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Good Shepherd Kitchen: Culinary Training Serving up a Future
“Because of this program, I can be a better mom and provider for my son. Chef is preparing us for what’s ahead!” ~ Rachael
Tulsa teens raise thousands of dollars for charity by selling Barbie dolls
A man who volunteers with Catholic Charities challenged his grandson and his grandson’s friend to sell 89 original, boxed Barbie dolls that had been donated to the organization.
Sapulpa Vietnam Veteran preserving letters written to wife, parents during war
A Sapulpa Vietnam War veteran is preserving the love letters he wrote to his wife while he was away at battle.He copied the letters and put them into a book for his family to read. But he’s also doing Something Good, by sharing a message with other veterans.
Remembering those who live in our hearts
“I felt comfortable leaving at night because I knew Susan was in the best possible hands.” – Barbara Edwards
Dental care the key to life-saving transplant
“No one should ever have to make the decision to decline life-saving care due to their lack of access to affordable dental care.” ~ Jennifer Cook, DDS
Afghan women are making history at Ascension St. John
See media coverage of this story by clicking on these thumbnails: “Many Employers are missing out on the opportunities that Afghan refugees, especially women, bring
Extra SNAP benefit money comes to an end
People using SNAP benefits will no longer receive emergency allotments that offered up more money to spend on food.
Monte Cassino holds annual diaper drive
Monte Cassino School is holding their annual diaper drive for Catholic Charities. Students and staff have donated many boxes already this month. Students were asked to buy
Students help stock Catholic Charities food pantry on Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting for many Christians, and Bishop Kelley High School students helped feed the hungry.
Leaning on each other…Madonna House and St. Elizabeth Lodge emphasizes community as a building block to success
“We are always coming up with interesting ways to get our population of residents involved. They are learning from coursework and groups. They are cooking
Loving support is key to success at Madonna House
“Getting to live here makes the struggle I went through worth it. In many ways, it’s too good to be true. Madonna House is exactly
Little extras bring comfort to Porta Caeli House guests and their families
“It is hard to miss how expressions change and people happily react to our therapy dog,” says Mary Nole, Volunteer Coordinator for Porta Caeli House.
Family of 7 makes ends meet with help of Catholic Charities Muskogee
“We are hardworking people who need the help of Catholic Charities Muskogee to make ends meet. It helps us to remain a family.” For Ky
From prison to professional: Woman discovers “Love Changing Lives” at Mary Martha Outreach
“Mary Martha helped me climb out of the trenches of poverty into a position where I am able to serve my community, the community I
One year after Afghanistan evacuations, local services help Tulsa refugees build new lives
When he fled Afghanistan last year along with his parents and siblings, Shakib Qadri had no clear plan for the future. And that uncertainty didn’t
Pro bono attorneys helping Catholic Charities with Afghan asylum cases
“I am so pleased to see the legal community in Tulsa step up in such a big way. This is such a vital and urgent
Catholic Charities Helping Center can provide help to those in need
Sequoyah County Times – August 3, 2022 – What at one time may have been an enjoyable endeavor has oftentimes become a dreaded venture of
Porta Caeli House: The presence of the Holy Spirit is evident
“Porta Caeli House is a beautiful place, but no one is getting cured here; they are in their final days being loved and made comfortable.”
Single mother goes from tragedy to triumph…”It’s never too late.”
“Before St. Elizabeth Lodge, I had given up on possibilities of change. I thought I was too old and too damaged to have a better home, a better job, a better life.” Now, she hopes other women who are suffering will not be scared to do something different. “I want them to know they can also ask for help, and that it is never too late.”
~ Tameika
Afghan Refugee In Tulsa Asks For Prayers For People In Home Country
Tim Neuman, Director of Client Food Services for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, described what he’s seeing regarding the number of guests they’re serving right
Dignity is at the forefront of The Market at Catholic Charities
As record inflation causes food prices to skyrocket, food pantries are needed more than ever by those struggling to make ends meet. Catholic Charities of
Modus launches new grocery delivery service for seniors in Tulsa
Modus, a non-profit in Tulsa, announced the launch of a new service: Modus Delivers, the organization announced this week.
