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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich Invites You to Attend an Appreciation Dinner Honoring Board Member Tony Joyce

Posted on September 19, 2024 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich Invites You to Attend an Appreciation Dinner Honoring Board Member Tony Joyce

Catholic Charities is inviting you to attend our Appreciation Dinner Honoring our Board member, Tony Joyce

 

Tony has been a valued member of the Catholic Charities Board for many years as well as a valued member of our business community in Southeastern Connecticut. 

The Appreciation Dinner will be at the Holiday Inn, Norwich

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 

 5:30 pm-8:30pm

We look forward to sharing this evening with you!

For information, please contact Kathy Capon at kathycapon@ccfsn.org or 860-889-1022

Sponsors Needed

We invite you to participate in our upcoming Silent Auction, an event that will provide crucial funding for all the Programs at Catholic Charities. We encourage you to consider becoming a sponsor by donating an auction item or a gift basket for this special evening.

The Providing Help and Creating Hope Appreciation Dinner will fund the following Programs:
  • Emergency Basic Needs
    • Rental Assistance to prevent evictions
    • Utility Assistance to prevent shut-offs
    • Food Pantry: Open 5 days a week
    • Prescription, Furniture, and Clothing Assistance
  • Pregnancy Support Group
    • Diapers, wipes, and infant clothing
    • Car seats and Pack 'N Plays
    • Monthly Pregnancy Support Group
  • One-on-One Job Readiness and Resume Building
  • Financial and Budgeting Education
  • SNAP Assistance
  • Immigration Referral
  • Adoption Research
  • Information and Referrals to Additional Community Resources

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