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CBS News Highlights Catholic Charities Dallas Food Drive for Airport Workers

Video from CBS News Texas - Dallas-Fort Worth (March 30, 2026) Providing Food in a Time of Hardship On Monday, March 30, 2026, Catholic Charities Dallas teamed up with the North Texas Food Bank to host a major mobile food distribution drive at Dallas Love Field Airport. This rapid-response initiative was specifically organized to assist TSA employees and their families who are facing severe financial strain and missed paychecks [...]

Development Update – May 2026

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 May 2026 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I’m blessed to serve as the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. “Time for Giving” is the name of CCD’s annual campaign, a vital initiative throughout the month of May that enables us to meet the essential needs of our neighbors. Our theme, Time for Giving, is inspired by scripture. In [...]

2026-05-22T08:21:15-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Serving Those Who Serve: North Texas Organizations Mobilize to Support TSA Workers at Dallas Love Field

Volunteers from Catholic Charities Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank distribute groceries to TSA workers at Dallas Love Field airport. "Every family is going to receive somewhere between 60 and 75 pounds of food, which means they’re getting shelf stable canned food, potatoes, rice, noodles, beverages... just some staples that we know that will help. It won’t be the complete meal, but it’ll make a big difference." — Dave Woodyard, CEO of [...]

NTFB, TAFB and CCD Host Mobile Food Distributions for TSAs Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown

DALLAS/ FT WORTH (March 25, 2026) — The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) and Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) are partnering to provide nutritious food to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and their families impacted by the partial government shutdown. On Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., NTFB and TAFB will host food distributions for TSA officers at DFW Airport. NTFB will operate a distribution on the north side of [...]

Development Update – December 2025

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2025 As we celebrate this Advent season and wrap up another year, I wanted to personally thank our generous community for your unwavering support. Over the last year, we’ve continued to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, lift the family, serve our seniors, and educate the child, all while serving so many more through dozens of additional programs. We provided [...]

2026-05-22T08:18:47-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Church Donates Over 4,000 Gallons of Milk to DFW Food Banks

Photo credit: Church of Jesus Christ in North Texas NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS: Tarrant County a Food Bank- West/North Jared Williams 682-715-9793 Catholic Charities Kelly Noonan Knoonan@ccdallas.org 866-223-7500 Dallas–Fort Worth (December 1, 2025) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is supporting local hunger relief efforts by delivering 4,320 gallons of 2% milk to two North Texas food banks on Wednesday, December 10 in connection with the BYU Big 12 Championship football matchup [...]

Development Update – October 2025

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 October 2025 Our team works tirelessly to provide case management, time-limited housing intervention programs, and long-term assistance and housing to other individuals experiencing homelessness. In partnership with Housing Forward, Catholic Housing Initiative, and other community partners, CCD houses close to 600 formerly unhoused individuals across 3 locations. All residents have access to comprehensive case management and can enjoy a robust schedule of optional [...]

2026-05-22T08:21:31-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Development Update – July 2025

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 July 2025 I hope you are having a wonderful summer and creating memories with your loved ones. The CCD Development team has been busy preparing for our upcoming events, and I would love to share more information with you. The Archangels Men’s Network is hosting their annual Breakfast with the Bishop on Thursday, October 30, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center. [...]

2026-05-22T08:21:38-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Catholic Charities Dallas welcomes new board members

From left to right: Melissa Brooks, Joseph Coleman, Aaron Garcia, Murphy Markham, Jim Moroney, and Aileen Pratt Please join Catholic Charities Dallas in welcoming five new members to our board of directors! Melissa Brooks, Joseph Coleman, Aaron Garcia, Murphy Markham, Jim Moroney, and Aileen Pratt began their terms on July 1, and will serve on the board of directors for a three-year term. Since 1993, Melissa Brooks serves as Vice President and Marketing Director at [...]

2026-05-22T13:18:52-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Charities Dallas, CHI Receive National Recognition from Mutual of America Foundation

DALLAS (June 9, 2025) – Mutual of America Foundation recently awarded Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) and its partners, including Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), with a national Community Partnership Award for the St. Jude Centers, which provide permanent supportive housing for the homeless in Dallas. This prestigious, annual award recognizes outstanding nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that have shown exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships with public, private and/or social sector leaders who are working together as equal partners [...]

