This close family is struggling to pay rent due to Tony’s job loss. Email will be the quickest/easiest and preferred method. She is looking for a job that she can walk to because she doesn’t have a vehicle. A gift of $200 would help this family afford a new laptop that works well for school. However, this mother is resilient, has a positive outlook, and a strong faith in God. She is unemployed due to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. They are eager for a fresh start with stable housing and better health. Tara, 37, is a veteran who participates in Catholic Charities SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Program. Marie is a single mother of a seven-month-old son. Food is available while supplies CUSHING Catholic Charities Food Outreach Day Saturday, April 24 | 12pm until we run out Sts. Their court date to review their application is next summer. ... the family experienced homelessness and entered a Catholic Charities program to move into an apartment. Her husband worked two jobs to make up for the lost family income, but his hours were cut dramatically due to the pandemic. A gift of $250 will provide bedding, towels, and clothing for Shana’s family. Last summer, Shana welcomed a new baby who was premature and required two surgeries as a newborn. Amy is struggling to afford her bills, take care of her elderly parents, and find a job to support her family. She is a single parent who is currently homeless with her three children. Chelsea has faced many challenges since the birth to her son last December. She was very sick, unable to work, and did not have medical insurance for care. Our staff is on the frontline of this pandemic, distributing food, offering socially distant shelter, providing mental health support, reaching out to seniors, providing safe childcare, and supporting expectant mothers during this Paul arrived at Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center homeless shelter when he had nowhere else to turn. Raymond, 64, has been homeless for seven years. They are determined to work hard and provide their son with anything he needs to support him as he works toward high school graduation. They both look forward to having a safe and comfortable home. This single mother of a 13 year old girl worked in the service industry until the business where she worked was permanently closed due to COVID. Angelique is a single mother who is expecting her second child just after Christmas. Catholic Charities is a tax exempt ... will receive a family Christmas gift basket filled with family friendly activities along with other special gifts. She is a single mother with three children, one of whom is in Catholic Charities’ Head Start Program. Juliet, Hermitage, and Donelson in 2020. Kayla is a young single mother with two small children. This loving couple are great parents who are very involved in every aspect of their children’s lives. Fayola, 4, is the youngest of five children and participates in Catholic Charities’ Head Start Program. This family is very close and have a strong faith. The program will commemorate its 30th year of operation in 2020, having started as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Christian service department before Catholic Charities took over the … Elizabeth is single parent doing her best to support her six children, two of whom have special needs. David, 41, is battling cancer, but continues to work in order to support his family. He was kicked out of many homeless shelters over the years. The Angel Tree campaign has become a family tradition for many of our volunteers and donors, who enjoy this festive way to spread holiday cheer and ensure that children in need have a merry Christmas each year. Earl, 67, and his wife have recently fallen on hard times. She is looking for work and gratefully accepts any help that is offered along the path to self-sufficiency. Juana, 20, is a wonderful mother to her 8-month-old son. They are working with their case manager to transition into an apartment. Alcoholism resulted in Louis losing his job and eventually his home. Helping Children from Low-Income Households for 30 years! A gift of $150 will provide clothing and work boots for Edward. Sharing… Earlier this year, Rory’s dear grandfather passed away. A gift of $200 will help Janell provide some gifts from Santa this year, including school supplies for e-learning and games. A gift of $200 will provide clothing and developmental toys for the baby. To make a Holiday Outreach Program donation online, please click here. Pearl and her husband welcomed their third child in October. The family is often without food and must ask family and friends for help to avoid going hungry. Catholic Charities Month 2020; Undy Sunday; Sharing the Warmth; Holiday Outreach Program; Gift of Christmas 2020; Holiday Appeal; Angel Fund; Events. This mother is well on her way to self-sufficiency! Cheri, 32, became homeless at Christmastime last year with her young son and daughter after she was let go from her job. She has stayed at Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center homeless shelter on-and-off for many years. A gift of $200 will help provide Christmas gifts for the boys and groceries for this family. At Catholic Charities, we know every family is different. Norman, 81, had a stroke in May which limited his mobility and increased his needs. Letty and her husband also had temporary legal custody of four nieces and nephews – very tight living quarters with eight people and just two small bedrooms. Gabriella and Jesus immigrated with their family to the U.S. for a better future. Four months ago, Letty gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Amahle wants to model a different lifestyle for her young daughter. Her mother is in very poor health (lung cancer and diabetes) and when Camila tested positive for COVID-19, the pair had to spend weeks apart. This year, more than 60 parishes nominated 175 families, ranging in size from one-person households to a family of 13, said Adam Perry, development manager for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. All sites are using a drive-through format. COVID-19 has reshaped our world. A gift of $250 will provide clothing, diapers, and warm blankets for winter. A Swing and a Prayer; Back to School Fairs; First Look for Charity; Hope Floats; Playing for Miracles 2019; Ways to Give. They were sleeping in their car over the summer when they connected with Catholic Charities. 