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From faith to action, Catholic Charities’ St. Joseph Center of Hope brings hope to Monroe by putting life-saving Narcan machines in reach, transforming compassion into a shield against opioid adversity. Through the remarkable efforts of Rebecca Turner, Director of CCSEM’s St. Joseph Center of Hope’s Engagement Center, a transformative achievement has come to fruition: the […]
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Congratulations to CCSEM’s Jazmin Beltran, the dedicated and dynamic Prevention Program Supervisor at La Casa Amiga Community Programs. We are proud to share that Jazmin’s dedication and impact have earned her recognition and support. CCSEM secured funding from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Foundation, including an $18,000 Community Health Matching Grant. This […]
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Getting Remarried? Sign up for a December 2, 2023, Encore workshop! Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) can help you and your future spouse welcome Christ into your union, improve your communication skills, and position your relationship to grow stronger over time! Adhering to Church teachings and led by Michael Cabrera, LMSW, a skilled Catholic […]
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Registration is now open for TPS (Temporary Protection Status) for individuals who have already been granted TPS under El Salvador’s designation, the 60-day re-registration period runs from July 12, 2023, through September 10, 2023. USCIS will issue new Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) with a March 9, 2025 expiration date to eligible Salvadoran TPS beneficiaries who […]
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Congratulations to CCSEM’s own La Casa Amiga Community Programs, one of nine finalists selected for the 2023 Catholic Charities USA Innovation Challenge Grant Contest. La Casa Amiga Community Programs developed a workforce development model – MI Oportunidad (My Opportunity), to help walk migrant Spanish speaking women on the pathway to owning their own home-based childcare […]
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Dozens of attendees gathered at St. Kieran’s Catholic Church on May 16th for an enlightening seminar on adoption and foster care hosted by the St. Kieran’s Respect Life Office. The event aimed to educate and inspire individuals interested in becoming foster care or adoptive parents while shedding light on the remarkable work done by Catholic […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan has been serving the county of St. Clair since 1946, and we look forward to serving the community for many years to come… We are excited to announce the exciting opportunities for growth and involvement in the area – including: Thumbcoast TV Coverage of the Donor and Community Event in […]
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We are thrilled to recognize the incredible impact of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s Senior Outreach Program! Through partnerships with other community agencies and efforts, they are helping to build resilient neighborhoods and foster positive change in Detroit. This Model D Media feature highlights their work with the Resilient Neighborhoods Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance, which […]
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2023 Right to Life High School Oratory Contest Calling All High School Students in Oakland County: Can you make a persuasive pro-life argument in one of the following topics? ● Abortion ● Infanticide ● Euthanasia ● Human Cloning ● Embryonic Stem Cell Research Express your well researched point of view among your peers in […]
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Thanks to the students and staff at Cardinal Mooney High School in Marine City, who proudly hosted the Traveling Crib in December – early January 2023. The school community rallied together and collected baby supplies to support local families in need. The donations will be distributed through Project Hope, a Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan […]
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December 5, 2022 – Andrea Foley, COO of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, was selected as one of Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women in Nonprofits for 2022! Click here to read the full announcement copy from Crain’s Detroit Business. Congratulations to Andrea for her 20+ years of service and leadership at Catholic Charities of […]
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — November 30, 2022 — WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, today announced it has partnered with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), a community-based organization working to address social determinants of health (SDoH) challenges in Michigan communities. With this partnership, CCSEM will become an in-network provider for health […]
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Thank you to Brent Heyer and the Daily Apostle Organization, Walmart, the La Casa Amiga Community Program staff and volunteers, and all those that helped donate, collect, package, and distribute hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets to our neighbors and friends in need! Thanks to you, each family received a fresh turkey, all trimmings, dessert, and a […]
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Southfield, MI – November 21, 2022 — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis or the Bank) announced that $7.24 million in affordable housing grants will be awarded to 17 affordable housing developments in Indiana and Michigan through the Bank’s 2022 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). The Residences at St. Matthew, sponsored by Catholic […]
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The post appeared in the September 15, 2022 EGW newsletter https://www.egwdetroit.org/five-ways-catholic-charities-of-southeast-michigan-ccsem-and-parishes-can-partner-in-service-to-others For more information, contact Isabella Agby, Director of Marketing and Communications at agbyi@ccsem.org Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) exists to serve those in need by providing compassionate, quality, professional services, and support to our community. As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of […]
