News & Events

photoThe Development and Public Relations division of Catholic Charities works throughout the year raising funds to fill agency gaps in funding, coordinating volunteer and in-kind services, and communicating agency news and accomplishments to the media and greater community.

Catholic Charities 2008 Calendar of Events

Noche de Fiesta - Dinner & AuctionWednesday, September 11, 2008
Noche de Fiesta

Benefiting all 26 programs, Noche de Fiesta is Catholic Charities' annual fundraiser, held at the historic downtown Hilton this year.  The evening includes a deluxe Mexican dinner, live music,  silent and live auctions.  Last year, over 600 guests helped to raise over $260,000 for Catholic Charities..

How can you be involved with Noche de Fiesta?

  1. DONATE an item or service for the silent or live auctions.
  2. ATTEND the fiesta on Thursday, September 11th at the Hilton for $75/person.
  3. PURCHASE an ad in the fiesta catalog.  Prices range from $300 to $1,500.
  4. UNDERWRITE various costs of the fiesta.
  5. SPONSOR the fiesta at the levels of $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000.

Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets to Catholic Charities 2008 Noche de Fiesta!

Monday, October 6, 2008
The Charles Coody Classic

Charles Coody Classic2008 marks the 12th Annual Charles Coody Classic!

The tournament will be held at Texas Star Golf Club in Euless. Sponsored by Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, this is an annual event benefiting Catholic Charities, The Charles Coody golf scholarship of Texas Christian University, and Phi Delta Theta. Corporate sponsorships and other opportunities are available.

Click here for more information on sponsorships or for reservations

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
7th Creating Hope for Our Community Luncheon

Creating Hope

The purpose of this annual fundraising luncheon is to raise sustainable, unrestricted funding so that we can serve all who walk through our doors. The lunch will be held from 12p.m.-1p.m. at the Round Up Inn located in the Will Rogers Memorial Center at 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Ft Worth 76107. The event includes a speech about the needs and direction of the agency by our President/CEO. We have a video that highlights many of our programs. In addition, we have clients talk about the way that Catholic Charities has touched their lives and helped ease their burdens.  A volunteer addresses the guests about making a financial commitment to Catholic Charities.  There is no minimum or maximum gift.  Guests are free to give at any level that they feel comfortable.

Click here or call 817.413.3924 to learn more about how you can help Catholic Charities Create Hope for those we serve

September – December 2008
Christmas card sales

Each year, Catholic Charities offers Christmas cards for sale made by the children in the Catholic Charities assessment center. These children come to Catholic Charities because of abuse and neglect at the hands of their caregivers. 100% of the proceeds go directly to help the children at the assessment center.

Click here or call 817.413.3924 to learn how you can help Catholic Charities Christmas card sales or to purchase your cards today!

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