2020 THANKSGIVING FAMILY ADOPTION FORM. Kim and her husband are both veterans. 2020-12-01T00:00:00-06:00. A gift of $200 would provide clothing and a computer for Valentina’s daughter to use for college. Sofia is worried that she won’t be able to afford any gifts for her daughter this Christmas. Robyn’s family recently moved into Catholic Charities’ Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program after seven months staying in a homeless shelter. Juana participates in Catholic Charities’ Healthy Families Illinois program and has completed parenting classes through the Agency. Please return them to Volunteer Services at smurphy@ccano.org or 1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 200, New Orleans, LA 70113; or Phone 504-310-6962; or Fax 504-523-2789. This family has established routines at home which have helped with behavior and ensured that they are always on-time for school and work. Car Donation; General Donation; Amazon List; Corporate Champions; Major Gift Initiative; Planned and Memorial Giving Your financial support assists Catholic Charities with the costs of distributing gifts and makes this program possible! This couple has a two-year-old son and are expecting a new baby at Christmas. A gift of $300 will provide Christmas gifts for this family that has had such a difficult year. A gift of $350 will provide clothing, housewares, and warm blankets for the winter. Without any family living locally, she does everything on her own. When he arrived at Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center, he began working to improve his health, financial, and housing situations. Maya, 20, has overcome so much this year! The most vulnerable in our society have been most impacted by this crisis. Natalia’s family was hit hard when their hours and wages at work were reduced due to the pandemic. She was physically and emotionally abused by her family while she grew up. A donation of $200 will ensure that there are clothes, shoes, toys, and a coat under the tree this year. Luis is ecstatic to be living independently after so many years. Neisha, 22, is a single mother who welcomed her third child in November. Marcus and April, both in their 50’s, were once homeowners and business owners in DuPage County. She had worked as a waitress for more than a decade and always struggled to make ends meet. She left behind nearly all of her possessions. Shana, 22, is a loving mother who lives with her three young children in a low-income public housing complex. Andrew is especially worried about the holidays this year. A gift of $250 will help this family have gifts under the tree this Christmas. Shortly after the baby was born, Angel contracted COVID-19 at work and the virus quickly spread through the house impacting each member of the family. The family has endured extensive trauma including abuse. Shawntel has needed to access food banks to feed her family this year. Nancy, 62, is a kind woman who has experienced great hardship this year. They are on-track to successfully exit Transitional Housing next year. Although she had a good job in the medical field, she is no longer able to work due to her injuries and most likely will never be able to return. Once enough donations have been received to satisfy the needs of all clients listed, additional donations will go to our Annual Christmas Appeal where every client Catholic Charities serves will be taken care of year round. Gigi needs so much, but a gift of $150 will provide this kind and resilient woman with food, a radio, warm clothing, hygiene items, and other basics. A $200 donation will provide diapers, coats, and boots for this family. Although she’s had a difficult year, Chelsea hasn’t given up. When the pandemic began, Angelique was laid off from her job and was unemployed until recently. Then, the family’s car was impounded and the fine was too large for them to afford. Over the summer, Valentina’s husband was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer and, sadly, passed away within a few weeks of his diagnosis. Amelia wants to attend college to earn a degree in business. They were grateful to move into an apartment in October, but were only able to bring items that would fit in the backseat of their car. Carmen has set the goal of learning English in order to help her family. Tax Assistance (VITA) As a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteer, you will interact with people who need help preparing their tax returns at no cost to them. To mail gift card(s) to Catholic Charities, Attn: Share the Spirit, 157 Roosevelt Rd, St. A gift of $300 will provide household items and winter coats for Jeffrey’s family. She often feels lost without a job or a car. She is currently in a stressful transitional period as she tries to find an affordable divorce attorney and secure employment. Today, Jelani and her family live in a Catholic Charities Transitional Housing unit and continues to work full-time. A gift of $200 will provide home goods to this family as they prepare to move into a home after experiencing homelessness. Deadline: September 30, 2020. A gift of $200 will help replenish some of the items that Amelia and her son lost when they left home. During his recovery, the family was left without an income. Order online and your gift will be shipped directly to our Workshop.Click to purchase toys or home goods from our wish lists at:                                                                                        Don’t forget to include your contact information on your gift receipt so we can send you a thank you!For more information about online ordering or other ways of getting involved, please contact theCelebration of Giving Team at cog@catholiccharities.net or 312-655-7401. 