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Congratulations to Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan and La Casa Amiga Community Programs who were selected to exhibit for the annual Day of the Dead exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)! In celebration of Dia de Muertos, the Detroit Institute of Arts, in partnership with Detroit’s Mexican Consulate, the Southwest Detroit Business Association, […]
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CCSEM Selected: Bank of America | CVS Health Flu-shot Voucher Program Bank of America is funding a no-cost flu shot voucher program to support underserved communities, including Black, Native American, and Hispanic-Latino populations, who might not otherwise have access to the flu vaccine. Vouchers are available now at all CCSEM locations, including the Center for […]
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May 1 – 31, 2022 O Lord, bless all mothers. Strengthen women to give unconditional love and care to their children and those needing love and attention. We pray for the mothers who continuously struggle to provide for their children and family, and may they find consolation knowing they are not alone. Most of us […]
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The Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Refugee Resettlement Program and five additional Refugee Resettlement agencies were featured in a report compiled by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The report highlighted the difference our agencies and other agencies made over the past six months to share in the successful relocation of approximately […]
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Want to help us provide layette kits to moms and babies in need? Consider donating items from our Amazon wish list or hosting a baby shower at your church! Operation Layette in partnership with the Council of Catholic Women shares the love of Jesus by providing hope and support to new mothers and their babies by […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Isabella Agby Phone: 586-416-2300 ext. 3653 Email: agbyi@ccsem.org Click here to download the entire release La Casa Amiga Legal Clinic and Community Programs Receives Grant from Oakland County Bar Foundation Grant will be used to support Afghanis fleeing the war-torn nation. Southfield, MI – January 24, 2022 – Catholic Charities of […]
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The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Catholic […]
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021, is Giving Tuesday! A day dedicated to generosity and doing good in our community. Here at Catholic Charities, we are committed to doing good by ensuring seniors in our community don’t go hungry this holiday season. How will you do good in our community today? Please make a gift to Catholic […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity The public announcement made on the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II whose papal cross was an inspiration for the new logo icon Southfield, MI – October 22, 2021 – Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), Southeast Michigan’s leading Catholic charity […]
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Photographic highlights from the inaugural Mission Partners Expo held Thursday, August 26, 2021, between 9 am – 3 pm at the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit. Featured exhibit tables included many of our Catholic Charities programs and services, including: Center for the Works of Mercy Project Hope | Operation Layette | […]
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“Grandma Reads a Story” program in partnership with the Pontiac Public Library, where our Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Foster Grandparent AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will be reading an exciting story every Wednesday at 3:30 pm from our Auburn Hills computer lab. The 2022 spring program concludes on April 27, 2022. We will return for more […]
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Please help us provide new backpacks filled with school supplies to over 300 children served by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Let us help our families start the 2021 school year off right! Download or print a supply list here. There are multiple ways you can help. Consider purchasing an item from this custom-curated Amazon […]
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — June 17, 2021 Paul Propson, CEO of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court decision for Fulton v. City of Philadelphia (19-123). “Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan has provided adoption and foster care services for decades. Thousands of children have been successfully reunited with […]
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Walking with Moms in Need What local resources are already available to moms in need and how can we, as the Church, do more to assist them? This is the question parishes across the country are asking as they participate in the nationwide Walking with Moms in Need initiative. Here in Detroit, the Archdiocese of […]
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Ascension Health is seeking volunteers to help with a series of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at three different sites in Southeast Michigan, including Southfield, Warren, and Detroit. Volunteer shifts will be broken down into two (2) 5-hour shifts at each of the vaccination clinics. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the following three (3) […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s Adult Day Center Program receives one of 13 Grants from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Fund for Caregivers ($300,000 Total) Nearly $2 Million in Grants Awarded from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Over 300 Grants Totaling Nearly $7.5 Million Awarded Since Inception […]
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On Friday, March 19, 2021 the newly established Wayne County chapter of the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) hosted a special drive-through lunch for their current volunteers. The recognition luncheon was by invite only and was held at the Warren Valley Golf Club and Banquet Center on W. Warren St. in Dearborn Heights. Volunteers […]
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Free Naloxone Distribution Days Narcan, also known as naloxone, is an anti-overdose medication that inhibits the effect of a heroin/opioid overdose. It can be administered via injection or nasal spray by a layperson who has received training to carry a Narcan prescription.
