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INSIDE THIS ISSUE KYLE’S CORNER PG. 8 CONNECTING GIVERS AND RECEIVERS PG. 14
“If you lavish your food on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then your light shall rise in the darkness, and your gloom shall become like midday...” Isaiah 58:10
A LIGHT TO FOLLOW This Advent, shelter the homeless. Feed the hungry. Support Catholic Charities.
P L E A S E R E S P O N D B Y: D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 8
This Advent, please consider a gift to help those in need.
DID YOU KNOW?
1 IN 5 COLORADO KIDS don’t know when or where they will get their next meal.* Support Catholic Charities. *Colorado Children’s Campaign, 2016 KIDS COUNT in Colorado!, March 2016.
Recognizing the dignity of each life, your gift will help feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless. That includes pregnant women in poverty, veterans experiencing homelessness, and vulnerable seniors. Last year, with the generous and kind support of people like you, we: • cared for 110,144 women, children and men • provided 1.33 million nights of affordable housing, transitional shelter and emergency shelter • served 581,308 meals
Your donation will make it possible to bring the Light of Christ to thousands more.
Donate at ccdenver.org/ADVENT
LETTER FROM THE CEO The Advent and Christmas season is a time of preparation and joy to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s an opportunity to renew both our faith and relationships with family and friends. At Catholic Charities, we create an environment that encourages this renewal among the people we serve. This issue of Charity Works highlights the many ways you and your family can express your faith through charitable activities. The heartfelt gathering of friends and family, and exchange of beautifully-wrapped presents this season, remind us not only of the importance of giving, but the greatest gift of all—God’s Son. As you read through this issue, we hope you’re inspired by the stories of transformation born through this faith and generosity.
Visit online at ccdenver.org or call 303-742-0828 to learn more, volunteer or make a donation.
Our Adopt-a-Family program is one of our most popular ways for families to show their Christmas spirit by helping others in need. I am amazed to hear of the joy that families experience from giving as well as receiving through this program. You can learn more by reading page 14 of this issue or visiting ccdenver.org/adoptafamily. Catholic Charities is an advocate for those in need, especially for children. In this issue, we focus particularly on the lives of children and what they can teach all of us about our call to charity. Our ministries—from Early Childhood Education to the family floor at our shelters—are here to help children and their families live with dignity and pursue their dreams. Read about 12-year-old Grace, a young girl who organized her friends and family on her birthday to pack sack lunches and donate toiletries for Samaritan House. She said, “I had a happy heart, because I felt I did a good thing.” On page 8, see Kyle’s Corner from Kyle Dyer, which showcases some of the ways in which local children and youth are volunteering and sacrificing to serve others. They are a joyful reminder of heartfelt giving. As you consider your year-end gifts to charity, I would also encourage you to consider the Child Care Contribution Credit and the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit options. These credits give you the chance to give low-income children a solid education through Catholic Charities and benefit children struggling with homelessness at our shelters, while also receiving tax benefits. Visit ccdenver.org/taxcredits for more information or see more details on the back cover of this issue. As we look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth and the New Year, I wish you and your loved ones a joy-filled season. Thank you for your prayers and support of Catholic Charities and for all those we have the blessing to serve.
God bless,
Charity Works is published quarterly by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver, a 501(c)(3) established to serve those in need in northern Colorado. As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver, and inspired by God’s love and compassion, Catholic Charities extends the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.
Darren A. Walsh President and CEO
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CHARITIES TEAM CHAT
MARISOL WOMEN’S SERVICES
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
KINSHIP & SENIOR SERVICES
• Marisol Homes hired a new director, Yolanda GreeneSanders, and operations manager, Julie Banuelos.
• We hosted a week long Pre-Service for all of our staff. Training topics included Trauma Informed Care in the classroom, Disabilities, Math for young children, Conscious Discipline, Health and Safety, Child Abuse and Neglect, along with Nutrition, Medication Administration, CPR and First Aid.
• Mulroy Senior Center hosted a Fiesta for our participants and residents on Aug. 22. It is a collaboration with Archdiocesan Housing activity coordinators and the Family & Senior Services team. We will be continuing our collaboration with Emily Griffith Technical College’s Program of Cosmetology, providing salon services for free. Mulroy served over 200 individuals.