Development Update – May 2025

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 May 2025 “Time for Giving” is the name of CCD's annual campaign, a vital initiative throughout the month of May that enables us to meet the essential needs of our neighbors. Our theme, Time for Giving, is inspired by scripture. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, it says that, “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under [...]

2026-05-22T08:21:44-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Catholic Charities Dallas Raises Over $3 Million at 27th Annual Bishop’s Gala to Support Communities of North Texas

Around 1,000 Guests Attended the 27th Annual Bishop's Gala Hosted by Catholic Charities Dallas at the Omni Dallas Hotel. DALLAS – January 30, 2025 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) hosted their 27th Annual Bishop’s Gala at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Over 1,000 attendees enjoyed live music from The Beach Boys and participated in live and silent auctions to raise funds benefiting thousands of clients within CCD’s nine-county service area. Last year [...]

2026-05-22T13:20:06-05:00News and Updates|

D Magazine: How Catholic Charities Dallas Is Fighting Homelessness With Adaptive Reuse

Special thank you to D Magazine for featuring CCD’s President and CEO, Dave Woodyard, in an article highlighting CCD's partnership with Catholic Housing Initiative helping to house our homeless neighbors in the Dallas area. Read the full article here. “With the 24/7 wrap-around of security and case management, we’re able to keep vulnerable populations more secure,” Woodyard said. “We can give them a better safety net and be there for those things that happen that nobody plans.” [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Receives Grant to Provide Free Immigration Representation for Foster Children in Dallas County

DALLAS, TX — November 15, 2024—Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation, which will fund vital immigration representation services for children in foster care across Dallas County.   Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $28 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably funded bar foundation.   This [...]

NBC DFW: New housing option for former homeless opens in Northeast Dallas

Special thank you to NBC DFW for featuring CCD’s President and CEO, Dave Woodyard, in a segment showcasing CCD's partnership with Catholic Housing Initiative to open St. Jude Center-Vantage Point. View the segment and read more here. “Many that come here are seniors, veterans and others that have experienced some horrible traumas in their life and it’s a long road to recovery,” Woodyard said. “It’s not an easy step out, if you will. So, this gives them [...]

Atmos Energy Donates $4 Million to Energy Assistance Agencies

Funding Helps Customers Settle Past-Due Debt, Pay Utility Bills DALLAS – Oct. 22, 2024 – Atmos Energy is helping its customers prepare for the winter season by allocating $4 million to energy assistance agencies across the eight states it serves. Distributing these funds in partnership with various assistance agencies and nonprofit organizations will provide relief for Atmos Energy customers who need assistance paying their natural gas bills, past-due debt, deposits, and service charges. The company reminds customers whose [...]

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Announces Grand Opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point

Dallas, TX — October 23, 2024 - Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), together with Catholic Charities Dallas, is proud to announce the grand opening of St. Jude Center-Vantage Point in North Dallas. Permanent supportive housing and services is provided at the new facility to address homelessness in the city. St. Jude Center-Vantage Point is a home for 136 residents ages 18 and older. CHI acquired and renovated the former hotel property, transforming it into a safe, welcoming community. [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas welcomes new board members

From left to right: Rick Donnelli, Laura Einspanier, Jerry Braun, Bill Sladek, and John Dziminski Please join Catholic Charities Dallas in welcoming five new members to our board of directors! Rick Donnelli, Laura Einspanier, Jerry Braun, Bill Sladek, and John Dziminski began their terms on July 1, and will serve on the board of directors for a three-year term. Rick started his career as a CPA in public accounting in Omaha, NE and moved to [...]

2024-07-29T16:50:42-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas Partner on Fourth Community for Chronically Homeless

City of Dallas to provide property, partial funding for major renovation; 18-month timeline for architecture and construction; occupancy expected in early 2026. DALLAS – July 11, 2024 – At its June 26 meeting, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved a plan to transfer a City-owned hotel to St. Jude, Inc. (“St. Jude”) and provide $4.79 million in funding for partial renovation of the property, which will be known as St. Jude Center-Oak Cliff. The funding includes [...]

