Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 January 2025 Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to a wonderful start. We finished the year strong and are thankful to share that because of your support, we served over180,000 individuals and families last year. It’s not lost on me that we can’t do our work without the help of so many–our incredible team, our strong network of volunteers, and [...]
Dave Woodyard | Email: dwoodyard@ccdallas.org You Help Us Bring Joy to the World The most joyous season is here, and we are incredibly grateful for the many blessings bestowed on us by generous supporters like you! Your gifts of service, inspiration, vision, encouragement, and generosity are so important and so critically needed by those we serve. With your support, we have managed and cared for over 700 formerly [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2024 As we celebrate this Advent season and wrap up another year, I wanted to personally thank our generous community for your unwavering support. Over the last year, we’ve continued to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, lift the family, serve our seniors, and educate the child, all while serving so many more through dozens of additional programs. We provided more [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 November 2024 The giving season is upon us! This time of year, we receive many phone calls and emails regarding in-kind donations, which we appreciate so much! We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to see our current needs and created a dedicated space on our website devoted to in-kind donation requests. When you visit the site, [...]
Giving Machines in DFW between Nov. 22 - Jan. 1. As you help your neighbors in need, you contribute to Light the World by lifting others' burdens. Visit TexasGivingMachine.org/DFW to have an unforgettable giving experience in 2024.
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 September 2024 Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? This monthly observance is designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities that could happen at any time. And while we pray for healthy and safe communities, when disaster strikes, CCD is there. CCD is one of the only [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 August 2024 As a former educator, I have a sincere appreciation for our educational services team. The work they do each day is truly transformational. Their mission is to partner with parents to build a strong literacy foundation for their families to help lead both generations toward a promising future. This year, our dedicated education team positively impacted and served 2,447 children [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 July 2024 I hope you are having a wonderful summer and creating memories with your loved ones. The CCD Development team has been busy preparing for our upcoming events, and I would love to share more information with you. The Archangels Men’s Network is hosting their annual Breakfast with the Bishop on Thursday, October 3, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center. This [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 June 2024 Aside from the debris and bundled up branches still waiting for pick up, my neighborhood has returned to “normal” for the most part after the May storms. Thankfully, I had the resources to find someone to repair my damaged fence, and as of a few weeks ago, I can gratefully say that my home is back intact. And while [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 May 2024 Many of our neighbors are facing the aftermath of the severe storms that left a trail of damage throughout North Texas earlier this week. At one point, more than half a million homes lost power. The city of Dallas says cleanup could take at least a month as power outages continue. The possibility of additional storms are on the horizon. While [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 April 2024 “Time for Giving” is the name of CCD's annual campaign, centered around the second collection for Catholic Charities at all Masses the weekend of May 4th and 5th. Our theme, Time for Giving, is inspired by scripture. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, it says, “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 February 2024 Did you know that we are keeping Dallas generations active, engaged, and thriving? While it may not receive as much attention as some of our other programs, I personally feel that our Senior Services mission is one of CCD's hidden gems. Senior Services empowers adults 60 years and older to maintain their independence by providing services which focus on health and [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 January 2024 It’s a new year, and we are not slowing down! Last weekend, we celebrated with many of you at the 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala. It was a wonderful evening raising money for our missions, and we are so thankful to everyone who played a part in the success of the evening. I’m also thrilled to share that we have officially [...]
Fostering Generational Change Catholic Charities Dallas works to provide support, resources, education, and inspiration to empower our clients and improve their lives. Listen as three of our client families share their stories of generational change and the lasting difference Catholic Charities Dallas has made for them and their children.
