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Parenting classes strengthen families

The CCD Parenting in Action classes provide an opportunity for parents in the community to learn more about different topics, including communicating with children, literacy, budgeting, and more. Material assistance, including diapers, clothing, and more, is available to parents at the end of each class. Tamica and her family began attending our Parenting in Action classes after learning about them online. She initially attended because she needed diapers; however, Tamica shared the classes are helpful and convenient, and [...]

jbermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Client Stories|

Angels of Charity 2023 Luncheon

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2023 Bishop’s Gala

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Angels of Charity Mass and Luncheon 2022

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First Annual Archangels’ Cup 2022

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Angels of Charity Fall Brunch 2022

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Breakfast with the Bishop 2022

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Hope for the Holidays 2022

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Catholic Charities Dallas2026-03-20T15:19:46-05:00Photo Galleries|

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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T14:43:10-05:00News and Updates|

Grandmother encouraging love of learning

Petra plays an active role in the upbringing of her seven grandchildren, including enrolling them in our Educational Services program, Together We Learn (TWL). She appreciates the program because it allows her family to learn and prepare for school. “When they go to school, they know many words, they are more advanced,” Petra shared. She also attends TWL for herself. Prior to participating in the program, Petra did not know many English words or letters. Thanks to Together [...]

jbermender2023-06-01T19:33:12-05:00Client Stories|

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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T17:03:13-05:00News 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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T23:07:36-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

Schedule a meeting with Sara Blake

Sara Blake Jernigan | 214.389.1464 | sjernigan@ccdallas.org Schedule a meeting with Sara Blake Please contact Sara Blake at sjernigan@ccdallas.org or 214.389.1464 to schedule your meeting.

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:41-05:00Development|

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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T23:03:11-05:00News 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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T23:03:19-05:00News 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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-13T08:14:13-05:00News and Updates|

Schedule a meeting with Veronica

Veronica Moreno | 469-801-8135 | vmoreno@ccdallas.org Schedule a meeting with Veronica Please contact Veronica at vmoreno@ccdallas.org to schedule your meeting.

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:44-05:00Development|

Números de Teléphono

Útiles en tiempos de crisis. Ayuda es solamente una llamada a nosotros! Su información es completementa confidencial. 1-866-CCD-7500.

jbermender2024-10-24T09:56:12-05:00Parish & Community Relations Resources, Uncategorized|

Useful Phone Numbers

For those in need during a time of crisis. Resources are a phone call away. We are here to help and your information is confidential. 1-866-CCD-7500.

jbermender2024-10-24T09:51:05-05:00Parish & Community Relations Resources, Uncategorized|

Social Media Sharables

Download any of these pictures for your parish or school social media accounts at any time of year. Don’t forget to follow and tag Catholic Charities Dallas!

jbermender2024-03-21T14:29:59-05:00Parish & Community Relations Resources|

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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T23:04:28-05:00News and Updates|

Christmas Distribution 2021 Photo Album

Thank you to all who helped make our annual Christmas Distribution a success! A special thanks to the Angels of Charity, Archangels Men's Network, Diocese of Dallas parishes and schools, CCD staff and volunteers! [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas2026-03-20T15:19:59-05:00Uncategorized|

Schedule a Meeting with Kathleen

Kathleen Bentler | 214-389-1464 | kbentler@ccdallas.org Schedule a Meeting with Kathleen

Catholic Charities Dallas2026-03-20T15:20:09-05:00Development|

International Foster Care – What’s it all about?

Photo of Children's Services client, Tiblets Abreha, who arrived at Catholic Charities Dallas five years ago as an Unaccompanied Refugee Minor from Eritrea. She is now a cross country runner at the University of North Texas. Today we are talking with Angela Fox, who leads the International Foster Care program at Catholic Charities Dallas. Angela, thank you for meeting with me today to talk about the International Foster Care program? Thank you, [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas2026-03-20T15:20:09-05:00Client Stories|

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 Dallas2026-03-20T15:20:09-05:00News and Updates|

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) [...]

Catholic Charities Dallas2026-03-20T15:20:10-05:00News and Updates|

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, [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-11T23:04:45-05:00News 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 [...]

jbermender2023-06-14T13:41:56-05:00Announcements, News and Updates|

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 Dallas2026-03-20T15:20:11-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

jbermender2023-07-11T23:06:50-05:00News 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 [...]

jbermender2023-06-01T19:35:20-05:00News 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 [...]

jbermender2025-03-07T14:47:43-06:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

jbermender2025-03-07T14:47:28-06:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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. [...]

Jeremy Bermender2025-03-07T14:49:01-06:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-14T13:41:56-05:00Announcements, News and Updates|

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. [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:37-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-14T13:43:23-05:00Announcements, News and Updates|

Gina Garcia

"My name is Gina Garcia, and I am a wife and young mother of two children. Two months ago, I went to Catholic Charities Dallas food distribution after disaster had struck – my husband had lost his job and fell into a deep depression, and I did not know how I was going to provide for my family or pay our rent and utilities. We are so grateful for all the help that we received especially the fresh foods like [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-06-01T19:35:24-05:00Client Stories|

Relocating During Covid-19

"I moved to Dallas with my two small children to escape an abusive situation and for a fresh start for us. Before I came, I landed a job with Dallas County Tax Office and moved here two days before I was supposed to start. Then, the day I was supposed to start my 6-week training downtown, I was informed they were shutting down government offices do to Covid-19 so all recruitment and hiring was stalled. I came [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-06-01T19:35:24-05:00Client Stories|

