Help & Hope March 2015 MARCH 2015 FOR HELP TO HELP 40 Days to Change Your World Lent. Forty days before Easter when, through prayer, sacrifice and helping others, we transform our Christian love into action. Sounds good but how exactly do we do this? Hear more on JustLove radio make the most of Lent Hear how warmth is spread when 3,000 children get winter coats Catholic charities Community Spider-Man Party for Autistic Son "Apple," Jamel said. "Boat." "I started crying," his mother said. Sometimes one word can be a miracle. Jamel, who has autism, spoke his first words at five years old. Now eight, he continues to receive key intervention from Kennedy Child Study Center, a Catholic Charities-sponsored agency and acknowledged leader in helping children with special needs. What happened next to Jamel is truly remarkable. Read Jamel's story Fairytales and Real Life Heroes Impoverished children, many who already understand Cinderella's life far too well, recently acted out a version of this fairytale in "A Native American Cinderella." The actors, ages 5-12, participate in Catholic Charities Highbridge Gardens Cornerstone Alianza Division, an afterschool program filled with activities that get them off the streets and help them thrive. Volunteer — Be a Hero Four Bold Ideas to Mend Police/Community Relations Help a Woman. Volunteer Dancing to the Beat; Feeling "Normal" When Alexy Lopez dances salsa, his multiple sclerosis seems to disappear; his unsteady stride and self-doubt vanish. "When I dance, I still feel the same," Mr. Lopez, 56, said. "I feel normal." But the swift onset of symptoms made it impossible for him to continue working. The New York Times profiles how Catholic Charities provided him with not only help but also hope for the future. watch the video A Special Thank You from Msgr. Kevin Sullivan I am amazed and humbled by what we can do when we come together to help our neighbors. Because of you, so far this year's Feeding Our Neighbors campaign has already collected over 400,000 meals for families in need. With gratitude, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan P.S. If you'd like to make a contribution you still can. donate here Spread the word! Share this email Follow Us Catholic Charities | 1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022 | Toll Free Help Line: 888.744.7900 Contact: For Help | Contact: General Inquiries | Privacy Policy | Job Opportunities | Unsubscribe