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Next Gen Wealth Academy helping clients set and reach financial goals

After battling cancer for a second time, Lisa struggled with her bills. She was behind on her rent and was looking for support to help her get her finances back on track. In May 2023, she found Catholic Charities Dallas and began attending financial coaching sessions through Next Gen Wealth Academy. Next Gen Wealth Academy helps people thrive by creating a positive relationship with money through coaching, education, and personal development. CCD offers personalized financial coaching, including [...]

jbermender2023-10-05T12:59:05-05:00Client Stories|

Development Update – September 2023

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 September 2023 Our team works tirelessly to provide case management, time-limited housing intervention programs, and long-term assistance and housing to other individuals experiencing homelessness. We currently have two St. Jude Centers in Dallas – one at Forest Lane and one at Park Central. St. Jude Forest Lane has 104 units which are occupied by individuals who are 55 years of age [...]

Eden Hoff2023-09-30T12:45:21-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

CHC Casino Night 2023

Eden Hoff2023-09-29T15:00:36-05:00Photo Gallery|

CCD Parish Update – September 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 September 2023 We are so grateful to serve in such a generous Diocese! We regularly get inquiries about physical donation items that could benefit our clients. To make it easy for all our parish and community partners, we are excited to announce a new in-kind donation page on our website. We have compiled all of the material needs for each [...]

Eden Hoff2023-09-27T15:18:27-05:00Announcements, parish|

Parenting in Action classes helping families thrive

When Vivian Bustamante found out she was pregnant at 17, she shared that it was like entering a new world that she did not know much about. Vivian started attending weekly parenting classes at Catholic Charities Dallas to prepare herself to become a mother. "I wanted to understand about my baby and how they develop so I could be a better parent," Vivian said. Vivian shared that when she first started participating, getting diapers and other items [...]

jbermender2023-09-16T16:50:08-05:00Client Stories|

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

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

jbermender2023-09-05T10:56:10-05:00News and Updates|

Development Update – August 2023

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 August 2023 One of our largest growing missions is our Hunger Services mission, which works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in our community. Our Hunger Services team works in multiple ways, including operating 4 fixed food pantries which allow our clients to receive food at a location that is convenient, safe, and clean. Some locations include client-choice options which are [...]

Eden Hoff2023-08-30T16:28:34-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

International Foster Care creates strong futures

Six years ago, Bianca fled a traumatic situation in Guatemala, and came to the United States as an unaccompanied refugee minor. From the minute she entered the U.S., CCD’s Children’s Services team has provided her with support. The first step was placing Bianca with a foster family through our International Foster Care program. CCD’s International Foster Care (IFC) program provides short- and long-term foster care placements for unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth. A range of holistic services [...]

jbermender2023-08-15T16:04:10-05:00Client Stories|

CCD Parish Update – Hunger Services – August 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 August 2023 Back to school means food security for some children, but many children and adults alike still do not know where their next meal will come from. At Catholic Charities Dallas, we work hard to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in our community. Our Hunger Services team works in multiple ways, including operating 2 fixed food pantries [...]

Eden Hoff2023-08-18T12:48:29-05:00Announcements, parish|

Young boy finds opportunity to grow in Educational Services

Levi was already a very charismatic and sociable child when he joined the Together We Learn (TWL) program in 2022. Even though he seemed mature, his teachers found his language and cognitive skills were delayed for someone his age. However, Levi quickly adapted to the program and loved all the activities that his teacher planned for him and his classmates. By the end of Levi's first year of TWL, his language and cognitive delays were remedied, and his [...]

jbermender2023-08-01T16:18:52-05:00Client Stories|

Development Update – July 2023

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 July 2023 As a former educator, I have a sincere appreciation for our educational services team. 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. Educational Services had a record-breaking year and served over 2,300 clients. The work they do each day is truly transformational. Right [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-28T12:59:33-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

Catholic Charities Dallas welcomes three new board members

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

Eden Hoff2023-07-21T10:57:42-05:00News and Updates|

Mater Maria

At this time, Mater Maria has a need for the following items: Household Items Ink cartridges Storage bags Light bulbs Napkins Small Trash bags Hand sanitizer Towels Reusable water bottles Toothpaste Hand soap Clothing Nursing bras (variety of sizes) Postpartum underwear (variety of sizes) Maternity leggings (variety of sizes) Maternity tops Maternity pajamas Maternity dresses Slippers Cleaning Supplies Shower squeegee Rain-X Water Repellant Daily shower cleaner Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner Concentrated floor cleaner Glass and window cleaner Laundry detergent [...]

