Catholic Charities
NEWSLETTER Creating Hope, Transforming Lives
Dear Friends, Not long ago, we celebrated the winter equinox, otherwise known as the shortest day of the year. My mom was in the habit of tracking the extra minutes of daylight after the winter equinox and would gleefully report out, “Michael, we’re getting an extra three minutes of daylight this week!” Growing up in Watertown, where winter seemed interminable, this bit of good news did not always register with me. But slowly, almost imperceptibly, the short days of winter turned to the long days of spring and summer. It was the cumulative effect of a couple of minutes of daylight, over time, that brought us from darkness into light.
WINTER 2020
putting people to work. By increasing their ability to obtain and maintain steady employment, we are bringing a sense of hope into their lives and helping them to provide for their families. In many ways, we are assisting them in moving from the “darkness” into the “light.”
In This Issue Christmas with Catholic Charities page 3 Project Joseph Provides Opportunity to Work page 4
The programs and services we offer can make a difference in the lives of those we serve. I thank you for all you have done to assist us in the past and I ask you to stand with us today, and throughout the coming year, as we continue this most important work.
35th Annual House of Providence Dinner page 5 Employee Recognition page 6
With gratitude and appreciation,
Neighborhood Fresh Food Program page 7 Become a Champion page 7
Michael F. Melara Executive Director
In many ways, I think kindness works the same way. Small, imperceptible acts of kindness, over time, have a cumulative effect and brighten our days. This is especially true in our work at Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. While none of us has the power to solve significant social problems in one grand gesture, we can work on these issues every day and change the trajectory of people’s lives. In fact, that is exactly what we do at Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. As you read our Winter Newsletter, you will learn how we are feeding families with our Fresh Food Distribution. Our Dignity Works workforce development programs are
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