Immigration Legal Services Partners with Community to Help with Citizenship |
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Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services has been providing a variety of legal services since 2012. Throughout the life of our program, we have worked with numerous community partners to effectively meet the needs of our clients. We recently partnered with Washington Township on a grant. The township provided English and civics-education classes to help prepare participants for their Naturalization test. Once the participants were prepared for their test, our staff worked with them to file their Naturalization application. This two-step process better assisted immigrants in successfully becoming U.S. citizens. We provided all participants essential information on how the Naturalization process works and expectations from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
During our year-long partnership with Washington Township, which ended in June 2021, we filed citizenship applications for 25 individuals. Grant funding allowed participants to save approximately $1,100 in both filing fees and representation. This program was open to all immigrants regardless of their migration status. The best part of the partnership is the ripple effect. Once participants obtain their citizenship, their minor children can automatically gain citizenship as well! Clients seeking assistance from our program can contact us in one of four methods: via phone, email at ccimmigration@archindy.org, through our website
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2021 Christmas Store Looks to Serve 850 Families |
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The Christmas Store will open this year on November 11th to assist struggling families who might otherwise not have a Christmas. The Christmas Store will again operate as a drive-thru to ensure health and safety. Volunteers will use information submitted by our community partners to carefully select gifts. Families will come to the Christmas Store at an assigned date and time to pick up their gifts. Last year we were able to provide Christmas to 839 struggling families. This year, 85 community organizations are partnering with us to serve a goal of 850 families-that’s over 4,000 people! Visit www.Archindy.org/ChristmasStoreHelp for more information on how you can help the Christmas Store this year
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Senior Companion Provides a Lasting Friendship |
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Edith was an isolated low income 83-year-old who was referred to the Senior Companion Program by her health care case managers. They thought Edith would benefit from regular contact and assistance with shopping and meal prep. Edith was matched with Maria, a 69-year-old experienced Senior Companion. Edith was not keen of having a companion but reluctantly agreed to have Maria visit a few times a week. Maria helped Edith shop for groceries and made sure she ate healthy, delicious meals. Maria often shared her own food because she also lived alone and felt good that she had someone to enjoy her cooking. Maria’s regular visits increased as their relationship grew. Edith’s health declined, and Maria was Edith’s support for many trips to the hospital and rehab. Three years passed and Maria visited her dear friend one last time in hospice. Maria held Edith’s hand and thanked her for her friendship, and they prayed together. Edith passed away peacefully that evening. The case manager and doctors praised the faithful care Maria provided and acknowledged that it enabled Edith to live in her home until she died. Maria spoke fondly of how the relationship she built with Edith enriched her life.
The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is sponsored by Catholic Charities Indianapolis which assures that Senior Companions are carefully screened, and receive pre-service, as well as on-going training and support. Senior Companions are placed with community organizations serving older adults to assist in their support. AmeriCorps Seniors provides major federal funds and administers the SCP. SCP connects persons 55 years of age and older to provide friendly visits and one-on-one care to frail homebound adults to prevent social isolation and encourage aging in place. Click here to learn more about the Senior Companion Program.
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Catholic Charities Receives Grants |
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Catholic Charities Indianapolis recently received a $7,500 grant from Citizens Energy Group to help support the general operations of our programs. We thank Citizens Energy Group for their generous support in providing help and creating hope for those most in need in our community.
Franciscan Health Community Partnership Grant
Catholic Charities was also recently awarded a $10,000 Social Impact Partnership Program grant from Franciscan Health to increase access for mental health services in Marion, Johnson and Morgan Counties. We thank Franciscan Health for their generous support in providing help and creating hope for underserved groups most in need of mental health services in our community by creating more opportunities to improve health status and quality of life.
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A Caring Place Colts Raffle |
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Enter for a chance to win two (2) tickets to the Colts home game on October 17th against the Houston Texans. The seats are on the 50-yard line 9 rows behind the Colts bench. These club level seats are padded with extra leg room and receive complimentary and discounted food and beverage. Raffle tickets are $25 each. Proceeds support A Caring Place which provides therapeutic day services for senior adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments.
To purchase raffle tickets, mail checks to: ACP-Catholic Charities, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Make checks payable to ACP-Catholic Charities. Please include your phone number and e-mail address. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, September 29th. You do NOT have to be present to win. Mailed checks must be postmarked by September 22nd to be entered into the raffle.
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Caregiver Support Groups:
Virtual and in person support groups for caregivers of older adults. The groups are not disease specific. Registration required. Contact Monica at mwoodsworth@archindy.org or 317-261-3378. If you are not able to attend, feel free to call for caregiver information.
- Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 - 7 PM. In person at the Catholic Center, 1400 N Meridian Street.
- Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30 - 7 PM. In person at St Jude's, 5375 McFarland Road.
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Thursday, September 23 from 4:15 - 5:30 PM. Virtual. Registration required to receive Zoom link.
Christmas Store:
Date: Thursday, November 11th through Saturday, December 18th
Archdiocese of Indianapolis Legacy Gala
Date: Friday, February 25, 2022
Time: 6:00pm
Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis
Details: The second annual Archdiocese of Indianapolis Legacy Gala benefitting Catholic Charities, Catholic Schools and Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary.
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“The poor you will always have with you...” Mark 14:7 |
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Who will support the work of Catholic Charities after you are gone? Including Catholic Charities Indianapolis in your will can continue your Corporal Work of Mercy for years to come. To learn more about how you can plan a lasting gift through legacy planning, contact our Director of Mission Advancement, Cheri Bush at 317-236-1411 or Director of Major and Planned Gifts, Kim Pohovey at 317-236-1568 or kpohovey@archindy.org. |
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To inquire about the Immigration Legal Services Program, contact Anita Jackson at ajackson@archin.org
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To inquire about donating to Catholic Charities Indianapolis, contact Cheri Bush at cbush@archindy.org
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