Annual Report 2008 - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New ...
Annual Report 2008 - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New ...
Annual Report 2008 - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New ...
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Leslie, a single mo<strong>the</strong>r, had to give up her jobto care full-time for her medically fragilefour-year-old twins, Johan and Tariq. <strong>Catholic</strong><strong>Charities</strong> helped bolster <strong>the</strong> family as eachboy underwent heart transplants.“I believe this is a happily-ever-afterstory. I want families to knownot to give up <strong>the</strong>se gifts.”—LeslieFamilies confronted and confused by crises know <strong>the</strong>y can turn to<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> for help. A working mom searching for affordable day care;a laid-<strong>of</strong>f fa<strong>the</strong>r trying to re-enter <strong>the</strong> job market; a young woman coping withan unplanned pregnancy can face a maze <strong>of</strong> emotions and difficulty accessinghelp. <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Charities</strong> and affiliated agencies programs are designed withflexibility to quickly respond to <strong>the</strong>ir needs. At Casita Maria, <strong>the</strong> first charitableorganization to serve <strong>the</strong> Hispanic Community in <strong>New</strong> York City, individuals andfamilies in crisis receive a variety <strong>of</strong> services and can participate in its Bronxafter-school program and its community support program for homeboundseniors in East Harlem.www.catholiccharitiesny.org 19
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