Catholic Charities Connect - September 2023 Edition

September 2023

As we celebrate our 90th year of service, the Catholic Charities team continues serving and sheltering our neighbors, strengthening children and families, welcoming refugees and immigrants, and collaborating with our community.

Your generosity makes it all possible. We invite you to walk alongside the most vulnerable with us. With so many ways to give, it’s as easy as picking up the phone or visiting CatholicCharitiesAZ.org. Join us in making miracles happen.

Navy Veteran Finds Freedom
from Addiction and Homelessness

Tammy had a decorated career in the U.S. Navy with the important role of working on a submarine tender. After her military service, Tammy found herself in Missouri working for a friend to get by. Tammy never could have imagined what would develop over the next decade.

Before long, Tammy was using drugs and alcohol recreationally which progressed to addiction, and eventually homelessness. In early 2020, she had an opportunity to come to Arizona and be closer to her dad in Prescott. Tammy reluctantly made the move. Read more about Tammy’s journey and how she found support from Catholic Charities Veterans Services.

Loving Mom Finds Her Purpose in Foster Care

Vicki found her calling in foster care over 30 years ago. She first realized that caring for children was her passion when she worked in her church nursery as a teen. Although three decades have passed since Vicki first became a foster parent, one thing never changes. Every morning, she looks forward to getting up and helping her children.

Vicki’s life has been enhanced not only by her foster children but by their biological parents as well. Supporting and communicating with biological families is not always easy, but Vicki readily embraces it. Read more about how Vicki helps strengthen families and stays connected to her foster children

What You Need to Know About Planned Giving

Planned giving is a great way to support Catholic Charities while receiving tax benefits. There are many different types of planned giving, so there is something for everyone. And, with careful planning, you can make a bigger impact with your gift and end up paying less in taxes.

If you’re considering making a planned gift to Catholic Charities, click here to learn more.

A PATH to Healing

Our PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program utilizes specially trained staff and volunteers to connect those who are seriously mentally ill and experiencing homelessness with psychiatric treatment and housing.

The PATH team works to engage as many homeless individuals and families throughout northern Arizona as possible, building trust and distributing information and life-sustaining items such as tents, sleeping bags and water. We make referrals, transport clients to mental health treatment or shelter, but above all, we treat the people we encounter as human beings deserving of dignity and compassion.

Critical supplies such as bottled water, new socks, and hygiene supplies are always needed. Donate through our Amazon Wish Lists

Change a Life with Your Tax Credit!

You already know that your gift to Catholic Charities will strengthen families, protect and nurture children, and help people in crisis. But did you know that when you give, you can benefit from the State of Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit?

When you donate to Catholic Charities as an Arizona resident, you can receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona charitable tax credit. You can even stack it with other types of tax credits, up to $526 individually or $1,051 if filed jointly. QFCO: 10000

To learn more, visit catholiccharitiesaz.org/taxcredit

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