2026-03-03T15:52:13-06:00News and Updates|

Catholic Charities Dallas Hosts 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala: “Love Triumphs”

Around 1,000 Guests Attended the 26th Annual Bishop's Gala Hosted by Catholic Charities Dallas at the Omni Dallas Hotel. DALLAS (JANUARY 29, 2024) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) hosted their 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Attendees participated in live and silent auctions to raise funds benefiting thousands of clients  within CCD’s nine-county service area. Last year alone, CCD provided services, resources, and education to over 200,000 individuals  [...]

2024-01-29T10:53:59-06:00News and Updates|

Fostering Generational Change

Fostering Generational Change Catholic Charities Dallas works to provide support, resources, education, and inspiration to empower our clients and improve their lives. Listen as three of our client families share their stories of generational change and the lasting difference Catholic Charities Dallas has made for them and their children.

2024-01-24T14:28:36-06:00News and Updates, Videos|

CBS News Texas: Shelter for pregnant homeless women: Mater Maria

PLANO - "I got here when I was six months pregnant," said Angeles Noriega. Noriega and 10-month-old Elian Daniel are about to set out on their own. Her life is stable enough now. She's making room for the others here: Other young women expecting babies but have no place to care for them. This east Plano house is known as Mater Maria. It is a designated, dedicated living space for homeless pregnant women. For the past [...]

2026-03-03T16:02:41-06:00News and Updates|

Mater Filius Dallas And Catholic Charities Dallas Formalize Partnership

New partnership, named “Mater Maria,” will provide additional resources for expectant homeless women while providing expanded access and resources DALLAS (JANUARY 9, 2024) – Mater Filius Dallas (MFD) and Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) have formalized an agreement that will continue the unique and loving services established by Founders Marthalicia and Javier Burkle nearly ten years ago under a new name, Mater Maria. Operating out of two homes in Collin County, Mater Maria will continue offering housing, [...]

2026-03-03T16:04:56-06:00News and Updates|

The Dallas Express: City Joins St. Jude Homeless Housing Project

Dallas City Council approved joining a housing project for the homeless with St. Jude on Wednesday during its first council meeting back from its month-long summer recess. Council members unanimously voted in favor of allocating $3 million alongside Dallas County for the project. The item passed as part of the meeting’s consent agenda. The homeless housing project known as St. Jude Center – Vantage Point will be located at 9019 Vantage Point Dr. and funded by both the City of Dallas [...]

2023-09-05T10:56:10-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Charities Dallas welcomes three new board members

From left to right: Catherine Foxworth, Matt Bryarly, Sandi Stevens Please join Catholic Charities Dallas in welcoming three new members to our board of directors! Catherine Foxworth, Matt Bryarly, and Sandi Stevens began their terms on July 1, and will serve on the board of directors for a three-year term. A native of Chicago, yet in Dallas for over 25 years, Catherine Foxworth has held significant roles in the hospitality industry and as a consultant [...]

2023-07-21T10:57:42-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Charities Dallas selected as finalist for D CEO Magazine Award

Over the last year, Catholic Charities Dallas has educated nearly 2,000 children, housed 300 formerly-homeless individuals, provided more than seven million meals to the hungry, and served tens of thousands more through over 40 unique programs. We are working effectively and efficiently to serve our nine counties of service. We are proud to share that CCD has been selected as a finalist for D CEO Magazine's 2023 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards - Leadership Excellence Award, presented in collaboration with [...]

2023-07-10T13:11:13-05:00News and Updates|

Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope Catholic Charities Dallas works to provide support, resources, education, and inspiration to empower our clients and improve their lives. Listen as four of our clients share their stories of hope and the difference Catholic Charities Dallas made for them.

Community Health Clinic and Catholic Charities Dallas form strategic alliance to better serve those in need

DALLAS (MAY 4, 2023) – Community Health Clinic (CHC) in McKinney and Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) in Dallas have formalized a strategic alliance that will allow both organizations to better serve those most in need. CHC has provided free medical care to uninsured and medically underserved Collin County residents for nearly 20 years, while CCD has grown into one of the largest social-service providers in North Texas. The alliance will facilitate the sharing of administrative resources, expertise, and [...]

2023-07-11T14:43:10-05:00News and Updates|

What’s the difference between The Catholic Foundation and Catholic Charities Dallas?

THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION - We are honored to have been recognized as the 2023 Honorary Chair of the 25th annual Bishop's Gala hosted by, and benefitting, Catholic Charities Dallas. Catholic Charities Dallas makes a tremendous impact as the service organization for the Diocese of Dallas. We're very pleased that the Foundation and our donors have provided Catholic Charities Dallas more than $8 million from more than 750 individual grants over time. Despite different missions, having the word Catholic [...]

2023-07-11T17:03:13-05:00News and Updates|

Learn About Resources for First Time Homebuyers at February Event

DALLAS – On Saturday, February 11, Catholic Charities Dallas will host the second annual Mega Homebuyer Event and Mega First Time Homebuyer Class. The event will offer opportunities to speak with professionals including realtors, lenders, down payment assistance program coordinators, home builders, home inspectors, title companies, and more. The homebuyer event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1421 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX, 75247. The First Time Homebuyer Class begins at 9:00 a.m. and [...]

City of Dallas marks Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, highlights Catholic Charities Dallas

DALLAS, November 15, 2022 – On November 9, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson issued a proclamation recognizing November 12 to 20, 2022 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.   While National Hunger and Homelessness Week started in 1975 at Villanova University, now, more than 700 organizations across the country organize and participate in events highlighting how difficult it is for people experiencing homelessness to access fresh and nutritious food.   This year, Mayor Johnson recognized Catholic Charities Dallas for [...]

2023-07-11T23:03:11-05:00News and Updates|

Hope for the Holidays fundraiser helps mark start of holiday season

DALLAS – November 11, 2022 – The Angels of Charity, the women’s auxiliary for Catholic Charities Dallas, helped kick off the holiday season with their annual fundraising event, “Hope for the Holidays,” on November 10.   The signature Christmas gathering aims to raise money to purchase gifts for CCD’s Christmas Distribution, which helps make the holiday brighter for many. Through the generosity of our underwriters and attendees, Catholic Charities Dallas will be able to provide gifts for hundreds [...]

2023-07-11T23:03:19-05:00News and Updates|

CCD partners with local organizations to donate clothing to asylum-seekers in Laredo

Laredo clothing donation - September 2022 One of our Hunger Services drivers made a special delivery to Laredo, Texas, in September to bring much-needed clothing to asylum seekers at the border.   At the request of Luis Gonzalez, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas, we joined together with Goodwill, which donated ten pallets of clothing we delivered to Laredo.   We are always looking for ways to [...]

2023-07-13T08:14:13-05:00News and Updates|

Bishop’s Gala to Raise $2 Million to Support North Texans in Need

More than 1,000 guests to attend an exciting evening of dinner and entertainment featuring the Grammy award-winning rock band, AMERICA! DALLAS – January 5, 2022 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) will host its 24th Annual Bishop’s Gala at the iconic Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday, February 5, 2022, assuming no additional restrictions for community health concerns. Attendees will also participate in live and silent auctions to raise funds benefiting men, women, and children within the nine-county region [...]

2023-07-11T23:04:28-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI) and Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) Step Up with More Housing for Homeless in Dallas

Agencies hosting ribbon-cutting at new facility October 6th - 4:30 PM DALLAS – October 4, 2021 – Working to reduce the homeless population in Dallas, the Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), partnering with Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), will officially open the new St. Jude Center – Park Central (SJC-PC) this Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Supported and largely made possible by significant grants from Dallas County and the City of Dallas, the facility, located at Coit Road and LBJ [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Receives New Grant to Increase SNAP Applications and Awareness Throughout the DFW Metroplex

Funds to increase access to SNAP education, outreach, and application assistance to families across the DFW Metroplex. DALLAS (August 18, 2021) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $41,800 grant from Share our Strength, a national organization working to end childhood hunger and poverty in the United States and abroad. This grant was passed through Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) for a regionwide outreach effort to raise community awareness of the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [...]

Media Advisory: Catholic Charities Plans Massive Food Distribution on July 30th

MEDIA ADVISORY CATHOLIC CHARITIES PLANS MASSIVE FOOD DISTRIBUTION ON JULY 30TH Social service agency expects to distribute 60,000 pounds of food, serve 1,000 families WHAT: Catholic Charities Dallas will host a major food distribution to support individuals and families in need in South Dallas. This will be a contactless, drive-through event; drivers and passengers should remain in their vehicles for the safety of staff, volunteers, special guests and recipients. We anticipate distributing 60,000 pounds of food (meat, [...]

