Catholic Charities of Boston highlights "Welcoming the Stranger" at Spring Celebration 2010
June 1, 2010- On May 20th Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston held its annual fundraising event at the John F. Kennedy Library. The event raised $1.330 million, achieving its fundraising goal. Funds raised will support more than 190,000 people who rely on the agency's 140 programs and services across Eastern Massachusetts.
The event highlighted our Refugee and Immigration Services and hosted the launch of its complimentary video, "Welcoming the Stranger." The video was edited and partly filmed by the generous staff at Cramer. The rest of the footage was provided by Boston Univeristy Film School graduate students Matt Lewis, Josh Poole, and Divya Nair as well as Catholic Relief Services(CRS).
Thank You top all who helped make the video and our event such a success!
Catholic Charities of Boston kicks off the "Cross Your Heart" Campaign for Volunteerism
May 1, 2010- This month, we kick off the Cross Your Heart campaign, highlighting volunteerism, mentoring, and support of the agency’s 140 programs and services across Eastern Massachusetts. Catholic Charities is fortunate to have so many committed and loyal volunteers and friends. Each are dedicated to caring for those we serve and to our mission.
We have asked these employees, volunteers, funders and clients of Catholic Charities to share their stories of how their commitment of time, energy, and skills has impacted an individual, family or community. Here are some of their stories.
Click here to learn how you can Cross Your Heart with Catholic Charities and make a difference in your own life as well as the lives of those we serve!
Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services video wins Filmanthropy competition
November 11, 2009- Boston Univeristy Film School graduate students Matt Lewis, Josh Poole, and Divya Nair, were named winners of AOL's Filmanthropy Scholarship competition for their 5-minute documentary video of Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement program. The students were challenged to create a five minute film about how the work of the program transforms the lives and communities in innovative ways. Congratulations to the team!