2020-12-20T00:00:00-06:00. Once the new baby arrives, Imani would like to return to school A gift of $250 will provide winter coats, e-learning educational supplies, and basic items for the new baby (clothing, crib, car seat, formula, bottles). Paul has a developmental disability which made him vulnerable to financial abuse from a family member. This family shares an old laptop, which isn’t working well now that school is remote-learning. Carlos is a cook at two restaurants to provide for his family working double-shifts. DONATE TO CELEBRATION OF GIVING 2020. The family needed three incomes to afford housing and when Robert’s brother lost his job, they became homeless. For income, Chelsea babysat for several children in her home, but she was unable to continue during COVID shutdowns. The family became homeless over the summer and stayed in a motel before entering Catholic Charities’ Transitional Housing Program. This couple prioritizes education and the children love attending school – even over Zoom during the pandemic! A gift of $200 will help Cheri provide a great first Christmas in their new apartment with gifts like dolls, a dollhouse, NERF toys, arts and crafts materials, and a basketball hoop. Due to financial exploitation at the hands of his family, Kent, 62, experienced homelessness from January through September this year when he moved into a senior living apartment. A gift of $200 will help this couple furnish their apartment so that they have one less worry this Christmas season. She remains upbeat and optimistic through her trials. This family has grown by leaps and bounds and Jelani has gained the confidence to believe in herself and her ability to support her family. When Lucia’s infant granddaughter passed away in the home, her own young children were removed from the household pending an investigation of the death. We have all experienced personal loss. He sees a Catholic Charities counselor to work through this stress. This little boy and his family have had a year of tragedy. Elizabeth has a minimum wage part-time job, but has needed to cut back on her hours to help her children who are e-learning from home. Gift of Christmas 2020. Both parents work hard to improve the lives of their children by showing the importance of education and hard work. Max’s mother is heartbroken to see the impact that this environment is having on her son. A $150 donation will provide Raymond with a small television for his studio apartment. Her next goal is toto save enough money to buy a car and take her children on their first vacation. Maya has a toddler in Catholic Charities’ Head Start Program and is always eager to participate in his education. Today, Amahle and her baby are staying at Catholic Charities Kathy Paulsen Hope House after a period of homelessness. Teresa and Angel’s family has been hit hard by the pandemic. Melissa’s brother dropped her off at Catholic Charities’ Daybreak Center homeless shelter when he would no longer allow her to stay with him. Until recently, Marie always refused to accept any help. TOLEDO, OH—Catholic Charities Project Bethlehem Program seeks sponsors to offer Christmas assistance to individuals who have participated or are currently participating in our various direct service programs. This busy mother juggles working from home, doing her own school work, helping her first grader with e-learning, and caring for her younger son. A gift of $150 will help Luis purchase some of the items on his wish list: a couch, desk, chair, lamp, and pillows. Tony, 33, is a veteran and single father who was forced to stop working during the pandemic due to health issues. Although Sofia works, her father’s medication is so expensive that the family often goes without basic items in order to pay for the prescriptions. Today, Janell sees a Catholic Charities counselor to help cope with the stress in her life. A $200 would provide a warm winter coat for the baby and household items for their first apartment! A $250 donation will provide this family with a laptop or tablet for the toddler’s virtual therapy sessions during the pandemic. Catholic Charities is proud of our work over the last 12 months helping Nashvillians recover from the devastating tornadoes that tore through North Nashville, East Nashville, Mt. Imani, 25, is expecting her third child at Christmastime. It’s a financial stretch to pay the bills and he wants to be sure that his mother and daughter have a bright Christmas. He is a wonderful father who has seamlessly stepped into the role as teacher while his two of his children are e-learning. He is so grateful to have a safe place to call home after living on the streets and often not sleeping at all. A $200 donation will provide clothing, boots, and personal items for Amy and her daughter. This organized, kind, and intelligent mother longs for a peaceful life and to purchase a home of her own. In fact, when her case manager visited her home, Gigi said that she hadn’t seen another person in at least a month prior. The baby became very ill and required emergency surgery. 