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Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For a person living on the margins, just obtaining basic food and shelter are daily challenges. Catholic Charities believes in helping to fill hungry bodies, but it also strives to fill neighbors in need with hope. Case managers meet with each family to identify relevant resources through Catholic Charities’ 14 programs, which include an emergency food and clothing center, a dental clinic, counseling services, GED and ESL classes, and transitional living programs — one for homeless pregnant women and the other for homeless women and their children. Catholic Charities is uniquely equipped to help those it serves in a holistic way. Rather than a handout, it provides a hand-up so its clients can work toward independence. Catholic Charities offers encouragement and respects the dignity of all. Many are surprised to learn that 85 percent of those served by the nonprofit are not of the Catholic faith. 18 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To be Christ’s merciful love to those who suffer. This mission is carried out by more than 3,600 volunteers each year, all working together to reach out and serve neighbors in need.
L E A D ERSHIP Tim O’Sullivan, Vice Chair, Board of Governors Randall Snapp, Vice Chair-Elect, Board of Governors Hon. John Dowdell, Board of Governors Dr. James Miller, Board of Governors Jeff Stava III, Board of Governors Sharon Voskuhl, Board of Governors E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 10 — Cooking Up Compassion
CATH O LIC CHARI TI ES O F EASTERN OKLAHOM A P.O . B OX 580460 TU LSA, OK 74158 LAU R IE PER K INS: 918- 508- 7116 CCEOK.ORG