Catholic Charities News

OREGON, OH—The Oregon Meijer's Simply Give program is once again supporting Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Toledo​'s Helping Hands of St. Louis ministry through Saturday, September 15, 2018. When you purchase $10 Simply Give donation cards at the Oregon Meijer, located at 1725 S. Wheeling Street, Oregon, OH, you enable Helping Hands of St. Louis to provide for thousands of hungry men, women and children! "Please help us fulfill  Read more

TOLEDO, OH—On Saturday, September 15, beginning at 11 a.m., join Rev. Tim Ferris, of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Genoa, OH, and the pro-life community of Northwest Ohio for a prayer vigil at Toledo’s last remaining abortion facility. The hour-long prayer vigil will be on the sidewalk of Capital Care Network, 1160 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH. Come be a peaceful witness to the dignity of every human life, born and... Read more

PERRYSBURG, OH—One of the greatest losses a parent can face is the death of a child. Have you or someone you love experienced a loss due to a stillbirth, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, early infant death or abortion? Join Msgr. Marvin Borger for a Mass & Memorial Service Celebrating the Mercy of God, on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., at  Read more

TOLEDO—Upwards of 40 volunteers will spend the morning at Helping Hands of St. Louis, 443 Sixth St., Toledo, OH, washing children’s feet and fitting them with new shoes and socks to get their new school year off on the right foot. Face painting, games and children’s activities will keep the youngsters occupied as they wait their turn. “Each year we’ve provided new shoes, socks and school supplies to nearly 300 school-age children,” says Sue Shrewsbery, Director of Helping Hands of St. Louis. “We focus on East Toledo families, but no child will be turned away, if we have... Read more

TOLEDO, OH—Join us for the next Catholic Business Network breakfast, Thursday, August 9. Jeff Barefoot, Founder/President, Ressourcement, Inc., continues our quarterly speaker series with “The Power and Freedom of Embracing Your Crosses.” This new... Read more

MANSFIELD, OH—Employers: Are your employees having a tough time leaving their personal stuff “at the door” when they come to work? What do you do when an employee appears overwhelmed by a personal situation and it’s affecting your workforce? JOIN us for a free, ACE Seminar to learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) impact the workplace on Tuesday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to Noon, at the James W. Kehoe Center Auditorium, 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby, OH. Doors open 7 a.m.; free breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m.  Read more

MAUMEE, OH—Join us for fun and fellowship for the whole family from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Family Center, 104 W. Broadway, Maumee, OH!  See what this new Catholic Charities family-friendly ministry’s all about! The Toledo-Northwest Ohio Life Runners chapter is open to people of all ages, 1 – 101! "We gather to share in our common prayer to end abortion and to celebrate LIFE. Our motto is 'All in Christ, For... Read more

PERRYSBURG, OH—Join Northwest Ohio environmental advocates and leaders,  Thurs., Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for Laudato Si’ Creation Care Team Training, at Saint John XXIII Catholic Community, 24250 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg, OH.  Read more

La Posada Emergency Family Shelter seeks backpacks and school supplies donations for children who are currently residing in the shelter, were La Posada house guests this past year, are currently in Permanent Supportive Housing, and families served at Helping Hands of St. Louis. Children will receive these school-year specific items at Catholic Charities 6th Annual Housing Support Picnic on Monday, August. 6. Churches, service groups, organizations and businesses... Read more

BEDFORD HILLS, MI—Looking for a great way to give back and help others this summer?  Time to put together your team for the 15th Annual Helping Hands of St. Louis Golf Outing, on Saturday, July 28, at Bedford Hills Golf Club, 6400 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182. Our 4-p Read more