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Operation Rice Bowl begins Feb. 6

Published: 02.01.08

Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten solidarity program, begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6. The effort calls on the faithful to pray with their families and faith communities, fast in solidarity with those who hunger, learn about the global community and the challenges of poverty overseas, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need.

Seventy-five percent of Rice Bowl proceeds goes to Catholic Relief Services and helps fund development projects designed to increase food security in communities in more than 40 countries around the world. Twenty-five percent of contributions supports hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in dioceses in the United States.

For more information about Operation Rice Bowl, contact Kathy Kirley, diocesan director of Catholic Relief Services, at 941-484-9543, Kirley@dioceseofvenice.org, or visit http://orb.crs.org

Venetian Ball supports Catholic Charities of Lee County

Published: 02.01.08

Bishop Frank J. Dewane will be the honoree at the ninth annual Venetian Charity Ball which benefits Catholic Charities of Lee County. The 2008 ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., at the Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa. The event will feature a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, and dancing to the music of Alter Ego. Tickets are $150.

Catholic Charities programs focus on self-empowerment for the client by providing direct assistance, programs for children and adults, summer youth programs, translation services, case management, employment assistance, counseling, immigration and citizenship services, prenatal education, crisis intervention, community outreach, support/advocacy and special holiday projects.

Sponsorships for the 2008 Venetian Charity Ball are available by calling Caroline at 239-849-3841. For reservations to attend the event or for more information, please call Catholic Charities of Lee County at 239-337-4193.

Volunteer tutors needed

Published: 02.01.08

The new Catholic Charities refugee youth program in Collier County is in need of tutors to assist refugee students with homework. The age of the students range from elementary school to high school level. Bilingual tutors are helpful but not necessary. For more information, call Sharon Kirkpatrick at Catholic Charities of Collier County at 239-455-2655.

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