Date: January 2nd, 2024
The 14th Annual Soup Bowl Benefit is right around the corner and Catholic Charities is excited to bring this event once again to Maryland Community Church. Each year the goal of the Soup Bowl remains the same, to raise awareness on the issues of hunger and food insecurity across our communities.
The 2024 Soup Bowl Benefit will offer ONE SEATING and only 300 seats are available. This fun and social event runs from 3:00pm through 5:00pm on Saturday, February 3rd.
For $30, you will receive one (1) hand-crafted bowl and samples from as many as 20 different kinds of soup. Every $30 ticket purchased can provide as many as 120 meals to families across our seven-county service area.
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Date: August 18, 2023
Catholic Charities Terre Haute is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and we are inviting the community to create a design that highlights our 50 years of serving west central Indiana. The submissions will be on display during the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Vigo County Historical Museum on September 26. One youth (under 18) and one adult (18+) will be selected to receive a $50 gift card and their designs will be used to promote Catholic Charities' 50th Anniversary during its Week of Giving starting September 18! Click on press release button for more infromation about entry requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: All entries must be submitted by 3:00pm on Friday, August 25 to be considered for the prize.
Date: July 25, 2023
The Preschool Program Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall is accepting applications for immediate openings.
Ryves Preschool was created to serve children and families experiencing homelessness, living in a shelter, or multiple families residing in a single household. The program provides full-day care at no financial cost to these families.
Ryves Preschool is now accepting applications. Children must be between the ages of 3-5 years old and live in any of the above-listed housing conditions to qualify. For more information or to register your child, contact Merasol Yunker at 812-235-1265 or [email protected]. Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall is located at 1356 Locust Street in Terre Haute.
Date: June 25, 2023
On June 21, the community is invited to join Catholic Charities for a Duck Tagging Party where dozens of volunteers will prepare and tag 15,000 ducks for the Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta presented by Kroger.
During the Regatta, which takes place on July 4th at 7:00pm, thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks will be released from a crane provided by Misco Crane into the Wabash River for a race to the finish line at Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute. Proceeds from this event provide hope for a future without hunger, homelessness or insecurity in the Wabash Valley.
Date: March 15, 2023
The March Family Night theme was “Find Your Pot of Gold!” Families enjoyed dinner and desserts followed by an activity led by Purdue Extension - Vigo County.
The evening will also included an information station on financial literacy resources including applying for SNAP and other FSSA benefits, free tax filings, budgeting, secured credit cards, and more.
“Kickoff the spring season by taking care of your financial health,” said Jim Pinkstaff, Program Director at Ryves Youth Center. “We wanted to support our neighbors by providing them with the knowledge of the resources our community has to offer them.”
Date: February 15, 2023
“Come sway to the beat of music with your family and friends,” stated Jim Pinkstaff, Program Director at Ryves Youth Center.
February's Family Night at Ryves included a Valentine's Day-themed event.
Guests created their own Valentine card and treated themselves to dinner by Chef Naomi Smith at the Kids Cafe with desserts donated by Baesler’s Market. Union Health presented on their new job opportunties, while Wabash Valley Health Center had a COVID-19 vaccination clinic set up for our guests to utilize.
Thank you, West Central Indiana Community Action Agency and Terre Haute Housing Authority for joining us in celebrating 50 years of showing love and creating hope for our neighbors.
Date: December 14, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 13th Annual Soup Bowl Benefit is returning to an in-person event! Catholic Charities is excited to bring this event once again to Maryland Community Church. While there are a couple of changes, the goal of the Soup Bowl remains the same, to raise awareness on the issues of hunger and food insecurity in our communities.
Unlike previous years, the 2023 Soup Bowl Benefit will offer ONLY ONE SEATING and only 300 seats are available. Guests will be welcome to select their own hand-crafted bowl and sample soups from local restaurants chefs beginning at 3:00pm through 5:00pm on Saturday, February 4th. Every $30 ticket purchased can provide as many as 120 meals to families in need. The benefit will also offer a virtual auction of several beautiful bowls, handmade by local artists.
Date: January 18, 2023
“Inclusion is a choice - the right choice.” - Dr. Pamela Malone
Dr. Malone led an insightful activity during this month's Family Night at Ryves Youth Center.
Our families shared a meal together and had an opportunity to discuss what diversity, inclusion, and belonging meant to them. A few lucky participants walked away with a prize, too!
Thank you, Dr. Malone, Fifth Third Bank, West Central Indiana Community Action Agency, and Terre Haute Housing Authority for joining us in celebrating the diversity of our neighbors.