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Curtis stands outside St. Jude Center Park Central, where he found the support and community that helped him begin again. "I’ve watched St. Jude grow, and I’ve grown with it." - Curtis When Stability Slips Away In Dallas, homelessness rarely begins with a single moment. It often comes from a series of changes that happen close together: loss of income, a personal crisis, or a shift that no one expects. For many people, [...]
Maria and her son, Juan, share a moment at the park. Through early-childhood support services, Maria gained the tools to help her son grow and connect. Maria remembers what it felt like to not have answers. She knew her son Juan needed support. However, she didn’t know where to turn, what steps to take, or how to help him communicate and connect with the world around him. Like many parents in Irving and [...]
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 [...]
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 the [...]
Molly stands outside the Marillac Community Center, where she found the resources and community she needed. "I do things I would never ordinarily do at home, like talk to people or get to know people." - Molly For many older adults living on a fixed income, even a small reduction in Social Security benefits can create impossible choices, especially when it comes to food. In Dallas and across North Texas, seniors are quietly facing [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 February 2026 Next Gen Wealth Academy & VITA Tax Sites It’s tax season! Have you filed yet? At Catholic Charities Dallas, we know that filing an accurate tax return is so important to those we serve, especially if it means getting a little extra money back this time of year. We are excited to have four VITA tax sites this year. [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 November 2025 Feeding the Hungry November is often a month where families gather together and share a meal. This year, however, many families are struggling to afford food. Hunger Services at CCD works hard every day to make sure families in our community have healthy food to eat, and so much more. With our three choice pantries, six mobile food trucks, [...]
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 [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 October 2025 Catholic Social Teaching & Christmas Over the last few months, we have walked through the seven tenents of Catholic Social Teaching! We hope you continue to live out the teachings of the Church in your parish roles to better serve those in need throughout our community. Last year, CCD served more than 212,000 individuals with our eleven missions. Our [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 September 2025 With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Any Spiderman fans out there? If so, you likely know the infamous line of Uncle Ben, “With great power comes great responsibility.” As Christians, we are called to live this truth with the Catholic Social Teaching tenant of Rights & Responsibilities. The Church teaches that everyone should be treated with dignity. With human [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 August 2025 Call to Family, Community, & Participation August brings back to school and a lot of more activities for so many families around the metroplex! We are all called to participate in our community, and Catholic Social Teaching highlights this through the Call to Family, Community, & Participation tenent. The family is the foundation of our society. We are called to [...]
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. [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 July 2025 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si Ten years ago, Pope Francis gave us the gift of Laudato Si, on Care for our Common Home. He encouraged all people to stand up to protect our environment and to be good stewards of the Earth and its resources. His words weren’t just abstract Earth Day pledges. Pope Francis saw firsthand [...]
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 [...]
NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS:Sharisa LewisDFW Media Assistant DirectorThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints214-405-1768slewis@comm.churchofjesuschrist.orgDallas–Fort Worth (July 3, 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 Thursday. St. Jude Centers, operated by Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD), and Harvesting in Mansfield (HIM Food Bank) each received 2,160 gallons. "We’re incredibly grateful for the partnership, generosity and grace [...]
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 [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 June 2025 Of New Things - and a New Pope! Last month, the world rejoiced as we watched the election of Pope Leo XIV! I know that we can’t wait to see how he will carry on the legacy of Pope Francis I, and of Pope Leo XIII. If you aren’t familiar with Pope Leo XIII, he wrote a foundational document [...]
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 [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 May 2025 Life and Dignity of the Human Person This month, many of you likely celebrated your mother and our Mother Mary! We have so much to be grateful for in the mothers in our lives, especially in the way they nurture and uphold the dignity of the most vulnerable among us. The tenant of Life and Dignity of the [...]
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Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 April 2025 Solidarity Today I would like to call us to a deeper understanding of solidarity. It is easy to look around right now and feel separated or isolated. Our faith calls us to reach out across divisions and join together with our brothers and sisters in need. Solidarity teaches us to treat everyone as our neighbor. Thanks to our [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 February 2025 Hello, my name is Devyn Buschow and I currently serve as the Parish Relations Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. It’s a new year! We are so excited to grow in our service to others, together. Here is a quick email with links about our new programs, as well as resources helpful to your parishioners! Before we get to [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 February 2025 Hi! My name is Kelly Noonan, and I serve as the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. February may be the shortest month, but at CCD, we’ve found it to be an incredibly busy month for our hunger services mission. As a reminder, the goal of this mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in our community. It’s one [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
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Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 January 2025 Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to a wonderful start. We finished the year strong and are thankful to share that because of your support, we served over180,000 individuals and families last year. It’s not lost on me that we can’t do our work without the help of so many–our incredible team, our strong network of volunteers, and [...]