jbermender2024-02-26T12:00:02-06:00In-Kind Donations|

Senior Services

At this time, the Senior Services mission has a need for the following items: SocksScarf, hat, and glove setsWord search booksAdult coloring booksYearly plannersMagnifying glassReading glassesLaundry detergentFabric softenerToilet paperPaper towelsDishwashing liquidToothpasteMouth washBody soapDeodorant (men’s and women’s)Trash bags To make an in-kind donation, or for questions regarding an in-kind donation that is not listed, please contact 469-283-0945 or inkind@ccdallas.org. In addition to the items above, we have created an Amazon wish list. To [...]

jbermender2024-01-04T16:43:34-06:00In-Kind Donations|

Refugee Services

At this time, the Refugee Services mission has a need for the following items:Laundry detergentFabric softenerToilet paperPaper towelsDishwashing liquidDisinfecting products PlatesBowlsCouchesCupsCutleryDining Tables & ChairsPots and pansToothpasteMen's clothing (all sizes)Men's winter coats (all sizes)Mouth washBody soapDeodorant (men's and women's)Diapers (all sizes)WipesTrash bagsTrash cansBroom & dustpanMopKitchen towelsBath towelsShower curtain rodShower curtain Bed sheets (queen, full, and twin)We accept gently used items in good condition. To make an in-kind donation, or for questions regarding an in-kind [...]

jbermender2025-01-03T12:06:41-06:00In-Kind Donations|

Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption

At this time, the Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption mission has a need for the following items: Infant Essentials Infant car seats (must be new) Pack-n-playsNew or gently used baby and toddler clothing (sizes newborn to 4T - no stains or holes) Clothing for adults - all sizes (Must be new or gently used - no stains or holes) Baby Care Products Baby body wash Baby wipes Lotion Feeding Supplies FormulaBaby bottles and nipples Bottle sterilizer or cleaning supplies [...]

jbermender2024-02-12T14:42:11-06:00In-Kind Donations|

Next Gen Wealth Academy

At this time, the Next Gen Wealth Academy mission has a need for the following items: Bus passes Gas gift cards To make an in-kind donation, or for questions regarding an in-kind donation that is not listed, please contact 469-283-0945 or inkind@ccdallas.org. In addition to the items above, we have created an Amazon wish list. To shop for a specific program, search the list by mission name. Please use the "Add to [...]

jbermender2023-08-17T16:57:25-05:00In-Kind Donations|

Immigration Legal Services

At this time, the Immigration Legal Services mission has a need for the following items: Gas gift cardsGrocery store gift cards To make an in-kind donation, or for questions regarding an in-kind donation that is not listed, please contact 469-283-0945 or inkind@ccdallas.org. In addition to the items above, we have created an Amazon wish list. To shop for a specific program, search the list by mission name. Please use the "Add to Cart" [...]

jbermender2023-08-28T13:30:28-05:00In-Kind Donations|

Hunger Services

At this time, the Hunger Services mission has a need for the following items: Non-perishable Food Items: Peanut butter and jelly Canned protein (tuna, chicken, beans - with pop-top)* Applesauce* Cooking oils Canned fruit (with pop-top)* Bottled water* Cereal* Pretzels* Toiletry and Personal Care Products: Toothbrushes and toothpaste Shampoo and conditioner Soap and body wash Deodorant Feminine hygiene products Razors and shaving cream Toilet paper Hairbrushes or combs Hair ties Household Supplies: Laundry detergent Dish soap Multi-purpose cleaner [...]

jbermender2024-09-16T16:45:32-05:00In-Kind Donations|

Homelessness & Housing

Adopt a Room at St. Jude Vantage Point Our first residents are getting ready to move into St. Jude Vantage Point, but we need assistance stocking their rooms! Help us welcome our residents by providing supplies for their apartments. We need the following items to fully stock a room: Bathroom Supplies Shower curtain Curtain rings Bath towel Wash cloth Hand towel Toilet paper Shampoo Conditioner Bar soap Toothbrush/toothpaste Shaving cream Safety razors Box of [...]

