Hearts for Hope – Thank You for Making Mercy Visible
Feb 17, 2026

With deep gratitude, we thank everyone who made this year’s Hearts for Hope fundraiser such a beautiful witness to faith in action.

A special thank you to our dedicated Event Chairs, Barb Britz and Jennie McClelland, whose leadership, generosity, and tireless commitment helped bring this evening to life. Your hearts for service are a blessing to St. Clair County.

We are profoundly grateful to our:

✨ Presenting Sponsor – Catholic Financial Life & Woman’s Life

💎 Platinum Sponsors – The Marriage Group, WGRT 102.3 FM, and St. Clair County Community Mental Health

🥇 Gold Sponsors – Including Barb & Steve Britz, Chris & Jessie Wiegand, Don & Bonnie Fletcher, The McClelland Family, Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, and Grace Memorial

🥈 Silver Sponsors & Friends Sponsors – Whose generosity strengthened this mission in countless ways

And to every guest who attended, bid, donated, sponsored, prayed, and believed in this work — thank you.

Because of you, Catholic Charities Counseling Services will continue providing compassionate counseling and mental health support to children, families, and individuals in need throughout St. Clair County.

We were honored that Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger joined us and later reflected on the evening in Detroit Catholic. His words beautifully captured what this night represented — a community united in mercy and hope.

Read his Detroit Catholic reflection and article here

Together, we are strengthening families, restoring dignity, and building hope — one heart at a time.

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