Dave Woodyard | Email: dwoodyard@ccdallas.org You Help Us Lift Spirits The most joyous season is here, and we are incredibly grateful for the many blessings bestowed on us by generous supporters like you! Your gifts of service, inspiration, vision, encouragement, and generosity are so important and so critically needed by those we serve. It’s been a very challenging year with lots of unexpected twists and turns, yet your CCD [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2024 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 more [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 December 2024 "What a beautiful year of parish support!" CCD has been blessed this year by a beautiful amount of support from so many of our parishes! We wanted to dedicate this video to thank you for all of your efforts in supporting our work in the nine counties of the Diocese of Dallas.We cannot name every parish in this [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 November 2024 The giving season is upon us! This time of year, we receive many phone calls and emails regarding in-kind donations, which we appreciate so much! We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to see our current needs and created a dedicated space on our website devoted to in-kind donation requests. When you visit the site, [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 November 2024 "The Why & USCCB Resources" Has anyone told you lately that you matter? What if you went days, months, or years, without being told that you are loved and cared for? As a faith community, we are called to show dignity to all people, and that includes serving those in need. It can sometimes seem overwhelming to know where [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
A small group gathers monthly in English via Zoom (and quarterly in Spanish) for a Next Gen Wealth Academy class on homeownership that could change their lives. It is a HUD-approved housing counseling program that aims to educate the community on aspects of home ownership, including the preparation and purchasing process, as well as credit, debt, and budgeting. The class starts with an introduction, during which HUD Housing Counselor Carmen Juarez explains the program and its offerings. Then, [...]
Refugee Services clients recently participated in the Psychosocial Team (PC) Program, which hosted an engaging session on “Eating Healthy Food.” The program aimed to equip clients with essential knowledge on maintaining a balanced, nutritious diet, with a focus on affordable meal planning that promotes long-term health. As part of the program, participants visited a local food pantry, where they received fresh produce, whole grains, and protein—key ingredients to support their new, healthier eating habits. Following the session, many [...]
In July 2024, Children’s Services celebrated five years with Catholic Charities Dallas. Staff celebrated with a Carnival-themed day, including carnival games, a water dunk bucket, fun prizes, and carnival-themed fare. Children's Services, acquired by Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) from Catholic Charities Fort Worth in 2019, is a rewarding program that safely reunites youth with their families. When this is not an option, they seek permanent and supportive relationships for youth and equip them with the skills needed for [...]
Introducing the Light the World Giving Machine, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, a unique vending machine that dispenses more than just items; it spreads hope and joy. This holiday season, Catholic Charities Dallas is honored to be one of seven local and global charities featured in the machine, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact. How does it work? You will have the opportunity to swipe your credit card to donate essentials [...]
Jonathan and his wife, Deisy, learned about CCD’s Together We’re Better (TWB) program during Sunday Mass announcements. They were drawn to the TWB team recruiting for its parenting and early literacy program for children under five. Together We’re Better (TWB) is a mobile parenting and early learning program that promotes nurturing and caring parents focused on their children's early education. Jonathan and Deisy signed up because they were concerned about their toddler, Charlotte’s, physical development. Charlotte did not [...]
Giving Machines in DFW between Nov. 22 - Jan. 1. As you help your neighbors in need, you contribute to Light the World by lifting others' burdens. Visit TexasGivingMachine.org/DFW to have an unforgettable giving experience in 2024.
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 October 2024 October is Respect Life Month October is Respect Life Month! Here at CCD, we know that every human life is valuable, and every day we choose to show dignity to those in need. Starting with the youngest that we serve, we offer pregnancy counseling, parenting classes, and adoption services. At Mater Maria, we offer a safe home for pregnant [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 September 2024 Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? This monthly observance is designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities that could happen at any time. And while we pray for healthy and safe communities, when disaster strikes, CCD is there. CCD is one of the only [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 September 2024 Do you know Miss Lucy? Have you seen our mobile food trucks driving around town? Our five refrigerated trucks make more than 140 drops at 99 different locations every month! With the help of our community and parish partners, we bring fresh food and healthy ingredients to all nine counties of the Diocese of Dallas. We are looking to [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 August 2024 As a former educator, I have a sincere appreciation for our educational services team. The work they do each day is truly transformational. Their mission is to partner with parents to build a strong literacy foundation for their families to help lead both generations toward a promising future. This year, our dedicated education team positively impacted and served 2,447 children [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 August 2024 Resource Cards Today I am excited to share our newest resource card with you. These cards are a great way to share information about all of CCD’s programs with your parishioners and community members. The card is printed in English and Spanish and includes our contact information, as well as a QR code to access more information on [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 July 2024 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 3, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center. This [...]