jbermender2024-01-17T17:21:53-06:00In-Kind Donations|

Educational Services

At this time, the Educational Services mission has a need for the following items: Diapers (Size 3-6 | 20 boxes of each size needed) Pull-ups (Sizes 3T, 4T, and 5T | 20 boxes of each size needed) Baby Wipes (500 packages needed) Baby shampoo (500 needed) Baby lotion (500 needed) Washable markers (Four sets needed) Washable paint sets (10 sets needed) Sentence strips (20 needed) Chubby crayons (Four sets needed) Play-dough (Six sets needed) [...]

jbermender2023-08-17T16:55:42-05:00In-Kind Donations|

Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services

At this time, the Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services mission has a need for the following items: Non-perishable Food Items Canned goods with pop tops (Note - food items should be "ready to eat" for immediate consumption) Granola bars and other snacks Bottled waterSoupBoxed mealsPowdered milkDry foods (rice, pasta, beans, etc.) Hygiene and Personal Care Products ToothbrushesToothpasteSoapShampooDeodorantFeminine hygiene productsClothing and Bedding New or gently used clothing (we cannot accept any items with holes or stains) New socks and [...]

jbermender2024-02-12T13:40:21-06:00In-Kind Donations|

Community Health Clinic

At this time, the Community Health Clinic has a need for the following items: Patient Items Home blood pressure monitors (for upper arm) Home blood glucose monitors and test strips Home pulse oximeters Home thermometers Home spirometers (for use after pneumonia, COPD, etc.) All types of braces, especially knee, ankle, and wrist Pill organizers Pill splitters Clinical Items Tongue depressors and cotton tip applicators Gloves Gauze packets (2x2 or 4x4 sizes) Alcohol wipes Clorox disinfecting wipes Kleenex [...]

jbermender2023-08-17T16:55:05-05:00In-Kind Donations|

CCD Parish Update – Immigration Legal Services – July 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 July 2023 Celebrating Independence Day is a great reminder of the gift of freedom we have here in the United States that many people around the world risk their lives to experience. At Catholic Charities, our primary goal is to treat refugees, asylees, and immigrants among us with the respect and dignity they deserve. We believe that every person [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-20T09:32:37-05:00Announcements, parish|

Children’s Services

At this time, the Children's Services mission has a need for the following items: Rosaries MP3 players (all colors) Journals (not wire-bound) Fidget toys Craft kits for children Kinetic sand Birthday gifts for pre-teen girls Lego sets for boys (no weapons) Variety of stuffed animals (mid-size) Bluetooth speakers Bluetooth headphones (variety of colors) Tumblers To make an in-kind donation, or for questions regarding an in-kind donation that is not listed, please contact 469-283-0945 [...]

jbermender2023-08-17T16:58:08-05:00In-Kind Donations|

Catholic Charities Dallas selected as finalist for D CEO Magazine Award

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

jbermender2023-07-10T13:11:13-05:00News and Updates|

After years of homelessness, Catholic Charities Dallas helps client find home

Catholic Charities Dallas’ Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is a long-term assistance and support services program that houses chronically homeless clients. EHV provides intensive case management to support, refer, and work toward housing stability. When Antonio Moore first connected with Catholic Charities Dallas in March 2022, he had been homeless for years and was living in the Meyers Jeffries encampment in South Dallas. While living in the encampment, he met a member of the city of Dallas’ Street [...]

jbermender2023-07-02T11:57:13-05:00Client Stories|

CDO Update – June 2023

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 June 2023 At Catholic Charities, our Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services mission is critical. Disasters are unpredictable and can change lives in the blink of an eye. This time of year is full of uncertainty. And while we’re fortunate to have escaped fires, floods, and tornadoes in our 9-county radius, that’s not the case for many. At Catholic Charities, we are so [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-12T08:15:35-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

International Foster Care Program building life-long skills

Catholic Charities Dallas’ International Foster Care program provides foster care and independent living placement to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in the Children’s Services program, primarily aged 14 to 21. This week, our International Foster Care program held their Summer Life Skills Camp for unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth in our care. The camp is a unique opportunity to provide our young adults with lessons about life skills they’ll need to become confident and independent members of our society. At [...]

jbermender2023-06-15T16:12:28-05:00Client Stories|

Hope Happens Here

Hope Happens Here Learn more about Catholic Charities Dallas' Annual Appeal, Hope Happens Here, in this special message from The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas.