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Michigan Expanding Access to Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine to Michiganders Ages 16 and Older with Medical Conditions, Disabilities Starting March 22 All Michiganders age 16 and up to become eligible on April 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, MICH. To continue progress toward the state’s goal of vaccinating 70% […]
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On February 24, 2021, Archbishop Vigneron joined hosts Mary Wilkerson, a parishioner at St. Michael Parish in Livonia, and Michael Chamberland, a parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington Hills. Archbishop Vigneron, Mike, and Mary discuss the meaning of “inherent dignity” and how we, as Catholics, are called to uphold the truth that all […]
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Clinton Township, MI January 20, 2021 – Michigan’s dairy farmers recently awarded CCSEM’s Senior Outreach Program with two grants! The first grant, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan’s (UDIM) Food Pantry Grant, helps increase the availability of nutrient-rich foods in their community. The second grant, the Food Pantry Infrastructure Grant helps pantries purchase critical refrigeration […]
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Trista Johnson, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Director, appointed Vice-President of the Michigan Association of Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) AUBURN HILLS, MI [JANUARY 2020] – Trista Johnson, Director for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan RSVP programs in Oakland and Macomb counties, was appointed Vice-President of the Michigan […]
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Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with leading this effort for the past quarter-century. We invite […]
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Celebrate 52 Sundays with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan! We have asked our staff, volunteers, donors, neighbors, and friends to share their experiences weekly for 52 Sundays. There are no rules, and there is no right or wrong. This is your chance to spend some extra time on Sunday (the Lord’s Day) with yourself, your family, […]
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About the Adopt-a-Family Program For over three decades, faithful parishioners and donors throughout the counties served in the Archdiocese of Detroit have generously opened their hearts to the families in our region. While many families receive gifts of clothing or toys from area parish giving trees, more direct financial assistance can become a great blessing […]
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October 7, 2020, Detroit, MI –The Malta Dental and Medical Clinic announced that it would, on October 8, 2020, begin serving dental patients from its new location at the Center for the Works of Mercy, located at 8642 Woodward. The Clinic had been located in the basement of the former St. Leo’s Church since its […]
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Virtual Fall School Supply Drive October 1 – 31, 2020 Due to COVID-19 concerns and the statewide uncertainty surrounding the traditional return of the 2020/2021 school year, we had to find a way to ensure our most cherished and beloved young neighbors are blessed with the tools and supplies they need throughout this school year. […]
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Given the uncertainty of our ability to come together to celebrate due to the current pandemic, out of an abundance of caution the event will be hosted virtually. Please save the date to join the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) community online to celebrate our shared mission and honor this year’s deserving […]
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Dear Neighbors, Friends, Partner Parishes and Community Organizations, We have some exciting news to share; the All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry are moving! The official announcement, details, and timeline are coming soon. Immediately, I consider it a privilege to be able to share this exciting news with all of you – our […]
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Catholic Charities has attempted to adapt our programs to serve those in need during the health crisis! To all our amazing staff thank you for stepping up during the crisis our service numbers since May 13th: Individual telehealth sessions: 3,160 (6 weeks operating) Senior Outreach and Case Management: 2,173 outreach calls and 1211 deliveries (5 […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Luz Acosta 248-338-4250 ext. 3718 Acostal@ccsem.org Walmart Foundation Funds $37,000 Grant for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan March 2020 PONTIAC, MI – Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) recently received a grant from Catholic Charities USA which was funded by the Walmart Foundation. The grant will fund efforts […]
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As unemployment rises across southeast Michigan, some parishes seeing ‘three to four times’ the usual need for food, leaders say DETROIT — In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus fed 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish. The disciples didn’t know where the food came from, but they trusted the Lord to provide it anyway. To continue […]
Read More...Outbreaks can be stressful- We are here to provide help and give hope! The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your […]
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Help support our foster parents and relative caregivers that currently have foster children placed in their homes. Along with our Independent living youths our there on their own. The COVID-19 crisis doesn’t just affect our families, it hits ALL families! During this unprecedented time, lets provide some normality by having pizza delivered to support our […]
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Catholic Charities offers virtual counseling to help people cope with COVID-19 stress CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Being caught up in a global pandemic can be mentally straining for just about anybody. As reports of COVID-19 continue to dominate the news, families everywhere are dealing with increased levels of stress — a situation exacerbated for those with underlying […]
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Adult Day Services staff expands phone reassurance program, plans to offer help getting needed supplies ST. CLAIR SHORES — Some seniors and vulnerable adults forced to shelter at home are getting special care from a local Catholic agency. The 23 participants in Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s Adult Day Program will be soon receiving daily phone calls and […]
