THANK YOU TO THE HOBLITZELLE FOUNDATION: Mary R. Saner Child Development Center Award $25,000 Grant Providing Ability to Better Serve The Community…

Thank you to the Hoblitzelle Foundation for their generous grant of $25,000 awarded to the Mary R. Saner Child Development Center!  The funds have made a huge difference in the way staff provide quality childcare to the community.

Among many updated features and important changes, the funds provided the following:

1. Video camera system monitor installed displaying classroom cameras. Notice the detail and picture quality! This brings peace of mind and easy ability to provide a safe environment for our kids.

 

 

 

2. The front door was given an intercom system for easier access and communication to the staff for parents and visitors.

 

3. A New Classroom Door Remodel: The door used to be full door, it is now 2 parts. Parents hand over children to a teacher at the door rather than entering the classroom. This allows us to keep the floors clean and better manage routine in the classroom without disruption.

 

4. There was a 4 foot wall in the middle of the room with 9 children and 2 teachers on each side. The space was crowded and felt closed in. We removed the wall, opening the room. This allowed for us to serve 15 children with 3 teachers. The space is a better fit for the age group (12 – 24 months) and the concept better matches NAEYC and NAC early childhood guidelines.

5. New changing tables were installed for the children. This allows the children to walk up to the changing table.

 

6. New cribs were purchased to comply with new State guidelines that mandated all drop-side cribs be removed from child care centers. The new cribs have a small drop-gate feature that allows the teacher to open the crib when placing a child down to sleep

These are important changes that have greatly improved the structure of the service site for Mary R. Saner, and the staff are very excited about the new changes!

Thank you again to our amazing community partner in hope – Hoblitzelle Foundation!

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THANK YOU FOR HAVING A HEART: Annual CC Sunday 2011 Raises Close to $200,000!

Thank you to all of the parishes and parishioners in the Diocese of Dallas who contributed to this year’s CC Sunday 2011 annual fundraiser.  Because of your efforts, this year’s event raised a forecasted $200,000!  These funds will further impact the lives of families in need in Dallas! Thank you for having a heart! Plus, go ahead and Save the Date for next year’s event – November 3 – 4, 2012!

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DONATIONS NEEDED: Refugee Program Low on Material Goods for Apartment Set-ups! Help Needed!

Our Refugee Program is in desperate need of donations to provide apartment set-ups for resettling refugee families in Dallas.  Items needed include:

Hygiene & Health Products
- shampoo
- bath soap
- toothpaste & toothbrushes
- razors & shaving cream
- deodorant
- feminine hygiene products
- toilet paper
- diapers (sizes 1 to 5)

Linens
- shower curtain liners & rings
- towels & washcloths
- sheet sets (twin & double)
- blankets (twin & double)
- pillows

Cleaning Supplies
- All-Purpose surface cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Baskets/Bags
- Dish Soap
- Brooms & Buckets
- Mops & Buckets
- Paper Towels & Sponges
- Vacuum Cleaners

Cooking Supplies
- pots and pans (all sizes)
- dishes and tableware
- Mixing & Serving Bowls
- Cooking spoons, spatulas, utensils
- Colanders/Strainers
- Tea Kettles
- Rice Cookers
- Can Openers & Veggie Peelers
- Chopping Boards

Furniture
- Cribs
- Dining Tables & Chairs
- Dressers
- Lamps
- Sofas

Miscellaneous
- Alarm Clocks & Radios
- Irons & Ironing Boards
- Gifts Cards to Kroger/Wal-Mart

Need an idea on what to donate? You can visit our Refugee Apartment Registry to donate online at www.CCofDallas.org/Registry.

You can drop off any and all donations to Catholic Charities of Dallas, Refugee & Empowerment Services location at 9451 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75243. We are open Monday – Thursday, 8am – 4:30pm; Friday, 8am – 1pm. Questions? Please contact Maureen Dunlap at mdunlap@ccofdallas.org or call (214)520-6590 ext. 123.

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JOIN US: Job Preview “OPEN HOUSE” at Mary R. Saner Child Development Center – Feb. 24, 2012 @ 10:30am

“Job Preview” OPEN HOUSE
Mary R. Saner Child Development Center

Join us to observe teaching positions we are currently seeking to fill at our Saner Child Development Center program service site! Guests will have the opportunity to:
= observe the actual program
= meet the Program Director
= interview for the open job positions (applications available on site)

When: Friday, February 24, 2012

Where: Mary R. Saner Child Development Center
(2827 Lapsley St. Dallas, TX 75212)

Time: 10:30a.m. open house/ interviews 11:30 a.m.
The program is open 6 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. M-F

The Mary R. Saner Child Development Center is NAC accredited and follows the Creative Curriculum philosophy and guidelines with lesson plans, classroom management, daily activities and daily schedule. The program also partners with Dallas Independent School District to deliver pre-kindergarten services to children and families.

Questions? Please contact Brenda Huffman 214-520-6590 x110

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PROVIDE HELP & CREATE HOPE: Raise Funds for Families in Need by Participating in our E-Bay Auction! Win 1 of 3 College Game Day Helmets!