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-26T14:02:26-05:00Videos|

Angels of Charity Luncheon 2023

Angels of Charity Luncheon 2023 The Angels of Charity Annual Mass & Luncheon is a time to celebrate and recognize the incredible impact the Angels make in the community through service and philanthropy. Enjoy a beautiful morning of prayer, fellowship, and words of inspiration from this year’s dynamic guest speaker, Rachel Bulman.

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-26T14:05:19-05:00Videos|

Stories of Hope

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

Jeremy Bermender2023-08-08T15:04:33-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

CCD Parish Update – Refugee Services – June 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 June 2023 June is World Refugee Awareness Month. Refugees are men, women, and children who are fleeing war, conflict, and persecution and seeking safety in another country. Catholic Charities Dallas has the blessing of working alongside these individuals and aiding them in any way we can. Our reception and placement services welcome newly arrived refugees, asylees, and special immigrant [...]

jbermender2023-06-27T13:37:14-05:00Announcements, parish|

Formerly homeless senior finds new home thanks to CCD and community partners

The CCD Brady Senior Services empowers adults 60 years and older to maintain their independence by providing services that focus on health and wellness for aging adults. Located in West Dallas at the CCD Marillac Community Center, Brady Senior Services offers a safe and loving community for seniors during the week. That community and support doesn’t stop when the doors close. Our client Tim, who has participated in our senior services programs for the last six years, knows [...]

jbermender2023-06-14T13:40:34-05:00Client Stories|

CCD Parish Update – Fr. Sean Martin – May 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 May 2023 Here at CCD, we work hard to live out the seven tenets of Catholic Social Teaching every day. These seven principles are life and dignity of the human person, call to family, community and participation, rights and responsibilities, care for God’s creation, option for the poor and vulnerable, the dignity of work and the rights of [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-27T13:37:16-05:00Announcements, parish|

Archangels Cup 2023

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Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:10-05:00Photo Gallery|

Catholic Charities helps Joseph restore home after storm

Relief services don't always look the same. Whether it's housing assistance, medicine, food, or financial assistance, Catholic Charities understands that the one constant must always be a quick response. No one knows the importance of a quick response better than our client, Joseph, who was living in a motorhome in south Dallas. Last August, he found himself caught in a flood after a heavy rainstorm. "I had looked out and saw that it was very heavy rain. Over [...]

jbermender2023-06-01T19:33:10-05:00Client Stories|

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

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

2023 Bishop’s Gala

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Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

Angels of Charity Mass and Luncheon 2022

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Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

First Annual Archangels’ Cup 2022

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Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

Angels of Charity Fall Brunch 2022

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

Breakfast with the Bishop 2022

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Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

Hope for the Holidays 2022

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Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:33:11-05:00Photo Gallery|

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|

CCD Parish Update – Children’s Services – April 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 April 2023 Did you know that April is National Foster Care Month? We would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the foster care programs we offer here at Catholic Charities. Our Children’s Services team provides daily care, supervision, and case management services to eligible unaccompanied immigrant and refugee youth. Our top priority is reunifying children with [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-27T13:37:19-05:00Announcements, parish|

CDO Update – April 2023

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 April 2023 Hi! My name is Kelly Noonan, and I am the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. “Hope Happens Here” is the name of Catholic Charities Dallas’ annual campaign, centered around the second collection for Catholic Charities at all Masses the weekend of May 6th and 7th. At Catholic Charities, we witness the life-changing power of hope every day. [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-13T08:23:58-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

CCD Parish Update – Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption – March 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 March 2023 Spring is the season of new life, and we would like to encourage you to support life in our Dallas community by taking advantage of the pro-life and pro-family resources provided by Catholic Charities. Today we’re focusing on our pregnancy crisis counseling, parenting classes, and adoption services. Parenting classes are offered through our Parenting in Action Program, [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-27T13:37:23-05:00Announcements, parish|

