Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo
Providing Help.  Creating Hope.  Serving All.
 
Your support and partnership brings these words to life.  We're excited to share these stories and invite you to join us as we live our mission.
Fourth Annual CharitiesDine on November 18th
It's that time of year . . . CCDOK's 4th Annual CharitiesDine is quickly approaching.  As you can see from the picture above, we have a wonderful group of restaurant partners and sponsors and we encourage you to join them in supporting CCDOK on November 18th. 

Gather a group of friends, family, and co-workers and head out for a delicious meal.  At least 25% of your bill we be donated directly to CCDOK and used to support homeless youth, pregnant and parenting women, and families in crisis.

Thanks in advance for your participation . . . you won't go away hungry!
Seeking Sponsors for Christmas
Every year CCDOK's clients and their families are blessed and amazed by the generosity of individuals, groups, and businesses who choose to "adopt" them for Christmas.  We also hear amazing stories of joy and blessing from those who give. 

We make the process easy -- the clients provide detailed lists (including sizes and colors) of "needs" and "wants" and you can select the size of the family you wish to adopt.  We will help you every step of the way -- will you consider adopting a homeless youth, pregnant or parenting woman, or family this year?  Call Jeannine at 381-9800 to learn all the details and know that you will be making Christmas dreams come true for a family in need.

Celebrating a Lifetime of Service: Retirement Celebration
CCDOK's President/CEO Fran Denny is retiring on December 31, 2015.  She has provided the agency and community with almost 30 years of devoted service.   You are invited to join Bishop Bradley and CCDOK as we honor Fran's service at a special reception on

December 6th from 5:00-7:00 PM
  Fetzer Center on WMU's campus. 

Please j oin us for hors d' oeurves and a special presentation of a Papal Blessing by Bishop Bradley and the CCDOK Board of Directors (starting at 5:30).  There will also be an opportunity to make a gift in honor of Fran's service.

Please RSVP to 381-9800 if you are able, but please attend regardless.
DHAP Collection Weekend November 21 & 22
The Diocesan Heating Assistance Program (DHAP) is entering its 34th year.  To date, it has helped 11,852 families and provided more than $1.8 million in assistance.  The DHAP collection will take place in parishes on the weekend of November 21 and we are already looking for parish volunteers to assist in administering the funds.  Those who need assistance can begin requesting it on January 5, 2016.  Please call 381-9800 to learn more -- and thank you for your generosity!

Celebrating Saint Nicholas on December 6th

Please join CCDOK and Bishop Bradley as we celebrate Saint Nicholas on December 6th from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Fetzer Center on Western Michigan University's Campus.  Bishop Bradley will share the REAL story of Saint Nicholas and there will be fun activities and delicious snacks for the whole family.  Call 381-9800 to RSVP or learn more.

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