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Practice makes perfect
“Through my experience with Catholic Charities and the Refugee Resettlement Department, I’ve learned a lot about ...”
— Kera Prasuhn, intern 2007
In the Right Direction
“We were together again, but we didn't have much more than the clothes
on our backs, and we really needed help.”
— Arleen Robertson, Brief Services client
In the Right Direction
“Everybody in our house goes to church, so were asking ourselves, 'Why
is this happening to us?' We were out of answers, and Catholic Charities was
a blessing.”
— Paula Johnson, Brief Services client
Home Sweet Home
“They treat you right, just like a member of the family. I guess the best
way to say it is that it just 'feels like home' here.”
— Nancy Bartlett, Villa of the Woods resident
Independence Days
“This is definitely independent living. They urge you to be independent here, but you know they're there if you need them.”
— Suzanne Town, Villa of the Woods resident
BETTER THAN PERFECT
“There is a tremendous need for foster parents who can provide a good environment. Many kids...”
— Vondria Netzley, foster care client
BETTER THAN PERFECT
“I do this from my heart. Every child deserves to have a loving home and a positive role model...”
— Irene Brewer, kinship care client
HOOKED ON HELPING
“Whenever I have a chance to help refugees, I’m moved with...”
— Rev. John Loum, refugee resettlement volunteer
STAYING VITAL
“Sometimes I have to remind myself I’m there to work, there’s so much chatting going on.”
— Mildred Gaff, RSVP volunteer
STAYING VITAL
“You may not think you have the time to contribute, but you do. And what you get back out of the program is worth every minute.”
— Mary Muzzillo, RSVP volunteer
STAYING VITAL
“I can’t just sit around. I love meeting people; I love talking to people. This is a great way to keep busy.”
— Everett Reinoehl, RSVP volunteer
READY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE
“The advantage for me is that I got exactly what I wanted. I enjoy meeting the people who come in...”
— Sherrall Stamatovich, Senior AIDES participant
READY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE
“I would never have thought to look at a nonprofit agency for a job. This is a great program...”
— JoAnne Machowiak, Senior AIDES participant
AFTER HARDSHIPS,
NEW BEGINNINGS
“The day I stepped on American soil, I said, ‘Now, we are free. Here, I feel like I have freedom, and...”
— Min Thein,
Burmese refugee
AFTER HARDSHIPS,
NEW BEGINNINGS
“We are just very happy to be here. Here is freedom—the land of opportunity.”
— Abdirizak Farhan, Somali Bantu refugee
ECHO EFFECT
“The people with ECHO are a real blessing to girls who really need them.”
— Breanne,
ECHO participant
'A PLACE THAT
VALUES FAMILY'
“They were very open and talked to me about what they were doing. I liked the way the staff members...”
— Carnisha Ramsey, Children’s
Cottage parent
HELPING HANDS
“I can’t even imagine my life without our kids. I love them to death. They’re absolutely fantastic kids.”
—Dr. Gary Davis,
adoptive parent
SHARING THEIR STORIES
“Resettling refugees provides an extraordinary opportunity for countless
Americans to take an active part in offering...
—Nyein Chan,
Refugee Resettlement director
OPEN TO LOVE
"It was this completely calming feeling. I knew at once that I was a mother and we were a family."
–Patrice Dado,
adoptive parent
VOLUNTEERING
"During my internship, I got apartments ready for refugees, provided transportation, whatever
needed to be done..."
–Terry Taylor, refugee resettlement volunteer
Strengthening families
“I feel very comfortable leaving Jaylin in the hands of the people at Children's Cottage.”
— Regina Goss, Children's Cottage parent
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