2023-07-11T23:04:45-05:00News and Updates|

Mel Bangs

Thank you, Mel Mel Bangs has played an incredible, irreplaceable role at Catholic Charities Dallas through her gift of time, talent, and treasure. Since 2009, Mel has never ceased to contribute to the mission of Catholic Charities with a selfless heart. From her time with the Angels of Charity, Board of Directors, Mission Advisory Councils, and team of volunteers, she has consistently put others before herself and the community of Catholic Charities [...]

Media Advisory: Catholic Charities to Host Mega Citizenship Workshop

MEDIA ADVISORY CATHOLIC CHARITIES TO HOST MEGA CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP Staff on-hand to help residents complete naturalization applications WHAT:            Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) will host a free citizenship workshop for eligible, legal permanent residents to assist them in completing their Form N-400 applications for naturalization. Staff from CCD’s Immigration Legal Services department will be on-hand to help the first 75 people in line (first come, first served). WHEN:            Saturday, June 26, 2021, at [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas receives $25,000 grant from Reliant to fund hunger programs

Media Contact: Jeremy Bermender Catholic Charities Dallas 469-801-8133 jbermender@ccdallas.org DALLAS – June 01, 2021 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $25,000 grant from local retail electricity provider Reliant in support of its hunger services mission area, which distributes thousands of nutritious meals to families in need each week. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for food has increased as much as 300 percent. In the last year alone, CCD has distributed over 6.1 [...]

2023-07-11T23:06:50-05:00News and Updates|

Angels of Charity Luncheon 2021 – Recap

Angels of Charity Luncheon, May 18th, 2021 After moving last year's luncheon to a virtual event due to the COVID19 pandemic, the Angels of Charity held their annual luncheon in-person at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.This year marked the 20th anniversary of the luncheon gathering more than 200 ladies from all parts of the Diocese of Dallas.The event started with Mass at the Cathedral Guadalupe Dallas celebrated by Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of [...]

2023-06-01T19:35:20-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Charities Dallas offers financial assistance for winter storm victims

Media Contact: Jeremy Bermender Catholic Charities Dallas jbermender@ccdallas.org DALLAS – May 3, 2021 – During the Winter storms in early 2020, Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) launched a relief fund for individuals and families impacted by the crippling winter storm that hit Dallas in mid-February and subsequently caused significant damage to homes and businesses due to long-term power outages and burst pipes. CCD has raised $500,000 from private donors and grants from Toyota Motor North America, Catholic Charities USA [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas receives $20,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation to help with low-income DACA applicants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Jeremy BermenderCatholic Charities Dallasjbermender@ccdallas.org DALLAS – April 28, 2021 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to provide free or reduced-cost legal aid to those seeking initial or renewed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $22 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the [...]

Local Nonprofits Manage Donations and Volunteer Support for Migrant Children

For Immediate Release: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement directs all donations for migrant teens to Buckner International and Trusted World, while volunteer support is coordinated by Catholic Charities of Dallas. DALLAS (March 29, 2021) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement is utilizing North Texas nonprofits to manage donations and volunteer support for the migrant children sheltering at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. [...]

Mega Food Distribution Event (March 12, 2021)

On March 12th Catholic Charities hosted it’s second Mega Food Distribution event distributing food and diapers to more than 1000 families in need. Rows of cars lined up to receive diapers and fresh foods such as milk, sweet potatoes, meat, apples, and more.  “My pipes broke, so I had to fix that. We need money for basic things," said Adriana Leal - event participant. Many others in line expressed gratitude sharing stories of financial hardship [...]

Catholic Charities hosts mega food drop with Dallas Love Field to help more than 1000 families

Media Contact: Jeremy Bermenderjbermender@ccdallas.org469-801-8133 office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS – MARCH 4, 2021 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), in collaboration with Dallas Love Field, North Texas Food Bank, and Hope Supply Company, will be serving more than 1000 families by providing over 50,000 meals and diapers to needy families in and around Dallas. The event will be hosted at Love Connection Parking Lot (6814 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235) from 11am to 3pm on March 12th, 2021. [...]

