Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX)

It’s almost Catholic Charities Weekend! This weekend, parishes across the Diocese of Austin will help us spread the word about our mission and services. Keep an eye out for content at YOUR parish!

¡Ya se acerca el Fin de Semana de Caridades Católicas! Este fin de semana, las parroquias de la Diócesis de Austin nos ayudarán compartir nuestra misión y servicios. ¡Esté atento al contenido de en SU parroquia!

Catholic Charities Weekend is this coming weekend (August 26th & 27th). At all Masses our priests will be talking about the good work CCCTX is doing.

Catholic Charities serves anyone in need, regardless of that person’s faith background. Wether you are looking for opportunities to serve, donate or receive help, you can come to Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX). To learn more, visit CCCTX.org.

This fiscal year, reached a major milestone. It's our 25th anniversary! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has supported us and come to us in their time of need. YOU are the reason why we're here to celebrate 25 years of brighter tomorrows across Central Texas 💙

We were honored to host a dedication this week at our Killeen office. CCCTX Executive Director Sara Ramirez shared about our work out of the Killeen office with local supporters, staff, and parishioners. Thank you to Bishop Joe S. Vásquez for joining us and blessing our space!

Today is ! We consider it a blessing to be entrusted with caring for our community. 💙 Shoutout to all the out there working every day to make our world a better place! 👏

Our Financial Stability intake specialist, Ellen, shared this message she received from a former client. Ellen and her colleagues at make a lasting impression on the people they serve 💙💜

In honor of our 25th anniversary, Catholic Charities of Central Texas is hosting our first-ever Block Party on September 14 at the CCCTX Austin campus. Our event features live music, food trucks, volunteer opportunities, campus tours, plus a blessing by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez. Learn more at ccctx.org/block-party/!

Did you know it's tax-free weekend? Take advantage of this annual weekend by purchasing school supplies for children of the families served by our Refugee Resettlement program. Shop here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3E1BA403643H1

Shout out to all the hard work our team has put into our programs as we kick off this year! We are so grateful to have a dedicated, passionate staff serving our .

During August, we will collect school supplies for children of the refugee families we serve through our Refugee Resettlement Services program✏️. This program is dedicated to helping refugee families socially adjust as they start their new life here in Central Texas, including distributing the supplies needed for the children of these families to get the education they need.🏫 Shop here: https://ow.ly/n9E750PtbKt

Congratulations to Sarah de Olaguibel for completing her year of service as an AmeriCorps Healthcare Outreach Specialist. We are truly grateful for your hard work and dedication this past year. You’ve had a genuine impact on the mission, and we wish you the best of luck on your journey as Public Health Prevention Specialist with Williamson County.

Have you noticed our new logo on your social media feed? We are excited to celebrate our 25th Anniversary on March 19, 2024! Since our founding in 1999, Catholic Charities of Central Texas has become a multi-service agency with professional social service programs that take a holistic approach to help families reach their full potential. Our 25th Anniversary tagline, “25 years of brighter tomorrows,” highlights our work over the past 25 years and looks ahead to more years to come.

Thank you to Dell Children's Health Plan for partnering with us to organize a Baby Shower event for moms this week. Attending moms learned about breastfeeding, childbirth, and more from a few local specialists and had the opportunity to win gifts for their little ones. A special thanks to all the partners who tabled to share their resources!

With your help, CCCTX gathered 3,624 items for our St. Michael’s Veteran Services program in July! We are so grateful for all the donations you donated. THANK YOU!

🇺🇸 On Monday, our St. Michael's Services program hosted our first info session for clients and community partners! We will hold these sessions monthly to help connect veterans with the resources they need across our community. Thank you to Integral Care and Austin Goodwill for joining us this week 💙

If you are a veteran looking for support, come to one of our monthly info sessions hosted at the Austin campus on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3.

Calling all mamas! 🗣️ We are hosting a Baby Shower in partnership with Dell Children's Health Plan on August 2 to celebrate YOU! We will have chair yoga, a Q&A with a pediatrician, a childbirth class, giveaways, and a photo booth. Register for free here: https://ow.ly/jerM50Pn6N9! 🍼

July is coming to an end, and is one click away! You can order straight from our Amazon wish list to give hope to a family in need. 💙🕊️ Check out our list here: https://ow.ly/e3jI50PmeoS👆

is hiring! Don't miss your chance to work with us and make your community a better place. 💙 We're looking for a bilingual receptionist in ...plus lots of other exciting roles! 📝 Apply today at https://ccctx.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.

