July Newsletter

Our long awaited newsletter has finally arrived! Please take the time to sign up for it at our website if you haven't already done so.The newsletter will be used to update you on all that's happening here at Catholic Charities Gainesville. Remember to let your friends and family know so we can share the word about Compassion in Action!

Here's a preview of what to expect:

• Weekend Hunger Backpack Program
• New fridge and freezer
• Nationwide and Microsoft updates
• Annual Breakfast
• Celebrate Adoption Dinner

Friday is right around the corner, we hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Help students by donating school supplies

The new school year is rapidly approaching and school supplies are starting to appear on the store shelves. Educators agree that success in school starts with having the proper equipment. There are several children living in our rural communities who need your help to start the school year school right. The FAITTH outreach program is asking for your help. If you would like to help guide a child’s path to a brighter future please bring any new or gently use backpacks and any other school supplies to Catholic Charities or your local Parish. If you would prefer Catholic Charities will do the shopping for you, a donation of $15.00 will purchase a complete set of supplies for one child. Thank you!

United Way Grant

Today we’d like to extend our deepest gratitude to United Way and their Community Investment Committee for granting $60,000 to Catholic Charities Gainesville. This grant will enable us to help strengthen children and families and meet immediate needs of seniors and families in crisis.

Catholic Charities Gainesville is a United Way Impact Partner. Partners received gifts and grants which totaled $2.3 million from United Way this year. The grants were awarded in two categories: Strengthening Children and Families and Meeting Immediate Human Needs.

Our grant will be dispersed to help these programs:

• Rural Mobile Food Distribution              $22,500
• Emergency Assistance                           $15,000
• Food Pantry and Clothing Distribution    $22,500

Did You Know?

Here at Catholic Charities Gainesville, our food pantry includes a fridge and freezer. These enormous coolers allow us to provide frozen food from the USDA and Bread of the Mighty. Our fridge usually holds donated produce, fruit and dairy products.

Currently, our fridge is stocked with:

• Tomatoes (donated from a local farm)
• Blueberries (donated from a local farm)
• Eggs
• Refrigerated food from Bread of the Mighty.  

Upcoming Events

Summer has arrived! Here's what we'll be up to:

• CANS FOR CHRIST! St. Augustine Church is trying to collect 2,500 cans of food during June for a Cantastic Can Building Contest. Bring in your cans anytime during the week or to Mass. Come join in on the fun Sunday 6/26 at 10:30 a.m. The cans will be donated to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry. 
• Annual Pancake Breakfast This delicious event will take place August 31 at Trinity Methodist Church. We encourage everyone to consider making plans on attending. It will be a great opportunity to meet the board and learn about all the exciting things we're doing at Catholic Charities! 

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