Tulipalooza 2021

About Tulipalooza 2021 What started as a unique idea for job opportunities has turned into a beloved, community, fundraising event. Catholic Charities Dallas is honored to be one of twelve organizations benefitting from the annual Tulipalooza at the Waxahachie Civic Center (2000 Civic Center Lane). The event will take place daily from Friday, March 19th - Sunday, March 28th, 10am-7pm, rain or shine. The history behind the event John Poston is a father of three, and is [...]

Christmas Distribution 2020

On Dec. 12, the Angels of Charity – women’s auxiliary for Catholic Charities Dallas – held their annual Christmas Distribution to provide gifts to families in need. This year, along with help from staff, donors, and volunteers, the Angels distributed gifts to 526 families. Bishop Burns and Bishop Kelly were also in attendance greeting families at the event. Many children decorated signs expressing their gratitude to the Angels and Catholic Charities. Due to COVID19, families remained in [...]

Introducing Together We’re Better

Together We’re Better is a 16-week mobile parenting and early learning program designed to promote nurturing and caring parents focused on the early education of their children. This program will also work to help remove obstacles for families by providing basic needs such as food and diapers and connect them to necessary resources and services. The mission of Education Services at Catholic Charities Dallas addresses four significant community concerns: 20% of Dallas adults cannot read or write; [...]

St. Jude Center- Park Central Update

Catholic Charities in partnership with The Catholic Housing Initiative launched St. Jude Center - Park Central in December of 2020, as our next housing initiative for the chronically and temporarily homeless with 180 efficiency apartments. According to the Metropolitan Dallas Homeless Alliance 2020 Point-in- Time count, over 4,000 homeless individuals reside in Dallas and Collin Counties. Availability and costs of rental or owned property in the Metroplex continue to rise creating tens of thousands of housing-insecure individuals [...]

2023-06-01T19:35:25-05:00News and Updates|

Catholic Charities Dallas Receives SNAP Grant Renewal From Walmart Foundation

Funds to increase access to SNAP Program, healthier food for low-income households DALLAS (December 1, 2020) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $10,000 grant renewal from the Walmart Foundation, in partnership with Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), for a region wide outreach effort to make residents aware of the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and to provide enrollment assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals, including seniors. SNAP is the nation’s largest domestic hunger safety [...]

Catholic Charities and Catholic Housing Initiative Open New Facility for COVID-Impacted Individuals and The Homeless

Media Contact: Jeremy Bermender jbermender@ccdallas.org 469-801-8133 office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS – December 22, 2020 –Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) and Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI), in collaboration with Dallas County and the City of Dallas, have leveraged CARES Act funds to open a new facility that will address the urgent need for housing for both COVID-impacted individuals and families, as well as the homeless. St. Jude Center-Park Central (SJC-PC) opened Tuesday, December 15 in the former Gateway Hotel, [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Will Hold Annual Christmas Distribution for Families in Need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS (December 7, 2020) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) will be hosting their annual Christmas Distribution at Cardinal Farrell Community Center (321 Calumet Ave. Dallas, TX 75211) on Saturday, December 12, 2020 beginning at 8 a.m. where a total of 526 families in need will receive free Christmas gifts. The Angels of Charity and Archangel Men’s Network – auxiliary groups of CCD – will be heading the distribution alongside CCD staff and Jesuit College [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas to Significantly Expand Food Distribution Capacity with $700k in Community Support

Media Contact: Jeremy Bermender jbermender@ccdallas.org 469-801-8133 office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS – November 11, 2020 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received nearly $700,000 in support from long-time collaborator North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and local philanthropists Joe and Chris Popolo, Jr., to fund the capital purchase and operations of a new mobile community pantry truck and new refrigerated box truck. The new, custom vehicles will allow CCD to significantly expand its food distribution capabilities and better [...]

Catholic Charities and Catholic Housing Initiative Collaborate to Create New Housing Inventory for Homeless and Housing Insecure Families

Hotel to Pandemic Response to Housing Solution Media Contact: Jeremy Bermender jbermender@ccdallas.org 469-801-8133 office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS – October 20, 2020 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) and Catholic Housing Initiative (CHI) have unveiled plans for a new project to address housing insecurity and homelessness in Dallas, on the heels of the second anniversary of their first collaboration, St. Jude Center - Forest, a highly successful permanent supportive housing community for chronically homeless seniors. As with the [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Administering Cares Act Funds

CCD Partnering with area counties, cities to administer financial relief programs DALLAS – August 3, 2020 – In response to the continuing financial hardships caused by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has partnered with a number of counties and cities in North Texas to administer their emergency financial relief programs. Counties and cities throughout the U.S. received federal funding from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act to distribute to [...]

