Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio would like to thank La Soupe, Inc. for the lunch and learn presentation they shared with us on bridging the gap between food waste and hunger by transforming surplus ingredients into nutritious meals for those in need.? La Soupe has been a partner of several of our programs, including Food for All, Refugee Resettlement and Su Casa, for several years now and this information session has opened the door for additional program partnerships.?Thank you La Soupe for your continued support of Catholic Charities and the Greater Cincinnati community!

The Lenten fish fry is a popular tradition in Cincinnati. People often wryly comment that the meals they purchase at parishes on Fridays are richer fare than they eat on a typical day. In other words, somewhat out of keeping with the Lenten idea of simplicity and sacrifice. While this may be true, many parishes end the evening in prayer or take up a collection for those in need. Even if the meal we eat might not be the simplest, gathering in community and offering prayer and alms on a regular basis centers us on God. Let us pray that our communities may mindfully engage in these Lenten practices. God of all, through Jesus we are called into community so that together we may bring forth your kingdom. As we gather in prayer, in service, and in fellowship during this Lenten season, may we be ever mindful that where two or three are gathered, Christ is present among us. As we break bread, may we grow in fellowship. As we pray, may we grow in faith. As we serve, may we grow in charity.

“Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart…” So begins the first reading of the Ash Wednesday Mass. As Christians begin this season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, God is calling us to turn ourselves completely over to the Gospel message of loving God with our heart, our soul, and our mind—our entire being. As we begin this season of conversion, let us pray that we may indeed return to the Lord. God of mercy, as we enter into the season of Lent, we pray for your steadfast, enduring love to permeate the dark places in our hearts and minds and souls. By our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, may we recognize the ways in which we have fallen short in loving our brothers and sisters, and by so doing, failed to love you. We pray that we may forgive others as you forgive us, breaking down any barriers of resentment, judgment, and envy. Create clean hearts in us, we pray.

It’s easy to lose hope in a world that feels hopelessly divided. Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio serves those in need who feel lost or overlooked. Discover how you can help and bring hope. #WeAreThere go.wearethere.us/3x5BQxz

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio and Su Casa Hispanic Center made a substantial impact in 2024. Serving nearly 22,000 people last year, we provided food assistance, senior and caregiver support, mental health counseling, family and parenting education, refugee and migrant services, and much more. To learn more about the impact we made in 2024, read our Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/gt6e7Viq

Nobody thinks they’ll be hungry and in need a food pantry to feed themselves or their families. Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is here to serve those in need. We’ll greet all that come to us with care and a smile. And many of those whom we serve, come back and pay it forward serving at our pantries. #WeAreThere go.wearethere.us/3x5BQxz ?

This year the first days of March usher in the beginning of both Ramadan and Lent. Billions of people around the world will be participating in these seasons of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is honored as the month when God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. The season of Lent is a six-week period in which members of many Christian denominations perform acts of repentance and conversion as they prepare for Holy Week and Easter. In both traditions, the practice of prayer is intrinsically linked to acts of charity and almsgiving. To fully praise and honor God, one must engage in both words and deeds. Let us pray that Muslims and Christians may be transformed by their observances of these holy seasons. Merciful God, throughout human history people have striven to hear your Word and to do your will. We acknowledge that we often fail. In your infinite mercy and unfailing love, you offer us the opportunity to make amends for our misdeeds and to be renewed in faith. As Muslims and Christians enter their seasons of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, may these practices deepen their faith and their commitment to do your will. In so doing, may they be merciful to others as you are to us.

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is seeking a Full-Time ESOL Teacher! Are you passionate about teaching adult learners and have experience working with diverse populations with knowledge of language acquisition best practices? In this role, the ESOL Teacher will develop and deliver engaging, culturally responsive curriculum for adult English learners. You'll work with a dedicated educational team, provide consistent feedback to students, and utilize various instructional methods, including online and hybrid formats. This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends and offers outstanding benefits. Qualifications: Bilingual or multi- lingual, TESOL or equivalent training, and experience with adult learners. Must be available in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in the mornings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Ready to apply? Send your resume to [email protected]

Sometimes, presence is just as important as action. The compassionate staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio are committed to walking with their vulnerable neighbors on the road back to wholeness. Learn more. #WeAreThere go.wearethere.us/3x5BQxz

Serving our vulnerable sisters and brothers in need is what we do. The staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio will always respond to you with a compassionate hand-up because #WeAreThere. go.wearethere.us/3x5BQxz