Going Above and Beyond

Originally from Eritrea (located in East Africa), Tiblets arrived at Catholic Charities Dallas' Children's Services five years ago as an Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) at the age of 14. As part of the International Foster Care program, she has lived with foster parents who not only provided her with basic necessities but also many opportunities to take part in new life skills such as cultural activities, support for social integration, and educational training. In 2020, Tiblets took [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-06-01T19:35:24-05:00Client Stories|

Angelica

Angelica studied special education and graduated as a technician in speech therapy with a degree in Psychology. Angelica put these skills to work by opening a clinic to help young people in need. Despite both parents working (including her husband Alvaro), in mid-2020 her entire family was exposed to COVID-19. They were unable to attend work under quarantine restrictions, suffering significant financial setbacks. After hearing about Catholic Charities Dallas, Angelica sought out assistance and received help with [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-06-01T19:35:24-05:00Client Stories|

Pay Rent or Buy Food?

If you had to choose between paying your rent or buying groceries for yourself, which would you pick? Decisions like this were a reality for Amir after losing his job and only having a small amount of funds remaining in his savings account. Additionally, Amir's family did not live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with him -- he was alone. By God's grace, Amir had a friend who noticed his struggle and encouraged him to visit [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-06-01T19:35:24-05:00Client Stories|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-06-01T19:35:25-05:00News and Updates|

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; [...]

Sophia Rogillio2026-05-22T13:26:28-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

jbermender2023-06-01T19:35:25-05:00News 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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:38-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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, [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:38-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:38-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:38-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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. [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-13T08:25:15-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Mobile Food Pantry at St Francis of Assisi, Frisco

Mobile food pantry at St Francis Frisco March 30, 2020 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. This past weekend, our Mobile Community Pantry traveled to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco, where volunteers distributed meat, [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:35:49-05:00Client Stories|

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. [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-14T13:43:24-05:00Announcements, News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-14T13:43:24-05:00Announcements, News and Updates|

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. [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:35:50-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Sophia Rogillio2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

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, [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:39-05:00Announcements, News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:40-05:00Announcements, News and Updates, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:40-05:00Announcements, News and Updates, Press Releases|

Mobile food pantries finally roll in to help feed Dallas’ hungry, but it’s only a start

Robert Wilonsky, Dallas News

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:35:54-05:00Uncategorized|

St. Jude’s Center Houses Homeless Senior Citizens

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:35:54-05:00News and Updates|

Texas Bar Foundation awards Catholic Charities Dallas paperless transition project grant

DALLAS – Catholic Charities Dallas’ Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program is the proud recipient of a $7,500 Paperless Transition Project grant presented by the Texas Bar Foundation. This grant will allow the program to initiate mobile scanners to streamline the existing case management system while increasing the efficiency and delivery of immigration services to clients. Currently the ILS program serves over 28,000 individuals annually, this project is expected to yield a 20% increase in immigration clients served. The [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:07:40-05:00Press Releases|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:08:09-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

New Home In Dallas For Once Homeless Seniors Helping Change Lives: ‘This Saved My Life’

CBS Local

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:31-05:00News and Updates|

The Catholic Foundation awards $1.16 million in grants

The Texas Catholic

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:31-05:00News and Updates|

Teen From Guatemala Met His Mother For First Time In Dallas Last Week

Channel 11/CBS Local

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:31-05:00Uncategorized|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:08:10-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

TMSG: Students Spend Winter Break Volunteering

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:31-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:08:10-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

Dallas City Hall says housing the homeless in old jails or empty hospitals will not work FILED UNDERCOMMENTARY AT OCT 3

Dallas News

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:31-05:00News and Updates|

Who will come to the rescue to help house the senior homeless in northwest Dallas? We have names

The Dallas Morning News

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:31-05:00News and Updates|

The Story Behind Homeless Jesus

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:32-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:32-05:00News and Updates|

Mayor Mike Rawlings, others hail opening of new $6M homeless facility in northwest Dallas

Dallas News

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:32-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:08:10-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

Letters to the Editor: North Texas Giving Day

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:33-05:00News and Updates|

Dallas Afterschool Announces Newly Certified Afterschool Sites

Congratulations!

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:33-05:00News and Updates|

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

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:33-05:00News and Updates|

Hurricane Harvey Survivor Shares Story

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:33-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:08:10-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

Dallas County Judge Informed City Will Not House Migrant Children

NBC

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:34-05:00News and Updates|

New Dallas Development to Serve Homeless Seniors

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:50-05:00News and Updates|

Volunteers journey to US-Mexico border to aid separated families

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:50-05:00News and Updates|

Dallas nonprofits join to support family center and push the Bachman Lake area forward

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:50-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:50-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:08:11-05:00News and Updates, Press Releases|

FW Catholic Charities Taking in Children Separated at Border

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:50-05:00News and Updates|

Dallas nonprofits join to support family center and push the Bachman Lake area forward

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:51-05:00News and Updates|

FW Catholic Charities Taking in Children Separated at Border

NBC

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:51-05:00Uncategorized|

How You Can Help Migrant Families Separated at the Border

NBC

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:51-05:00News and Updates|

How this startup’s partnerships with nonprofits sets them apart in the crowded field of consumer credit

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:51-05:00News and Updates|

Collaborative effort carries on legacy of service, giving

The Texas Catholic

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:51-05:00News and Updates|

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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:51-05:00News and Updates|

Bishop Burns joined by faith, civic leaders in launching campaign urging people to #BeGolden

The Texas Catholic

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:52-05:00Uncategorized|

Catholic Diocese of Dallas launches ‘Golden Rule’ campaign

WFAA

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:36:52-05:00News and Updates|