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“I was hungry, and you gave me food…” Christ’s admonition rings true in every season, but especially as groups begin to plan fall and winter activities, and think about projects for helping the poor at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Providing assistance to families in need has traditionally been part of the mission of Catholic Charities. Due to local and national economic conditions, we have seen an increase in the number of requests for aid. Without help, many families in northwest Indiana will be hungry, even for the holidays.

If you are planning to assist needy families with food and/or gifts for the holidays, or on a seasonal basis, please consider joining your project to the work of Catholic Charities.

Program Associate Charlene Joyce and Program Director Judy Meux sorted various toiletries collected by the Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions. Items were then donated to the Calumet Township Shelter in Gary, Claude Street Shelter in Hammond, and the We Care From the Heart Social Services in East Chicago.

Here are a few ways to help:

Shop for a family at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Provide the ingredients for a traditional meal and/or provide items that cannot be purchased with food stamps. These products include disposable paper products such as paper toweling and diapers, plastic and foil wrap, soap, detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, and other personal hygiene products.
Purchase and wrap Christmas gifts for a child or a family. We can tell you ages, sex and sizes, even special requests and needs.
Provide a gift pack for an elderly person
Donate gift certificates or make a cash contribution
Pay December’s rent or utility bill for a low income family

If you have an idea for a special project, we can help you make it happen. Please contact me for further information regarding our Thanksgiving and Christmas drives.

Sister Barbara Sable, SS.C.M., MSW
Director of Emergency Services
bsable@catholic-charities.org
219-886-3549 x 127

Donations

Help meet the Challenge…

Catholic Charities is supported by the generosity of many people and organizations sharing our mission of service to the community. There are ways you can help:

Make an unrestricted cash donation
Designate your contribution to a specific program
Remember Catholic Charities in your will or trust
Give a gift of appreciated securities, real estate or tangible property
Volunteer your time and talents
Donate a used vehicle
Call to make a donation using Visa, Mastercard or Discover

For further information:

Phone: (219) 886-3549 x 325
Write: Catholic Charities Development
940 Broadway
Gary IN 46402
E-mail: rmayer@catholic-charities.org

We help those in need.

Catholic Charities is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. We will not sell or trade your personal information to any other entity.

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Volunteer

Citizens Financial Bank staff members volunteered at our East Chicago office during the "2009 Day of Caring".	Participate in the Holiday Food and Gift Programs. Area parishes and businesses adopted families and supplied food and gifts for them during the Holidays.
Sara Walz, Sally Ankony, Ed Merrion and Sister Barbara Sable recently walked in Michigan City to raise funds for the homeless during LaPorte County's Homeward Bound. Catholic Charities had over $1,500 in pledges - the top agency in obtaining pledges. Congratulations to our walkers and thank you to those who contributed.
Volunteers and LaPorte County Board members participated in a Walk for the Homeless.

EVERYONE CAN VOLUNTEER!
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities here!

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