Dallas Afterschool Announces Newly Certified Afterschool Sites
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Amazing reading results with Tackle Summer Slide program
https://unitedwaydallas.org/education/amazing-reading-results-with-tackle-summer-slide-program/?utm=medium_email&utm=source_blast&utm=campaign_091118_All_Subs
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 [...]
Collaborative effort carries on legacy of service, giving
The Texas Catholic
Visionary Leader Jan Pruitt Remembered at the Grand Opening of the Jan Pruitt Community Pantry
Pantry made possible by an innovative collaboration between Catholic Charities Dallas, the North Texas Food Bank and the Society of St Vincent de Paul of North Texas DALLAS -MAY 21- Catholic Charities Dallas, along with partners North Texas Food Bank and Society of St. Vincent de Paul will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new “Client Choice” Food Pantry by honoring Jan Pruitt, the late hunger visionary best known for her decade’s long tenure as CEO of the [...]
Catholic Charities’ Bishop’s Gala grosses more than $1.5 million
Dallas Morning News
Church group helps eligible immigrants become citizens
Dallas Morning News
Better Living with Nick Carissimi features CCD’s Dave Woodyard
Dave Woodyard talks about the CCD Mission on Better Living with Nick Carissimi, a CBS Radio podcast
Kathy O’Neal Appointed Chief Development Officer for Catholic Charities Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS (October 31, 2017) Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), one of the oldest and largest social services organizations in Greater Dallas, today announced Kathy O’Neal has joined as Chief Development Officer, overseeing strategic development, fundraising and marketing efforts supporting the organization’s 26 programs serving more than 38,000 children, families and seniors in need every year. O’Neal was formerly owner and CEO of Club, Resorts and Hospitality Consulting specializing in member enrollment, member retention and committee and board formation [...]
Donate a Dr. Suess book for National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption month and Catholic Charities Dallas in celebrating the families that have been created through our Pregnancy and Adoption Program. We will be hosting our annual adoption party and this year’s theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss. The Pregnancy and Adoption Program’s goal this year is to gift a Dr. Seuss book to every child that attends the party. We are asking for donations of any Dr. Seuss books. If you [...]
Dallas Diocese campaigns to support refugees in “Sharing the Journey”
WFAA News Broadcast
‘We Were So Much Better Than We Were With Katrina’: Dallas Closes Harvey Mega-Shelter
Dallas Observer reports on Dallas's improved disaster preparedness.
The Catholic Foundation Gives $100,000 for Harvey Relief
Emergency grant to Catholic Charities will help those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas DALLAS – (Sept. 22, 2017) – The Catholic Foundation, a Dallas-based, lay-led community foundation, has provided a $100,000 grant to Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) for disaster relief funding in light of the record-breaking impacts Hurricane Harvey had on Texas. Catholic Charities’ Disaster Relief program assists clients through the initial crisis with financial assistance towards temporary housing, transportation, food assistance and case management services. [...]
Harvey Evacuees to Stay in Dallas, CCD Give Aid
About 100 Harvey Evacuees are staying in Dallas. CCD is giving assistance to those in need.
Cristo Rey treks to help counterparts in Houston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=SHhPCLPYhcw The Texas Catholic reports on the good work of Cristo Rey in Dallas.
Catholic Charities Dallas announces its “Plan 2020” launch with the Grand Opening of their new Central Service Center
Media invited to learn about expanded services - ribbon cutting event - tour of the center DALLAS, TEXAS (August 2017) Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), one of the oldest and largest social services organizations in Greater Dallas, today announced it is kicking off a new expansion “Plan 2020” in conjunction with the official opening of the new Central Service Center at 1421 W. Mockingbird Lane, 5:30 PM on Thursday, Sept.7, 2017. “Launching our three year strategic Plan 2020 with [...]
Update on our new Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative, St. Jude Center
Download the latest update on the St Jude Center here. You can also read about it here.
Live on KATH 910 AM
Catholic Charities Dallas Live with Dave Palmer KATH 910 AM https://s3.amazonaws.com/SharedPublic/Catholic+Charities+Live+Segment+08-30-17.mp3
‘Amazing families’: Catholic Charities runs programs to boost learning
Dallas Morning News
Important Message from Dave Woodyard RE: Hurricane Harvey Relief
An Important Message from Catholic Charities Dallas Dear Friends of Catholic Charities Dallas, Hurricane Harvey has undoubtedly touched all of us in one way or another. As fellow Texans, we have family, friends, business associates and others who are struggling with the after-effects of this terrible tragedy. The devastation in Houston, the surrounding suburbs and south Texas will have an impact on the Dallas metroplex for years to come. The reality is that the recovery will be long [...]
