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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 />

Help us spread the word!<br />

“Like” us on Facebook and ask your friends to do the same!<br />

You can find us under <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> Jacksonville.

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