Family to Family

Family to Family is a parish based ministry. It is comprised of parishioners from various parishes in the Oakland Diocese who volunteer their gifts of time and talents including small financial and material support to a local family as selected. A team of six to ten families are trained in three sessions outlining poverty, purpose, process, understanding clients and, most importantly, teamwork to name a few. The purpose of the Family-to-Family Partnership Program is to strengthen our community involvement and make a difference in the lives of impoverished families by helping them to become sustainable. It is a unique opportunity for those who are interested in working directly with low-income families. Catholic Charities will provide technical assistance in the management of the case. Currently, 22 Parish Teams are assisting families in the Oakland Diocese.

Santa with the Mudhafar Al-Itbi family & St. Raymond's Parish Team

Family-to-Family Volunteers Honored in Event at St. Columbia's Catholic Church

In attendance at the event will be volunteers from the 19 Diocesan parishes currently serving in the program. Many of the low-income families they have helped will also be present. After a donated dinner by St. Columba’s Catholic Church, the program will include a presentation by the St. Joan’s Team with their family. Bishop Cummins will conclude the event thanking the volunteers for their service to the poor. This event will be held at St. Columba's Catholic Church in Oakland, CA, at 6 p.m., on February 6, 2012, to honor our volunteers. Read the Press Release here.

For more information, Contact: Carolyn Krantz at (925) 439-5060 or ckrantz@cceb.org.