CCD gets thanks in “Letters to the Editor”
Denton Record-Chronicle
CCD to Boost Learning
Dallas Morning News
Children study and receive free food during the summer
Al Día Dallas
CCD part of the Solution: Path to the Middle Class
Dallas Morning News
Catholic Charities offering long-term recovery assistance for victims of recent tornadoes
https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/news/2017/05/catholic-charities-offering-long-term-recovery-assistance-for-victims-of-recent-tornadoes/
Catholic Charities Partners with St. Jude Inc. on Proposed New Permanent Supportive Housing Site
Dallas is short 1,000 housing units for people suffering homelessness. CCD and St. Jude Inc. (SJI), a member of the Catholic Housing Initiative (www.chidallas.org), are collaborating on a proposed new project that will erase 10% of the shortage. To learn more about the vision for St. Jude Center and how you can support this initiative, please contact Dave Woodyard at dwoodyard@ccdallas.org. Download PDF to Read More
Update – Catholic Charities Partners with City of Dallas
Housing Fair For residents facing involuntary housing changes in the next 90 days. Come and meet real estate agents, mortgage lenders, housing specialists and city personnel to get all your home buying and rental questions answered in one place. Please bring your ID and pay stubs from the last two months. A result of the inquiry into West Dallas and Southern housing from January 2017.
FREE First-time Homebuyer’s Workshop
Thinking about buying a house? Be sure to join us for a free First-time Homebuyer’s Workshop on Saturday, April 8, at 10am at the Audelia Road Library at 10045 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238. The workshop is HUD-approved and participants will receive completion certificates at the end of the workshop. Space is limited! So be sure to register by calling or e-mailing Joselyn Ramey at (972) 246-6043 or jramey@ccdallas.org.
FREE Know Your Rights Workshop!
Catholic Charities Dallas will be holding a series of free Know Your Rights workshops at parishes across the Diocese to provide information about the rights of immigrants and to answer general immigration questions. All events are open to the community. Look below to find the workshop closest to you! Monday, March 20 at 6pm Cardinal Farrell Community Center (formerly Santa Clara) Mike & Mary Terry Gymnasium 321 Calumet Avenue Dallas, TX 75211 Saturday, March 25 at 7pm St. [...]
19th Annual Bishop’s Gala
Thanks to Friends of Catholic Charities for Another Great Event! With more than 1,000 Catholic Charities supporters in attendance – including the newly appointed Bishop to the Diocese of Dallas, the Most Reverend Edward J. Burns and the 61st Mayor of the City of Dallas, the honorable Mike Rawlings – the 19th Annual Bishop’s Gala proved to be a powerful fundraiser. Event Chairs Steve and Betty Suellentrop hosted an evening of excitement with an exquisite dinner, live auction, [...]
Immigration: Know Your Rights
Catholic Charites of Dallas offers the following resources for immigrant families to be informed of your rights and have a safety plan ready in case of an emergency. Caridades Católicas de Dallas ofrece los siguientes recursos para las familias inmigrantes para que estén informados de sus derechos y tengan un plan de emergencia preparado. English video Spanish video
Our Commitment To Welcoming Newcomers
Motivated by the teachings and love of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) cares for the most vulnerable by providing an array of services including welcoming and seeking justice for newcomers. As mandated by the gospel, the core of CCD’s mission is respecting the dignity of the human person and we will always help others in time of need regardless of their religion or country of origin. Refugees undergo the most strenuous vetting of any traveler to the [...]
Catholic Charities Partners with City of Dallas
Catholic Charities partnered with the City of Dallas to assist residents living in low-rent properties in West and Southern Dallas. Our caseworkers are conducting face-to-face surveys with these residents in order to assess their personal current household and financial needs. The survey is also available below, and the information gathered will be used to provide immediate support and develop long-term solutions for the residents. English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/westdallas Spanish survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/westdallasesp Residents were notified by letter that caseworkers [...]
Immigrants study up on how to cope with life under Trump
Dallas Morning News
Advocates, Mexico ready to battle Trump over immigration policy
Dallas Morning News
State of Texas won’t resettle refugees, but nonprofits will continue to help
Dallas Morning News
Dallas Bishop Kevin Farrell is eager to take on new role in the Vatican
The Dallas Morning News
People on the Move
Dallas Business Journal
Regina Fonts Morris Appointed Chief Development Officer for Catholic Charities Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS (July 13, 2016) – Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), one of the largest social services organizations in Greater Dallas, today announced Regina Fonts Morris has joined as Chief Development Officer, overseeing strategic development and marketing efforts supporting the organization’s 17 programs serving more than 27,000 children, families and seniors in need every year. Morris, who was most recently Vice President of Resource Development and Marketing for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, has extensive financial, marketing [...]
Celebrating the Fourth of July while stuck in citizenship limbo
The Dallas Morning News
Coalition of Refugee Organizations to Spotlight 2016 World Refugee Day with Two-Part, Citywide Celebration
Dallas-area public invited to attend June 11 festivities and June 18 ceremony and resource fair DALLAS – (June 1, 2016) – To welcome and celebrate the more than 3,000 refugees who flee their homes in foreign countries to escape war, persecution and other harrowing circumstances every year to start a new life here in Dallas, the Dallas Area Refugee Forum, will host a two-day, event on June 11 and June 18 in honor of World Refugee Day with [...]
