Statement on Gun Violence in Schools and Communities

February 2018 We are seven weeks into 2018, and so far there have been 18 school shootings, including the February 14 shooting in Broward County, Florida, which cost 17 lives. At the same time, across our communities gun violence ends even more young lives and tears...
Catholic Charities of the East Bay Achieves National Accreditation

Catholic Charities of the East Bay Achieves National Accreditation

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...
The Language and Literacy of Hope

The Language and Literacy of Hope

[rd_images_carousel images=”4608,4609,4610,4611,4612″ scroll=”yes”]The 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...

How the Catholic Church Is Taking the Lead On Immigration

Some might chalk it up to the Pope Francis effect. Others might contend that the issue of immigration is truly top of mind for Americans. Whatever the case, turnout at the October 17th free citizenship and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) workshops at the...
Refugee Crisis – Bring Hope to Those in Crisis

Refugee Crisis – Bring Hope to Those in Crisis

If you’ve paid attention to the news over the past several weeks, you’ve witnessed the plight of Syrian refugees flooding into Europe. In a state of limbo, families are fleeing persecution and strife, leaving behind everything that they know to embark on a dangerous...