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 [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 July 2024 Back to school? Did you know that last year 17 schools in the diocese collected more than 73,000 pounds of food for Catholic Charities Dallas? This equals more than 61,000 meals for those in need. The support of our schools is incredible, so we wanted to send a special edition of this Parish Monthly Update to share how your [...]
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 [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 June 2024 Aside from the debris and bundled up branches still waiting for pick up, my neighborhood has returned to “normal” for the most part after the May storms. Thankfully, I had the resources to find someone to repair my damaged fence, and as of a few weeks ago, I can gratefully say that my home is back intact. And while [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 June 2024 Do you know what we do? I’m keeping it short and sweet today... Do you know everything we do at CCD? My hope is that you have a great idea of CCD in general, but my experience tells me you may not know about all the great programs that we offer! We have over 35 unique programs that have [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 May 2024 Many of our neighbors are facing the aftermath of the severe storms that left a trail of damage throughout North Texas earlier this week. At one point, more than half a million homes lost power. The city of Dallas says cleanup could take at least a month as power outages continue. The possibility of additional storms are on the horizon. While [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 May 2024 Come craft with us! First off, I want to thank you for your support with our Time for Giving campaign this month. We are so grateful for your help in supporting our programs that allow us to serve those in need in our diocese! I am so excited to share about our new project with Refugee Services! We are [...]
Scott and Sarah have always felt a calling to foster children. The couple, who have six biological children, have fostered several times and hosted international exchange students. After living outside of Texas for several years, the family moved back to the Dallas area in 2017. "One Sunday, soon after moving back to Texas, Sarah mentioned getting back into foster parenting," Scott said. "That very day, Catholic Charities did a presentation about International Foster Care after Mass. It [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 April 2024 “Time for Giving” is the name of CCD's annual campaign, centered around the second collection for Catholic Charities at all Masses the weekend of May 4th and 5th. Our theme, Time for Giving, is inspired by scripture. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, it says, “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 April 2024 You may have heard that our diocesan-wide second collection campaign, called “Time for Giving,” kicks off on May 4th. This is the time of year that we love to not only highlight the work CCD does across all 9 counties of the diocese but also share specific details with your parish so you can truly see our mission in [...]
A heavy downpour outside could not dampen the enthusiasm inside the St. Jude Center-Park Central on March 7 as a crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing of a new client-choice food pantry in the Diocese of Dallas. Read the full story here.
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 March 2024 We know there are so many people in our Diocese who need assistance. In fact, we serve more than 200,000 people every year. Therefore, it always surprises us when we encounter people who don’t know what we do, or why we do it! We want to reach more people so they are aware of the resources they can access [...]
Camila and Alejandro* were only one and three years old when their parents traveled from Cuba to the United States to find greater opportunities and a better life for their family. The children stayed in Cuba with their grandparents who loved and cared for them. However, they missed their parents and yearned to be a family again. After making the extremely perilous journey alone through several countries, the now 11 and 9-year-old Alejando and Camila arrived [...]
Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with North Texas Food Bank, opened a new client-choice food pantry in North Dallas on Thursday. The pantry will serve St. Jude residents and people experiencing food insecurity in nearby communities. Read the full story here.
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 February 2024 Did you know that we are keeping Dallas generations active, engaged, and thriving? While it may not receive as much attention as some of our other programs, I personally feel that our Senior Services mission is one of CCD's hidden gems. Senior Services empowers adults 60 years and older to maintain their independence by providing services which focus on health and [...]
Who We Serve What is international foster care? We provide long term foster care placement, Supervised Independent Living, and holistic wrap-around services to unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth. Our top priority is reunifying children with their families as quickly and safely as possible. When this is not an option, we seek permanent and supportive relationships for our youth and equip them with the skills needed for successful lives in adulthood. How old are the youth you [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 February 2024 We are so excited to announce the launch of our new Parish Resources page! This is a webpage that all parish staff members can access to find more information about CCD. The page includes a recap of our previous parish update videos, easy-to-access resource cards with CCD phone numbers, and a Google drive filled with free resources to [...]
