Catholic Charities Connect - July 2024 Edition

July 2024

Drawing by Brooklyn, age 14

No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Happy Fourth of July! 

Here at Catholic Charities, we see a strong parallel between the Fourth of July holiday and the work we do. As we celebrate the independence of our nation, we also celebrate the independence of our clients. But none of that would be possible without our team members, board leaders, volunteers, donors, and those who fought for our freedoms in the first place. Thank you for being an important part of our mission!

In this issue of Catholic Charities Connect, you’ll hear about special recognition of one of our partners in honor of their contributions to MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) House. You’ll also be immersed in stories of hope and resilience from veterans in our programs. Lastly, you can see the highlights from a special event at the BHHS Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope. Enjoy!

The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Supports
our No Longer Homeless Veteran’s Campaign

Pictured above left to right: Karen Bisko, Catholic Charities Vice President of Philanthropy; Kathleen Duffy, Duffy Group CEO and No Longer Homeless Campaign Co-Chair; Jared Leslie, Halle Foundation Program Officer; Tom Eagan, Halle Foundation President & CEO; and Carrie Mascaro, Catholic Charities Vice President of Central Arizona Programs. 

We are grateful to Mrs. Diane Halle and The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation for their significant support of Catholic Charities and our No Longer Homeless Veteran’s Campaign. Their gift will help provide transitional housing, meals, clothing, case management support, and workforce development to over 750 unhoused veterans in Central and Northern Arizona. 

We recently hosted several members from the Halle Foundation on a special tour of our MANA House. We are pleased to name the MANA House Chapel in honor of Mrs. Halle and The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation.    

“Through a focus on hard work, faith, and perseverance, the Foundation is honored to be a part of the equation that enables all people to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives,” -Diane Halle

“We greatly appreciate the tremendous support of the Halle Foundation, and the incredible outcomes being achieved as a result of their philanthropic leadership,” said Paul Mulligan, Catholic Charities President & CEO. Thank you, Mrs. Halle and entire Halle Foundation Board of Trustees, for your generosity to Catholic Charities!

For more information on the No Longer Homeless Campaign and how you can support veterans in need, please contact Karen Bisko at kbisko@cc-az.org or click here to make a donation today.

A Second Chance Brings Stability
for Northern Arizona Veteran

When Phillip and Jennifer got in contact with Catholic Charities Veterans Services, they were in desperate need of help. A poor living situation had left them experiencing homelessness, and things only got more urgent when Jennifer began experiencing health issues and ended up in the hospital.  

A case manager took quick action to get them both enrolled in the program and helped them navigate barriers that were preventing them from finding housing. With the help of a kind landlord, Phillip and Jennifer were able to get housed and received household essentials for their new place. 

Learn more about their story and how they’ve achieved stability through the Veterans Services program.

MANA House Helps Veteran See a Bright Future 

All it took for veteran Joseph Trevino to believe in himself was for someone else to believe in him. When Joseph came to MANA House, he was experiencing homelessness and dealing with some unfounded legal charges and health issues.

In working with MANA House, Joseph was able to achieve so much more than just permanent housing. He was able to get his record expunged, receive health benefits to restore his vision and reunite with his daughters. Read more about Joseph and how he kept his faith through adversity.

Supporters Gather for Behind-the-Scenes
Tour of Center for Help & Hope  

Karen Bisko, Catholic Charities Vice President of Philanthropy; Mary Permoda, Catholic Charities Board Chair; and Olivia McCormick, incoming Board Chair

Paul Mulligan, Catholic Charities President & CEO with Mohave Electric Cooperative leadership

Mary Permoda; Teri Tomlinson, Vice President of Program Development for BHHS Legacy Foundation; and Karen Bisko 

Last month, over 60 donors, volunteers, community partners and staff gathered at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Bullhead City before touring the BHHS Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope. The Center, operated by Catholic Charities, is the only emergency shelter for families or individuals in the tri-state area. 

During the breakfast program, Board Chair, Mary Permoda, and incoming Board Chair, Olivia McCormick, spoke about the critical role the shelter plays in addressing homelessness and the need for continued support. Teri Tomlinson, Vice President of Program Development for BHHS Legacy Foundation, also spoke about the Foundation’s longtime advocacy and financial support of the shelter. 

Leaders from Mohave Electric Cooperative were in attendance and continue to provide instrumental funding to the Center for Help & Hope. Following the program, attendees were invited to tour the shelter, which serves up to three families, 40 individuals, and eight veterans. Guests were able to see where three daily meals are served as well as a computer lab, laundry services and showers that are provided to anyone in need.

Thank you to all who attended this special event; we are entirely grateful for your support! Watch the short video below to learn more about how the Center for Help and Hope is changing lives. 

Emergency Housing for Families, Individuals, and Veterans in Bullhead City, AZ

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