2020 CHRISTMAS FAMILY ADOPTION FORM. The couple lost their home and business due to their medical challenges. Antonio and his wife have six children. Dee, 25, and her husband moved their young family to the suburbs this year in an attempt to escape the daily violence they witnessed in Chicago. With help from Catholic Charities, Paul lives independently for the first time. Emely, 3, emigrated with her family from El Salvador in search of a better life. Sofia’s father needs care due to serious medical conditions. Cloud (former Save-A-Lot) on Thursday, December 10, between the hours of 7:30AM and 5PM. He is happy and excited to be on his own. For years, Michelle struggled to leave her abusive partner knowing that she would have nowhere to go. The love in this family is extraordinary. For many years, at Christmas time, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee works with parishes, schools, individuals and local businesses to provide youth and seniors in need with Christmas food and gifts via our annual Gifts for God's Children campaign.Thanks to our generous donors, more than 1,300 individuals were served last Christmas. Their three young children are bright and motivated. Now, Carmen is working to catch up on her bills. Louis has also made great progress recovering from his substance abuse issues. By Michele Santillan. Christine is a single parent raising her six children without any support from the father. A gift of $200 will purchase gift cards for transportation to help Alisha get to work and take her child to school. Without a support system, she became homeless. Registration for Catholic Charities Emergency Services Holiday Toys Program begins November 2, 2020, and continues through December 4, 2020. Carlina and her three children became homeless earlier this year when they fled from domestic violence. Recently, Mercedes enrolled in classes to learn English and hopes to find a full-time job once her daughter is old enough to attend school. For a while, Norman’s wife worked to support the couple and his daughter cared for him. The Catholic Charities Cape Fear Regional Office shared in similar success this year with a team of volunteers and staff distributing gifts to over 220 children form 100 families. Sofia is a single mother who cares for her 60-year-old father in addition to her own five-year-old daughter. Not knowing anyone locally, Amira doesn’t have much support. Although Antonio has returned to work, his body has not fully recovered from COVID. Transitional Housing, Supportive Housing & Housing Alternatives. Donors may also contribute on behalf of others as a Christmas gift. This strong and ambitious mother is very grateful for the assistance she receives from Catholic Charities. Cloud, MN 56301 by Friday, December 4. ... determined, and grateful for the help she receives from Catholic Charities. Although she tried to find a job, she found that jobs were scarce due to the pandemic. The mother had to stop working in August due to a high-risk pregnancy, which has impacted the family financially. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet sponsors a holiday program in Kankakee County designed to assist senior citizens in our community who are in need. Two years ago, Marcus began having medical complications of his own, including a stroke and frequent seizures. A gift of $250 will help this family purchase items for their new baby and toys for their toddler. Jessica is a single mother of two teenagers who suffered significant injuries from her abuser several years ago. However, things began to change ten years ago when Louis was accepted into Catholic Charities’ New Beginnings Program for chronically homeless men. During the pandemic, she has been working from home and struggling to juggle work and caring for her newborn baby. Checks can be mailed to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet (Holiday Outreach Program), 3130 Finley Rd., Suite 520 Downers Grove, IL 60515. Carl and Linda both have medical problems and are ready to maintain sobriety and accept help. A gift of $200 will purchase new clothes for Diamond, who is growing quickly! As a result of these challenges, Eve has strained relationships with family and friends. They take every opportunity to help at school and greatly appreciate the education that their children receive. May God Bless you and your family. Now, he lives in a studio apartment and works hard to improve and maintain his physical and mental health. Her family is now much safer, but the family still has serious challenges. Where: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 2900 Louisiana St Houston, TX 77006 USA. These charitable gifts–like a goat, community watering station or health exam–help children, families and communities all around the world. A gift of $300 will help provide Christmas gifts for Emely and her loving and hard-working family. We're glad you're part of our Yolo-Solano family! She is determined to move within the next few months. Lucia, 45, has endured terrible tragedy this year. 21 for more information about volunteering with Catholic Charities. Shana goes to food pantries to feed her children and resale shops to ensure that they have clothes to wear. Catholic Charities paid for a hotel room for shelter so Marcus and April could focus on their health. This is a special opportunity to sponsor an individual or family through the Gift of Christmas Program at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet. Annual Catholic Charities Dallas Christmas Gift Distribution Program. Call volume is extremely high so email is recommended if you are unable to find what you need on the web site. She has a big heart and even raised a child (who is now 20 years old) who was in a bad situation. Kayla is a great mother who values education for her children and has her toddler enrolled in Catholic Charities’ Head Start Program. Although he has always worked, Luis has never been able to rent an apartment due to his low income, lack of credit, and lack of rental history. Danielle, 24, is a new mom who is raising her son by herself. Her case manager says that she is always smiling and maintains a beautiful spirit despite her struggles. This program, called Sharing the Warmth, encourages the community to reach out to seniors by providing them with presents and kind sentiments during the holidays. The warehouse where he worked shut down for more than a month in the spring due to the pandemic. MANSFIELD, OH—Beat the winter blues by coming to a Beach Party at the Mall! 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