Help us Raise Funds for Families in Need in Dallas by Participating in our Exclusive Auction on E-Bay, featuring some amazing items up for grabs! 3 Featured GameDay College Football Collectors Helmets including University of Minnesota, University of South Carolina as well as North Carolina State University — ALL SIGNED BY LEGENDARY COACH, LOU HOLTZ — are up for grabs! All funds are 100% donated to our programs and services, so take a chance to win one of these one-of-a-kind items!

Click the photos below to view each item on E-Bay!

University of Minnesota College Gameday Collectors Helmet - E-Bay!      Bid to win 1 (or all 3) of 3 100% authentic college football helmets signed by legendary Lou Holtz!      Bid to win 1 (or all 3) of 3 100% authentic college football helmets signed by legendary Lou Holtz!

Not interested in Football? E-Bay featured some incredible used furniture items up for grabs from our World of Goods Resale Store. All are in great condition for a great discounted price! So, go ahead and view the items available today on E-Bay!

World of Goods Resale Store _ Furniture on EBay    World of Goods Resale Store Furniture on Ebay

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BREAKING NEWS: 14th Annual Bishop’s Gala with Martin Short Breaks Records as Second-Most Successful Event in Gala History Forecasting Almost $400,000 Raised

PRESS RELEASE

February 6, 2012  

 BREAKING NEWS: 14th Annual Bishop’s Gala with Martin Short Breaks Records as Second-Most Successful Event in Gala History Forecasting Almost $400,000 Raised
 With staff almost ready to close the books on this year’s Gala 2012, Catholic Charities of Dallas reports another record-breaking event and announces plans for the next premier event in 2013!

 

 DALLAS – Another Premier event of the year has come and gone, but the excitement from the evening has yet to settle down! The 14th Annual Bishop’s Gala for Catholic Charities of Dallas has already been reported to have produced a forecasted amount of almost $400,000, making it the second-most successful year in the Gala’s 14 year-history. The news has brought energy once again to the entire staff of Catholic Charities of Dallas, leaving all with nothing but smiles when hearing the incredible news.

“The evening raised an incredible amount of funds for our programs, which serves more than 70,000 individuals in need each year,” explained Rosemary Tarangioli, Assistant Director of Development & Communications. “More importantly, we are so thankful to all the dedicated supporters who came through once again giving so generously to those in need despite a tough economy.”

This year’s Gala made history once again with record-breaking funds raised through the first-ever “Meet the Need” campaign, which raised 3 times the anticipated amount, a record-breaking amount of PR and media attention creating the most buzz about the Bishop’s Gala in event history, as well as record-breaking in-kind donations given to this year’s event from various individuals and businesses throughout Dallas – showing that support from the community is stronger than ever!  

“The Bishop’s Gala has become one of the major events in Dallas no one wants to miss out on, ” said Morgan Wright, Marketing Communications Manager. “We no longer see just the supporting Catholic community in attendance at this annual fundraiser. Individuals from all over Dallas are attending this event to be a part of what is now labeled as the “Premier Event of the Year” guaranteed to provide all guests with an evening filled with fun, friends, laughter – all while raising money for a great cause.”

  Calistoga Ranch Napa Valley Trip!Calistoga Ranch Napa Valley Trip!

Attendance surpassed 1,000 guests once again, and Martin Short’s entertainment was a 5-star performance leaving guests laughing with a handful of priceless impressions of
various characters he has played through his career. The live auction was well received by the highly energized crowd and a few notable items were chosen to be the most popular which included the Rosary Blessed by Pope John Paul II, which sold twice for $5,500 each, as well as the Napa Valley Wine Country Experience Trip, which sold twice for $10,000 each. The Napa Valley trip representative in attendance that evening was so
impressed with the generous crowd that they are now offering a special
THIRD Napa Valley Wine Country Trip to anyone interested
at the matching donation of $10,000! This unique trip would include:

- 3 night stay at the unbelievable Calistoga Ranch for 4

- Customized wine tour with your own private wine guide from Napa

- See behind the scenes at exclusive wineries and visit one-on-one with winemakers

- Enjoy private dinners/lunches with winemakers

- Includes Napa private car for one day with driver

 You will have an experience that none else will be able to experience with incredible first-hand visits and meals with winemakers!!! AND SO MUCH MORE! INTERESTED IN THIS LIVE AUCTION ITEM!? CONTACT ROSEMARY  TARANGIOLI AT (214)520-6590 ext. 126 TODAY!
You may also visit our website at www.CCofDallas.org/Live for full information or simply call (214)520-6590 ext. 126 today!


Bid to win 1 (or all 3) of 3 100% authentic college football helmets signed by legendary Lou Holtz!