Jane* had been homeless and living at the Austin Street Shelter when she was introduced to Catholic Charities Dallas for the first time. After spending more than three years in shelters and on the streets, Jane was overjoyed with the opportunity to move into St. Jude Forest. St. Jude Center Forest Lane opened in August 2018. The center has 104 efficiency, residential units for individuals who are 55 and over. Jane was among the first residents to [...]
Dariana registered at her community school in January 2022. However, since English was her second language and she struggled with reading, she was enrolled in kindergarten instead of first grade with other students her age. At the end of the school year, Dariana had not progressed as she should and needed to repeat kindergarten. After seeing her daughter's challenges in the classroom, Dariana's mother began looking for an after-school tutoring program. Dariana started attending CCD’s After School [...]
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Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 January 2024 It’s a new year, and we are not slowing down! Last weekend, we celebrated with many of you at the 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala. It was a wonderful evening raising money for our missions, and we are so thankful to everyone who played a part in the success of the evening. I’m also thrilled to share that we have officially [...]
Omid grew up in Afghanistan and lived with his father, stepmother, and extended family. He never imagined leaving, but when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, 14-year-old Omid decided to flee to escape the turmoil and upheaval in the country. Omid and his friends were able to board an outgoing plane during the evacuation, which took him to Qatar. He stayed on a military base there for 15 days before coming to the United [...]
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 [...]
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Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 January 2024 Hello, my name is Devyn Buschow and I currently serve as the Parish Relations Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. We are so excited to announce that Mater Filius Dallas is now part of the Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption program at Catholic Charities Dallas under a new name, Mater Maria. Mater Maria will continue to serve pregnant women [...]
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.
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 [...]
Susana has always believed in helping her children learn and grow. She is the mother of two young children and is expecting another child. Susana was thrilled to learn about the Together We're Better (TWB) program several months ago and immediately signed up to participate. Together We're Better is a mobile 16-week program that equips parents of children under five with the necessary parenting tools, hands-on literacy experiences, case management, and free basic needs (diapers and food) [...]
The Community Health Clinic (CHC) has provided compassionate and high-quality health care to vulnerable and underserved families in Collin County for nearly 20 years. Last spring, CHC and Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD) formed a strategic alliance to allow for the sharing of administrative resources, expertise, and personnel, creating economies of scale while also increasing access for both organizations’ clients. Juanita is one of the clients CHC has served over the years. When Juanita's husband passed away, her [...]
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, [...]
Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107 Parish Relations 2023 Recap Hello, my name is Devyn Buschow and I currently serve as the Parish Relations Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. CCD has been blessed this year by a beautiful amount of support from so many of our parishes! We wanted to dedicate this video to thank you for all of your efforts in supporting our work [...]
Aida faced a challenging situation when she arrived in the United States from Cuba while eight months pregnant. She needed to find care for herself and her baby quickly. Luckily, she learned about Catholic Charities Dallas's Parenting in Action classes in October 2023 and began attending them. Aida was also eligible for services through our Refugee Health Promotions Program (RHP). This program teaches clients how to navigate the healthcare system, including how to apply for health insurance, [...]
Dave Woodyard | Email: dwoodyard@ccdallas.org Give Hope for the Holidays The most joyous season is here, and we find ourselves incredibly grateful for the many blessings bestowed on us by many generous supporters like you! With your support, we have counseled tens of thousands, housed hundreds, provided thousands of meals, lifted seniors out of isolation, educated children and parents alike, created new families, provided critical medical services, and responded [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 End-of-Year 2023 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. With the [...]
Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 December 2023 This is my last parish monthly update as the Director of Parish and Community Relations at Catholic Charities Dallas. I’ve had a wonderful six and a half years here at Catholic Charities. I will now be moving to a full-time role with the Diocese of Dallas as the Executive Director of the Synod. I am so [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2023 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I serve as the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. The giving season is upon us, and this time of year, we receive a lot of phone calls and emails regarding in-kind donations, which we appreciate so much! We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to see [...]
Lilian was traveling to the United States from Honduras when she was separated from her mother and siblings in October 2022. After being separated, Lilian gave birth to a baby girl. She and her daughter, Gisselle, were placed under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement before coming to the International Foster Care program with Catholic Charities Dallas in the spring of 2023. Lilian and her daughter were placed with a foster family with young children. [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 October 2023 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I serve as the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. Did you know that one of our 11 missions focuses on helping our clients achieve financial freedom through education? Next Gen Wealth Academy goes above and beyond by offering specialized financial coaching sessions designed for those looking to increase their credit [...]
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Catholic Charities Dallas is a Texas nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
