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Lasting Change featured in Lexington Herald-Leader - Aug 29th, 10
Check out this great story on one of our new Asset Building Programs, Lasting Change. Thank you Merlene Davis for doing such a great job!
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Lasting Change on Facebook - Aug 25th, 10
Our financial literacy program, Lasting Change, now has a Facebook group. Check it out!
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Enroll Now for Lasting Change Session Which Begins September 16 - Aug 23rd, 10
Lasting Change is a financial literacy program for adults just like YOU!
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Suit Sale at Career Studio - Aug 18th, 10
Looking for a gently used, name brand suit? Come to Suit Yourself Career Studio's suit sale, Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. A large of selection of suits including Brooks Brothers, Talbots, Ann Taylor and Daks will be on sale for only $20 each! Women's sizes will range from 0-10, while men's sizes will be 38-44.
Proceeds from the sale will be used to expand the inventory of larger size suits for studio graduates.
For more information about Suit Yourself, contact Annie Ormsbee at 253-1993 ext. 223.
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Agency Receives Bluegrass CARE grant - Jul 27th, 10
The Bluegrass Community Foundation recently awarded Catholic Charities of
the Diocese of Lexington a $5,000 grant through its Bluegrass Collaborative
Assistance and Relief Effort (CARE) fund. This grant will be used for rent
and utility assistance for families who live in Lexington and surrounding
counties, including Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and
Woodford counties. Qualified families would receive up to $100 in CARE fund
monies, which will be matched dollar for dollar by Catholic Charities for a
total of $200 in potential assistance. Individuals interested in assistance
may contact our Bridging the Gap Office assistance line at (859) 253-1993 on
from 9-12 on Tuesday mornings. Eligibility requirements do apply.
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Spring/Summer Newsletter Available Online - Jul 6th, 10
Download a copy of our spring/summer newsletter!
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Flood Recovery Funding Application Now on Website - Jul 2nd, 10
The application to apply for flood recovery funds in now available on our website.
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 Honoring Departing Board Members - Jul 2nd, 10
On Thursday, June 10, the Catholic Charities Board of Directors recognized three directors who will end their terms of service. We’d like to publicly thank them for their contributions to our ministries.
John Maher of Pax Christi served as Board Treasurer for the past seven years. During that time he has devoted many hours to the agency by monitoring the agency’s financial status and making monthly reports to the board, overseeing the Reverse Raffle and playing a key role in our many activities and fundraisers. He also served on the Program, Fundraiser and Executive Committees. He was instrumental in so many ways, always willing to share his expertise and lend a hand.
Sandra Muenks attends Christ the King and Pax Christi. She served on the Board for six years, serving as Chair of the Program Committee. As a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sandra brought a wealth of knowledge to help with Board education and decisions. She was always generous with her time, wisdom and energy to accomplish our agency’s work.
Ann Gish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also served six years on the Board. She was a member of the Development Committee and provided many important resources to the agency. Drawing upon her years of experience as a former schoolteacher at LCHS, she spoke about our agency to other groups. She also opened her home for one of our yard sale fundraisers and she offered much of her time and talents to help the agency.
Thank you, dear friends of Catholic Charities. We will miss you!
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 Food, Fun and Finances: Lasting Change Reunion - Jun 29th, 10
On June 16, Catholic Charities of Lexington sponsored a reunion party for Lasting Change graduates of April 2010. Five program participants and their mentors were in attendance, along with Scott Neal, the workshop facilitator, as well as Angela Burns and Annie Ormsbee from Catholic Charities.
Program graduates were able to reconnect with their mentor and discuss their financial progress. Brian and Patricia shared that because of the class they were able to find ways to save $500 and purchase a used car. Monica shared that her attitude toward money had changed as a result of the Lasting Change program. Monica’s mantra used to be: “I want what I want when I want it.” Now, Monica says she puts her needs before wants, and thinks seriously before purchasing items.
Graduates and their mentors intend to keep in touch during the summer months and look forward to the next reunion!
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Agency Receives Funds to Help Victims of Recent Floods - Jun 23rd, 10
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Suit Yourself Career Studio on WUKY - Apr 16th, 10
Listen to WUKY story on Suit Yourself Career Studio
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 Suits and Sandwiches Open House - Apr 12th, 10
On Wednesday, April 14, Catholic Charities of Lexington will be holding a “Suits & Sandwiches” event to celebrate the launch of the Suit Yourself career studio, located at 772 Winchester Road. This open house event will last from 12-2 p.m., during which time the general public is welcome to a free sandwich and a tour of the facility.
