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PENSACOLA

Welcome to Catholic Charities Pensacola Regional Office, strengthening families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties!
Children do well when their families do well. Families do better when they live in nurturing communities.




DID YOU KNOW:

  • Births in mothers age 15-17 per 1,000- Escambia County, 25.5 – Florida, 11.1*
  • Repeat births to teens, per 1,000 Escambia County, 10 – Florida, 4*
  • Child mortality, ages 1-14, per 100,000 Escambia County, 40 – Florida, 22*
  • Elderly abuse, per 100,000 Escambia County, 611 – Florida, 350*
  • Domestic Violence Cases, per 100,000 Escambia County, 730 – Florida, 684*
  • Juvenile Delinquency, per 100,000 Escambia County, 7,308 – Florida, 5,475*
  • Depressive Disorders, per 10,000 Escambia County, 12 – Florida, 4*
  • Psychoses, per 10,000 Escambia County, 68 – Florida, 56*


    With your help and support, we can make a difference.
    Help us to help others: PROVIDE HELP. CREATE HOPE.



    CURRENT INITIATIVES:
    We’re working hard on new initiatives for 2008 to serve you better. Check back often for news and updates on our services.
  • Adoption Program Expansion – The Adoption Program has gone through many positive changes, including placing babies with special needs and serving birth mothers for the utmost care.
  • Case Management Program Establishment – Case management provides opportunities for individuals and families to access resources and support that enhances their strengths, increases their skills and empowers them to make positive life changes. We are currently working hard to establish this life-changing program.

    WORKSHOPS:
    *Our Pensacola office on 6th Ave. offers several workshops that help strengthen individuals as a whole. The workshops cover Budgeting, Job Readiness, Housing Counseling, Stress Management, and Life Skills! View the following link for detailed workshop information: For additional information, contact 850-436-6425.


    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    We welcome opportunities to collaborate with others. We’re open to all kinds of ideas, from sporting events, to theater, to anything else you might be considering. If you would like to sponsor a special event to help raise money to support the mission of Catholic Charities Pensacola Region, please call or email Mark Dufva, Executive Director dufvam@cc.ptdiocese.org


    Also see:
    2005-2006 Annual Report
    2006-2007 Annual Report
    2007-2008 Annual Report
    Donation Information
    Volunteer Information
    Would you like to receive information about Catholic Charities Pensacola news and events? Send an email to cathchar@cc.ptdiocese.org




REGIONAL STAFF


Regional Office

Elizabeth Fayard, Regional Director
Counseling & Adoption Services

Kellea Sims, Program Coordinator I, Adoption
Janna Pitts, Adoption Specialist


Refugee & Immigration Services

Kim Anh Nguyen-Truong, Program Coordinator, Immigration
Maria Roswold, Program Coordinator, Refugee
Josefina DeVito, Refugee Case Manager
Michelle Ojeda, Immigration Specialist
Pat Rodgers, Administrative Assistant

Emergency Assistance & Case Management

Sandra King, Program Coordinator, Emergency Assistance
Tracie Campbell, Case Manager
Eldric Connors, Caseworker
Sammy Rush, Maintenance/Janitorial
Estella Lee, Circles Case Manager
Haley Richards, Circles Community Organizer

1815 N. 6th Avenue
Pensacola, Florida 32503
Phone: 850-436-6410
Fax: 850-436-6439

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SERVICES

Adoption Services
1815 N. 6th Ave.
Pensacola, Florida 32503
Phone: 850-436-6411
Fax: 850-436-6414


Refugee & Immigration Services
1 North C St.
Pensacola, FL 32501
Phone: 850-436-6420
Fax: 850-435-3562


Emergency Assistance & Bridges to Circles
1815 N 6th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32503
Phone: 436-6425
Fax: 436-6439









REGIONAL BOARD

Mrs. Maria Arnett, President
Mrs. Krista Clark, Vice President
Mr. Timothy Sweeney, Treasurer
Mr. Art Perez, Secretary
Ms. Kathy Ault
Mr. Rodger “RP” Doyle
LCDR Lisa Finlayson, USN
Mr. J. Michael Guidry
Mr. Garrett LaBorde
Charles Bare
Mary Esslinger
Jessica Hall
Jenny Huerta
Elizabeth “Liz” Kuehn
Richard Odom
Marianna Taylor
Marilyn Wesley
Mr. Ric Nickelsen
Mr. Charles W. Robinson
Mr. J. Robby Youd, Jr.

Honorary Members

Mr. Blaise Adams
Mr. Robert Blake
Mr. Steve Bozeman
Mr. Brian DeMaria
Mrs. Tulsa Morein
Mrs. Sissie Perry
Mrs. Sandra Preer
Mrs. Lily Townsend

Professional Members

Mr. Robert Emmanuel
Mr. Richard McMillan
Mr. Collier Merrill
Ms. Sue Straughn
Ms. Betty Wasson



REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION


Pat Rodgers, Administrative Coordinator