Catholic Charities News Archives
Travis County\\\'s Immigrant Population has Soared
Immigrant population up 230%
Travis County\'s immigrant population has risen by 230 percent since 1990, according to a recently finished county study.
Donations, Gift Cards, and Volunteers Needed
The Diocese of Austin, working through Catholic Charities of Central Texas, will provide long-term flood relief assistance to those affected by flooding in Williamson, Lampasas, Burnet and surrounding counties.
Donations and volunteers have been requested to aid in the recovery efforts.
Read about how you can help provide help and create hope for the many families who’ve been affected by the flooding.
Influx of Clients Seeking Long-term Recovery Assistance, Catholic Charities Preparing
Heavy rains have created flood conditions in several Hill country counties, including Williamson, Lampasas, and Burnet.
The Diocese of Austin, working through Catholic Charities of Central Texas, will provide long-term flood relief assistance to those affected by flooding.
Assistance for Families in the Central Texas Flood Region
If you or someone you know has been affected by the flooding in central Texas, long-term assistance may be available.
Read about services in your area.
News and Notes Newsletter
Read the latest Catholic Charities quarterly newsletter.
Click here to view the 2007 Summer Quarterly Newsletter
Parish Social Ministry Certificate Program Begins August 18, 2007
IS GOD CALLING YOU TO THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY?
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is sponsoring a series of courses as part of its Parish Social Ministry Certificate Program. The courses are designed to provide individuals interested in working in parish-based social ministry with the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of their communities.
Central TX Coalition Against Human Trafficking Hosts Conference
The Central TX Coalition Against Human Trafficking presents The 4th Annual Conference. The two day conference begins Austin, 13th. FREE REGISTRATION
Catholic Charities Receives Strategic Impact Grant
Catholic Charities will participate in a community investment program which will work to address complex social issues such as lack of accessible and affordable healthcare, youth development and educational success, and financial support and independence for low-income individuals and families.
Young Parents Succeed Program Looking for Mentors
Would you like to make a lasting impact in the life of a young parent? Get involved with Catholic Charities’ new “Young Parents Succeed” mentoring program that focuses on improving parenting and life skills in young single parents.
Financial Literacy Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to participate in the new Financial Literacy Program. The goal of the program is to help individuals and families improve their budgeting skills and avoid or get out of debt.
FREE Parenting Program available to Single Parents ages 16-25
FREE Services. Catholic Charities now has open enrollment for its newest program, Young Parents Succeed.
Catholic Charities Seeks Nominations for Regional Advisory Council Members
Catholic Charities requests nominations to create two advisory councils to meet the need for expanded program services.
One Advisory Council will support programs serving the Temple and Northern Deaneries and the second Advisory Council will help Catholic Charities plan services for the Brazos Valley Deanery. Catholics from parishes within these Deaneries are encouraged to apply.
Naturalization Workshops in Austin and Temple
Naturalization workshops will be conducted in Austin and Temple to assist eligible lawful permanent residents with applications for naturalization.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Catholic Charities encourages everyone to take the time to reflect on the devastating and far-reaching impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities.
Catholic Charities Recognized for Non-profit Organization Leadership
Catholic Charities of Central Texas honored by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for outstanding service in the community.
Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Benefit Enrollment Assistance
Catholic Charities will be providing Medicare Part-D prescription drug benefit enrollment assistance beginning November 15 – December 31.
2008 Providing HELP Creating HOPE Luncheon a Huge Success
Catholic Charities hosted its 2nd. Annual Providing Help Creating Hope Fundraiser Luncheon on April 29, 2008. The event was attended by more than 800 individuals and sponsors and raised an estimated $70,000 in proceeds.
See event pictures
Make the Poverty Campaign Personal This December
December brings about a season of giving. With the average cost of a gallon of gas at $3.00 and winter weather necessitating higher energy bills, families across the country must choose between buying food and paying bills or trying to buy Christmas presents for their children.
