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New 6.1-quake hits Haiti, people flee into streets A powerful aftershock struck Haiti today, shaking buildings and
sending screaming people running into the streets only eight days after
the country's capital was devastated by a major 7.0 Earthquake. See Story> Your help is needed now! Please give through volunteering, donations and prayer. Despite the death and destruction faith brings hope. See the touching video of Hatian orphans singing "God is Good" while food is distributed or the Haitian marching and singing on the streets. Catholic Relief Services has placed Resources For Catholic Educators and Youth Ministers on thier website to teach the youth more about the Haitian Earthquake.
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Haitian Earthquake Relief Needed Now
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Pl ease help the people of Haiti with your support of CRS - Catholic Relief Services as we respond
in the aftermath of a massive earthquakes that have struck near the capital
of Port au Prince. Every person counts and every penny counts.
Catholic Relief Services
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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Text "RELIEF" to 25383 to make a $10 donation to support the Catholic Relief Services
Haiti relief efforts.
RED CROSS
Text "HAITI"
to 90999 to make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross
Haiti relief efforts.
UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION
Text "CERF" to 90999 to make a $5 donation to support the United Nations
Haiti relief efforts.
HOW TO TEXT MESSAGE:
All phones are different, but these general instructions should help.
1. Select Menu.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select New Text Message.
4. Select Address and enter code 24357 (2HELP), press OK/ENTER.
5. Select Message and enter code word GIVE using your keypad, press OK/ENTER.
6. When finished select OK or SEND to send message.
7. Within a few minutes, a reply message will come back to your phone asking you to confirm the transaction.
8. Enter "Y" or "YES" to confirm the transaction or "N' or "NO" to cancel the transaction, press OK/ENTER.Donations will appear on customers' monthly bills
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Centennial Leadership Summit ~ January 28
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Join us for a one-day interactive forum where together we will work to find solutions to poverty in America. All across the country, poverty is on the rise: children are hungry, veterans are homeless, and families are working, but barely getting by. For a complete schedule visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org
Catholic Charities USA Centennial Leadership Summit
Thursday, January 28
9:30am - 5:00pm
Santa Clara University
The Mission Room
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
All Day Conference: $100
REGISTER NOW >
Featured Speakers and Presenters:
* Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA
* Kirk Hanson, Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University
* Chris Block, Executive Director of American Leadership Forum of Silicon Valley
* Fred Ferrer, CEO, The Health Trust
* Marianne Jackson, Senior VP of Human Resources, Blue Shield of California
* Candy Hill, Sr. Vice President, Social Policy and Government Affairs
* Assemblymember Jim Beall, Jr.
* Catherine Manfredo, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of Fresno
* Rev. Nicky Santos, SJ, Santa Clara University Business School
For more information, contact: Kirsten Linge at (703) 236-6200 or klinge@catholiccharitiesusa.org
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Operation Prom Dress ~ March 27
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The City of San Jose is preparing for its 2nd Annual Operation Prom Dress. Donate a dress to ensure that every girl gets to go to the dance. Don't let the tough economy discourage High School students from attending their prom. Drop off a New or Gently Used Dress through March 27, 2010 at the following locations:
Roosevelt Community Center
901 E Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116
Mayfair Community Center
2039 Kammerer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
Berryessa Community Center
3050 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95132
Evergreen Community Center
4860 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
George Shirakawa Community Center
2072 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112
For more information, please contact:
Steven Le at 408-535-4959 or Steven.Le@sanjoseca.gov
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Haiti Facts
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Catholic Relief Services turned a Port-au-Prince golf course into
one of the first formal camps now serving 50,000 displaced people
There are 37,000 pregnant Haitian women who are scared to give birth because of lack of food, water and medical resources
50% of Haiti's population is younger than 18 years old.
80% of Haitians are Catholic
Mass is held at the decimated Cathedral
See Video>
Haitian population is 9,035,536 and 1.5 million are currently homeless
200,000 people are estimated to have died
Catholic Relief Services began working in Haiti in 1954 after Hurricane Hazel
Catholic Charities helps rescue Haitian orphans and brings them to the US.
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How to Help
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See how your school, class, youth group or work can help the people of Haiti
Hold a Food Fast Youth Retreat
Plan a community meal and sample the food of Haiti
Sell Fair Trade goods to fundraise for Haiti
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End of Life Issues
~ January 20 ~
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Pathways Home Health and Hospice will discuss End of Life Care - how to care, what to expect, and what to do. They will also tailor to the audiences needs and curiosity. Step by step information will be provided on Advance Directives. Hosted by Deanery 7 and Catholic Cemeteries.Wednesday, January 207:00pm to 9:00pmSt. Anthony Parish20101 McKean Rd., San Jose, CAFor more information, contact: Frances Carrasco at 408-258-2940 x208
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FREE Children's Grief Support Group
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Divorce and death in a family can have a very traumatic effect in the lives of the children. They need the help of trained, compassionate facilitators to learn to cope with their pain. There is no cost to attend Rainbows and it is open to any children in the community from 5-18 years of age. Deadline to register is Friday, January 22, 2010. Registration forms are in the entrance of the church on the bulletin board or visit SanJoseRainbows.org
Next Rainbows session starts:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
7:00 - 8:00pm
REGISTER ONLINE >
Saint John Vianney School
4601 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
For more information contact: Lily Tenes at 408-272-1861 or lily@sanjoserainbows.org
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