David Woodyard named Catholic Charities Dallas CEO
(The Guadaloupe Network) https://s3.amazonaws.com/SharedPublic/Woodyard+Catholic+Charities.mp3
Rape Survivors on Mission to Help Others
The Dallas Morning News
David Woodyard Named Catholic Charities Dallas CEO
35-year service industry veteran brings business expertise, community commitment DALLAS (February 29, 2016) Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), one of the largest social services organization in Greater Dallas, today announced the hiring of David Woodyard as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the organization’s 17 programs serving more than 30,000 children, families and seniors in need every year. Most recently, Woodyard was a consultant to the service and hospitality worlds after serving as a 31-year executive at ClubCorp, the world leader [...]
New CEO named for Catholic Charities of Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Catholic Charities of Dallas changes stance, will settle Syrian refugees
Dallas Morning News
Annette Simmons gives $1 million to Crystal Charity
The Dallas Morning News
Catholic Charities Dallas Invites Public to Attend 2016 Bishop’s Gala on Jan. 23 Featuring Renowned Band Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Proceeds to benefit CCD’s Financial Stability & Career Services program serving the 40% of families and individuals living in poverty in Greater Dallas DALLAS (October 19, 2015) – Oh What a Night! For fans of legendary band Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons who also have a desire to help people in need, Catholic Charities Dallas’ 2016 Bishop’s Gala on Saturday, Jan. 23 will be the go-to event of the New Year. The 18th annual event, which will [...]
Lumin Education breaks ground in Bachman Lake
The Dallas Weekly
Engineers help Dallas-area students launch math, science careers
The Dallas Morning News
Surge in border kids slows as courts clear backlogs
WFAA ABC News
Daylong celebration at Catholic Charities Dallas marks World Refugee Day
The Dallas Morning News
IMMIGRATION – The ‘lottery from heaven’
The Dallas Morning News
Catholic Charities Dallas and Proyecto Inmigrante ICS to Provide City-Wide, Free Citizenship Workshop
Group to provide free consultation services and assist first 500 qualified applicants with their U.S. citizenship application process DALLAS, TX (February 26, 2015) On Saturday, March 21, Catholic Charities Dallas and Proyecto Inmigrante ICS will offer a free, city-wide citizenship workshop beginning at 9 a.m. at Mountain View College. The workshop, intended to bolster the efforts of many, Dallas-based aspiring Americans working to achieve U.S. citizenship, will offer FREE assistance with the application process for the first 500 [...]
Crystal Charity sets its highest goal ever for 2015 ball
The Dallas Morning News
Activists urge Metroplex migrants not to give up
al Día Dallas
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS WEIGHS IN: Judge Hanen Injunction Response – Facts, Next Steps, Information Sessions
Facts: On February 16, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued an opinion and order enjoining the relevant branches of the US Government from implementing the DAPA program, including the expansion of DACA set to begin tomorrow. This injunction does not affect the current DACA program that was announced on June 15, 2012. This injunction was issued by a Federal District Court. The Government can, and has indicated it will, appeal the injunction [...]
Public-private partnerships are key to preschool success, advocates say
The Dallas Morning News
Family thankful for blessing of adopted child
The Texas Catholic
Hard work of documenting the undocumented starts in Dallas with forums
The Dallas Morning News
How-to forums planned to explain immigration policies
The Dallas Morning News
Charities warn of profiteering on immigration order
WFAA ABC Dallas
A Quick Immigration Snapshot – Where We Are Now & Key Historic Milestones Affecting Dallas
Latest Immigration News: On November 20, 2014, President Obama took executive action to reform immigration enforcement and provide relief to an estimated 5 million immigrants currently in the U.S. without authorization. Among the measures he announced, the center point is an administrative program that will allow certain people to apply for protection from deportation and for authorization to work in the U.S. What does this mean? The President announced plans to offer temporary protection from deportation, known in [...]
Catholic Charities Dallas Calls President Obama’s Immigration Relief a “Welcome, Long-Awaited Decision”; Outlines Impact for Greater Dallas
Non-profit readies to provide assistance to thousands of eligible immigrants DALLAS, TX (November 21, 2014) After years of preparing for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR), Catholic Charities President/CEO Arne Nelson says the Dallas-based non-profit is ready to act to assist the thousands of eligible immigrants in North Texas who will qualify under President Obama’s new directive announced yesterday evening. Since 1975, Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) has assisted immigrants in North Texas under many prior such programs, including the Deferred [...]
Morning News, partners to launch initiative for Hispanic families
The Dallas Morning News
Telethons, Hotlines Set Up For Texas Immigrants
CBS DFW Channel 11 & 21
President Obama’s Immigration Actions on Nov. 20, 2014
Questions & Answers 1) What is the difference between Administrative Relief and Immigration Reform? Administrative Relief is an Executive action, a power within the President’s authority, to offer relief. Any reform to immigration law must be taken by Congress, who has the authority to make changes to immigration law. Executive actions are typically used to temporarily offer relief to a select and specific group. 2) What does “temporary” relief from deportation mean? It means that it is not [...]
New initiative aims to help Dallas area’s working poor to help themselves
The Dallas Morning News