October 11, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Info: Ed McCarron, House of Charity Director, Catholic Charities, 624-7821
Rob McCann, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, 939-4251
Ann Marie Byrd, Development Director, Catholic Charities, 251-4572
Bishop’s Poor Man’s Meal BRUNCH!
SPOKANE – We’re putting a delicious spin on this year’s Bishop’s Poor Man’s Meal. It’s a Brunch! Join with family, friends and Bishop Cupich as we celebrate at our Annual Open House. Your support and donation -just $10 per person or $30 per family will benefit the House of Charity sleeping program, allowing us to continue to provide a safe, clean overnight option for homeless men in our community.
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2013
WHERE: House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave. (Spokane)
WHO: New and exciting elements this year, such as Interactive video tours of the House of Charity and our Fr. Bach Haven community – a sure hit with the younger members of your family! Learn more about the recent improvements made to the House of Charity through the local “House to Home” project.
Drop by any time between 10 am and 1 pm to mingle and brunch, and show your support for the valuable services provided to homeless men and women in this community — giving them the respect and compassion they need and deserve, offering essential resources, and working to stabilize their lives. Your presence will be a gift to us and to those we serve.
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Providing Help. Restoring Hope. Saving Lives. Since 1912, Catholic Charities Spokane, a network of 13 programs in the 13 counties of Eastern Washington, has assisted families in crisis, vulnerable children, lonely and fragile elderly, single parents, victims of abuse, and homeless men, women and children based on need. Catholic Charities programs include: Childbirth and Parenting Assistance (CAPA), Christmas Bureau, Counseling, House of Charity, Parish Social Ministry, Partners for Community Living at Bernadette Place, Refugee & Immigration, St. Anne's Children and Family Center, St. Margaret's Shelter, Senior and Family Housing, Senior Services, CCS Furniture Bank and Catholic Charities Walla Walla. Regional Offices -Colville, Pasco, Wilbur, Brewster Food Bank