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Clinton Township, MI – Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) was recently awarded the COVID-19 Community Response grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. The grant was awarded to support CCSEM’s critically important work addressing the coronavirus crisis. Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. created this grant to support vulnerable community members […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is still working hard to service those in need in our community especially those that are most vulnerable during this COVID-19 health crisis. Our CEO, Paul Propson, wants to keep everyone updated about what is going on in the community. Please review his letter and contact Adam Perry at perrya@ccsem.org […]
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Catholic Charities in the news! Check out the Detroit Catholic Article relating to our 2020 Annual Celebration and all the honorees. Annual Celebration on April 3 to shine special spotlight on agency’s foster care services, making ‘special days’ possible for parents, kids… Continue reading at: Click Here
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Please join us on April 3rd from 6-11pm at Petruzzello’s in Troy to honor just a few of our supporters! Catholic Charities will be honoring: Fr. Brian Chabala with our Leonard R. Jagel’s Award (Outstanding Priest in the Community) Our Time, Talent, and Treasure Awards: Church of the Holy Family in Novi Our Lady Star […]
Read More... Sponsorship, ticket, and advertisement opportunities are available now for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s 2020 Annual Celebration, set for the evening of Friday April 3rd, at Petruzzello’s Conference Center in Troy, Michigan. Please consider getting involved in this years celebration! Your donation helps to assist over 20,000 individuals annually! Annual Celebration Sponsorship Guide Final 2020
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In honor of the end of the year, Paul, our president, wanted to share why he loved Catholic Charities! I love Catholic Charities. I love that we help children find a forever home. Children who have been abused physically or emotionally. Children who have the God given potential to be saints but who have been […]
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Every November, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) reaches out to the faithful in the parishes of the Archdiocese of Detroit through its annual appeal. Won’t you help CCSEM care for the least ones who are the images of Jesus Christ among us? Please give generously to the 2019 November appeal in support of our […]
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DETROIT, August 15, 2019 – Paul Propson has been named the new Chief Executive Officer for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, effective September 1, 2019, the organization announced Thursday. Maureen Brosnan, Chairperson of the Board of St. Mary’s Hospital, Livonia, has been serving as interim CEO during the search process. “After a thorough and prayerful […]
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Project Hope supports expecting mothers and mother’s with infants up to one-year-of-age. The ministry is constantly in need of donations of infant care items to help its clients prepare for the birth of their baby, and to continue to care for their child after birth. Project Hope operates out of four CCSEM office locations, including […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan hosts its Annual Celebration gala Saturday, April 27, at Petruzzello’s in Troy. We will present our annual “Time, Talent, and Treasure” awards to five Catholic parishes, including Christ Our Light in Troy, St. Anthony in Temperance, St. Christopher in Marysville, St. Kenneth in Plymouth, and St. Lawrence in Utica. Our […]
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Will you be our Valentine? When you shop for your loved one this year, please consider supporting our CCSEM ministries too. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/45-3623184 and AmazonSmile donates to Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan. Support us every time you shop, and may God bless you for your generosity!
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Catholic Charities’ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling ministry warns that vaping has “surged” in the last year among young people from 10th to 12th grade. Annual “Monitoring the Future” survey research showed a 10 percent increase among this age group from 2017 to 2018. The study also indicates an increase in marijuana vaping. The […]
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Because of generous donations to our Saint Joseph Perpetual Help Fund during Christmas 2018, Catholic Charities was able to raise more than $36,000 to purchase gift cards to help 200 families this most recent holiday season. We wanted to share with you some of the kind words we received from those families, as well as […]
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Catholic Charities is accepting donations of items for the silent and live auction portions of its Annual Celebration, set for April 27 at Petruzzello’s in Troy. Download the Wish List For more information on our needs and how to donate, contact Farrah Shammas at 248-778-6150 or shammasf@ccsem.org.
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As a new year begins, it is good to look back and take stock of the past year. In 2018, the ministries of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan accomplished a great deal. Following are highlights by county in southeast Michigan: Macomb County • In the month of October, our Behavioral Health Counseling office had 300 […]
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Sponsorship opportunities are available now for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s 2019 Annual Celebration, set for the evening of Saturday, April 27, at Petruzzello’s Conference Center in Troy, Michigan. Download the Sponsorship Brochure
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Thanks to support from so many organizations and individuals, 2018 has been a very good year for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM)! Because of all of you, our ministries continue to grow and thrive! Some highlights of CCSEM’s year include: · Hosting our first annual Sports Impact Luncheon in October, bringing together 600 high […]
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CCSEM sponsor Alliance Catholic Credit Union (ACCU) opened the doors to their newest branch on October 30, 2018. The new branch is in Southwest Detroit at the corner of Vernor and Junction, across the street from Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. The credit union renovated the first floor of the Albert Kahn designed Detroit Savings […]
