Posted May 10, 2023
This past Friday, Catholic Charities Summit County hosted its 7thAnnual Derby for Dollars event at Portage Country Club in Akron!
All proceeds from this event go towards our Summit County Emergency Assistance program, which includes serving hot meals three times during the week, and short-term financial assistance for rent, utilities, car repairs, phone/internet services, and more.
We continue to distribute $5,000-$6,000 per week in emergency financial assistance and an average of 250-300 hot meals per week at Visitation of Mary and Blessed Trinity.
This event consisted of a cocktail hour for guests to socialize, enjoy small appetizers, and look at auction items before... read more
Posted May 05, 2023
Help Me Grow Home Visitor Christina Nieto along with others attended the Ohio State Conference on Wednesday, April 28th with First Lady Fran DeWine.
Nieto spoke at this conference about the Help Me Grow program along... read more
Posted May 04, 2023
On May 6th, Bishop Edward Malesic is scheduled to ordain six men as deacons during Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
One of the six men being ordained is Catholic Charites’ own, Andy... read more
Posted May 01, 2023
On April 22nd, the Diocesan Social Action Office hosted its 2023 Awards event!
This event consisted of dinner, a raffle, 50/50, a presentation from Rev. Michael G. Woost, and more!
At the gathering, each award recipient was... read more
Posted April 26, 2023
Catholic Charities hosted its first in-person Volunteer Awards since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on Wednesday, April 19th.
Without the help of these dedicated individuals, Catholic Charities would not be able to help nearly as many people.
With... read more