Catholic Charities of Jackson is a human service agency offering professional, confidential services for residents of Jackson County and surrounding areas.
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Your Support Helps Those in Need
Right Here in Our Own Community
Who Have We Helped...
Amy's Story
"Amy" is a 3 year old girl who was brought to Catholic Charities of Jackson County by her mother after she reported that her father had sexually abused her. Amy was removed from her father’s care and placed in the sole custody of her mother. As expected, Amy acted out with temper tantrums, refusing to follow directions and aggressive behavior towards her brother. Amy was also suffering from nightmares, irritability and occasional bed-wetting which is typical in cases of abuse.
Due to Amy’s age, "play therapy" was the preferred method of treatment. Through play, Amy was able to work through her feelings of abuse and separation from her father. Amy’s play slowly transitioned from that of identifying primarily as a victim to identifying more as an aggressor. Eventually, the hope is that Amy will no longer identify as either victim or aggressor but become more of an assertive protector. Amy’s mother is an integral part of Amy’s therapy and is learning ways to help her daughter cope, as well as setting limits and consequences for Amy’s behavior.
Through the Kid Care Program and Catholic Charities of Jackson County, Amy was able to extend her therapy at a rate that was affordable for her mother. Without that extension, Amy would not have been able to continue with the necessary therapy and now shows great improvement in her treatment of others and her ability to soothe herself.
Did You Know?
Catholic Charities USA, the nation's largest social services network, was named the country's top provider of social services in Charity Navigator's Holiday Giving Guide 2008 and finished second overall on The NonProfit Times Top 100 list of the country's largest charities.
Charity Navigator, America's most-utilized evaluator of charities, uses an objective, numbers-based rating system to assess the financial health of over 5,000 of America's best-known charities. The goal of Holiday Giving Guide 2008 is to help people navigate the crowded charitable marketplace and make intelligent giving decisions.
The NonProfit Times is the leading business publication for non-profit management and compiles an annual list of the top 100 non-profits ranked by total revenue. Catholic Charities USA was listed fourth in 2007.
"These ranking are invigorating, they speak to the hard work and professionalism of Catholic Charities agencies' staff and volunteers around the country," said Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA, the membership organization for more than 1700 local Catholic Charities agencies. "It is my sincere hope that this encourages others to join us in our efforts to help those affected by the economic downturn, especially during the holiday season."
In 2007 Catholic Charities provided services to 7,736,855 people nationwide. In all, 171 main Catholic Charities agencies, which included 1,668 branches and affiliates, provided food, clothing, counseling, disaster relief, financial assistance and an array of vital community-based services 13,919,070 times last year. (Click HERE for a more detailed breakdown of services provided by Catholic Charities USA.)
Catholic Charities USA's members -- more than 1,700 local agencies and institutions nationwide -- provide help and create hope for more than 7.8 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For more than 275 years, local Catholic Charities agencies have been providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from day care and counseling to food and housing. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
SOURCE: Catholic Charities USA
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What's Going On?
Monthly Events
Please join us for a one-hour tour/presentation to learn more about Catholic Charities of Jackson County. Tours are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at noon at our Mechanic Street office. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Lisa Gross at 517-262-0466 or email her at lisamgross@comcast.net if you plan to attend.
Upcoming Help & Hope Tour Dates:
- February 1, 2010
- March 1, 2010
- April 1, 2010
- May 3, 2010
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2010 Lenten Appeal
February 17th is the official kick off of our 2010 Lenten Appeal and we need your help. The unemployment rate in Jackson County continues to rise and the needs in our county are greater than ever before. More demands are made on our agency to provide services, and it becomes ever more difficult for Catholic Charities to respond without additional financial resources. In response to the increased demand, the United Lenten Appeal has been endorsed by the pastors of the Catholic Churches in the Jackson Region as a cooperative effort to support our local agency. Please help us to continue our mission of Providing Help and Creating Hope.
2010 Spring Women's Expo
Come visit our booth at the annual Spring Women's Expo sponsored by American 1 Federal Credit Union on Saturday, March 13th from 10am to 4pm at the Parkside Field House, 2400 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI 49203.
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