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“I am here for them to lean on. I can hold them up until they can hold themselves up.” These are the words of Dawn Still, describing how she approaches her job as Coordinator for the Project Hope ministry of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. “Project Hope is a prolife ministry to help support mothers […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is overwhelmed with gratitude at the generosity of the organizations and individuals who helped us help others this year and during the holiday season. CCSEM wants to thank all the organizations who helped us bring to reality the opening of our Saint Joseph Center of Hope crisis intervention center, located […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is grateful for the support of organizations like Walmart, Bank of America, and United Way and NEXUS, whose grant money supports the work of our ministries. This past spring, the Walmart Foundation renewed its grant in support of Catholic Charities, providing $35,000 for a region-wide outreach effort to make […]
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Every November, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) reaches out to the faithful in the parishes of the Archdiocese of Detroit through its annual appeal. Won’t you help CCSEM care for the least ones who are the images of Jesus Christ among us? Please give generously to the 2018 November appeal in support of our […]
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Donate Now For the 2018 giving season, Catholic Charities is launching a charitable initiative to help families in need at Christmas and throughout the year. “The program is called the Saint Joseph Perpetual Help Fund, in honor of the CCSEM patron, Saint Joseph,” said Catholic Charities CEO, Dave Bartek. Donations to the Saint Joseph Perpetual Help […]
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The following story is one of the reasons Dawn Still of Project Hope was recently recognized as Michigan Counselor of the Year by Real Alternatives. (The client’s name has been changed for her privacy.) Amy came to Catholic Charities for counseling services to help with depression and anxiety. Because she was pregnant, she also learned […]
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A new crisis intervention center to serve people in active addiction will soon be available to the Monroe community. The Saint Joseph Center of Hope, a service of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), will open its doors to the public for an open house on Tuesday, November 20, at its newly refurbished facility on […]
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Over 75 residents and their children attended the Recovery Picnic last month at the St. Mary’s Park in Monroe, Michigan. The event was organized to coincide with National Recovery Month 2018 by our Catholic Charities Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling office in Monroe. Several community agencies joined in the celebration with Catholic Charities, including […]
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More than 600 students from Detroit Public Schools and other area schools attended a special event sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, in cooperation with The Sports Marketing Agency and the NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter. The Sports Impact Luncheon, which took place Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in […]
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Catholic Charities would like to honor some of our outstanding volunteers. These exemplary role models give of themselves continually, helping us bring the love and mercy of Jesus Christ to everyone we serve. In this article, we will focus on our Senior Volunteer Services Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Sister Eloise Hirleman volunteers weekly at […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan has teamed up with The Sports Marketing Agency and the NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter to organize a Detroit event to address the opioid crisis. The Sports Impact Luncheon is set for 11:30 to 1:30 pm October 23 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Avenue. Current and […]
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During the Advent and Christmas giving season, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) has sponsored programs to help those in need such as the Adopt a Family monetary donation fund for families, and the Christmas Giving Tree in kind donation program to help CCSEM clients served by our various ministries. For the 2018 Christmas giving […]
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Renovation of the building to be the new home for the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Saint Joseph Center of Hope is underway. The CCSEM Monroe staff looks forward to opening the 24-hour crisis intervention soon to assist individuals in the local community struggling with active addiction. “We would like to thank all our partners […]
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Imagine a young athlete with a leg injury. She goes to the hospital for treatment and leaves with a cast meant to heal her broken bone. Has she been fully treated? According to Registered Nurse Jane Cheyne, only partly. Cheyne points out the high chance this young athlete might suffer from anger or depression after […]
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Thanks so much to the Archdiocese of Detroit parishes who donated school supplies to help children in need served by our Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan ministries: Adoption and Foster Care and Hispanic & Newcomer Outreach. Those who donated for the 2018 school year include: Christ Our Light Parish, Troy Gesu Parish, Detroit Our Lady […]
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Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2018 Special Needs Awards in recognition of the abilities of those with special needs and those who support them in the Archdiocese of Detroit. The awards will be presented during the 2018 Mass for Special Needs Ministry on October 14, 2018. The annual Mass takes place at a […]
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Oakland and Macomb Counties recently gathered in an effort to show their appreciation for those in the military. The group, comprised mostly of family members of military veterans, gathered August 1 to write cards and letters of appreciation to active and veteran US military personnel. One RSVP volunteer, […]
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His Excellency Bishop Gerard W. Battersby helped CCSEM promote our new addiction treatment center planned to open this fall in Monroe — the Saint Joseph Center of Hope. He mentioned the new center, which will offer 24-hour addiction help, in the Monroe Vicariate Newsletter. Download the newsletter here.