Some noteworthy big board auction items creating quite a bidding war between guests included the Authentic Notre Dame Game Day Football Helmet Autographed by Lou Holtz as well as the Dee Lincoln’s Tasting Room & Bubble Bar “Wine Me! Dine Me!” package for 6 to enjoy a four course meal prepared by Executive Chef Juliard Ishizuka with exclusive wine pairings. If you didn’t win something in this year’s big board auction, your chances aren’t over yet! College Football Collectors Game Day Helmets Autographed by the legendary LOU HOLTZ are now listed LIVE on E-Bay! Colleges include University of Minnesota, North Carolina State University and University of South Carolina! Hurry, these listings are only live for 5 more days – so good luck bidding (and, remember – 100% of funds raised directly go to our community programs!). CLICK HERE TO VIEW THESE LIVE LISTINGS ON E-BAY! Also, a big congratulations to this year’s winner of the World-Class Trip to Ireland for Four Gala raffle prize – Ms. Charlotte Putnam!

Those of you who are sad to see the Gala excitement come to and end, don’t hang your heads low just yet! The planning stages have already begun to start the party once again next January 2013! Plans are already in motion for the 15th Annual Bishop’s Gala 2013 guaranteedto deliver guests with another evening of incredible comedy from a well-known celebrity (more information to come very soon!). So, go ahead and mark your calendars to leave some room for late January 2013
to be sure you don’t miss out on the 2013 Premier event in Dallas! Tickets will be available for purchase SOON online at www.CCofDallas.org/Gala.

Angels Of Charity 11th Annual Angels Luncheon - May 2, 2012 Angels Of Charity 11th Annual Angels Luncheon - May 2, 2012

Meanwhile, if you are looking to get involved with Catholic Charities of Dallas, there are more upcoming events you can attend NOW! Don’t miss our upcoming 11th Annual Angels Spring Luncheon 2012 taking place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Join us as we celebrate eleven years of the Angels of Charity women’s auxiliary, honor this year’s Angel of the Year 2012, Joanie Stephens, and discuss women in leadership roles through this year’s featured discussion, “Women in Leadership Roles Serving the Church” highlighting leaders of the Diocese of Dallas including Mary Edlund, J.C.L., Chancellor, Annette Gonzales Taylor, Communications Director, Sr. Gloria Cain, SSND, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Sr. Theresa Khirallah, SSND, Director of Ministries, and Barbara Landegran, Director of Safe Environment. Last year’s luncheon was record-breaking with a sold out crowd of more than 500 women, which raised much needed funds for the programs of Catholic Charities of Dallas. To view more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.CCofDallas.org.

A big thank you again to the incredible Underwriters & Sponsors of this year’s 14th Annual Bishop’s Gala. To view these generous corporations, businesses and individuals, please visit our listing on our website at
www.CCofDallas.org/GalaUnderwriting. Those of you in attendance, thank
you for supporting Catholic Charities of Dallas’ mission of providing help…creating hope, regardless of faith to those in need in our community. Photos from the event can be viewed on our CCD Facebook page, and you can order your own copies at
www.johnchristopherphoto.com/2012gala today!

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LATEST NEWS: 3rd Trip to Napa Valley Wine Country Available – Call (214)520-6590 ext. 126 to Reserve! Plus, More College GameDay Helmets Up for Grabs! Hurry & Place Your Bids!

The Gala 2012 live auction was well received by the highly energized crowd and a few notable items were chosen to be the most popular which included the Rosary Blessed by Pope John Paul II, which sold twice for $5,500 each, as well as the Napa Valley Wine Country Experience Trip, which sold twice for $10,000 each. The Napa Valley trip representative in attendance that evening was so impressed with the generous crowd that they are now offering a special THIRD Napa Valley Wine Country Trip to anyone interested at the matching donation of $10,000 Trip would include:

- 3 night stay at the unbelievable Calistoga Ranch for 4
- Customized wine tour with your own private wine guide from Napa
- See behind the scenes at exclusive wineries and visit one-on-one with winemakers
- Enjoy private dinners/lunches with winemakers
- Includes Napa private car for one day with driver
You will have an experience that none else will be able to experience with incredible first-hand visits and meals with winemakers!!! AND SO MUCH MORE! INTERESTED IN THIS LIVE AUCTION ITEM!?
CONTACT ROSEMARY  TARANGIOLI AT (214)520-6590 ext. 126 TODAY!

FIRST TO BID THE MATCHING $10,000 WILL WIN THIS AMAZING TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

So, if you are one of the many interested in this incredible one-of-a-kind trip, visit our website at www.CCofDallas.org/Live for full information or simply call (214)520-6590 ext. 126 today!

Some noteworthy big board auction items creating quite a bidding war between guests included the Authentic Notre Dame Game Day Football Helmet Autographed by Lou Holtz as well as the Dee Lincoln’s Tasting Room & Bubble Bar “Wine Me! Dine Me!” package for 6 to enjoy a four course meal prepared by Executive Chef Juliard Ishizuka with exclusive wine pairings. If you didn’t win something in this year’s big board auction, your chances aren’t over yet! College Football Collectors Game Day Helmets Autographed by the legendary LOU HOLTZ are now listed LIVE on E-Bay! Colleges include University of Minnesota, North Carolina State University and University of South Carolina! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THESE LISTINGS! Hurry, these listings are only live for 5 more days – so good luck bidding (and, remember – they funds raised directly are donated to our programs!).   GOOD LUCK!

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