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Summer 2009

Volunteer Profile: Meet one of the Founders of Family Center in Burlington

Administrative Office 715 Nazareth Street,

Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 919-821-9750

Kathleen Walsh, Executive Director 919-821-9752

Peace & Justice Development 919-821-9751 919-821-8146

Regional Offices

Albemarle

Stephanie Harrell, P-LCSW, Director

123 Market St., Hertford, NC 27944

(252) 426-7717

Cape Fear

4006 Princess Place Drive

Wilmington, NC 28405

(910) 251-8130

Fayetteville

Lisa Perkins, P-LCSW, Director

2712 Ft. Bragg Rd.

Fayetteville, NC 28303

(910) 424-2020

New Bern

Linda McAlister, LCSW, Director

502 Middle St., P.O. Box 826

New Bern, NC 28563

(252) 638-2188

Newton Grove Deanery

served by surrounding regional offices

Piedmont

Susan Gilbertson, LCSW, Director

902 Broad St., P.O. Box 647

Durham, NC 27702

(919) 286-1964

Raleigh

Rick Miller-Haraway, LCSW, Director

3000 Highwoods Blvd. Ste. 128

Raleigh, NC 27604

(919) 790-8533

Tar River

Betty Byrnes, LCSW, Director

204 E. Arlington Blvd., P.O. Box 8241

Greenville, NC 27835

(252) 355-5111

Editor: Patricia M. Reid, Development Director

Mrs. Ansbacher’s reputation in the community as well as her energy and dedication have helped Catholic Charities increase services from tax preparation, translation services, women’s support group meetings and Christmas gift programs to an even wider array of family support and case-management. She was instrumental in finding the program a new home in 2006 and in soliciting needed funds. Continued on p. 5

Caroline Ansbacher has been a driving force behind Centro La Comunidad for more than a decade. A founder of this family center in Burlington, Caroline serves on the Advisory Council of Centro La Comunidad. This is a volunteer group which gathers periodically to assess the needs of the family support program and services run out of Centro’s storefront location at 928 East Webb Avenue. They help to secure funds as well as provide ideas and support to the small staff directed by Jeremy Ireland.

As a long-time community organizer and former elected official, Mrs. Ansbacher saw the need for Catholic Charities involvement after she worked on the 1998 United Way Community Council study of the Latino population in Alamance County. “This community of Latinos is growing and they are vulnerable,” said Mrs. Ansbacher during a recent interview. “I have always been especially sensitive to those who don’t know our language.” A world traveler, Mrs. Ansbacher learned to speak Spanish from her numerous visits to Spanish-speaking countries.

Services Increase in the Newton Grove Deanery

With the cooperation of the parishes in the Newton Grove deanery, Catholic Charities has increased the services provided to that region. Members of our Cape Fear, Fayetteville and Tar River offices provide the following services twice monthly: • immigration assistance and counseling at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove • family support, immigration and counseling at St. Teresita in Beulaville • periodic presentations such as NC Justice Center’s Eastern Carolina Immigrants’

Rights Project at Santa Teresita and the training of parish social ministry volunteers at St. Ann’s in Clayton.

Caroline Ansbacher

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Respect Life Seminar

Saturday, August 22

9:30-2:30, including lunch

St. Mary Mother of the Church

Garner, NC

Who should attend?

Parish respect life leaders and committee members, those parishioners interested in respect life and parish social ministry activities.

The Sacredness of Life in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi

Keynote: Reverend Louis Cannino, OFM

Executive Director, St. Francis Prayer Center, Stoneville, NC

Cost: $20.00

Send registration to:

Registrar

Catholic Diocese of Raleigh

715 Nazareth Street

Raleigh, NC 27606

Make checks payable to:

Catholic Charities

Or email: stone@raldioc.org

Catholic Charities Presents Our

Annual Parish Social Ministry Seminar

Saturday, October 3, 2009

10:00-3:00

Our Lady of Guadalupe

in Newton Grove

Parish Social Ministry with

Prayer, Peace, Patience, and Perseverance!

Keynote Speaker:

Rev. Fred Kammer S.J.

Director, Jesuit Social Research Institute,

Loyola University, New Orleans

Learn more about:

• The Spirituality of Social Justice

• Hunger Awareness- What do we do next?

• Immigration- Responding with Resources

• Care of Creation- What can we do?

• Prison Ministry– Can we make a difference?

• Parish Social Ministry– Do we have it?

Charity Casino and Silent Auction

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Benefiting Cape Fear Region of Catholic Charities

St. Mark Catholic Church Parish Hall

Wilmington, NC

7 p.m. –11 p.m.

Casino Games (poker, blackjack, roulette, craps) for Fun Prizes,

Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Heavy Hors D’Ouevres

For Tickets —$35 in advance, $40 at the door—call 910-251-8130

For more information about either program above: Jurski@raldioc.org or 919-821-9751

Thank you to all those who contributed to our Spring Appeal this year. As you know, Catholic Charities relies heavily on support from the Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA). The BAA covers nearly one-third of our operating budget. The remainder of the funds, over $2 million, are raised through grant-writing, subsidized fee schedule, United Way and state and federal combined campaigns and the generosity of donors like you. To make a secure donation online please visit our website at: http://catholiccharities.dioceseofraleigh.org and select “How to Contribute” from the menu on the right.

Check out our page on Facebook.com from time to time for more updates.

Estate Planning Corner

To leave a legacy and continue helping the least of our sisters and brothers consider making a gift of:

• Life Insurance (name Catholic Charities as the beneficiary)

• A specified amount or percentage of your estate named in your will

• Real estate

• Stocks that have appreciated

• IRA distribution for 2009 if you are 70+1/2 or older

Contact Development Director, Patricia Reid for a confidential, no obligation consultation: 919-821-8146 or patricia.reid@raldioc.org

Volunteer Profile continued from p. 1 Volunteers and Staff of Centro La Comunidad

Thanks to Our Donors

As a member of the Advisory Council, Mrs. Ansbacher made a call for volunteers: “We constantly need to get new blood on the Council…like any organization, to remain healthy, we need to find new people to come and be part of this group.” Catholic Charities salutes Caroline Ansbacher and the Advisory Council for their continuous support and involvement in assisting the most vulnerable among us!

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

While not everyone can bring 30 years of public service and the depth of knowledge Mrs. Ansbacher has of the community, all types of talents and experience are needed in each of Catholic Charities Regional Offices. Whether your interest is in meeting with clients and conducting in-take interviews, serving on an advisory or parish social ministry council, or helping organize a fun and successful special event, know that your volunteerism will be appreciated. If you have an hour or two you can give each week or once a month, please consider calling your nearest Regional Office (see listing on front page) or contact Development Director Patricia Reid at 919-821-8146 or patricia.reid@raldioc.org for more information.

Centro La Comunidad’s Advisory Council

Missing from the council photo is Ebher Rossi

(standing, left to right): Eddie Figueroa, Father Paul Gabriel, Rev. Norman Whitney, and Jeremy Ireland.(seated): Mary Coffman, Juan Sanchiz, Caroline Ansbacher, Noemy González (AmeriCorps)

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Catholic Charities Mission Statement

The Mission of Catholic Charities is to assist the parishes, communities and Diocese of Raleigh in accomplishing the social mission of the church. In its roles of servant, advocate, facilitator and convener, Catholic Charities acts in the parish and community-at-large to heighten awareness of issues and, when appropriate, provides services to fulfill unmet needs. Catholic Charities serves people in need through advocating for social and economic justice as well as addressing immediate needs with emergency resources or direct services.