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is looking for individuals to join our 2019 Annual Celebration Planning Committee. Next year the event will take place on April 27 at a new venue – Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center in Troy. Farrah Shammas, CCSEM Manager of Engagement and Outreach, said Catholic Charities needs people interested in […]
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Did you know that if you shop on Amazon.com, you can support Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan? All you have to do is choose us as your charity of choice at Amazon Smile. For eligible purchases, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to CCSEM! Go here to sign up. We thank […]
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The date of October 20 has been set for the third annual Mercy in Action Day. Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) organized the first ever Mercy in Action event in 2016 during the Year of Mercy designated by Pope Francis. The event involves Catholic parishes throughout the six-county region of the Archdiocese of Detroit […]
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Did you know you can help the ministries of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) by donating spare change from your credit card purchases? CCSEM has partnered with a new mobile app/website called Roundup that automatically donates spare change to support charitable work like ours. Learn more by viewing this short video. You can check out […]
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Enjoy some of the best desserts in town at the annual Catholic Charities Best Desserts Contest. The event takes place Thursday, August 2, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Alexanders Banquet Facility, 1200 Gratiot, Marysville. Tickets cost $20 and include a full dinner, wine grab, Chinese Auction, and a 50/50 and cash raffle. All proceeds […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) teamed up with the Monroe Timberwolves semi-pro football team Saturday, July 14, to fight the opioid crisis. During this special fundraising event, the Timberwolves faced off against the Highland Park Polar Bears at Navarre Field, 301 Jones Ave., Monroe. Before the game, team members literally gave away the shirts […]
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Two years ago, while helping one of his medical students at Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine (Rochester, Michigan) in his research on the local Hispanic community, Dr. Claudio Cortes discovered the Hispanic and Newcomer Outreach (HNO) ministry at Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s office in Pontiac, Michigan. During his visit to the […]
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As the school year and the month of May come to a close, many parishes like Christ Our Light in Troy are celebrating by honoring the Blessed Mother with a May crowning. Catholic Charities wanted to share these joyful photos, as well as announce we have new resources available on the Christian Service Ministries link […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is working to address the Opioid crisis through a marketing partnership involving former players in the NFL. In April, Catholic Charities Monroe office benefitted from proceeds raised at a luncheon event at Monroe Community College campus sponsored by NFL Alumni Detroit and the Sports Marketing Agency. Organizers promoted the […]
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One June 12, the Big Give is coming to St. Clair County. The fundraising event is a partnership between the St. Clair Community Foundation and local nonprofits like Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM). On that day only, donations can be made directly to support our CCSEM Port Huron office. To donate go to www.stclairfoundation.org. […]
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The following article was originally published in the “Michigan Catholic” newspaper on May 17, 2018. Click here to read the original article. When no one else will listen: Through Catholic Charities, Church on front lines of mental health treatment by Daniel Meloy Clinton Township — It’s a scene all too common in families across our […]
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The roles were switched at the All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Those who usually serve our soup kitchen and food pantry guests got a little service of their own at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Mass and Dinner. About 100 volunteers attended the Mass at St. Gabriel Parish, celebrated […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan would like to thank everyone who made our 2018 Annual Celebration such a wonderful and successful evening. More than 350 people attended the May 28 event at the Somerset Inn in Troy, raising more than $120,000 in support of our ministries serving those in need in our six-county region of […]
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One of the first things Doris McCutcheon thought when she learned she was among the seven seniors named as 2018 Senior Volunteers of the Year by the state of Michigan was how her Governor’s Service Award will inspire others. Doris serves as part of the Foster Grandparent program, administered in the Detroit metro area by […]
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The following article is reprinted with permission from the Vitality supplement to the Oakland Press newspaper. Click here to read the story on the Oakland Press website. The photo is of “Mary Lou Krzyminski of Roseville a Retired Senior Volunteer at the Detroit Zoo.” The photo is credited to David Dalton. The article is written […]
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Reprinted with permission from the Michigan Catholic newspaper. Written by Dan Meloy. Originally published on Feb. 8, 2018. To read the story on the Michigan Catholic website, click here. Kalamazoo — Justin Black has been in the foster care system since he was 9. He’s been with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan since he was 12. […]
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Thanks to Gardner White Furniture’s Charituesday program, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) has a chance to win a donation of $1,000! The rest depends on you! From March 27 at 10 am through April 3 you can vote for CCSEM once a day. Also, please share on your social media pages with everyone you […]
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The ministries of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan provide help and bring hope to more 20,000 persons each year. The impact of our ministries in southeast Michigan is now illustrated in an easy to understand graphic. All seven ministries are summarized, with an estimate of those we serve on an annual basis. Download the […]
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DETROIT, MI, March 19, 2018– Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), serving as the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit, has chosen a heavenly patron to support its work in the six-county region. On the saint’s own feast day, Catholic Charities announces it has adopted the foster father of Jesus Christ, Saint Joseph, to […]
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“I have found my calling.” These are the words of Jonathan Teachman, who has been a volunteer with the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s Adult Day Health Services (ADHS) ministry for more than 28 years. He currently volunteers 15 hours a week at the center on Adams Road next door to Sacred Heart Catholic Parish […]
