Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma (CCEOK) has begun a new disaster preparedness program that will eventually be available to all parishes in the diocese. Funded by a three-year $75,000 grant from the Cargill Foundation through Catholic Charities U.S.A., the program aims to help local communities and individuals prepare for and...
Before the recent flooding, Evan Monsivais, who is married to Jose Monsivais, said that their close-knit community was full of children playing and it was always bustling with activity. When the waters of the Arkansas recently reached historic flood levels, however, their entire community was reduced to a ghost town.
Speaking at a Vatican conference in late 2018 on what to do with churches that are no longer used for worship, Pope Francis said that those buildings can be, “witnesses to the faith of the community that produced them in the past and for this reason, they are in their...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an economic crisis in the United States, leading to record unemployment rates and placing financial strain on millions of families. With so many people now being unable to work due to government mandates, Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, the largest distributor of food to...
At age 23, divorced and already the mother of a little boy, she terminated her pregnancy not long after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. For years afterward, she struggled with guilt and the pain of subsequent infertility caused by complications from the dilation and curettage.
On a dreary gray Saturday in late November, a group from St. Anne Church brought a dose of warmth and sunshine along with food supplies to a Broken Arrow apartment complex.The parishioners made their way through the building, stopping at the doors of residents who indicated a need for food...
Last year, Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma served more than 70,000 people in need. Over the years, they have grown from operating a relatively humble food program into the largest provider of food to individuals in need in the entire state of Oklahoma.
Reliable transportation is a necessity when it comes to holding a job and supporting a family. With this in mind, the men of St. Benedict in Broken Arrow started the monthly car care clinic for St. Elizabeth Lodge residents 10 years ago
Our own Catholic Charities’ Dental Clinic was named a finalist for Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards. The annual event took place on April 29th, honoring outstanding nonprofits throughout the state for their work to improve their respective communities and change lives.
More than 100 families from Unity Learning Academy in north Tulsa enjoyed a day of exciting games, activities, and food at a block party celebrating the school’s mission and success.