CCD Parish Update – Next Gen Wealth Academy – February 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 February 2023 Hello! My name is Lacy de la Garza, and I currently serve as the Director of Parish and Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. CCD has a great opportunity that will be helpful for the families in your parish. Our Financial Stability and Career Services program has been rebranded and is now known as Next Gen [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-27T13:37:26-05:00Announcements, parish|

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|

CCD Parish Update – HOPE Chat Bot – January 2023

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 January 2023 Hello! My name is Lacy de la Garza, and I currently serve as the Director of Parish and Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. The new year can bring stress and concerns about the future. Focusing on mental health is one way to take care of ourselves in times of distress.   Did you know that Catholic Charities [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-27T13:37:29-05:00Announcements, parish|

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|

Give the gift of Hope – A Message from Dave Woodyard

Give the gift of Hope Hello, my name is Dave Woodyard, and I am the “team captain” and CEO of Catholic Charities Dallas. What a wonderful time of year it is as we prepare for Christmas and the New Year. This joyful season also prompts us to think about our many blessings and the gratitude we feel due to the incredible and gracious support we blessed to receive from you, our very generous [...]

jbermender2023-07-13T08:22:17-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

CCD Volunteer Update – December 2022

Kelsey Stanley | Email: volunteer@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8170 December 2022 Hi! I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. We hope you are all enjoying this exciting season of Advent. This year our volunteers answered the call to serve our community's most vulnerable by serving over 50,000 hours in our programs! We are so grateful to those who have served, but there is still more work to do. [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:42-05:00Announcements, Volunteers|

CDO Update – December 2022

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2022 Hi! My name is Kelly Noonan, and I’m the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. As we celebrate this Advent season and wrap up another year, I wanted to personally thank our generous community for all of your support. Over the last year, we’ve continued to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, lift the family, serve our [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-13T08:24:10-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

CCD Parish Update – December 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 December 2022 Hello! My name is Lacy de la Garza, and I currently serve as the Director of Parish and community relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. It is hard to believe another year has come and gone already! Reflecting on this past year, we were able to accomplish so much for our community. This would not have been possible [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:42-05:00Announcements, parish|

CCD Volunteer Update – November 2022

Kelsey Stanley | Email: volunteer@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8170 November 2022 Hi! I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. As we enter the season of giving, it is crucial to remember the members of our community who have experienced homelessness and may not have loved ones to share the holidays with. At CCD, we work hard to create safe environments for over 200 individuals in our St. Jude Centers, [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:42-05:00Announcements, Volunteers|

CDO Update – November 2022

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 November 2022 Hi! My name is Kelly Noonan, and I’m the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. Did you know that November is the month of gratitude? It makes sense if you think about it – November holds an abundance of special days of awareness and observances to celebrate. I’ve been part of the Catholic Charities team for 5 months [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:42-05:00Announcements, Development|

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 Parish Update – November 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 November 2022 Hello! My name is Lacy de la Garza, and I currently serve as the Director of Parish and Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. With the holiday season quickly approaching, we want to highlight our Homelessness & Housing Services program. At CCD, we work very hard to create safe environments for clients who may not have [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:43-05:00parish|

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|

CCD Volunteer Update – October 2022

Kelsey Stanley | Email: volunteer@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8170 October 2022 Hi! I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. November is quickly approaching, and that means it is almost time for our annual adoption party. We will need volunteers on November 19th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at our Central Service Station. Volunteers will help set up carnival-style games, inspire fun, and keep the party going! Do you [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:43-05:00Volunteers|

CCD Parish Update – October 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 October 2022 Hello! I am Lacy de la Garza, the Director of Parish and Community Relations at Catholic Charities Dallas. You may know that October is Pro-Life Month! Here at Catholic Charities, we are doing our part in the Dallas community by offering pregnancy crisis counseling, parenting classes, and adoption services. We share this information so you are aware [...]

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

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|

CCD Volunteer Update – September 2022

Kelsey Stanley | Email: volunteer@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8170 September 2022 Hi! I'm Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. In honor of Grandparents' Day, we would like to highlight the ways we serve the seniors in our community. Here are some ways you can help our Brady Senior Program. Volunteer to help serve lunch to our seniors at the Brady Senior Program: Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. to [...]