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Archbishop Allen Vigneron began the season of Lent this year volunteering at the All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in southwest Detroit. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2018, the Archbishop helped patrons fill their bags with food for the month, and since it was “Fat Tuesday”, he brought paczkis to share with the volunteers […]
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Dave Bartek, CEO of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, discusses highlights for CCSEM in the new year during an interview with Teresa Tomeo on her January 12, 2018, “Catholic Connection” radio program broadcast during morning drive time on Ave Maria Radio. Click here to listen to the program. (After a short Ave Maria advertisement, fast […]
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The 2017 Mass for Special Needs Ministry took place at St. Anastasia Parish in Troy on October 1. The celebrant for the Mass was Bishop Arturo Cepada, with Fr. Steven Wertanen, Pastor of St. Anastasia, concelebrating. During the Mass, awards were presented for outstanding persons involved in Special Needs Ministry. The 2017 awards were presented to: • […]
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More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the second annual Mercy in Action (MIA) Day of Service Day on October 14, 2017. Organized through Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) in cooperation with Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit, the event will involve more than 200 service projects to help those in […]
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CCSEM would like to thank the many parishes who donated school supplies to needy children through CCSEM for the 2017-2018 school year. The following parishes donated backpacks and supplies to the foster care children served by families licensed through CCSEM Adoption and Foster Care Services. Christ Our Light Parish in Troy Gesu Parish in Detroit […]
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DETROIT, MI – Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) has chosen its Chief Operating Officer, Dave Bartek, to take the helm of the human services agency as Chief Executive Officer. CCSEM Board Chairman Rev. Msgr. Charles Kosanke, Pastor of Ste. Anne de Detroit and Most Holy Trinity parishes in Detroit, made the announcement on August 30, […]
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Help the Texas Hurricane Victims – Pray Now! Donate Now! As of Tuesday, August 29, Hurricane Harvey has claimed 10 lives with inundating rain continuing today into Wednesday, dumping up to 50 inches of water into southeast Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott says Harvey is “one of the largest disasters America has ever faced.” All this […]
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June 12, 2017 CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI – Jason Shanks, the first and only chief executive officer for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), is departing the agency to become president of Huntington, Indiana – based Our Sunday Visitor Institute, the fundraising and philanthropic arm of the esteemed Catholic publishing house. Msgr. Charles Kosanke, chairman of […]
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Come learn, pray and reflect during the annual Retreat for parish nurses or anyone involved in health care ministry at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, Michigan, March 23 and 24. Register Online | Download Flyer
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The Annual Mass for the World Day of the Sick will be celebrated on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. Come join Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron in this special Mass for the sick, their caregivers, health care professionals, and loved ones. This Mass will […]
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The Christian Service Coordinators Association will offer an Opiate Epidemic workshop at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Mark Kilgore, certified prevention specialist and peer recovery coach, will discuss: The opiate epidemic and how it effects everyone How casual use can lead to addiction How to get […]
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The 2016 Adopt-a-Family for Christmas program provided $168,316.06 in monetary assistance to 249 families in southeast Michigan during the Christmas season. The 2016 program was funded by 245 generous donors. The program, in operation since 1990, helps families enduring significant financial hardship and other challenges. Previously managed by the Archdiocese of Detroit, the program is […]
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From The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop | Issued December 9, 2016 Dear Brothers, I wanted to share with you this following statement, which I issued publicly today and offered tonight at Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral (a Spanish-language version of this same statement is available here): As we celebrate the Feast of Our […]
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Getting Remarried? Sign up for a October 22 Encore workshop! Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) can help you and your future spouse welcome Christ into your union, improve your communication skills, and position your relationship to grow stronger over time! Adhering to Church teachings and led by Dr. Janusz Wrobel, a skilled CCSEM therapist, […]
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Know someone who cares for a memory-impaired loved one? Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is offering a free support workshop just for them – Caring for the Caregiver – on Wednesday evening, September 28 in Warren. Learn more by downloading the flyer, calling Trista Johnson at 248-559-1147 ext. 3941 or email: johnsont@ccsem.org Learn more about […]
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All are welcome to St. Joan of Arc Parish in St. Clair Shores for the annual Mass for persons with special needs, their caregivers, and loved ones on Sunday, September 25 at 12:00 pm. Bishop Michael Byrnes will be the main celebrant, the annual Special Needs Ministries Recognition Awards will be presented, and a special […]
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To provide immediate and ongoing assistance to those affected by the August flooding that inundated 20 parishes (counties) in Louisiana, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is collaborating with local Catholic Charities agencies in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, and the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux which are providing disaster assistance to individuals and families. Catholic Charities […]
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Are you at least 55 years of age with maturity, wisdom, patience and the willingness to help children? Share your life experiences by volunteering as a foster grandparent in Oakland County! Volunteer during the day in local schools and youth facilities. Organized through Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, foster grandparents provide support to children with […]
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Learn how to embrace humor to for your mind, body, and spirit at the 2nd annual Senior Living and Learning Seminar on August 24 at the Troy Community Center! Hosted by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Free parking Free admission Free lunch Door prizes and giveaways The expo will feature a “Laughter Works” talk. Research […]
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Save the Date and Sign Up for Mercy in Action Service Day on Saturday, October 1, 2016. In this Year of Mercy, Pope Francis encourages all to serve people who need help. Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is collaborating with parishes, schools, and others to coordinate a regional Day of Service on October 1 to help those […]