NOTICE 🚨 The Brazos Valley & Killeen offices will be closed TOMORROW, June 20, for a staff team-building day.

AVISO 📢Nuestras oficinas de Brazos Valley y Killeen estarán cerradas mañana, el 20 de julio para un día de formación con nuestro equipo de empleados.

🤯 We're blown away by the donations you sent us during Prime Day. They're filling up our donation center! We're so grateful for the generosity of our community 💙

Throughout July, is gathering donations of hygiene and household items for our St. Michael's Services program. 🇺🇸 These items will be used to help formerly unhoused veterans get settled into their new homes. You can donate via our wish list and ship to your closest CCCTX office! 👉 https://a.co/cTUIysG

We surpassed our $1 million Be Bold Campaign goal! Thank you for supporting our campaign and for taking a bold step with us to solve some of the biggest challenges in our community. We have much more work to do, but we're in this together. Your support means everything to us and the families we serve.

Amazon Prime Day ends TODAY, July 12. Some of our wish list items are on sale for Amazon Prime Day! You can order straight from Amazon and ship to our address. Shop here: https://a.co/cTUIysG

Happy Birthday, Bishop Joe Vásquez, from everyone at ! We are so grateful for everything you do in our diocese and for Catholic Charities.

An important part of our St. Gabriel’s and Program is connecting our clients with resources in their community. Thank you to Dr. Claire Hebner and Monica Simmons, RN founders of Lirios Pediatrics, for sharing info on their wonderful services with our SGPPP team. We look forward to working together to promote a healthy start to life! 👶

Happy from ! Wishing all of you a fun and safe !

Last week, the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver from Holy Cross Catholic Church visited our CCCTX office to present a check to our executive director Sara Ramirez. It was great to have them visit our campus and share some of the projects we are working on. Thank you for your donation and your support of our work!

Help us celebrate Independence Day by giving back to our veterans! CCCTX is looking for donations of basic hygiene and household items for programs like our St. Michael’s Veterans Services. You can order straight from our Amazon wish list to give hope to a family or individual in need. Purchase here: https://ow.ly/Zu2V50P0uGR

We love this photo featuring some of our awesome Brazos Valley Ambassador Circle members representing by wearing their “Be Bold” t-shirts during their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage! This Spring, we hosted our first-ever Ambassador Circle Gathering in the Brazos Valley, and we are excited to see how we can continue advancing this mission in the Brazos Valley community together.

We are so excited for our St. Mary's Catholic Center community as their new church dedication approaches! 💙 John Paci, 's Director of the , was thrilled to see their new Mary statue in person yesterday.

Our fall schedule is packed with fantastic awareness and development events, including Charities Weekend, open houses, and celebrating 25 years of . Save the Dates on your calendar now!

Did you hear all the exciting updates we shared this month? Catch up with the June Newsletter here 👉https://eadn-wc04-961988.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-June-CCCTX-Newsletter.pdf

Our St. Gabriel's and Program team is excited to have Sami Greisdorf join the team as a while she's on her summer break from California Polytechnic State University.👏 Thank you for sharing your gifts with our community, Sami! 💙

We are so proud of all the hard work our Refugee Resettlement Services team is doing to get this program off the ground! Members of the team will be participating in Austin’s World Refugee celebration at the Bob Bullock Museum this Saturday, June 24. Visit https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/ to learn more about this public event.

Did you know 110+ million people have been forcibly displaced from their home country? Making here can start with you. Help us collect much-needed household and hygiene supplies using our Amazon wish list. Your donation allows us to provide holistic help to and help make here home. Click here to purchase items to donate: https://a.co/cTUIysG

The Refugee Resettlement Services program is dedicated to helping refugees from places like Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Cuba socially adjust as they start their new life here in Central Texas. Interested in helping out 🤔? Visit our website for information about supporting our new program, like scheduling an educational presentation, donating, and more.

Our Refugee Resettlement Services are available to refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, unaccompanied minors, and other qualified groups. This newest program offers a wide range of social services, such as cultural adjustment support, employment placement, and more. Check out our website to learn more about our program, including a full list of our services! 💻 ccctx.org/refugee-resettlement-services

Today on , remembers the brave men and women who have laid their lives down for our freedom. Let us remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation safe.

Happy ! Today we pay tribute to all the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces! We salute and honor your service.