CCB Strives for A Community Thrives Grant |
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You can help our community thrive by normalizing therapy and expanding CCB’s capacity to heal trauma by hiring two therapists to provide quality mental health counseling in Bloomington and surrounding counties. Give to the A Community Thrives Campaign during the fundraising window starting at noon on July 18th to August 12th at 9pm by clicking the GIVE NOW button below and Catholic Charities will be eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000!
Even a $10 donation will make an incredible difference in helping grow our team to address the increasing demand for therapy in our community.
Be sure to like us on Facebook and visit our fundraiser page to find out how you can advocate for mental health, destigmatize seeking counseling, and
NORMALIZE THERAPY!
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*donations must be given through the A Community Thrive Campaign portal by clicking on GIVE NOW. Donations must be received between giving window of July 18th through August 12th. Our goal is $6,000. Once we raise those funds we will be considered for a larger grant of $100,000. |
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Creating Healing for a New Father |
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Ben* came to CCB seeking support for anxiety, depression, and stress. Ben felt blessed to be entering a new phase of his life as a parent, but it also created multiple changes that were difficult to navigate on his own. He was feeling 'not like himself' and took the step of calling CCB and signing up for therapy. Upon meeting, his therapist quickly saw that Ben was brilliant both emotionally and intellectually. From the beginning, Ben wanted to be the best version of himself as a parent and spouse but knew first he’d need to heal from the trauma of his life.
Ben's initial therapy, like most therapy journeys at CCB, focused on establishing rapport with his therapist, learning about mental health and the symptoms he was experiencing, and forming a treatment plan to address his emotional responses to interactions in his life. Over the course of almost four years, Ben took the lead in his healing and partnered with his therapist utilizing several different therapies. Ben’s success was due to his family's participation in therapy, courage, self-love, and love for his family which gave him strength to grow and change without guilt and shame.
Ben has healed from past traumas, learned and applied multiple positive parenting techniques, and worked on establishing healthy boundaries and relationships. He now believes that he is good exactly as he is and has been his entire life. With this foundation, he is equipped to move forward as he acts with love, kindness, and empathy. Ben has ended his therapy, but knows therapy is a space of unconditional trust and support and if the time comes, he can reach out again to seek a partner in his healing journey.
*Name changed for Privacy
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CCB Starts Partnership with New Hope for Families |
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We were recently awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County to re-establish a partnership with New Hope for Families. This grant will establish a multifaceted program within New Hope's new early learning center and family shelter. We partnered with New Hope in 2019-2020 providing onsite parenting groups for the families of their early learning childcare center. This new program will provide the following:
- bridge funding to hire a full-time therapist at CCB to work at New Hope and other partner agencies.
-funding to purchase play therapy and theraplay supplies for CCB's dedicated play therapy and theraplay space at the learning center.
-training for both New Hope Staff and the parents/families of their learning center and shelter.
-food during learning sessions and New Hope staff to provide childcare
CCB Clinical Director Michael Stribling, MSW, LCSW says “New Hope for Families is a powerhouse non-profit in Bloomington and this opportunity to expand our services into their service model will have significant impact on supporting families with not only their mental health needs but also increasing the chance of families remaining homed as we focus on engaging these families in ways that can stabilize their entire family system.”
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Making an Impact in the Community |
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CCB therapists work tirelessly to address the mental health crisis our community is facing. In the past six-months, they have provided 4,633 therapy sessions to address the growing need for support with anxiety, depression, and trauma. We saw a significant increase in sessions this spring providing over 996 sessions in March alone. We are so proud of our committed staff members who continue to further our mission of increasing the availability of quality mental healthcare in our community.
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Perinatal Support Group Born from Amended Grant |
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In November 2019, the Bloomington Health Foundation (BHF) awarded CCB a grant for the purpose of supporting Non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). The grant funds provided transportation for clients in need of in-person mental health counseling. During the COVID-19 pandemic CCB was able to implement telehealth counseling which removed barriers to quality mental health services and eliminated the need for transportation to in-person therapy sessions.
