Catholic Charities 

Thank you for contributing to the 10th Annual Catholic Charities Christmas Appeal. We appreciate the support you have given over the past decade. Today, your gifts totaled over $450,000 helping us achieve our goal!

 

 If you have not had a chance to send in your gift, please mail your donation to Catholic Charities, 5824 Bee Ridge Road, PMB 409, Sarasota, FL 34233-5065 or click HERE to donate online.

 

Your gift provides funding for the many Catholic Charities programs and services available throughout Southwest Florida. Your generosity enables us to assist those seeking help all year long. We are grateful to all of you for your on-going support. Thank you for helping your neighbors in need.

 

 

 

Catholic Charities Ball kicks off event season

 

The Catholic Charities Ball was held January 28 at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota with about 400 patrons in attendance.  Co-Chairs Linda Whitacre (photo left to right) Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Julie Delaney, and Bridget Spiess hosted the elegant evening with Bishop Frank Dewane.

 

The black-tie gala is the first of several events happening to support the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc.

 

We invite you to attend one of our fundraisers in your community. It is an opportunity to have a good time doing good for others! 

 

Upcoming events include:

• Sarasota ~ Mardi Gras Madness on February 18 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. For more information call 941-355-4680.
• Venice ~ Our Mother's House Wine Tasting Auction and Dinner Dance on February 23 at Plantation Golf and Country Club. For more information call 941-485-6264.
• Fort Myers ~ Venetian Charity Ball on March 3 at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. For more information call 239-823-7928.
• Lake Suzy ~ Boots and Bandannas Dinner Dance on  March 10 at Kingsway Country Club. For more information call 863-494-1068.
• Naples ~ Emerald Ball on March 17 at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon. For more information call 239-455-2655.