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If you
would like to donate a gift to St. Catherine's Center for
Children, please use our
printable
pledge card. |
Contributions to
the Foundation of St. Catherine’s Center for Children can be either
restricted or unrestricted. An unrestricted gift is one that St.
Catherine's Center for Children will use wherever
the need is
greatest. A restricted gift is one that must be used solely for
the purpose that the donor intends, for example funding a special
project or a building campaign. Donors wishing to restrict a gift for a
specific purpose should make their intentions clear when making a
charitable contribution.
Annual Fund:
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of all charitable giving for St.
Catherine's Center for Children. Annual fund contributions are
disbursed to the Agency annually to be used in the programs where there
is the greatest need.
Special events:
Throughout the year the Foundation hosts special events. Special events
enable the Foundation to raise funds in support of the programs and
services offered by St. Catherine’s as well as make new friends in the
community.
Tribute Gifts:
Tribute
gifts enable the donor to remember a loved one or honor a friend or
family member while supporting the efforts of St. Catherine’s Center for
Children. The Foundation will gladly send a letter of acknowledgment to
the family of the deceased or to the individual that is being honored by a
tribute contribution.
Restricted Gifts:
Occasionally donors may wish to support a specific program or project.
In those instances the Foundation will restrict the contribution at the
donor’s request. Donors are encouraged to contact the Development
Office at 453-6756 to discuss a restricted gift.
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Restricted
Funds |
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The
R. & E. May School Fund (Day Treatment) |
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The Day
Treatment Program at the R. & E. May School provides an
integrated set of educational and mental health services to
school age youngsters. The major aim of the program is to
enhance a child's academic, social/emotional and life skills;
skills necessary to cope effectively with a neighborhood school
program and the larger community. Gifts designated to our Day
Treatment Program have funded visiting storytellers, musicians,
field trips, and most recently the formation of a Boy Scout
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The
Library Fund |
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The Library
at the R. & E. May School, dedicated in honor of Sister
Dorothy Copson, is a special haven for the children to enjoy
books, learn to read and expand their horizons. Gifts to the Library
Fund are used to acquire educational videos, computer programs
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Foster
Care Program
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St.
Catherine's Therapeutic Family Program is comprised of Family
Based Treatment for children 5 to 18 years of age who are
experiencing emotional problems that have or could result in
hospitalization --and -- Specialized Foster Care for children
from birth to 18 years of age who are abused, neglected and/or
emotionally disturbed.
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The
Foster Family Respite Care Fund
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This
fund is designed to allot respite care dollars to foster parents
who need time away from home or specialized babysitting
services. Established in 1998, gifts
to the Respite Care Fund enable each family in the Program to
have 3 days of respite for each child in their care. The donors to this particular fund have come to be known as the
"Caring Hearts".
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The
Holiday Fund
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Contributions
to the Holiday Fund are used throughout the year to celebrate
children's birthdays, provide Easter Baskets and fund special
activities and entertainment at Thanksgiving and Christmas time.
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The
Residential Program Fund
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The
children who live in St. Catherine's Residential programs
present complex problems which in part relate to a family
history of abuse and/or neglect.
Gifts designated to this Fund help to insure that each
child living in Group Residence or one of our four Group Homes
is provided with a safe, caring environment that meets their
individual, specialized needs.
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The
Prevention Program Fund
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The
Prevention Program strives to equip families at risk with new
skills in parenting with focused services for the entire family
unit. Gift support helps to provide equipment, supplies and training
materials for the children and families services throughout the
Program.
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The
Marillac Family Shelter Fund
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The
Marillac Family Shelter offers transitional and emergency
housing for homeless families in the Capital Region.
The needs of homeless families, especially with children,
are immediate and many. Gifts
to the Marillac Fund assist in offering guidance, support and
the basic necessities needed to re-build lives and gain a
renewed sense of independence.
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The
Donald Smith Professional Education and Training Fund
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This
fund enables staff to
pursue educational opportunities, attend seminars, workshops and
training sessions. Gifts
designated for education and training help to bridge the gap
between limited budgetary dollars and the need for staff to
maintain and expand their professional expertise.
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