepassport-style photos taken and possibly evenqualify for government fee waivers. As the clientsleave the workshop, they are given books andinformation to study for their citizenship test andcan call back for any further questions.5
Fort Bend Strengthens Senior Servicesat Mamie George Community CenterSeveral generous grants,including the renewalof funding from theGeorge Foundation, anda new fundraiser scheduledfor February in Sugar Land,will continue to strengthensenior services and basic needsassistance at Mamie GeorgeCommunity Center.Almost 100 individuals visit the Moore supported the initialMamie George Communitydevelopment of the MamieCenter each day at 1111George Community Center,Collins Road in Richmond.providing personal donationsThey participate in servicesand also encouraging his fellowthat include its Trini’s Cornerboard members to approveMarket food pantry and Senior grants for the communityWellness Center. H-E-B grocery center. His son, Jack Moorestores also donated 2,000 inof Lytle & Moore LLP, honorsgift cards recently for the center. his father’s legacy, providingsupport to Catholic CharitiesThe George FoundationThe Gulf Coast Medicaland serving as a member of therenewed its 100,000 grant for Foundation grant focusedfoundation board.2014 to help the communityon helping clients selectcenter continue providing meals healthy groceries in theFor the first time, Catholicand wellness program activitiescommunity center’s foodCharities is hosting a Mardifor seniors. The Gulf Coastpantry and also take part inGras-themed “The Cardinal’sMedical Foundation in 2013nutrition workshops.Krewe,” 2014 Fort Bendprovided Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities DinnerTheGCMFgifttoCatholicwith a 25,000 gift thatas a fundraiser set for 6 p.m.Charitieswasmadeinmemorysupported efforts to assist lowThursday, Feb. 27, at the Sugarincome families to embrace the of Hilmar Moore, formerLand Marriott Town Square.mayorofRichmondwhowasbenefits of good nutrition.the longest serving mayor in“We are grateful for andU.S. history.humbled with the generoussupport of the GeorgeFoundation and other donors inour community as we embarkto serve Fort Bend County in2014,” said Mamie GeorgeCommunity Center DirectorErnest Lewis.theCardinal’s Krewe6CATHOLICCHARITIES.OR GCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonBenefiting For t Bend CountyTo be part of the special event, those interested can contactSusan Ryan at 281.980.8550 or at rockingrf@aol.com as well asDiane Cervenka, Vice President, Development & Marketing, at713.874.6624 or at dcervenka@catholiccharities.org.All proceeds genera ted from this dinner in the Ca rd in a l’s ho n o rw ill rema in in For t Bend a nd p rovide sup p or t to tho u s a n d s o fFor t Bend County residents in need through Ca tho l ic C ha r ities ,re ga rdless of religious a ffilia tion.
Dedicated VolunteersNourish Food Pantr y Clientswith Christ’s LoveDedicated volunteers continue in 2014 to donatetheir Saturday mornings distributing bags of freshfruits and vegetables to hundreds of CatholicCharities’ clients and their children waiting inline at the Guadalupe Center food pantry.Volunteers Jim and Jan Townsend, who areparishioners at St. Hyacinth Catholic Churchin Deer Park, enrolled in the Parish Socialcommitment to Guadalupe Center with St.Hyacinth supplying about half of the volunteersneeded to run food fair distributions for the center.“We don’t call ourselves ‘volunteers,’ Jim said. “It’sa nice word, but it doesn’t convey ministerialcommitment. We’re ‘disciples,’ doing no morethan what Jesus commanded of us: to be disciplesand to make disciples.” Jan added, “We’re onlydoing what Christsaid for us to do in hishome on Earth.”Other volunteershave also becomeanonymous donors,giving large pallets offood donations. Evenan area restaurant, ElTiempo on Navigation,joined in giving fooddonations to ourGuadalupe Center.Ministry Certification program offered throughCatholic Charities and the Archdiocese ofGalveston‑Houston to become Parish Socialministers. Course requirements requiredhands‑on experience, so the Townsendsvolunteered to assist with Food Fairs at CatholicCharities’ Guadalupe Center on Houston’s eastside near downtown at 326 S. Jensen.“I see the long linesof people waitingfor food at thecenter on my wayto work — senior citizens, children. We want tohelp,” said restaurant manager Jorge Mora. BELFurniture also held a food drive at its area storesrecently and delivered donations from theircustomers and staff to Guadalupe.7It wasn’t long before they began supervisingvolunteers at the twice-monthly distribution offresh produce to families in need. The Townsendsalso launched a new Saturday-morning ministry “It’s beautiful work,” Jan said. “A few familiesthere to receive help have become some of ourto perform corporeal works of mercy in themost stalwart helpers. You can’t always pay back acommunity and recruited other St. Hyacinthparishioners to join them. Called Light of Christ kindness. Sometimes you can only pay it forward.”Disciples, the ministry includes a standingCATHOLICCHARITIES.OR GNatalie Wood, Vice President, StrengtheningFamily & Senior Services, said the volunteers’efforts and donations are invaluable to help manyin the community in need. Volunteers say they inturn receive as much as they give.
GOODNEWSNOWNon-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDHouston, TexasPermit No. 13202900 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77006www.CatholicCharities.orgClark BakerGeorge Henry Brueggeman, Jr.Richard CelliMonit Cheung, Ph.D, LCSWMary A. CroninAnne DunlapJeffery HildebrandJohn KafkaAlbert KasumajAndrius KontrimasDennis MalloyKevin K. RechGene ReedLaura M. RobertsonMarlene C. WilliamsMichael W. YouttJohn R. AllenderPeter W. ArbourAlan BergeronPhilip J. BurguièresTammy Linbeck CaseyArturo ChavezPercy Creuzot, IIIDonald EarthmanStephan FairfieldHarriet FosterKeith FullenweiderColin HageneyLution B. HillElizabeth HusseiniPatrick Leung, Ph.D.Stan MarekJohn McDivittRoxann S. NeumannGordon QuanMost Rev. Bishop George A. SheltzEdward SpeedTeresa ValderramaC AR I TA S C I RCL EHis Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardoarchbishop of the archdiocese of galveston - houstonA D VI S O R Y D I R E CT O RSBOAR D O F D I RE CT O RSDavid Harvey, Jr., CHAIRJames “Jeb” Bashaw, VICE CHAIRNancy Z. Evetts, TREASURERLisa M. Ganucheau, SECRETARYCynthia N. Colbert, MSW, PRESIDENT/CEOCathy and Giorgio BorlenghiBurguières Family FoundationAnn and Clarence CazalotJerrie and Donald EarthmanMichelle and Hector HerreraGinny and Dennis MalloyThe Marek FamilyTrinidad Mendenhall SosaCarol and Odis PeavyPat and Gene ReedSally and Bill Slick
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