Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
The mission of Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is to improve quality of life for all people in need by providing professional, compassionate services through intervention, prevention, education, and advocacy. For more information, see: http://www.cceva.org or http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
14 Feb: Catholic
Charities of Eastern Virginia News:
Job opening at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia-
Parttime, licensed clinician (LPC or LCSW) needed for our Newport News
office. 3 to 5 years experience preferred. Please send letter of
interest along with resume to hr@cceva.org. EOE
Volunteers needed ----Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is
seeking volunteers to assist with outreach activities and to help
families sign up their children for FAMIS, a Children’s health insurance
plan. Please contact Kathy on the Southside at 757-467-7707 or Vanessa
on the Peninsula at 757- 875-0060.
29 Nov: FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLES GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED! If your car has been damaged by the recent storm and needs to be removed, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc. will gladly do so. Catholic Charities’ vehicle donation program accepts water damaged cars, trucks, RVs, campers, motorcycles, and boats...whatever their condition. We work with a company that will tow them away. You in turn can receive a tax deduction. The only requirement is that the donor has the title and keys! Please call to arrange the vehicle pick-up at (757) 456-2366 ext. 521 or 504. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. Thank you.
1 Nov 09: Catholic
Charities Announcements:
Positions available at Catholic Charities- Facilitators are
needed to run bi-monthly Pre-Marital Preparation course for couples
planning to be united in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage.
Requirements include being a Catholic in good standing, previous
experience as a facilitator, and knowledge of one or more of the subject
areas: Building Your Marriage on a Sound Foundation, Establishing
Emotional Intimacy, Dealing with Conflict and the Sacrament of Marriage.
(A Deacon is preferred for the last
section). It would be highly desirable to have a married couple as
facilitators. The Pre-Marital classes are held in Virginia Beach and
Newport News on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Interested
applicants are asked to e-mail their resume, with Premarital facilitator
in the subject line, to hr@cceva.org.
1 Nov 09: Southside—Foster parents are needed to provide temporary homes for infants in Catholic Charities’ adoption program. Interested couples should be between the ages of 25-65, in good health and have parenting experience. For information about becoming a foster parent, please call 484-0703 or 467-7707 at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia.
18 Oct 09:
Volunteers are needed to help acquire donations and ad sponsors for the
Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Gala to be held in February 2010. The Gala,
which is sponsored by Catholic Charities, recognizes individuals for
their works of charity in the community. Gala volunteers can work from
home (if preferred) and are asked to attend only a few meetings at our
office in Virginia Beach. Even if you can give only a few hours a week,
please call Jessica Lombardi at Catholic Charities of
Eastern Virginia at 757-456-2366 ext. 504.
18 Oct 09: Among
its many services, Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia cares for
Guardianship clients, many of them indigent, who no longer can care for
themselves. Can you help provide them with adult diapers (large),
toiletries including shampoo, deodorant, soap, body lotion, men’s
electric shavers
and aftershave, and men’s and women’s socks (all sizes). You may drop
off your donations at any Catholic Charities’ office. Thank you
and God bless you for your kindness.
18 Oct 09:
Southside Volunteers are needed to facilitate Catholic Charities’
programs to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
For information, please call Catholic Charities of
Eastern Virginia at (757) 467-7707.
4 Oct 09: Catholic Charities Collection:
Thank you to all who gave to the second collection last weekend. The
collection supports Catholic Charities’ many services and programs in
the community. Requests for emergency financial assistance has increased
greatly. Your support helps Catholic Charities help the
needy and disadvantaged throughout the year.
What are you doing to help others during these difficult times? Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is seeking volunteers to answer phones, greet clients and do some computer work at its offices in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. You can volunteer several hours or several days. You make your own schedule. Any help will be appreciated. Questions? Please call 456-2366 ext. 520. --posted 5-17-09
Mental health counseling is now available on a walk in basis Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities office at 4855 Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach 23462 (behind the Church of the Ascension). Walk in mental health counseling also is available on Thursdays and Fridays at Catholic Charities’ Norfolk office on 1802 Ashland Avenue. While there may be a short wait, we encourage you or anyone you know who is experiencing anxiety, depression, or family issues to drop in to see one of our professional counselors. (757) 467-7707 --posted 3-22-09
Do you have a car or truck to donate? Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia will gladly accept your used vehicle---whatever its condition—as long as it has four tires, a key and a title. It does not even have to run! If necessary, Catholic Charities will have it towed. You, in turn, will receive a tax deduction and the satisfaction in knowing that your donation is supporting Catholic Charities’ services. We currently are seeking a reliable vehicle for our older adult department. To learn more about how you can help, please call (757) 456-2366 ext. 521. (3-1-09)
What are you doing to help others during these difficult economic times? Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia is seeking volunteers to process requests for emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utilities. Individuals will be trained to process aid applications and should be willing to commit between 15-20 hours per week. For information, please contact Catholic Charities’ human resources department at (757) 456-2366 ext. 505 or ext. 520. (3-1-09)
CCUSA, which has been commissioned by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to represent the Catholic community in times of domestic disaster, responds with emergency and long-term assistance as needed. Its Disaster Response Office connects the Church’s social service agencies and disaster planning offices across the nation.
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia has HUD Certified Housing Counselors available to help those facing foreclosure or mortgage problems. Did you know that 50% of households in our community earn below median income? Fewer dollars coming in means more struggle to pay household expenses. More and more of us cannot even make our mortgage payments! Last year, Virginia went from 40th in the nation to 17th in frequency of foreclosure. For more information, you may pick up a flyer at all exits of the church. Or call 484-0703 for more information.
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia provides mental health services for the uninsured. With a recent grant, Catholic Charities is able to offer counseling sessions at little or no cost to individuals who lack health coverage. If you know someone who could benefit from these services, please have them call 757-467- 7707 on the Southside or on the Peninsula 757-875-0060. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Needy mothers count on Catholic Charities for help. Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia distributes free baby supplies to mothers of limited means. Due to increased demand for assistance, our supplies are running low. Can you help by providing a package of diapers (newborn through toddler), diaper rash ointment, baby wipes, shampoo or infant formula? Please drop donations at your local Catholic Charities’ office or call 757-490-4931. The mothers and babies will thank you.
One person CAN make a difference. Volunteers are needed in Catholic Charities’ older adult program helping seniors to balance their checkbooks and manage their finances. To learn more, please call Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia at 757-533-5217.
Donations needed…… Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia distributes free baby diapers and Depends to individuals of limited means. Our supply has run low. If you can help, please drop off disposable diapers (newborn thru toddler) and any size Depends at your local Catholic Charities office. We thank you for your generous heart.
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. We alleviate suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Click on the logo above for more information.
Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) is mobilizing in multiple countries in Southeast Asia, battered by
a typhoon, a tsunami and an earthquake over the last week. While the
immediate focus is on rescue efforts and emergency relief, CRS and
partner Caritas Internationalis are already planning for the long-term
reconstruction vital to recovery efforts. If you would like to make a
donation:
Call 1 – 877 – HELP CRS.
Donate on line at www.crs.org
Or send a check to
Catholic Relief Services
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21203-7090