Dave Woodyard | Email: dwoodyard@ccdallas.org Give Hope for the Holidays The most joyous season is here, and we find ourselves incredibly grateful for the many blessings bestowed on us by many generous supporters like you! With your support, we have counseled tens of thousands, housed hundreds, provided thousands of meals, lifted seniors out of isolation, educated children and parents alike, created new families, provided critical medical services, and responded [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 End-of-Year 2023 As we celebrate this Advent season and wrap up another year, I wanted to personally thank our generous community for your unwavering support. Over the last year, we’ve continued to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, lift the family, serve our seniors, and educate the child, all while serving so many more through dozens of additional programs. With the [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2023 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I serve as the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. The giving season is upon us, and this time of year, we receive a lot of phone calls and emails regarding in-kind donations, which we appreciate so much! We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to see [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 October 2023 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I serve as the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. Did you know that one of our 11 missions focuses on helping our clients achieve financial freedom through education? Next Gen Wealth Academy goes above and beyond by offering specialized financial coaching sessions designed for those looking to increase their credit [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 September 2023 Our team works tirelessly to provide case management, time-limited housing intervention programs, and long-term assistance and housing to other individuals experiencing homelessness. We currently have two St. Jude Centers in Dallas – one at Forest Lane and one at Park Central. St. Jude Forest Lane has 104 units which are occupied by individuals who are 55 years of age [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 August 2023 One of our largest growing missions is our Hunger Services mission, which works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in our community. Our Hunger Services team works in multiple ways, including operating 4 fixed food pantries which allow our clients to receive food at a location that is convenient, safe, and clean. Some locations include client-choice options which are [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 July 2023 As a former educator, I have a sincere appreciation for our educational services team. Their mission is to partner with parents to build a strong literacy foundation for their families to help lead both generations toward a promising future. Educational Services had a record-breaking year and served over 2,300 clients. The work they do each day is truly transformational. Right [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 June 2023 At Catholic Charities, our Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services mission is critical. Disasters are unpredictable and can change lives in the blink of an eye. This time of year is full of uncertainty. And while we’re fortunate to have escaped fires, floods, and tornadoes in our 9-county radius, that’s not the case for many. At Catholic Charities, we are so [...]
Hope Happens Here Learn more about Catholic Charities Dallas' Annual Appeal, Hope Happens Here, in this special message from The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas.
Angels of Charity Luncheon 2023 The Angels of Charity Annual Mass & Luncheon is a time to celebrate and recognize the incredible impact the Angels make in the community through service and philanthropy. Enjoy a beautiful morning of prayer, fellowship, and words of inspiration from this year’s dynamic guest speaker, Rachel Bulman.
Stories of Hope Catholic Charities Dallas works to provide support, resources, education, and inspiration to empower our clients and improve their lives. Listen as four of our clients share their stories of hope and the difference Catholic Charities Dallas made for them.
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 April 2023 Hi! My name is Kelly Noonan, and I am the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. “Hope Happens Here” is the name of Catholic Charities Dallas’ annual campaign, centered around the second collection for Catholic Charities at all Masses the weekend of May 6th and 7th. At Catholic Charities, we witness the life-changing power of hope every day. [...]
Give the gift of Hope Hello, my name is Dave Woodyard, and I am the “team captain” and CEO of Catholic Charities Dallas. What a wonderful time of year it is as we prepare for Christmas and the New Year. This joyful season also prompts us to think about our many blessings and the gratitude we feel due to the incredible and gracious support we blessed to receive from you, our very generous [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 December 2022 Hi! My name is Kelly Noonan, and I’m the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities Dallas. As we celebrate this Advent season and wrap up another year, I wanted to personally thank our generous community for all of your support. Over the last year, we’ve continued to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, lift the family, serve our [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 September 2022 Hello, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I’m the Chief Development Officer at Catholic Charities. September is a big month for us! First of all, it’s disaster preparedness month. Did you know that Catholic Charities Dallas provides one of the only programs in the DFW area that offers both short and long-term case management after a natural or personal [...]
Kelly Noonan | Email: knoonan@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8132 August 2022 Hi, my name is Kelly Noonan, and I am the Chief Development Officer of Catholic Charities Dallas, which means I have the privilege of sharing our mission as well as the incredible power of charity and generosity within our community. In my last video, I mentioned that I couldn’t wait to tell you more about the progress we’ve made [...]
On 4/16/20, our food pantry was busier than ever. We served more than 120 families with the help of our incredible volunteer team. Cars lined up for hours to receive food, diapers, and other non-perishables. We are seeing an unprecedented number of families and individuals being serving in the wake of COVID-19. Special thanks to John Livas for photography/videography. [...]