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma to increase fuel budget after hike in fuel costs
Tim Neuman, Director of Client Food Services for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, described what he’s seeing regarding the number of guests they’re serving right
For many, hard times come when they least expect it
“Out of the blue times got really tough!” 52-year-old Todd Matsuo wasn’t expecting hard times to hit when they did. Due to a work-related injury, he
Myanmar refugee celebrates big achievement
“I feel comfortable receiving help from Catholic Charities because they don’t discriminate,” says Hau Cing. “The staff is kind and giving to everyone. I am
OSU, Catholic church help fill gaps in finances, community for Afghan refugees
Kluver said the Afghans began arriving in Stillwater in December 2021, and the last arrived this past April. He said the refugees largely have been
Okmulgee residents lose everything in May 2022 flood
“The deafening sound of rain started at around noon,” says Billy Rose, “and by 2:30 am it was ‘get out with the clothes on our
Gov. Stitt says women have other options besides abortion
NewsChannel 8 reached out to Catholic Charities just to see if they’d be able to handle all the women who will no longer have abortion
Afghan teen leads family into new life in America
During a recent visit to a large urban park a few miles from his home in Tulsa, 17-year-old Shahrukh Khalilbeak pushed his brothers and sisters
Catholic Charities opens new client-based food pantry
Thousands of families use local charities and food banks to find fresh, healthy food in Tulsa each year. Catholic Charities saw this and decided to
Catholic Charities’ new ‘market’ to serve Tulsans in need
Along with a better variety of healthy foods, an innovative new grocery store-style approach to feeding Tulsa’s hungry should help bring more dignity to the
Catholic Charities Of Eastern Oklahoma To Hold Ribbon Cutting For New Food Pantry
The Market is part of a $5 million renovation at the organization’s Tulsa Campus. It is set up like a grocery store, but without the
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma celebrated the launch of “The Market”
The Market at Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma lets anyone in need shop for groceries for free. This gives people in the area a chance to choose
Tulsa Mayor joins ribbon cutting for new food pantry concept at Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma celebrated the launch of a new way to provide food to the hungry in Tulsa on Monday.
Red Cross Month celebrated in Tulsa by event giving back to community
The American Red Cross of Oklahoma and Catholic Charities have teamed up to give back to the Tulsa community this Red Cross Month.
They fled Afghanistan for their lives. Now, two refugee brothers, 13 children, have a home, new hope in Tulsa
Asked about the likely fate that would’ve awaited him had he stayed, Wakil Qazizada put it this way: He held his index finger to his
Westside Alliance offers soccer scholarships to Afghan refugee children
The Islamic Society of Tulsa, Westside Alliance Soccer Club and Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma partnered together to bring a special day to refugee children from Afghanistan and their families.
Final Group Of Afghan Refugees Arrives In Tulsa
The final group of Afghan refugees coming to Green Country is in Tulsa. Volunteers with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma welcomed them at the airport
Catholic Charities Of Oklahoma Invites Afghan Refugees To ORU Game
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma arranged for some Afghan refugees to attend a basketball game at Oral Roberts University.
Community Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Feeding 300 Afghan Refugees
The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is feeding 300 Afghan refugees a week and volunteers say it’s an honor to do Something Good and feed
‘We’ve accomplished the impossible’: Tulsa’s final Afghan refugees to arrive Thursday, as next chapter begins
With the last of its 850-plus Afghan refugees due to arrive on Thursday, Tulsa’s part in a massive nationwide resettlement effort will officially wrap up
We are many parts
As 800 Afghan refugees are being welcomed to Tulsa, Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma has begun the largest resettlement project in its history and has
Volunteers team up to furnish, stock up apartments for Afghan refugees
With more than 450 Afghan refugees already here and more on the way this week, teams of volunteers converged Monday at an east Tulsa apartment
More Afghan Refugees Arrive In Tulsa; Welcomed By Oklahoma Charities
Almost three dozen Afghan Refugees spent their first night in Tulsa on Tuesday after arriving at Tulsa International Airport. Pastor Eric Costanzo says the effort
Volunteers donate time, resources to help Afghan refugees in Green Country
Last week, around 60 Afghan refugees flew into Tulsa International Airport. More are expected to arrive in Green Country this week, months after they were evacuated
Proper thanks to our Afghan allies requires more than words
“I think gratitude is the perfect way to describe this, because the outpouring of support from people across the country has been nothing short of
White House staff member addresses concerns with Afghan refugee program in Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. — Former Delaware Governor and White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator, Jack Markell, spoke during a press conference Friday afternoon in Tulsa.
White House point person on Afghan refugees comes to see how Oklahoma is rolling out the welcome mat
The White House’s point person for Afghan refugee resettlement says the “Oklahoma standard” has quickly become a model for all 200-plus U.S. cities currently taking
White House Coordinator for Afghan Refugee Resettlement Visits Tulsa, Leaves “Inspired”
The White House coordinator helping oversee Afghan refugee resettlement across America was in Tulsa Friday and said he is impressed with how the process is
Family reunited in Tulsa after fleeing Afghanistan but separated by refugee screening process
Dozens of families from Afghanistan have been arriving in the Tulsa area over the last month, fleeing from the crisis in Afghanistan. On Saturday, those
Welcoming the Stranger Afghan refugee resettlement is community effort for Catholic Charities
Welcoming the Stranger Afghan refugee resettlement is community effort for Catholic Charities
Refugee welcome teams stay ready to roll, assist arriving Afghans: ‘The 20 minutes you’re with them is just so precious’
South Tulsa Baptist — in partnership with Catholic Charities, which is heading up the overall resettlement effort — has been in charge of welcoming Afghan