• Residents started a class about Healthy Boundaries presented by staff from Streets Hope, a partnership Marisol is continuing to develop. Financial Health Institute’s Frameworks for Financial Health Training has been offered to all staff to support financial health. • Marisol Health’s fatherhood mentoring program began in Lafayette, and a fall fest was held for families served by the clinic. • Marisol Health staff began outreach and a strong presence on college campuses, including the University of Colorado, Denver University, Colorado Christian University and the Auraria Campus. • We’re grateful for a generous donor who provided funding for the beautiful Marian Garden outside our clinic in Denver.
• Our programs kicked off the new school year at our Garfield, Kentucky and Annunciation sites on Sept. 4.
Alison Keough Vice President
Jan McIntosh Vice President
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• Members of the ECE Education Staff, Home Visiting programs and Administration attended the ChildPlus conference in October. They learned new ways to increase our productivity and efficiency with the database system and more effectively record and monitor the work we do each day to serve the children and families in the Denver community.
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• Kinship Services hosted a family event at White Fence Farm. Families were able to enjoy a great meal and receive backpacks and school supplies. • In August, the Kinship Caregiver Program distributed backpacks and school supplies to 127 children in the program. We collaborated with the Parish and Community Relations team on a new initiative with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. The program was a great success! We received the rest of the backpacks and supplies from the agency-wide school supply drive and several private donors.
Carrie Savage Manager
COMMUNITY SERVICES • Put Saturday Jan. 12, 2019, on your calendars. That is the date for our next Celebrate Life Rally and March at the state Capitol. Check our website at respectlifedenver.org for details and updates. • Our Adopt-a-Family program is underway. We are looking for donors who would like to adopt families for Christmas. With your help, we can provide holiday gifts to seniors, children and families who otherwise would have none. Recipient families receive services through our various ministries and are nominated by the Catholic Charities staff person who works with them on a regular basis. Log on to ccdenver.org/ adoptafamily/ for more information. • Join us every Thursday morning and Saturday afternoon for Respect Life Radio on KRCN 1060 AM Catholic Radio. Details at respectliferadio.com.
Deacon Geoff Bennett Vice President
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COUNSELING SERVICES • We’ve opened up new offices in Parker and Sterling, which effectively doubles the geographical area we serve. Check our website to find a location near you: straphaelcounseling.com. • We are also working to get on insurance panels, which will help us reach a broader range of clients. • St. Raphael’s is partnering with the Archdiocese of Denver to put on several Love Your Marriage retreats at various parishes in the next few months. The focus is to provide an opportunity for all couples to take a few hours to enrich their communication and intimacy. Find more information at archden.org/ loveyourmarriage.
SHELTER SERVICES
ARCHDIOCESAN HOUSING
• The Cold Weather Shelters in Greeley and Fort Collins opened on Nov. 1 for the winter season.
• As of October, the extensive renovation project at Golden Spike is 30 percent complete, including the full modernization of the first elevator, replacement of the roof, replacement of over 300 windows, and installation of an emergency generator. The full project with Palace Construction will be completed by April 2019.
• Our staff is looking at installing permanent fencing to replace the temporary fencing installed this past summer around Samaritan House shelter to ensure residents, staff and volunteers’ safety. • Our three-year remodeling initiative continues at Samaritan House. • We welcome new leadership to the team, Trisha Clifton as Operations Manager at Samaritan House and Gwen Stephenson as Programming Manager at the Mission in Fort Collins. • As winter approaches, our Samaritan House Women’s Shelter in Denver is experiencing increased need. Go to ccdenver.org/wishlist to see the needs.
6240 Smith Road Denver, CO 80216 (303) 742-0828 For donation assistance or questions, please call 720-799-9311
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• In October, we hosted a private breakfast to celebrate our 50th anniversary with industry and project partners from our history. We were blessed to have great speakers including Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the Deputy Regional Manager from HUD, and Denver’s Chief Housing Officer, who declared October 11 as Archdiocesan Housing Day for the city.
When you join our Monthly Giving Club, you experience joy in knowing your donations are improving lives EVERY MONTH.
• We are pursuing specific development and acquisition opportunities in Greeley, Denver on East Colfax, and near the Denver urban core to serve even more vulnerable families.
