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Welcome to Catholic Charities of Dallas
Catholic Charities of Dallas' Mission is to be a family of human services working together to strengthen families. Since 1891, Catholic Charities of Dallas has put into action the Gospel mandate to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, and care for the sick. From humble beginnings as an orphanage in Oak Cliff – the southern sector of Dallas – Catholic Charities now serves more than 50,000 people annually, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, national origin, or religious belief. Check out Our Services for more information on how we currently serve the community.
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Welcome Refugee & Empowerment Elderly & Family Assistance Immigration & Legal Professional Counseling & Children
Catholic Charities Sincerely Thanks
The Parishioners of the Dallas Diocese
For Their Very Generous Support
of the
Catholic Charities Sunday Appeal!!
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Catholic Charities Partnered with
the Parishes of the Dallas Diocese
in an Annual Collection
taken June 28th and 29th.
The funds received will support our Mission of:
Providing Help...Creating Hope, regardless of faith
by sustaining the many client programs in place to help strengthen families.
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The very generous donations received will allow us to assist those most in
need and vulnerable within our community.
* Donations may also be made to Catholic Charities of Dallas directly *
Please click here to donate.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Welcome to CatholicCharitiesDallas.org
the official website for Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.
Providing Help...Creating Hope to those in need, regardless of faith.
Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to serve each other, our services extend the ministries of parishes throughout the distinct and diverse communities of the Diocese of Dallas.
- Fulfilling the gospel mandate of welcoming strangers, supporting the weak, serving those in need and celebrating the gifts of every individual and family.
- Sharing the joy of service by treating every person with respect, dignity, patience and compassion.
- Enhancing the quality of life for all families and empowering individuals and families to become more self-sufficient.
- Providing tools and resources to help individuals and families live as productive and responsible members of the community.
- Calling the community of faith and the community at large to participate in its work through volunteerism, financial support and advocacy.
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Refugee and Empowerment Services
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Thousands of people must flee their homeland in fear of persecution and death each year. Catholic Charities works with the United States government to shelter these victims of circumstance.
To empower our clients, we help strengthen families and eliminate barriers to employment. Employment Services include job preparedness and placement assistance. By accessing Education and Training Services, adults may enroll in a variety of classes available to everyone.
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World Refugee Event A Success!
We wish to thank everyone who attended the international bazaar held Saturday, June 21st, in recognition of World Refugee Day! We especially want to thank our sponsorship partner, the Diocese of Dallas Black Catholic Network for their many valuable contributions.
The bazaar was held at the location of Catholic Charities' Refugee and Empowerment Services Division. Many volunteers, vendors and staff worked diligently to make this event such a success.....thank you one and all! All proceeds from this bazaar will benefit refugee micro-businesses.
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Elderly and Family Assistance Services
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We provide nutrition, social services and recreational activities to Dallas residents over age 60. Bilingual staff coordinate a wide variety of activities and services for those who are enrolled.
Catholic Charities recognizes the plight of those living in poverty. Assistance in the form of food, clothing and financial assistance is available to eligible persons living in certain zip codes. |
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Immigration and Legal Services
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| For individuals who come to the United States seeking a better life for their families, the process of legal immigration can be difficult and confusing. ILS helps newcomers to the U.S. understand their rights, obtain lawful residency and if eligible, become United States citizens. |
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES SEMINAR: EMPLOYERS & IMMIGRATION Employer Seminar To Be Held:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Cityplace Conference Center
Joe C. Thompson Amphitheater
2711 North Haskell
Dallas, TX 75204
Catholic Charities' Immigration and Legal Services Division is offering a seminar that will educate employers about their rights and responsibilities in the hiring process during this tumultuous time. This seminar will help to eliminate a company's civil and criminal liability while ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Topics will include: what's new in the amended I-9 Form of July 5, 2007 and how to comply; your response to Social Security no-match letters; the best practices for avoiding discrimination in hiring and firing. There will be featured speakers from I.C.E., U.S. Dept. of Justice, Social Security Administration, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
private-practice immigration attorneys.
The cost is $65.00 in advance, or $70.00 at the door
Cost includes a continental breakfast and materials
*(Refund policy: all refunds are subject to a $10.00 administrative charge and must be requested in writing
on or before July 16, 2008.)
To Register Call: 214-634-7182, Ext. 230
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Professional Counseling and Children's Services
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Each year, hundreds of young girls and women find themselves with unplanned pregnancies. Professional staff members work to help an expectant family determine the best plan for both mother and child - whether it is parenting or choosing to place the child with an adoptive family. If you are pregnant and need help, please call 1-800-BABY-DUE twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Mary R. Saner Child Development Center at Marillac is a safe, nurturing, diverse environment that offers quality childcare. The environment promotes physical, social, emotional and mental development of young children, while responding to the needs of families, allowing them to work or go to school with peace of mind. |
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