Mary Vares Joins Catholic Charities Dallas as CFO

DALLAS – June 18, 2020 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has announced the appointment of Mary Vares, CPA, to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 1, 2020. Vares has nearly 20 years’ experience in executive leadership and financial oversight for non-profit organizations and private industry. Most recently, she served as financial controller for the Dallas Arboretum, managing and overseeing the annual budget process, external audits, and policies and procedures, in addition to financial reporting [...]

Mockingbird Food Distribution [Watch]

On 4/16/20, our food pantry was busier than ever. We served more than 120 families with the help of our incredible volunteer team. Cars lined up for hours to receive food, diapers, and other non-perishables. We are seeing an unprecedented number of families and individuals being serving in the wake of COVID-19. Special thanks to John Livas for photography/videography. [...]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS LIST OF 2020 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR

DALLAS – April 2, 2020 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) was recently selected as one of the 2020“Best Nonprofits to Work For.” The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry's economy, workforce and businesses. [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Named To Prestigious List Of 2020 Best Nonprofits To Work For

DALLAS – April 2, 2020 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) was recently selected as one of the 2020“Best Nonprofits to Work For.” The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry's economy, workforce and businesses. The [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Named to Prestigious List of 2020 Best Nonprofits to Work For

DALLAS – April 2, 2020 – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) was recently selected as one of the 2020“Best Nonprofits to Work For.” The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry's economy, workforce and businesses. [...]

Mobile food pantry at St Francis Frisco

Faith in Action CCD continues to answer the call of those who are hungry. Facing layoffs, reduced hours and general economic insecurity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a dramatic increase in families and individuals seeking food. Video credit: The Texas Catholic This past weekend, our Mobile Community Pantry traveled to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco, where volunteers distributed meat, potatoes, fruit and grains to over 100 families in need. Father Rudy Garcia [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Receives $10,000 Walmart Foundation Grant in Support of Hunger Alleviation

Funds to increase access to SNAP Program, healthier food for low-income households   DALLAS (March 19, 2020) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $10,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, in partnership with Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), for a region wide outreach effort to make residents aware of the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and to provide enrollment assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals, including seniors.   SNAP is the nation’s largest domestic hunger [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Receives $10,000 Walmart Foundation Grant in Support of Hunger Alleviation

Funds to increase access to SNAP Program, healthier food for low-income households DALLAS (March 19, 2020) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has received a $10,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, in partnership with Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), for a region wide outreach effort to make residents aware of the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and to provide enrollment assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals, including seniors. SNAP is the nation’s largest domestic hunger safety net [...]

Solender/Hall Negotiates with Catholic Charities to House All Non-Shelter Services for Family Gateway

March 10, 2020, DALLAS, Texas – Family Gateway, which provides stability and life-changing supportive services to children and families affected by homelessness, has increased its capacity to serve more North Texas families through the opening of the new Simmons Family Gateway Resource Center. The Center, located at 1421 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 75247, is housed in space that Family Gateway leased from the building owner, Catholic Charities Dallas. Family Gateway’s 35-room Emergency Shelter in downtown Dallas, which [...]

Solender/Hall Negotiates with Catholic Charities to House All Non-Shelter Services for Family Gateway

Family Gateway Expands Capacity and Capabilities with New Simmons Family Gateway Resource Center March 10, 2020, DALLAS, Texas – Family Gateway, which provides stability and life-changing supportive services to children and families affected by homelessness, has increased its capacity to serve more North Texas families through the opening of the new Simmons Family Gateway Resource Center. The Center, located at 1421 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 75247, is housed in space that Family Gateway leased from the building owner, [...]

Public Charge/Carga Publica

Implementation The Supreme Court ruled on January 27, 2020 that the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, can implement its rule defining the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The final implementation date is still unknown. The affected cases include immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions submitted to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of State. Summary Someone who is “Likely at any time to become a public charge” means that anyone who is more likely than not to [...]