As a member, you’ll receive invitations to special events, a complimentary subscription to Charity Works digital magazine, and regular updates on how your contribution is enriching lives.
JOIN TODAY! ccdenver.org/donate-monthly
Jim Langley, Psy.D. Executive Director
Michael Sinnett Vice President
Justin Raddatz Executive Director
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Bright futures start at childhood centers Parents share their thoughts on Early Childhood Education “My name is Rasha. I’ve been married to my husband, Fouad, for 15 years and we have four boys. We like to enjoy our time together as a family and love outside time. We love Colorado weather.
“We come from Juarez and we have lived three years here in Denver. We became aware of the program by a teacher who was handing out flyers.
“Head Start has been very helpful in providing my family with affordable child care. I also believe the routine and predictability has been very helpful for Adam such as meal times and circle time. The classroom jobs and the way the kids help each other prepares my son do the same at home. When we get home, my son Adam will say, ‘I am the door holder!’ This is very helpful to see how the classroom translates to home.
“This program favors all the needs that one seeks. Personally, my daughters have been helped a lot in their personal development. At school they have improved a lot. “My daughters and I have learned to have more communication.” -Yazmín
“My hopes and dreams are that all my boys finish school completely with academic success and that they have good futures. We also dream of buying a big house and hope of visiting our family at home in Iraq.” -Rasha
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GO TO CCDENVER.ORG/ECE Childcare locations Child Development Center 1155 Decatur St. 303-629-5466 Garfield Head Start 872 S. Knox Court 303-922-9885 Kentucky Head Start 852 S. Knox Court 303-935-9453 Mariposa 1240 W. 10th Ave. 720-328-4796 Margery Reed Mayo Day Nursery 1128 28th St. 303-308-1420 Annunciation School 3536 Lafayette St. 303-295-2515
What is Early Childhood Education? Early Childhood Education provides educational, physical, emotional and psychological support to help families with children prenatal to 5 years of age. Our programs meet the needs of families through a socio-emotional focus as we prepare children for school, empower families and help alleviate poverty through highquality and affordable education..
Make your donation count See our ad on the back cover about how you can earn a tax credit and help low-income and needy families achieve a great education.
Early Childhood Education By-the-Numbers 523 children served at 6 locations 222,125 meals served to low-income children Catholic Charities 2017-2018 Annual Report
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More kids taking on projects to benefit people in need
It is so wonderful to witness more children and youth volunteering and organizing benefits for people most in need in the Denver community. Below are the stories of two enthusiastic givers who want to make a difference in the world.
Big heart, small package Sometimes the biggest hearts come in small packages. For Grace’s 12th birthday party, she asked family and friends to collect toiletries and help her pack 100 sack lunches for residents at Samaritan House. She used her babysitting money to buy peanut butter, jelly, Oreos, water, and apples to fill the lunches. All her parents did was drive her to Costco. Grace did the rest. I’m thrilled to share that more and more children are contacting Catholic Charities and its ministries, offering to collect items or donate time to help families and individuals in need. “Her dad and I are in awe because she did it completely on her own,” said Grace’s mom, Annie. Grace, pictured center right
After delivering the donations to the shelter, Grace said, “I had a happy heart, because I felt I did a good thing.”
The difference one person can make Tabitha, 13 years old, called Marisol Health over the summer, saying she wanted to coordinate a baby shower for its Denver clinic. Two months later, Tabitha arrived at the clinic with her mom and a carload filled with gifts; six car seats, boxes of diapers and new baby clothing. When asked about her motivation to hold the baby showers, Tabitha wrote: “Thank you so much for letting me have the opportunity to run this baby shower. … I have always had babies in danger of abortion and their mothers, fathers, and families very close to my heart, because of my little siblings. They have shown me that children and babies are people; and how precious and invaluable those people are. Also, their mothers are at a crisis in their lives; they have a huge responsibility that God has given them, and they cannot be left to carry it alone. About a year and a half ago, one of the home school moms who leads a lot of activities set up a tour of the Marisol facility in Denver. We participated in that, and it was then that I was made aware of Marisol. … I just loved thinking about the recipients of the donations. While I was folding baby clothes, I thought about the babies who would wear them – babies who had been saved from a gruesome death. The handling of tangible things led me to almost a new understanding of how much difference one person can make, or not make, and that I can choose to do these things, even if it is only possible for me at a given moment to pray. I am so thankful for that, and hope to remember it for the rest of my life.”
