Shout out to Catholic Charities

[diabeticman]

Wife went to the hospital last night because of breathing issues and was given for prescriptions an inhaler Steroids Antibiotics ( more for preventive care so it become an infections) these kick ass cough medicine (in gel pill) to help with the cough she is getting from the shortness of breath and inflamed lungs.

Anyways she was scared. With our move we basically have gas money until Friday but she needed these meds. Her friend insisted she go to Catholic Charities tell them the situation they would be able to help her.

They paid for all the prescriptions no long paper work. My wife has medication that probably would have cost us $150 if not more and I have told her to rest. The landlord is going to understand if it takes us a couple weeks to unpack. She goes back to work tomorrow.

When we get back on our feet we will be giving a nice donation to the charity.

[CountAllVotes]

1. Catholic Charities

I'll never forget when Katrina hit, it was Catholic Charities that was one of the first places that arrived and was there on the ground with help.

I'm glad they were able to help your wife and that you did not have to fill out a stack of papers a mile high!

These are but two examples of the good that Catholic Charities does in the USA.

to Catholic Charities!

[Scurrilous]

2. K & R

[pipoman]

3. While religious orgs have their problems

my family have benefited from them many times. My sister was a severe asthmatic..she spent a year on two different occasions at National Jewish hospital..we aren't Jewish but they didn't bankrupt my parents, they took what insurance they could and forgave the rest of the cost.

I would bet the vast majority of families in the US have benefited from religious charities either through actual debt forgiveness or the medical services they make available..

[Dems to Win]

4. I'm not catholic, don't agree with the church politically, but I donate to Catholic Charities

They help the poor. Their Family Services Center is where homeless families can go to get help with first and last money, to get into an apartment.

Glad to hear you got help from them. Best wishes to you and your wife.

[diabeticman]

7. Thank you

[Tree-Hugger]

5. The Catholic Church has had many problems

But they have a strong sense of social justice. That message was driven into our heads constantly in Catholic school....it is our duty to help "the least of these," as Christians.

I recently received help from their St. Vincent de Paul society when we couldn't make rent (a monthly issue for us). They do not require a certain faith. No Mass requirement. No prayer requirement. No Bible acceptance required for their charity. Nothing. They also brainstormed a budget with is as well as employment ideas.

I fault the Catholic Church for many things, but always give credit for their sense of charity. Many other Christian denominations could stand to learn it from them.

[Sanity Claws]

6. I am happy that you got the help you needed

I work for a different social agency affiliated with the local Catholic diocese. We tell everyone that we provide help regardless of religion. I am glad to hear that the recipients get the message.

[diabeticman]

8. Thank you for the work you do.

[CountAllVotes]

9. Thank you for the work you do!

I know how important it is a group of Catholics that travel around and help people in need in America.

You can go a step further to "Catholic Relief" which provides help and relief worldwide.

When I donate money it usually goes to either Catholic Charities or Catholic Relief because I know what they are all about and everyone should be very glad that these two organizations are in existence.

You do NOT need to be a Catholic to receive any help from Catholic Charities or Catholic Relief as you have made clear.

Again, I thank you for the work you do.