Night of Joy
A Gratitude Gala by Catholic Charities
Honorees joyfully give time, treasure Catholic Charities recently honored five people for the contributions they make to share in the mission of the organization. They were honored as part of a new recognition program that the organization hopes inspires both current and future donors and volunteers alike.
WENDY GLICK Executive Director
LEANNE MILLER
Senior Director of Development
MARY BETH CHAMBERS Marketing and Communications Director
Jane Schwartz
Spirit of Joy Volunteer Award Presented to an outstanding volunteer who embodies what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus for the people that Catholic Charities serves. Jane is a long-time volunteer at both Our Daily Bread Food Pantry and Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter. She is a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Christina Ricke, Chair K•Coe Isom
Christopher J. Goebel, Vice Chair
“We are called to give of our time, talent and treasure. When I add on the joy and gratitude I feel when I volunteer, my stewardship becomes a home run! I'm allowed to be the face of Christ to so many, and in return I see Him in them -- hence, the joy and gratitude.”
Andrew & Jamie Mies
Faithful Servant Outstanding Philanthropists
Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Fr. Daryl Befort
Diocese of Wichita, St. Joseph Parish, Andale
Andy Buessing Hutton
Scott Bergkamp
Bergkamp Construction
Presented to outstanding donors who faithfully support the mission of Catholic Charities through their consistent giving. Members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Andrew and Jamie became monthly donors to Catholic Charities in 2014.
Monte Cook
Commerce Bank
Christopher Dugan
Fiberglass and Composite Technology
Deborah Gladney QuickHire
“We have been greatly blessed and feel called to share. We are drawn to groups that are making a significant impact to immediately improve people’s lives – we trust the leadership of Catholic Charities to be good stewards and direct funds to where they can have the greatest impact.”
Roger McCoy & Kathy Gann-McCoy Caritas Outstanding Philanthropists
Presented to outstanding donors who exemplify charity and Christian love of humankind demonstrated by giving to Catholic Charities for 20 or more years. Roger and Kathy, who are members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church have given to Catholic Charities since 1995. In 2014, they turned their annual gift into a monthly contribution. “God has provided us with many blessings and we believe it is our Christian duty to share a portion of these blessings with those in need. We feel that contributing to Catholic Charities provides an easy and efficient way for us to provide help to those in need.”
Our joyful hearts are full of gratitude for you.
Missy Hampel
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
Stephen Hayes
Five Point Ventures, LLC
Mary Alice Johnson Kuman Learning Center
Brian Kaiser
Fint Hills Resources
Most Rev. Bishop Carl A. Kemme, D.D. Bishop of Wichita
Chuck Marshall
Community Volunteer
Ed Mikesell
Comfort Care Homes of Kansas City
Kevin Mitchelson
Wheeler & Mitchelson, Chartered
Kevin Mullen
Ritchie Associates, Inc.
Carol Streckfus Cohlmia Marketing
Sr. Marsha Wilson, ASC
Adoorers of the Blood of Christ