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

CDO Update – September 2022

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 September 2022 Hello, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I’m the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities. September is a big month for us! First of all, it’s disaster preparedness month. Did you know that Catholic Charities Dallas provides one of the only programs in the DFW area that offers both short and long-term case management after a natural or personal [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-13T08:24:20-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

CCD Parish Update – September 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 September 2022 Hello! I’m Lacy de la Garza, the Director of Parish and Community Relations here at Catholic Charities Dallas. Every September, we have the opportunity to celebrate Grandparents' Day.  This month we are sharing more about the CCD Senior Services program, serving individuals age 55 and over, many of whom are grandparents! At the Brady Senior Center, we [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:33:45-05:00parish|

CCD Parish Update – August 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 August 2022 Hello! My name is Lacy de la Garza and I serve as the Director of Parish and Community Relations at Catholic Charities Dallas.  With August comes a new school year, and many students are looking forward to school not just for learning, but for meals.  Hungry children are often able to eat breakfast and lunch at school, but [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:33-05:00parish|

CDO Update – August 2022

Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 August 2022 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I am the Chief Development Officer of Catholic Charities Dallas, which means I have the privilege of sharing our mission as well as the incredible power of charity and generosity within our community. In my last video, I mentioned that I couldn’t wait to tell you more about the progress we’ve made [...]

Eden Hoff2023-07-13T08:24:29-05:00News and Updates, Videos|

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|

CCD Parish Update – July 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 July 2022 Merry Christmas!  Yes, it’s Christmas in July!   Hello, I’m Lacy de la Garza, the Director of Parish and Community Relations at Catholic Charities Dallas.  Every year, Catholic Charities, and our women’s auxiliary group, the Angels of Charity, collect and distribute thousands of gifts for our clients and their children.  It is now time for us to begin asking [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:34-05:00parish|

CCD Parish Update – June 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 June 2022 Hello and welcome! I’m Lacy de la Garza, Director of Parish & Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. With over 20 million refugees around the world, Catholic Charities Dallas is grateful to assist displaced individuals who come to our doors. The Refugee Services team at Catholic Charities Dallas has served the refugee community since the late 1970s. [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:35-05:00parish|

CCD Volunteer Update – June 2022

Kelsey Stanley | Email: volunteer@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8170 June 2022 Hi! I'm Kelsey Stanley Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. We are excited to announce that we have launched a new volunteer management software called Galaxy Digital so that you can access the information and tools to volunteer successfully with Catholic Charities Dallas. Our new software will allow you to browse our opportunities with ease, understand the impact you are [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:35-05:00Volunteers|

CCD Parish Update – May 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 May 2022 Hello and welcome! I’m Lacy de la Garza, Director of Parish & Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Our International Foster Care program is in need of caring individuals to provide a safe and nurturing home for youth, ages 14-17 years old. As a part of our [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:35-05:00parish|

CCD Parish Update – April 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 April 2022 Welcome to this month’s Parish Update from Catholic Charities Dallas! I’m Lacy de la Garza, Director of Parish & Community Relations for Catholic Charities. With spring brings many graduations. Do you have parents worried about affording college for their kids? Are your young adults graduating and unsure of what to do when their student loan payments begin? Our [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:35-05:00parish|

CCD Parish Update – February 2022

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 February 2022 Hello! I’m Lacy de la Garza, Director of Parish & Community Relations for Catholic Charities Dallas. This month we are focusing on one program highlight: Citizenship. We offer both Citizenship Classes and Citizenship Workshops. These are different. Each are offered at our locations, and can also be offered at your parish by request. Although the citizenship classes [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:35-05:00parish|

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|

CCD Development Update – December 2021

Mike Murray | Email: mmurray@ccdallas.org | Phone: 214-842-7245 Make a Gift Today! Wrapping Up 2021 Merry Christmas! I am Mike Murray, the Chief Development Officer of Catholic Charities Dallas. At Catholic Charities we are in the midst of our year-end fundraising campaign, “Wrapping up 2021.” We are wrapping up a year of changing and saving lives. The lives of parentless children, homeless adults, hungry families, fleeing [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:36-05:00Development|

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! [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:36-05:00Uncategorized|

