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Upcoming Events
Jabez Capital Campaign Completed We have successfully completed our Jabez Capital Campaign which funded the purchase of our present building. We wish to thank all who so generously contributed to this campaign and made the consolidation of Catholic Charities Services under one roof a reality.New Catholic Charities Staff Welcome to new staff members Carrie Crippen and Lesia Kellogg, Foster Care Case Aides.
Also welcome to Sr. Sandra Sudkamp, Client Advocate/MedAssist, and Greg Dust, Second Hand Rose Worker.
Sandra Fox and Larry Boehler - 10-Year Service Award
Larry Boehler and Sandra Fox, two of Catholic Charities' counselors, were honored for 10 years of service. Congratulations to both Larry and Sandra for their dedicated years of service to the clients of Catholic Charities.
Ramblin' Rose Bus Entered in Teutopolis K of C Parade
The volunteers and staff decided it would be fun to showcase the Ramblin’ Rose Bus in the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus. Shopping carts from Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe were loaded with small stuffed toys and books to hand out to the children along the parade route. The carts were decorated with colorful posters thanking the volunteers and to especially invite the general public to come and shop at Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe. The bus was decorated with large stuffed animals hanging out the windows. Volunteers and staff followed the bus pushing carts down the parade route. Wal-Mart "Feeding America"
In mid 2008 Wal-Mart announced a commitment to a national donation program with Feeding America. Wal-Mart authorized SuperCenters and Neighborhood Market stores to donate meat, deli, bakery, produce, dairy, and dry grocery items to local food pantries that are part of the National Food Bank. 1200 stores are currently active, with plans for all 2700 stores by late 2009. The local Wal-Mart in Effingham managed by Bob Lakin began donating to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry in June 2009. The food from Wal-Mart has enabled Catholic Charities to continue to provide food for the increased number of families coming to the pantry weekly. Catholic Charities would like to thank Bob Lakin, the Wal-Mart employees, and the volunteers who pick up the food for helping Catholic Charities help those in need. Ramblin' Rose Bus Runs
The Ramblin’ Rose Bus travels to rural communities in the Catholic Charities seven county service area bringing school supplies and clothing to the children for the start of the school year. The bus ran from mid-July to mid-August serving 1934 children this year. Thanks to all who contributed to making this Catholic Charities Program a success. WXEF & Pepsi for hosting the annual “Pack the Bus”, individual and businesses who so generously donated school supplies, made monetary contributions, and purchased fuel for the bus. Also, thanks to our volunteers who take the bus out on the runs and assist the children in selecting their supplies. Memorials Family and friends often choose to honor the memory of loved ones with a memorial donation to Catholic Charities. We wish to acknowledge receipt of those donations by listing the names of the deceased loved ones for whom a memorial was made during the past year. Catholic Charities Fall Fun Run Held Catholic Charities held the first annual Fall Fun Run fundraiser on Saturday, September 26. The 3.75 mile Run/Walk began at Teutopolis Community Park and ended with a run through the beautiful Snake Trail. Many local businesses and individuals sponsored the event and donated attendance prizes. Jason Dunaway was the fastest overall male runner with a time of 24.22.20 and Jane Meyer was the fastest overall female runner with a time of 26.30.80. Medals were awarded to the two overall winners as well as winners in each age category. First place female and male winners in the age categories are listed below. Female First Place Male First Place Catholic Charities would like to thank all who contributed to the success of our First Annual Fall Fun Run/Walk. Caring Partner Program The Caring Partner Program was initiated in all the Catholic Charities offices throughout the Diocese of Springfield to give people the opportunity to donate on an annual basis and partner with us “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”. The program strives to provide a consistent stream of financial resources so that we can continue to serve our clients in the same generous manner as in the past and not have to consistently engage in many small fundraising activities. At present the membership is $200 per year or about $17 per month. Payment may be made as a one-time $200 donation or set up on a payment schedule throughout the year. Your participation in the Caring Partner Program would make you a partner in providing vital assistance to our agency’s programs and give us a consistent donation we can rely upon year after year.
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