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Interested in volunteering? There are many opportunities to help someone in need through Catholic Charities’ ministries. Visit ccdenver.org/volunteer to find a list of opportunities in your community. Get involved today!
Kyle’s Tips for the holidays with children
Engage
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1. Create a handwritten letter or card for women or families staying at one of our shelters.
Visit ccdenver.org/shelters for adresses and information.
2. Visit ccdenver.org and select a ministry that moves you. Start a drive to support people in
need, such as socks for the women’s shelter, coats for veterans, etc.
3. Lead by example and volunteer with your children. Go to a soup kitchen, make do-it-yourself
gifts or help bake cookies for the local senior center.
4. Help those in your neighborhood. Whether it’s the elderly couple whose driveway needs
shoveling or the single mom who could use a helper, find someone on your block who could use a hand.
5. Host a giving party. Invite friends and neighbors (including your children’s friends)
to your home to bring donations for a charity.
Kyle Dyer, storyteller and former TV news anchor, will host the online event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
Christmas at Samaritan House shelter Visit ccdenver.org/engage to reserve your spot for the next live event and to see past events.
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SHELTER SERVICES
A 30-YEAR HYMN OF PRAISE AT THE MISSION IN FORT COLLINS SHELTER CELEBRATES THREE DECADES OF HELP AND HOPE TO THE HOMELESS By Joe Domko Someone once said that feeding hunger is an act of praise. In the book of Isaiah, this idea is made more salient in God’s appeal for truly meaningful sacrifices, namely, justice for the poor and solidarity with the oppressed (Isaiah 1: 15-17.) If we can make the cognitive leap from charity as an activity or duty to charity as an act of praise, our lives and testimonies may become truly transformative and life-giving. In this sense The Mission has been one continuous intergenerational hymn of praise for the past thirty years. During this span we have fed numerous forms of hunger – hunger for food, hunger for shelter, hunger for warmth, and hunger for wholeness. Perhaps our greatest gift is that we have faithfully provided a safe, sober and sacred space where those who hunger for the gift of human relationship have found true sustenance. As we anticipate once again the Advent season and the birth of Emmanuel, “God with us”, it would serve us well to consider that we are most in imitation of our Savior when we befriend the lonely and outcast. It is in such friendships where hope is restored, and healing may begin. The Mission has been a beacon for such hope and renewal since 1989. We are profoundly grateful and emboldened by the thousands of generous hearts and hands who have helped make this ministry a reality. As we look forward, it is exciting and humbling to consider what God might have in store for us. Therefore, it is with great pleasure and immense gratitude that we invite you to celebrate thirty years of service and solidarity at The Mission. On March 9, 2019, we will once again tell our story while exploring a vision of the future in Larimer County and beyond. By the grace of God, this hymn of praise may continue unceasingly for another thirty years as we strive to be Christ to all those whom we encounter.
Joe Domko is the regional director of The Mission shelter in Larimer County. Learn more at ccdenver.org/TheMission.
SUPPORT THE MISSION AND BE THE DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE!
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GO TO CCDENVER.ORG/SHELTERS
SAVE THE DATE Join us as we celebrate The Mission’s 30th Anniversary Saturday, March 9, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Windsong Estate | 2901 Saddler Blvd. | Fort Collins, CO 80524 For tickets, sponsorships or more information please contact Shelly Saeman at 720-799-9289 or ssaeman@ccdenver.org
Register online at
What is Shelter Services? Catholic Charities provides hope to individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing love, safety, shelter, clothing, food and many other services to help rebuild their lives and restore dignity. Our approach of mercy and compassion encourages trusted relationships to form—and heal wounds caused by trauma. Samaritan House in Denver, Guadalupe Community Center in Greeley and The Mission in Fort Collins all provide overnight shelter and an extended stay programs. Samaritan House Women’s Shelter provides emergency and transitional shelter to women in Denver.