CCD Volunteer Update – October 2021

October 2021 Hi! I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. Here are some highlights this month: Our Food Programs serve hundreds of families every day at three different locations around North Texas. This cannot be done without the help of volunteers who assist with client registration, sorting food and placing food into clients' cars. We continuously need volunteers in our food pantries at our three fixed locations: Our Lady of [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:36-05:00Volunteers|

CCD Parish Update – October 2021

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 October 2021 First, we would love the chance to serve your parish with our mobile food program if we aren’t already. There are some spots left on our fourth mobile truck. Please contact me if you are interested in speaking about this with our food team and I can help arrange a meeting. Second, did you know Catholic [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:36-05:00parish|

CCD Development Update – October 2021

Mike Murray | Email: mmurray@ccdallas.org | Phone: 214-842-7245 October 2021 Hello, I’m Mike Murray, the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. First, I want to thank all of you who gave to our North Texas Giving Day campaign. You helped us raise $230,000 towards our mission to lift-up our brothers and sisters in need. And of course, every dollar, every volunteer hour, every meeting, every event you [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:36-05:00Development|

Schedule a Meeting with Kathleen

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

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:53-05:00Development|

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, [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:53-05:00Client 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 [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:04:33-05:00News and Updates|

CCD Development Update – September 2021

Mike Murray | Email: mmurray@ccdallas.org | Phone: 214-842-7245 September 2021 Hello, I am Mike Murray, Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. I have chosen to talk to you today about culture, a culture of Philanthropy. That word may make some of us uncomfortable, we may not think of ourselves as ‘philanthropists,’ but it is a useful term because of its etymological meaning. It literally means “love of mankind.” [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:53-05:00Development|

CCD Volunteer Update – September 2021

September 2021 Hi! I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. Fall is here and we are busier than ever at Catholic Charities Dallas. Here are some highlights this month: We are hosting a Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, September 18th from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM at Cardinal Ferrell Community Center. You will help by screening potential applicants, assisting clients in completing the citizenship form, and preparing packets for mailing. We continuously need volunteers at Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos. Please, if available, consider [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:53-05:00Volunteers|

CCD Parish Update – September 2021

Lacy de la Garza | Email: ldelagarza@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8134 September 2021 First, we are highlighting our citizenship workshops. Hosted by our CCD Immigration Legal Services team, we have resumed offering these in-person each Friday morning here at our Mockingbird location. Flyers are available on the parish resources webpage. Please encourage your parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity.Second, our Educational Services team currently has many open teacher positions, [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:53-05:00parish|

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) [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-07-11T23:04:39-05:00News and Updates|

CCD Volunteer Update – August 2021

August 2021 Hi! I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas. It is hard to believe the final weeks of Summer are upon us. In these final weeks of August, CCD is beginning to look ahead to the Fall. Here are a few ways you can help! Are you a college student in need of an internship? We will be offering a number of internship opportunities this Fall, ranging from Parish [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:55-05:00Volunteers|

CCD Development Update – August 2021

Mike Murray | Email: mmurray@ccdallas.org | Phone: 214-842-7245 August 2021 Hi, I am Mike Murray, the Chief Development Officer of Catholic Charities Dallas. In case you haven’t noticed, Catholic Charities has been growing by leaps and bounds for several years now and has responded to the recent crises to significantly grow our existing services and add vital new ones, all with the purpose of serving more people and [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:55-05:00Development|

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|

CCD Volunteer Update – July 2021

July 2021 Hi!I’m Kelsey Stanley, Volunteer Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas.Summer is in full swing, and we invite you to come and serve with your friends and family in one of our many programs. We would appreciate your help in any service area, but specifically in the following three:Cardinal Farrell Community Center is looking for Food Pantry Volunteers for Thursday, July 28th from 9AM-11:30AM. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend [...]

Jeremy Bermender2023-06-01T19:34:56-05:00Volunteers|

CCD Development Update – July 2021

Mike Murray | Email: mmurray@ccdallas.org | Phone: 214-842-7245 July 2021 Hi, my name is Mike Murray, and I am the Chief Development Officer of Catholic Charities Dallas. Things are going great this summer at Catholic Charities. We are getting closer to finishing renovations on our new 180-unit St. Jude housing center and will be welcoming formerly homeless residents shortly. We have enrolled 100 children and 80 parents in our [...]

Eden Hoff2023-06-01T19:34:56-05:00Development|