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October 1, 2017 Disaster Relief for US Territories and States The situation in Puerto Rico is grave and only growing worse. The US Army now estimates that 55% of the people lack clean drinking water, up from a few days ago. Utilities, roads, and homes are destroyed. This is a humanitarian crisis. We encourage allRead more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2017 CONTACT: Mary Kuhn, Communication Director mkuhn@cceb.org 510-469-1315 CONTACTO: Maciel Jacques, Manager, Programa de Inmigración mjacques@cceb.org 510-365-2692 Support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Youth Catholic Charities of the East Bay opposes efforts to weaken or dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. We stand in solidarityRead more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 14, 2017 CONTACT: Mary Kuhn, Communication Director mkuhn@cceb.org 510-469-1315 Standing United for Peace, Healing, and Unity Among All People Catholic Charities of the East Bay joins our brothers and sisters in Charlottesville, VA, and across the nation in standing up against the evil of racism, white supremacy, neo-Nazism, and the KuRead more

In June, I profile our wonderful facilities manager, who embodies the notion that small remedies reap big rewards. You’ll also read an update on the work of our refugee resettlement team, who, with the help of volunteers from parishes and other faith communities around the Diocese, have welcomed over 170 people fleeing violence, the majority ofRead more

Summer’s here, and we can be grateful for the season’s positive effects on mental health. Warmer weather means more opportunities for physical activity and for spending quality time with family and friends. Both are important to help cope with the challenges and stresses of daily life. But without the structured environment of school, some childrenRead more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 15, 2017 CONTACT:  Mary Kuhn, Communication Director mkuhn@cceb.org 510-469-1315   Oakland, California Catholic Charities of the East Bay Achieves National Accreditation Achievement caps effort that began in April 2015   Catholic Charities of the East Bay has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). Catholic CharitiesRead more

PreviousNextThe Language and Literacy of Hope Volunteers Make Free English as a Second Language Program Possible Shortly before 10:00 am Monday through Thursday, you can pass St. Anthony’s Church in Oakland and see a steady flow of people climbing steep, blue stairs into a white house nearby. A vibrant fountain of learning exists within thoseRead more

Dear Friends, One of the toughest challenges to providing effective mental health services is the stigma associated with mental illness. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the third week in May is National Prevention Week, which raises awareness of substance abuse and mental health. This month empowers us to educate and engage in advocacy toRead more

MISSION MOMENT  Leah Kimble-Price, LMFT is our new Director for Claire’s House. We are all very excited that Leah has joined our team. She brings so much knowledge, experience, and passion for the girls. Leah is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a 3rd generation Oaklander, and a community healer. For the past ten years,Read more

Dear Catholic Charities, Welcome to the March Virtual Coffee with Chuck. This month’s Mission Moment takes a look at Mental Health First Aid, a training that saves lives by offering tools to use when someone might be contemplating suicide or harm. We also explore the unique connection between Lent and budget development. My goals are to keep you informed of ourRead more