Close to 200 refugees from more than 10 countries celebrated the start of a new year and the start of a new life at a party hosted by Catholic Charities of Tennessee at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Saturday.
While the party had all the classic staples like food, dancing and live music, one young man shows, the best way to celebrate is to make the most of a priceless second chance.
"We have a lot of wars in Darfur," said Bakary Mohamed, a refugee from the Darfur region of Sudan.
Catholic Charities of Tennessee's Hispanic Family Services program was cited in a story in today's issue of The Tennessean as a United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program partner. Tax assistance through Hispanic Family Services is available at the program's office at 3112 Nolensville Road (at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church). Call 615-445-8310 for more information.
NASHVILLE, TN (January 23, 2011) – Catholic Charities of Tennessee is in the midst of celebrating the 50th anniversary of its formal establishment, marked by the issuance of its corporate charter by the State of Tennessee on July 17, 1962.
Catholic Charities of Tennessee's Refugee Services program hosted approximately 200 refugees from more than 10 countries who arrived in the Middle Tennessee area during 2011 on Saturday, Jan.7, at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza.
Knights of Columbus Council 544 at Cathedral of the Incarnation recently presented three checks to Catholic Charities totaling $110,000. The donation was designated as $20,000 for North Nashville Outreach, $40,000 for Loaves and Fishes Community Meals for the Hungry and $50,000 as an unrestricted gift for the Agency. The money was a part of the Council's proceeds from the sale of its old clubhouse and property on Bosley Springs Road several years ago. 
Editha Tuttle Spicer, a caseworker at Catholic Charities of Tennessee in its Clarksville office, recently received an Outstanding Military Spouse Award, recognizing her involvement in the community and on post at Fort Campbell, overcoming the challenges and impact of having a family member serving in the military.
Two Catholic Charities of Tennessee programs were among area agencies benefiting from a November 27, 2011 winter coat collection sponsored by the Tennessee Titans Foundation at LP Field prior to the Titans game that day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A total of 101 coats were received for the clients of North Nashville Outreach and Loaves and Fishes Community Meals for the Hungry. Thanks to the Tennessee Titans and their great fans!