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World Refugee Day 2023

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20th and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. This year’s theme is titled “Hope away from Home. …

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Purple Dress Run

Take a look at some of our previous Purple Dress Runs. This event is a 5K run/walk through Jackson that benefits Catholic Charities’ Shelter for Battered Families. If you’d like to participate in more run/walk events, Stay tuned for your annual Run Foster Run event. All Purple Dress Run 2022 Purple Dress Run 2021 Purple …

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Domestic Violence Awareness

Thanks to Dr. Safiya Omari, Chief of Staff City of Jackson; Diedra Clayborne; and the ladies of Jackson Victims Services for making our Domestic Violence Awareness event a success. It was wonderful to be there in person and witness your powerful words! All 2022

Journey of Hope: David Magee

David Magee is the bestselling author of Dear Will: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss, a Publisher’s Weekly national bestseller, and other books including How Toyota Became #1 (Penguin), a bestseller in India. He’s also a founder and director of operations of the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University …

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Flood Relief

On the evening of August 23rd 2022, central Mississippi began a period of flooding that has continued until the present day, August 29th. Thousands have had to deal with the sudden displacement from their homes. Some of these same families have recently finished recovering from the floods in 2020. With the recent flooding in the …

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Back to School Giveaway

Here at Catholic Charities, Inc, we want to help send the children back to school the right way by giving them the supplies they need to be successful in the upcoming year. Our annual giveaway provides school supplies, food, vaccinations, and fun for all students. Everything is free for anyone to come and enjoy. Also …

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