Catholic Charities USA

With a powerful perspective on leadership rooted in faith and on the dignity of every human person, Gloria Purvis joins the season premiere of the Catholic Leaders Podcast with hosts Kerry Robinson and Kim Smolik of Leadership Roundtable. Gloria, a renowned Catholic author, speaker, and podcast host, shares her experiences and insights on leading with compassion, advocating for human dignity and racial justice. Echoing the Church’s teachings on human dignity, she challenges leaders to listen mercifully and engage collaboratively to foster a synodal Church. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! https://bit.ly/44rQETG

The demand for mental health services has surged since the pandemic. For those who are struggling, navigating the maze of resources available and insurance coverage can be overwhelming. CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF METUCHEN is addressing this pressing need with its Mental Health Navigator, a new program that will offer vital resources and advocacy to ensure those seeing mental health services receive the care they deserve. The Mental Health Navigator services are available for free to those in four New Jersey counties, regardless of faith, ethnicity, and income. https://bit.ly/3UnFY3G #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Building community, one lunch at a time: By connecting formerly incarcerated citizens and members of a local community foundation, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is working to #TeamUpForUnity in New Orleans. A series of lunch meetings created an opportunity for connection and understanding between the two groups and for advocacy in support of better access to housing, jobs and services for those reentering society after incarceration. https://bit.ly/3JH1ewh

"I feel like a new human being, actually. Like a brand new human being, like I was totally made over." Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg is serving tenants who formerly experienced homelessness with a new village of cottages that provide safe and private shelter, paired with access to supportive services and facilities. The Tampa HOPE Village cottages just opened in early April, but are already making a big impact on tenants' lives. https://bit.ly/3w6cCip

Michael was serving a life sentence when he was paroled. He received case management, housing and employment services at Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM). Now working and enjoying his grandchildren, his parole was reduced for good behavior. “Michael is a great example of how one bad decision does not have to define your life,” says Nicholas Herman, VISTA project supervisor. #SecondChanceMonth

Gloria Purvis didn’t set out to be an author, commentator and the host of a popular Catholic podcast. But as she says, “the Lord has a funny sense of humor.” In the season two premiere of the Catholic Leaders Podcast, Gloria shares profound insights into her faith-led service. Gloria's dedication to serving in her community, parish and workplace is a testament to the fact that true leadership often begins long before stepping up to the mic. It starts with a commitment to serve and a desire to make a meaningful difference. Listen to the latest episode of the Catholic Leaders Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://lnkd.in/eFbuZ_iW #catholicpodcasts #catholicleaders #catholicwomen

This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we honor Greg Kepferle, CEO of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. As a boy, he brought a Thanksgiving meal to an elderly disabled couple and learned that service and justice go together. “I was shocked by their poverty and moved and humbled by their hospitality and kindness.”

John Halton, a dedicated volunteer with Catholic Charities Diocese of Gary, is CCUSA's Volunteer of the Year! “John treats everyone with respect and compassion,” said Food Pantry Manager Tina Gunnum. “He has an uncanny ability to see the best in people and to bring out the best in them as well.” During his longtime, regular service with the agency's food pantry, John is always eager to take on any assignment, from scrubbing the floors to delivering food door-to-door during extreme weather conditions. He packs more than 500 bags of groceries each week and unloads by hand more than 6,000 pounds of food each month. John, congratulations and thank you for your inspiring service! https://bit.ly/3QlEZA1

A dedicated team of volunteers from Brunswick, Ohio, have undertaken sustained and coordinated efforts that are anything but basic for the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland clients they serve. Thank you, St. Ambrose team, and congratulations on being a CCUSA Volunteer of the Year finalist!

This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we honor Allison Cavazos, director of advancement Catholic Charities of Central Texas. “Growing up, we volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul’s thrift store and a nonprofit medical clinic. Later, I volunteered with VIDES, a young adult mission with the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco.”