2011-2012 Annual Report - Catholic Charities
2011-2012 Annual Report - Catholic Charities
2011-2012 Annual Report - Catholic Charities
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How You Can Help<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
Refugee Resettlement<br />
Volunteers help by taking clients to appointments such as<br />
medical, dental, or with the Social Security Office; to complete<br />
job applications; or register children for school. They also help<br />
with airport pick-ups and apartment set-ups.<br />
Volunteers serve as Teacher’s Aides in our ESL classes and as<br />
Ambassadors to help orient our refugee clients to life in their<br />
new community.<br />
Camp I Am Special,<br />
Camp Care, Camp<br />
Promise<br />
High School and<br />
College volunteers<br />
provide one-on-one<br />
companionship<br />
and support for<br />
Campers. Individuals<br />
and groups donate,<br />
prepare and serve meals to Campers. Musicians, Nurses,<br />
Doctors, Paramedics, Teachers, Kitchen Help and other adult<br />
volunteers are also needed.<br />
Holiday Gift Giving<br />
Every Holiday Season, <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> helps approximately<br />
100 families to have a better Christmas morning. Gifts are<br />
donated by individuals, businesses and groups. Volunteers are<br />
also needed to help with receiving, sorting and filling wish lists.<br />
Special Events<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> hosts two large fund raising events every<br />
year. Opportunities range from acquiring items for the silent<br />
auction, to helping with set-up, clean-up, decorating, or by<br />
being a part of a planning committee.<br />
Women’s Guild<br />
Our Women’s Guild is made up of more than 120 women who<br />
respond to a variety of volunteer opportunities. The Guild has<br />
two meetings per year but members receive emails on a regular<br />
basis about how they can help. Volunteer opportunities range<br />
from donating Christmas gifts for our families to helping with<br />
data entry or special events.<br />
Food Pantry<br />
Volunteers with access to a truck are needed to pick up food<br />
orders. Help is also needed with loading and unloading the<br />
orders, bagging and distributing food.<br />
Apostleship of the Sea<br />
This ministry operates two Seafarer Centers six days a week<br />
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Port of Jacksonville. Volunteers<br />
are needed to staff the centers and welcome seafarers.<br />
Please email us at Volunteer@ccbjax.org if you are<br />
interested in any of the volunteer opportunities above.<br />
Make Plans to Attend<br />
The Festival d’Vine and Gala of Giving are two major sources<br />
of funding that help families in our own community who are<br />
facing a crisis.<br />
9th <strong>Annual</strong><br />
Festival d’Vine<br />
Saturday, November 3, <strong>2012</strong><br />
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm • Treaty Oak Park<br />
The Festival offers you the chance to sample great wines and<br />
superb food. For tickets, visit our website, www.ccbjax.org, or<br />
call Suzi DeCandio at (904) 354-4846 ext 227. Tickets are<br />
$75 per person. Get your tickets early for this popular event!<br />
20th ANNUAL<br />
Gala of Giving<br />
Saturday, April 13, 2013<br />
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront<br />
The Gala of Giving is a festive evening of dinner, dancing, and<br />
fun activities.<br />
Items Always Needed<br />
Monetary Donations<br />
Gala of<br />
Giving<br />
Please consider donating any of the following items, knowing<br />
that your generosity will help another family make it through<br />
a difficult time. You can drop the items off at our downtown<br />
office: 134 E Church Street.<br />
Soap Shampoo<br />
Toothbrushes Toothpaste<br />
Shaving Cream Disposable Safety Razors<br />
Deodorant (men/women) Feminine Hygiene Products<br />
Men’s Socks Laundry Detergent<br />
Paper Towels Toilet Paper<br />
Kleenex Diapers (baby and adult)<br />
All Surface Cleaner Sanitizing wipes<br />
School Supplies*<br />
*Donations of $8 for backpacks and $13 for school supply kits<br />
would be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made out to<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> with “school supplies” noted on the check.<br />
Monetary donations are always needed to help us continue<br />
to serve those in need. You can make a donation through our<br />
website at www.ccbjax.org. Simply click on the “Donate” button.<br />
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You can find us under <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> Jacksonville.