In May 2022, CCB was approved to amend the BHF grant to meet a need in our community by providing a perinatal support group for existing clients. Each year CCB receives over 100 referrals for pregnant and postpartum parents suffering from perinatal mood disorders (anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidality/self-harm) from the local IU Health Obstetrician offices. Creating this support group will help expectant and current parents create healthy bonds with their children. Children with a secure attachment to their guardian are proven to be more confident and empowered. CCB has partnered with former staff member Katie King, LMC, who is trained in perinatal therapy, to help design the curriculum for this support group. This intimate Zoom support group is led by Assistant Clinical Director Sara Farmer MA, LSW and Clinical Training Administrator Grace Theofanis LMHCA and will run for six weeks this summer.
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Darcie is our new Project Coordinator. Darcie will work to coordinate our local fundraising and development efforts, increase community outreach, and assist the leadership team in writing grants . She is excited to work with our Advisory Council, build relationships with donors, and create content to highlight the amazing work our CCB therapists do in this community.
A Bloomington resident since 2006, Darcie has spent the majority of her career working in the hospitality industry. After graduating from Indiana University with a Psychology degree, she managed a campground by Lake Monroe, ran the IU campaign for United Way of Monroe County, and most recently was the Events & Experience manager at Oliver Winery. Darcie lives near Lake Lemon with her husband Adam, son Cannon, and dog Kaine. She enjoys teaching yoga, hiking, reading, and watching live music.
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Exercising Mindfulness Recap |
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Thank you to all who joined us for our Annual Benefit, Exercising Mindfulness Luncheon, on May 18th at Ivy Tech Bloomington. It was great to gather in person after being virtual the last two years. We enjoyed sharing mindfulness techniques and recognizing two wonderful council members for their many years of service. We raised over $10,000 to help us provide affordable mental health services in the community. |
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2nd Annual Catholic Charities Golf Scramble
Date: Friday, October 14th, 2022
Time: 1:00pm Shotgun Start
Location: Cascades Golf Course
3550 N Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404
Details: Registration starts at 12pm. Teams will play a 9 hole best ball
scramble. Prizes will be awarded for lowest team score, longest putt, longest drive, &
closest to the pin. Green fees, carts, swag bag and heavy hors d’oeuvres included.
Click here for information about sponsorship opportunities and to register to golf.
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Why People Give to Religious Organizations |
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Charitable giving is central to Christian spirituality. We see everything we have, material and spiritual, as unmerited gifts from God. God entrusts us with everything we have because he is generous and wants to bless us.
Some interesting 2019 facts about charitable giving to religious organizations (according to studies by USCCB, U.S. Catholic, Sharefaith and Qgiv):
- Overall charitable giving reached nearly $450 billion in 2019. Of those donations, approximately 1/3 of all charitable gifts benefited religious organizations
- About 69% of all charitable donations come from individuals and 10% of these gifts come in the form of a bequest. Foundations and corporations contribute 17% and 5%, respectively.
- Individuals who attend church regularly tend to donate more money to any cause, giving 81% of their donations to religious organizations with an average donation of $2,224. Americans who never attend religious services give less overall and tend to contribute more toward secular causes with an average secular donation of $593 and $111 for religious causes.
- Not surprisingly, individuals donate more as their wealth increases. Christian households earning between $60-90,000 tend to donate at least $500 annually. Households earning $100,000+ donated $500+. However, younger-aged Christians earning less than $20,000 are eight times more likely to give church contributions than those making $75,000.
At the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF), our staff seeks to match donors’ stewardship and passions with the needs of the Archdiocese, parishes, schools and agencies. Please contact CCF at ccf@archindy.org or 317-236-1482 to see how we can assist you with your plan to give to Catholic Charities. Thank you!
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To inquire about donating to Catholic Charities Bloomington, contact Cheri Bush at cbush@archindy.org
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Provide Mental Health Services |
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Help Catholic Charities by shopping for groceries at no extra cost to you!
1. Register your Kroger Plus Card at Kroger.com/communityrewards (if you do not have one, they are available at the Customer Service desk at any Kroger). 2. Click on "Sign In" or "Create an Account".
3. Search for "Catholic Charities Bloomington" or enter CL196.
4. Click "enroll".
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