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Getting Remarried? Sign up for a July 9 Encore workshop! Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) can help you and your future spouse welcome Christ into your union, improve your communication skills, and position your relationship to grow stronger over time! Adhering to Church teachings and led by Dr. Janusz Wrobel, a skilled CCSEM therapist, […]
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Free “Caring for the Caregiver” workshop on June 13 in St. Clair Shores! Caring for elderly loved ones, the physically frail, and memory impaired can be a full-time job. For many, it is. Caregivers need support and information. Learn about resources for caregivers in southeast Michigan at a free gathering hosted by Catholic Charities of […]
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To provide immediate and ongoing assistance to those affected by contaminated municipal drinking water in Flint, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is collaborating with Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties (CCSGC), which is currently distributing 3,000 cases of water a day. CCSGC is interacting daily with people affected by contaminated drinking water in Flint […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) needs volunteer tutors and mentors 55 years of age and older to help kids in Macomb County schools. No experience is necessary and tasks can be as simple as reading with first graders. CCSEM’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) places adults in a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities. […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) has opened a graduate practitioner clinic in Clinton Township with appointments now available for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, as well as families and couples seeking counseling for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief and loss, relationship issues, behavior problems, and other personal challenges. These confidential services are available to […]
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Considering getting married again? Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) can help you and your future spouse welcome Christ into your union, improve your communication skills, and position your relationship to grow stronger over time! Adhering to Church teachings and led by Dr. Janusz Wrobel, a skilled CCSEM therapist, Encore remarriage workshops focus on replacing […]
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“You know what the issue is with this world? Everyone wants some magical solution to their problem and everyone refuses to believe in magic.” – The Mad Hatter Enjoy a magical gathering of friends and neighbors amid the whimsy of the Mad Hatter’s world in an evening wonderland of delicious food, great wine, auctions, […]
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Deciding between food and medicine? No one should ever have to choose! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a benefit for eligible individuals and families, including seniors. SNAP helps you save on groceries to free up money to pay bills, for medications, and other necessities. Thanks in part to generous support from the Walmart […]
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Every day and at all hours Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) provides children and teens with basic needs. CCSEM’s Adoption and Foster Care services often receives late night calls that an infant, child, or youth will be removed from a dangerous situation with little more than what they are wearing. CCSEM provides clothing, bedding, […]
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Learn from the teachings of St. Paul about evangelization in Christian service at CCSEM’s Christian Service Coordinators’ Association meeting on Tuesday, February 24 from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. All those engaged in ministries of Christian Service are welcome! Three guest speakers will present and answer questions on […]
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Join Detroit Archbishop and CCSEM Board President Allen Vigneron as well as seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and prolife activists throughout metro Detroit at the Annual Mass and Dinner for Life at the Seminary on February 6! Kimberly Hahn, Catholic apologist and author, will be the keynote speaker. Mass celebrated by the Archbishop starts […]
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A few hours a month can make a big difference in a young person’s future! Caring adults willing to share some time with children between eight and 14 years of age are needed by the Hispanic Outreach Services program at Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM). Volunteer mentors for these Pontiac-area children should be at […]
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Enjoy Monroe County police, firefighters, and others competing in the 3rd Annual CCSEM Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 28, at St. Mary Catholic Central High School in Monroe! This uproariously fun competition for adults will include a cash bar, raffles and door prizes. Doors open at 5:30 pm and admission is only $10 each or […]
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Your support is crucial to continuing life-changing programs that thousands of individuals, seniors, and families depend on. Will you please consider your best gift today to provide help and give hope to your neighbors in need?
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Join with several parishes, businesses, clubs, and individuals who are helping CCSEM to provide a Merry Christmas to the children and families we serve throughout the year! CCSEM programs serve multiple individuals and families in need year round. Five CCSEM programs and services are targeted for your gifts this Christmas: Refugee Resettlement: CCSEM has resettled […]
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Waterford, MI – Sept. 20, 2014 – Providing mental health and substance abuse counseling to residents of the Waterford area for more than 20 years, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is moving to a new location just under a mile from its current office on Highland Road effective Wednesday, October 1. The new office is at […]
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Clinton Township — Atheel Zora was once asked why refugees keep coming to the United States. “I said there are a lot of reasons why they are leaving their country,” said Zora, a resettlement specialist with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s (CCSEM) immigration and refugee services. “If they’re feeling safe, if they feel like there’s a […]
Read More... Metro Detroit — In 2011, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron had called for the independent social services agencies that were loosely affiliated with the Archdiocese of Detroit to become a single entity, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM). Three years after that decision, the consolidated agency is growing visibly stronger in its mission to serve Catholics […]
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is ready to provide supportive services to Marygrove College in Detroit, which today announced its commitment to offer shelter, sustenance, and education to children and youth arriving in the United States from Central America. Through its Hispanic Outreach Services, CCSEM staff and volunteers provide English language tutoring, GED classes, […]
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