Catholic Charities News and Notes

An evening in our Food Pantry and Clothing Center
The girl wanted either pink or glittery shoes; I found her an aqua pair of shoes. We were both rooting for that pair but still looked around for more. However, I found a white pair of Vans. I told...
Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach named "Best of Bartlesville" Non-Profit
Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach has been named the "Best Non-Profit" in Bartlesville.
"We are not strangers. He is a piece of me."
When she showed me [the waiting family's] book, I knew it was them. They felt like family and I had not even met them.
“When it boils right down to it, they saved my life. There's no doubt in my mind.”
The following is a first-hand account of Billy Harris’ experience with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. The Wagoner man and his wife, Sherry, lost everything in a home fire on May 6th. He...
Way More Than a Bag of Groceries
I looked over toward a van that was sitting in the driveway and saw a person asleep in the driver side front seat. I went around the van and tapped on the half-rolled-down window. A man slowly...
Way More Than a Charity
When you give to Catholic Charities, you are living out the commandment to love your neighbor. Your generosity is a blessing to the poor and suffering in our community. Together, we are "Love...
Way more than a bed to sleep in...
Melody described herself when she first arrived at Madonna House as a “very round, terrified, small, human.” Of her first experience of Madonna House, she says, “Nothing anybody could have said...
Catholic Charities hires 3
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma has selected three Bartlesville residents to join the staff of Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach.
Way More Than Origami
Mickey's take on a lemonade stand supports Catholic Charities.
Way More Than Vanilla Extract
A food pantry volunteer finds the perfect item for a client, creating a ripple of smiles throughout the campus.
Creek County Long Term Recovery Group fills unmet needs after 2019 tornado
Posted:
August 1, 2021
Tornadoes brought two distinct paths of destruction through Creek County on May 26, 2019, each extending more than 12 miles long and 1,200 feet wide. Numerous structures across the county, including homes, businesses, and schools, sustained serious damage.
Thank you for the Opportunity to serve
Posted:
July 1, 2021
Barry Corum reflects on this past year as he sits in an empty warehouse at Catholic Charities’ main campus in North Tulsa. An upcoming renovation project has temporarily moved the food distribution to a warehouse at 59th and Mingo. Hundreds of volunteers alongside Barry stepped up since March of 2020 to serve as many as 400-600 families per day with food. 
GED/HiSET Students Keep their eyes on the Prize
Posted:
July 1, 2021
2020 was a lost year for education for many students, but not for the 101 GED/HiSET graduates of the Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma Adult Education program.
Newest outreach Location opens in Wilburton
Posted:
July 1, 2021
As the need for food and other social services has skyrocketed during the pandemic, Catholic Charities continues to provide greater access to food across Eastern Oklahoma.
Patron support make Cooking up Compassion 2021 a huge Success!
Posted:
July 1, 2021
Each year, Catholic Charities programs depend on the funds raised by our annual fundraising gala, Cooking Up Compassion. In the midst of the pandemic, holding an event for such a large crowd was just not possible.
Feed My Sheep Project ~ Catholic Charities renovates facilities to meet needs
Posted:
June 1, 2021
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.

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