St. Vincent de Paul Society inundated with needy
NAPLES | An all-too-common sight in the parking lot of the Naples district council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is families who have every possession in their vehicle.
“The need is greater today than it has ever been,” said Carolyn Henry, executive director of the Naples council. “We are on the front lines of what people are reading in the newspapers every day.” Read the rest of the story here.
Catholic Charities summer camp makes a difference
BONITA SPRINGS | The 40 children who participate in the summer camp at St. Leo the Great Parish would probably have nowhere else to go if volunteers and workers did not dedicate their time and love to the program.
The Hispanic children, ages 5-10, are from impoverished homes where both parents must work, and being home alone is not a safe alternative for them.
Hispanic Services of Catholic Charities project manager Martha Vivas said the program focuses on providing each child with basic socialization, language and problem-solving skills. Most of the children only have the opportunity to speak English outside of the home. Read the rest of the story here.
