St. Elizabeth|Coleman staff recently spoke at St. Ann Catholic Church in Indianapolis, informing the congregation of the many pregnancy and adoption services they offer. These services include prenatal support, education with parenting skills, donation programs, adoption counseling, along with birth mother and parent support groups.
St. Elizabeth|Coleman also connected with other pro-life agencies that spoke at St. Ann that weekend. They are so grateful for the new connections and local support from parishes, since moving to the northside of Indianapolis.
St. Elizabeth|Coleman strives to spread their goal of providing every child with a safe, happy, and healthy home. Furthermore, St. Elizabeth | Coleman aspires to keep increasing their community involvement throughout central Indiana. Click here to learn more about St. Elizabeth|Coleman
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Refugee Resettlement Program |
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The Refugee Resettlement Program has welcomed over 350 new arrivals since October 2023. They expect to welcome around 500 by the end of September. The staff works with these families to help them get settled into their new life in the United States. Volunteers are always needed to assist arriving families with moving, to teach English and more. See how you can help these new families feel welcome by visiting their website. |
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School Social Workers Help
Students Manage Emotions
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During the 2023-2024 school year, the School Social Work program consisted of 25 staff members serving 27 Catholic schools within the Archdiocese.
Throughout the year, staff saw students struggling to regulate their thoughts and emotions. In response to this, staff attended a training presented by Carlabeth Mathias, LCSW with Mathias Counseling and Consulting on distress tolerance skills. Distress tolerance skills help students manage their emotions through the use of relaxation techniques, coping skills, communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and prayer.
Staff has seen success with implementing practices from the training in their school
setting. According to one school social worker, “The urgency of School Social Work programs is growing. The Social Work area that each of us creates lets children breathe, calm down and regulate their emotions when needed. In this space, children know that they are being heard and acknowledged as unique individuals. We protect distress-free zones inside the school building and help children be better equipped to learn.”
Click here to learn more about our school social work program.
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Eucharistic Congress Service Project |
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The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress being held in downtown Indianapolis from July 17-21, 2024, presents a unique opportunity for our Archdiocese to welcome and host numerous pilgrims on their spiritual journey. As we partake in the Blessed Sacrament, we experience a personal and profound encounter with God. He not only nourishes and heals us but also calls us to share His love with others. (Deus Caritas Est)
In response to this call, Catholic Charities—Social Concerns and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Central and Southern Indiana teamed up to sponsor the Hygiene Care Package Project, a pre-Service project to the National Eucharistic Congress.
Why this service project? For many individuals in our communities, purchasing hygiene items is a luxury. By offering a simple gift of a Hygiene Care Package, we can restore dignity and hope to those who may feel forgotten. We invite all members of our community, including parishes, schools, community groups, youth groups, prayer groups, families, and individuals, to join us in this endeavor.
The completed Hygiene Care Packages will be distributed at the National Eucharistic Congress and participants will be encouraged to distribute these care packages to those in need in the Indianapolis area or take them back to their diocese to be replicated and distributed to those in need in their areas. For more information and how to get involved, contact Theresa Chamblee at tchamblee@archindy.org or 317-236-1404
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World Refugee Day Celebration |
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On June 20, our Refugee and Immigration program helped to host the annual World Refugee Day Celebration. The celebration, which was cohosted by Exodus Refugee Immigration and Indy's Global Village, featured refugees selling hand-made items, cultural performances, refreshments and more! Indianapolis is home to many diverse refugee communities, and we are honored to stand with them and support them as they make their homes here.
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Caregiver Support Groups:
Virtual and in person support groups for caregivers of older adults. The groups are not disease specific. Registration required. Contact Monica at mwoodsworth@archindy.org or 317-261-3378. If you are not able to attend, feel free to call for caregiver information.
- 3rd Thursday, from 5:30pm - 7pm. In person at the Catholic Center, 1400 N Meridian Street.
- 3rd Tuesday from 5:30pm - 7pm. In person at St Jude's, 5375 McFarland Road.
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Support Catholic Charities Endowments
Supporting a Catholic Charities endowment shows your long-term investment in our mission of providing help and creating hope for those in need. By establishing an endowment through the Catholic Community Foundation, or contributing to an existing endowment, you are helping to ensure a sustainable source of funding for generations to come. Every donation, regardless of size, propels us towards a brighter future. Here is a list of endowments that support Catholic Charities Indianapolis programs:
-Catholic Charities: #600-0205
-Holy Family Shelter: #602-0154
-St. Elizabeth Coleman: #270-0240
Click here to support our endowments and be a catalyst for positive change. When donating using this secure online form, you will need to fill in the appropriate fund # from the list above.
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Why choose the Catholic Community Foundation? |
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Selecting where to invest your charitable giving is an important decision. For many donors, it is important for them to align their giving with their Catholic values. Our mission is faith-driven and at the service of Christ and His church. Investing with the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) strengthens all Catholic parishes, schools and ministries who benefit now, and for future generations. Pooling collective resources, CCF benefits the larger Catholic community and those we serve, financially strengthening the Body of Christ by working together and utilizing the power of investment for good.
- CCF exclusively benefits Catholic ministries with an emphasis on local, Archdiocesan needs.
- With a large investment pool of $242 million, CCF can provide greater interest returns and lower fees.
- A large portion of the administrative fee goes back into the Catholic community through a matching gift program.
- And most important, we follow the US Catholic Bishops’ ethical investment policy which promotes responsible investing aligned with Catholic teaching. You can rest assured that your investment is thoroughly reviewed to align with the values of the Catholic Church.
For more information, please contact the Catholic Community Foundation at
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To inquire about St. Elizabeth|Coleman, contact Renee Hummel at rhummel@secindy.org
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To inquire about the Refugee Resettlement Program, contact Jessica Inabitt at jinabitt@archindy.org
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To inquire about the School Social Work Program, contact Patrice Uminski at puminski@archindy.org or Sharmila John at sjohn@archindy.org
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To inquire about donating to Catholic Charities Indianapolis, contact Cheri Bush at cbush@archindy.org
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Kroger Community Rewards Program
Did you know that every time you shop at Kroger, you can help support Catholic Charities Indianapolis? Here's how:
1. Register your Kroger Plus Card at Kroger.com/communityrewards (if you do not have one, they are available at the Customer Service desk at any Kroger).
2. Click on "Sign In" or "Create an Account".
3. Search for "Catholic Charities Indianapolis" or enter LM280.
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