MEDIA ADVISORY
Multi-cultural Thanksgiving celebrates traditions
of refugees in South Jersey
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, will host a multi-cultural Thanksgiving dinner and educational forum:
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Monday, November 19, 2007
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4 PM (Educational Forum) 5:45 PM (Dinner)
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Cathedral Hall
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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Broadway & Federal Streets
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Camden, New Jersey 08102
This educational forum and “Thanksgiving Celebration” is aimed at not only raising awareness of the issues that many refugees, immigrants and undocumented aliens face as they come into our communities, but celebrating the rich cultures of refugees from around the world through their festive foods. The dinner will feature traditional American foods, as well as those from Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
The 25-30 refugees expected to attend will be provided with information about the services that Catholic Charities provides, including resettlement services, emergency financial assistance, counseling, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Diocesan personnel, parishioners, high school students, community residents and other community members also will be participating. For more information, contact Heather Oliver, Development Coordinator, Catholic Charities, at (856) 342-4117.
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The Diocese of Camden serves 500,000 Catholics in Cumberland, Cape May, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Salem counties. Catholic Charities, which provides social services to advocate for and empower the poor, oppressed or vulnerable, serves more than 40,000 families and individuals in need annually throughout the six southern New Jersey counties.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2007
Contact: Heather Oliver, Development Coordinator
Catholic Charities
856-342-4117