Texas Instruments Foundation makes significant donation to address homelessness in Dallas

Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation has made a $200,000 grant to Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) via the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas to support the organization’s St. Jude Center, an innovative supportive housing program for homeless seniors.  The grant to CCD was part of a $1 million commitment by the TI Foundation to address and prevent homelessness in Dallas.  Executives from the foundation presented a check to CCD on Thursday, November 14, 2019. As one of the leading social [...]

ANGELS OF CHARITY FROM ALL OVER THE NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER FOR A COMMON CAUSE…TO STAMP OUT POVERTY

DALLAS – Since it’s inception in 2001 Angels of Charity (AoC) women’s auxiliary group has had one mission, to improve the lives of others in their community, and they are passionate about it! With humble beginnings of just a handful of women and today over 800 members strong, AoC is changing lives in our community each and every day through volunteerism, support, and fundraising. The annual Mass and Luncheon is the group’s largest fundraiser of the year with [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas’ 21st Annual Bishop’s Gala Tops $2MM

DALLAS (SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019) – This year, the spotlight and theme of the evening was “Love In Action”, displaying the power of love and caring for those in need throughout Catholic Charities Dallas’ 127 years of service. The 21st annual event was sponsored by WestPark Fund, LP and kicked off at 5:30 p.m. with a special VIP toast with The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas and was attended by the event’s underwriters, including some [...]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS RECEIVES GRANT FROM TEXAS ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION

DALLAS – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) is pleased to announce it has received a $46,026 grant from Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) CVCLS – LI fund. These funds will provide free victim-related civil legal services directly to eligible low-income immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime who reside in the 123 county service area of the Dallas District of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This grant will assist many families who have been victims of [...]

In Philantropy News

From The Dallas News ePaper, Holly Haber, hhaber@dallasnews.com, reporting: St. Jude Center Grand Opening Homeless center Catholic Charities Dallas and the Catholic Housing Initiative cut the ribbon on Wednesday at St. Jude Center, a shelter providing services to homeless people age 55 and over that includes housing for 100. St. Jude Center partners include City Square, Met roc are Services and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing. Catholic Housing Initiative invested $750,000, and Mercer [...]

GRAND OPENING!

NEW PERMANANT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR OVER 100 HOMELESS SENIORS OPENS IN DALLAS Project Reflects Unique Collaboration Among Nonprofit Partners What Join us at the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for the St. Jude Center in Dallas When Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – 3:30pm Where 2920 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234 Who Mayor Mike Rawlings, City of Dallas Judge Clay Jenkins, Dallas County The Most Rev. Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas Denise Schmitt, Federal Home Loan Bank [...]

Fig Loans & Catholic Charities Dallas to pilot Fig36, a Credit Building, Microlending Program

Fig Loans, a social impact startup that creates technology for underbanked Americans, partnered with Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), one of the oldest and largest social services organizations in the Greater Dallas area, to conduct a Fig36 pilot with their financial coaches. The pilot program will be led by Parker Lumkes, CCD Financial Coach, using funds from United Way Dallas and the Credit Builder’s Alliance. This partnership is the second pilot for the Fig36 program. “We are excited to [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas Team Helped Newly Reunited Families At Texas Border

https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/07/26/catholic-charities-dallas-reunited-families-texas-border/ A team of Catholic Charities Dallas staff and volunteers answered the call for help with the crisis at the border and travelled to McAllen, Texas to assist the team at Catholic Charities Rio Grande Valley last week. The team of nine staff members and four volunteers assisted with connecting reunified families with their loved ones currently residing in the US and assisting them with arranging transportation to the airport, bus stations, and hotels, and helped organize four [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas honored to be the charity of choice for this year’s Festival Del Sol presented by La Grande 107.5 FM

DALLAS-July 22 - La Grande 107.5 FM hosted their annual Festival Del Sol, a free 2-day music festival featuring an all-star line-up of Tejano and Regional Mexican artists on July 21-22 at Fair Park. Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) was honored to be chosen as the beneficiary charity of choice for this year’s event.  A big “thank you” to Entercom Communications (formerly CBS Radio) for sponsoring the booth that allowed CCD staff and volunteers to visit with over 10,000 [...]