ccdenver.org/TheMission The Mission By-the-Numbers 34,383 nights of shelter provided to men, women and families
64,090 meals prepared by Fort Collins shelter
282 elderly individuals served through adult and senior services
347 households assisted with utility payments Catholic Charities 2017-2018 annual report
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MARISOL WOMEN’S SERVICES
Family gives back in memory of late daughter The Ledezma family gave a donation to Marisol Homes to support its work to help single mothers in need—and also in loving memory of their daughter and sister. Peggy Ledezma said her family has always practiced giving. Recently, they gave another donation in memory of her late-daughter, Liberty, through their foundation called Celebrating the Life of Liberty Ledezma Foundation (CTLLL), a 501(c)(3) for domestic violence. “We always gave all our life,” Ledezma said. “Mama always raised me that you have to give to receive. For the Marisol Home (donation), it’s for Libby.” Her daughter, Liberty “Libby” Ledezma, was killed in domestic violence in 2010 at 22 years old. “I wanted to give something back so that her life wasn’t in vain,” Ledezma said. “She lived and breathed—she was here. She was a wonderful girl and was always a happy camper.” Ledezma and her two other grown children, Natalia and Antonio, and grandchild Anna toured Marisol Homes before giving the grant. The family has donated to Marisol Homes since it was formerly named Fr. Ed Judy House. Mary Bergen, Marisol Homes program manager, said, “Marisol Homes is truly blessed and extremely grateful to Celebrating the Life of Liberty Ledezma Foundation for their generous financial support.” Their family’s donation will allow Marisol Homes to offer after-care families activities such as a Halloween Party, a Christmas Party, a Colorado Rockies game, hiking and indoor rock climbing as well as monthly gatherings for coffee and dinner to receive and give social support. Their donation will also allow staff to attend professional development trainings to meet the needs of families in a more powerful way, Bergen said.
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GO TO CCDENVER.ORG/MARISOLSERVICES
What is Marisol Homes?
Her family made a donation to Marisol Homes in her memory and to help women recovering from abusive relationships and homelessness.
Marisol Homes serves single expectant mothers, single women, and single women with children, who are experiencing homelessness. Staff works with these women and families as they integrate back into the community. Here, families and expectant women receive more than a safe place. They receive services and the support to rebuild their lives. Learn more at
In Memory of Liberty Ledezma
ccdenver.org/ marisolservices Marisol Homes By-the-Numbers 54 single mothers and 75 children served at Marisol Homes
87% Marisol Homes families discharged with income and 94% families in Marisol Homes’ aftercare program remained in stable housing Catholic Charities 2017-2018 annual report
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Connecting givers and receivers Marina Diakite is grateful that they receive presents such as a remote-control helicopter, a complete set of art supplies, an electric pencil sharpener, and warm clothes. “I love waching my children open presents,” Diakite said. “I’m just so grateful. It’s a joy in my heart.” Her family is one of several hundred families in need identified through Catholic Charities’ Adopt-A-Family Christmas program who are paired with other families who anonymously provide clothing, household items and toys. Many of the recipient families are experiencing homelessness or are among the working poor. Diakite said she would buy presents, if she could. Her low-paying jobs barely cover the living costs for their Section 8 home in Aurora. For years they bounced from shelter to shelter after Diakite left the children’s father who struggled with alcohol abuse. “We want to do something so bad in return,” Diakite said. “We pray and we thank God for allowing that family to give to us.”
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Providing hope for the season Make a difference in a family’s life this Christmas season! With your help, the Adopt-a-Family program provides holiday gifts to seniors, children and families who otherwise would have none.
Two ways to give: 1. Sign up to Adopt-A-Family and shop for their Christmas needs.
Dorothea Fitzgerald, right, and her mom, Alice McDade, receive support through Catholic Charities’ kinship program to raise their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two of Fitzgerald’s adopted grandchildren stand with them at their home in Denver. The family is also a recipient of gifts through the Adopt-a-Family program, which provides needed items to families for Christmas. “The family would like to thank you for everything you’ve done for us,” Fitzgerald said, “We really appreciate it all. Thank you!”
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2. Don’t have time to shop? We’ll shop for you! Make a financial gift and we’ll do the shopping for you! All of the donations will be used to provide holiday gifts to seniors, children and families who would otherwise have none. Go to cccdenver.org/adoptafamily or call 720-799-9316
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GET INVOLVED
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PRAY
VOLUNTEER
DONATE
Offer prayers for the mission of Catholic Charities and the people it serves.