Warm Hearts Warm Homes Winter Fund
Help Catholic Charities provide winter assistance with gas and utilities to the needy families in your community.
Click here to see the News8Austin - Season for Sharing Interview w/ Cynthia Colbert, Executive Director of Catholic Charities
Keynote Speaker Announced for 2008 Providing Help Creating Hope Luncheon
Linda Schaefer will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2008 Providing Help Creating Hope Fundraiser Luncheon.
She is a photojournalist and author of “Come and See”, a pictorial and written account of her time spent with Blessed Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India.
Providing HELP. Creating HOPE Fundraiser Luncheon
April 29, 2008
11am - 1pm
Hilton Downtown Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas
Hope for the Hungry - Food Drive Kicks Off
March 1 - 21, 2008
Please help families in need by giving alms for Lent through Holy Week to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry.
Forecasted Recession Prompts New Workshops Focused on Employment Preparedness
Catholic Charities offers the New Horizons Workshop Series that helps families freshen up their resumes and fine tune their job searching and interviewing skills.
Staggering Number of Uninsured Individuals Poses Consequences for Everyone
47 million Americans are living without health insurance, including more than 9 million children. Texas leads the nation in the number of individuals who do not have health care coverage, with nearly 25% of its total population currently uninsured.
SUCCESS STORY - Ana's Story
The Young Parents Succeed Program of Catholic Charities is happy to share one of its newest success stories.
Ana is a 16 year old mother of two recently completed the Young Parents Succeed Program of Catholic Charities.
Read Ana's Story
Catholic Relief Services Sends Aid to Myanmar
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is supporting the relief efforts of Caritas Internationalis in Myanmar in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis.
Pope Benedict XVI speaks about charity during his address to participants in the Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue on June 7, 2008.
\"Charity is not a kind of welfare activity which could equally well be left to others, but is a part of her [the Catholic Church\'s] nature, an indispensable expression of her very being\" (Deus Caritas Est, 25).
Hurricane Dolly Response: Catholic Charities Focuses on Food and Shelter
Alexandria, VA—Providing food and shelter for victims of Hurricane Dolly are the top priorities for Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Diocese of Brownsville, TX. The Category 2 Hurricane tore across southeastern Texas Wednesday, packing 100 mile/hour winds and causing flooding and widespread power outages.
UPDATE: California WildFires
Wed Oct 24, 2007 - A joint effort is in effect, to assist the areas in California that have been devastated by the recent wildfires.
Catholic Charities Launches ONE bread ONE body Year End Appeal
Catholic Charities has launched its year-end appeal.
Make a contribution to Catholic Charities. Your contribution will benefit people in your community who are struggling to achieve stability and financial independence.
Learn more about how you can change a life today!
SUCCESS STORY - Access for Central Texans - Karina\'s Story
An Access for Central Texans Success Story, a program of Catholic Charities.
Read Karina\'s Story
Designating Your United Way Donation
Does your company administer an annual United Way Campaign? Your donation can help Catholic Charities grow and expand services in the Diocese of Austin!
Helping Catholic Charities Does not Have to Cost You Time or Money!
Are you on a tight budget but would like to help Catholic Charities of Central Texas provide services such as food pantry services for the needy, Thanks Giving and Christmas giveaway meals for the homeless and hungry, emergency utility and rental assistance for low income families?
The Randall\'s Good Neighbor Program is the program for you. Through this program you can help raise funds and it won\'t cost you a penny! Randall\'s simply matches a percentage of the total price of the groceries you purchase!
Account number - GNP Charity #286
Season for Caring Charitable Campaign Kicks Off: Features Catholic Charities Family
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is participating in the Austin American-statesman’s ninth annual Season for Caring Charitable Campaign. Families who are featured in the Season for Caring Charitable Campaign have faced extraordinary adversity-medical crises, hunger, abuse, poverty and
homelessness. Look at their faces. Listen to their voices and hear their desire to just make ends meet.
Take a few minutes to get to know our family who is struggling for self-sufficiency.