Earlier this year, Catholic Charities of Lexington hosted a career workshop at Central Library. Due to the success of this event, Catholic Charities has expanded its services to include a career studio for the poor and homeless in the community. Suit Yourself will provide the following services all free of charge: resume help, mock interviews, job preparedness workshops, computer access for job searches, and a free business suit or work clothes. Suit Yourself will be open once a week by appointment.
Michael Overstreet participated in the career workshop earlier this year and will be the first to receive a free business suit from the Suit Yourself program. “You feel better when you look better. And that confidence is really important in an interview,” said Overstreet. “Many people out of work in my community haven’t interviewed in years. It’s easy to forget about certain things. Participating in mock interviews reminded me of the kinds of questions I will be asked, and I think Suit Yourself will help a lot of people remember how to apply for jobs again.”
The Suits & Sandwiches event is open to the public, and those interested in attending are encouraged to contact Annie Ormsbee at Catholic Charities of Lexington: (859) 253-1993, ext. 223.
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A Note from Angela Burns - Apr 5th, 10
I am so excited to announce that the Bridging the Gap office is back in business! Ever since we made known our need for donations through area television news stations and our Diocesan newspaper, Crossroads, we have received many generous donations to our Rent and Utility Assistance Fund. It’s been amazing to experience!
Not only will these donations encourage the clients who come to us for help, but they have also greatly encouraged me- professionally and spiritually. It is so inspiring to see people in my community and throughout Kentucky willing to sacrifice their own money in order to help someone else in need. For example: Commonwealth Credit Union in Frankfort had a dress-down day to raise money for people they have never met! What a creative idea! I am so thankful to those who participated.
I also received a donation with a note from a couple who read our plea for help in Crossroads. They had been seeking a charity in which to donate, and when they read our article, they felt the Holy Spirit say, “This is the one,” and wrote us a very large check that will help a huge amount of people! Tears burned the back of my eyes the rest of the day! Needless to say, I can’t do anything else but thank God for moving in people’s hearts and spirits to help His people whom He loves. When I watch people give of themselves to help someone else, whether the amount is large or small, I get excited about what can be accomplished on this Earth through selflessness and love. I am reminded that in the midst of such a difficult time for so many, there is still Hope: good still overpowers evil, love still embraces poverty, and light still abolishes the darkness.
So thank you SO MUCH to those who donated! Your donation blesses the Bridging the Gap Program at Catholic Charities, it blesses my coworkers and me as we witness and experience your generosity, and -most importantly- it blesses the clients who receive it in a very tangible way.
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Thank you, Commonwealth Credit Union! - Mar 29th, 10
A special thank you to one of our wonderful donors: The employees of Commonwealth Credit Union in Frankfort held a "dress-down" day to benefit Catholic Charities recently and raised $387! What a great idea--both for the employees and for those who turn to us for help!
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Bridging the Gap Out of Funds--WKYT News Story - Mar 18th, 10
Bridging the Gap is currently out of funds. Watch WKTY's news story about it.
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Bridging the Gap awarded $5000 grant! - Mar 18th, 10
Catholic Charities' Bridging the Gap was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Collaborative Assistance and Relief Effort (CARE) fund set up by the Blue Grass Community Foundation.
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LCHS Junior Wins National Recognition - Mar 5th, 10
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Lasting Change - Jan 18th, 10
Lasting Change is a financial literacy program which is specifically geared toward unbanked, low-income individuals who rely upon community organizations to supplement their basic needs.
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 LCHS Junior Wins Agency's Charity and Service Award - Jan 18th, 10
A Lexington Catholic Junior is the recipient of the first-ever Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington’s “Charity and Service Award.” Claire Waller, daughter of Sonny and Jennifer Waller, received her award at the December 10 board meeting of Catholic Charities. Her entry will represent the diocese in the national “Charity and Social Service Award” contest, sponsored by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Disaster in Haiti - Jan 18th, 10
The staff and board of Catholic Charities extend our heartfelt prayers and concerns to all of the individuals and families so tragically impacted by this disaster.
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