Gift Guide 2021-2022
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Gifts that Grow When you give to Commonwealth Catholic Charities, you make real change possible. Your dollars grow into a place to call home, a warm meal, clothes for a job interview, a promise of safety, and hope for a brighter future. Because of your generosity, CCC has served thousands of individuals and families in need across the Commonwealth of Virginia for nearly 100 years. We are grateful for your continued support. Together, we transform lives every day. Gift amounts represent averages. Actual costs may vary. All items in this gift guide are actual services provided to those served by CCC. The gifts described are symbolic of the good your donation will do for children and adults across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Education 750
$
PACKED FOR SUCCESS AT SCHOOL
Give 10 children the tools that they need to succeed at school with a backpack filled with essential school supplies. Your gift will equip children for success now and later in life! BOOST CHILD DEVELOPMENT
250
$
50
$
Your gift can help a refugee child or a child in foster care enroll in music and sports programs, building their self confidence, social skills, and providing them with a positive way to relieve stress. PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL COUNSELING
Make one-on-one financial education possible to strengthen a household’s financial literacy and stability. Tools provided included a personalized budget, credit repair, and long-term planning. 3
Housing TURN A HOUSE INTO A HOME $
2,500
Turn a house into a home for a refugee family who has fled war and persecution, leaving everything behind in search of safety in the United States. Responding to the current crisis, CCC has welcomed over 300 Afghan refugees in Newport News, Richmond, and Roanoke. RENT & UTILITIES FOR A SINGLE MOM
1,500
$
For expectant mothers experiencing homelessness, there are an overwhelming number of hurdles to raising a healthy baby. In addition to a month of rent and utilities, your gift will give a mom access to case management and the critical support both she and her baby need to thrive.
Kyrsten was 20-years-old, six months pregnant, and homeless when she came to CCC for assistance. Through CCC’s Seton Housing Program, Kyrsten received affordable housing, assistance with utilities, food, transportation, and furniture. Today, she and her new daughter are growing and thriving together!
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Find Andrew’s story on CCC’s YouTube channel
“I feel better about myself right now. To me that’s the most important thing. From going from not having shelter over your head to having shelter is a beautiful thing.” - Andrew, CCC Client
For more client success stories visit www.cccofva.org/news and follow CCC on social media. When you see this icon check CCC’s YouTube channel for a corresponding video story. 5
Mental Well-being “Attending the classes has been part of a life-changing process of improving myself in my marriage. The main benefit of taking the classes has been learning to see myself as a kind, caring person, and then choosing to behave in those ways in each moment. I learned that I can control my own behavior, regardless of the situation around me. - James, CCC Client
1,000
$
TOOLS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
You can provide six months of healthy relationship counseling sessions to an individual who is learning to identify unhealthy behaviors and prevent domestic violence and abuse. INDEPENDENCE AND FRIENDSHIP
25
$
Seniors who want to remain in their own homes often become lonely. Your gift will provide an activity kit and a friendly conversation to an aging adult— tools that will help them avoid isolation and stay safely at home.
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Essential Needs 500
A FULL PANTRY
$
Provide a family with nutritious groceries for six weeks. Not only will your gift feed a hungry family but it will also provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing there will be food on the table tomorrow.
100
$
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
WAYS TO GIVE
Your gift will provide reliable transportation to medical appointments, employment, job interviews, and to the grocery store.
RETURN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE DONATE ONLINE www.cccofva.org/donate GROW YOUR DONATION Find out if your employer matches gifts: www.cccofva.org/matching-gifts DONATE STOCK Learn how by visiting: www.cccofva.org/donate-stock
Questions? Contact Jessica Wells. 804.615.2587 • jessica.wells@cccofva.org7
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