Share your time and talents with the most needy in the community.
• Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, Dec. 4. Pre-schedule your donation and change someone’s life at coloradogives.org/ccdenver.
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Attend Mass with us at Catholic Charities: 6240 Smith Rd., Denver, CO 80216. Mass is held Monday-Thursday at noon, and Fridays at 9:15 am. All are welcome!
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Save the date for our annual Celebrate Life Rally and March on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, on the west steps of the state Capitol in Denver.
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Join others in prayer or submit a prayer request through our St. Teresa of Calcutta Prayer Society. Visit ccdenver.org/pray.
• Help build meaningful relationships with one of our many volunteer opportunities. • Serve breakfast or dinner daily to the women in our emergency shelter • Assist struggling families in Aurora with food, clothing, and community services at our Little Flower Assistance Center Visit ccdenver.org/volunteer for a list of all volunteer opportunities.
ENGAGE
• Shop or make a financial gift for seniors, individuals and families during our Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program. Visit ccdenver.org/ adoptafamily to participate. •
Commit to a monthly donation to make a difference: $25, $50, $100 or more!
Kyle Dyer, storyteller and former TV news anchor, will host the online event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
Give online at ccdenver.org or send a check payable to Catholic Charities and mail to 6240 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216
Christmas at Samaritan House shelter
Visit ccdenver.org/pray to join or submit a prayer request.
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Visit ccdenver.org/engage to reserve your spot for the next live event and to see past events.
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MAKE YOUR GIVING WORK FOR YOU!
Receive a 50% Colorado State Tax Credit and Reduce Your After-Tax Cost of Giving
Lower your taxable income by receiving a sizable tax credit through the Child Care Contribution Credit in 2018.
What is the Child Care Contribution Credit?
Gifts of $300 or more to Catholic Charities under the Child Care Contribution Credit program provide donors a 50% tax credit on their Colorado state income tax return. To benefit from this tax credit, choose between our Early Childhood Education program or Marisol Homes, our extended-stay shelter for women and women with children.
Three Easy Ways to Donate and Receive Your Tax Credit
1. 2. 3.
Call 720-799-9311and request Child Care Contribution Credit Go online to ccdenver.org/CCCC Mail a check payable to Catholic Charities, 6240 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216. On the memo line, write “CCCC” and indicate your preference: ECE or Marisol Homes.
Child Care Tax Credit Contribution
$500
$1,000 $10,000
Child Care Tax Credit
($250)
($500)
($5,000)
Federal Income Tax Savings
($73)
($145)
($1,452)
Colorado Income Tax Savings
($23)
($46)
($463)
Returned to you at tax time
$346
$691
$6,915
After tax cost of giving
$154
$309
$3,085
Figures in the table are based on a 32% Federal tax bracket and take into account the Federal loss of state income tax deductions as a result of credits and deductions on the state income tax return. * Figures are subject to change if IRS tax changes under consideration are adopted.
What is the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit?
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit supporters receive a 25% tax credit on Colorado state income taxes when they donate to one of Catholic Charities’ four homeless shelters: • The Samaritan House in Denver, $250 minimum • The Samaritan House Women’s Shelter in Denver, $250 minimum • The Mission in Fort Collins, $100 minimum • The Guadalupe Community Center in Greeley, $100 minimum
Three Easy Ways to Donate and Receive Your Tax Credit
1. 2. 3.
Call 720-799-9311and request Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Go online to ccdenver.org/EZTC Mail a check payable to Catholic Charities, 6240 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216. On the memo line, write “EZTC” and the last four digits of your Social Security Number or your Colorado Account Number or (for businesses) your Federal Employee Identification Number. And also indicate one of our four shelters.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Contribution
$500
$1,000 $10,000
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
($125)
($250)
($2,500)
Federal Income Tax Savings
($113)
($225)
($2,252)
Colorado Income Tax Savings
($23)
($46)
($463)
Returned to you at tax time
$261
$521
$5,215
After tax cost of giving
$239
$479
$4,785
Figures in the table are based on a 32% Federal tax bracket and take into account the Federal loss of state income tax deductions as a result of credits and deductions on the state income tax return. * Figures are subject to change if IRS tax changes under consideration are adopted.