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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Catholic Charities holding summer fundraisers
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Catholic Charities is a local organization that helps food insecure individuals get the help they need. This summer, they are hosting a number of fundraising events to help with that cause, that they say they need now more than ever. A recent study by Feeding America shows that people in West Central Indiana are struggling. Jennifer Tames is the Assistant Agency Director for Catholic Charities. She said the results of the study show Vigo County has a problem. 'Vigo County ranks the fourth highest in the percentage of food insecure individuals across the state of Indiana and the third highest in the percentage of children who are food insecure', Tames said. To help this issue, Catholic Charities is holding two upcoming fundraisers. The first, the Quick Quack Trail Run. 'It's not a road race where people are looking to get their best time. It's a race that is going to be taking place at Griffin Bike Park on June 21st', Tames said. 'We're using the bike trails there that include things like a water bridge over a pond, moguls, hills, and just all sorts of fun parts of running a trail.' Another event this summer is the Rubber Duck Regatta. Jessica Murphy, Development Manager for Catholic Charities, said residents can adopt a duck for a chance at a cash prize. 'On the 4th of July, you'll have an opportunity to win $10,000 through the Rubber Duck Regatta', Murphy said. 'Misco, our good friends, release upwards of 15,000 rubber ducks at Fairbanks Park. The winning duck is chosen at random.' Both events will raise money for Catholic Charities to help food insecure individuals in the local community. 'We know that our community members step up every time we ask and we appreciate that because we can't provide the services of Catholic Charities without the community coming together to provide the funds for that', Tames said. 'This is a great way, not only to provide the funds, but also have fun yourself.' To learn more information or be involved in the Quick Quack Trail Run, you can visit their website here. To learn more information or be involved in the Rubber Duck Regatta, you can visit their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Catholic Charities hosts monthly family fun night with dinner
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Wednesday night, the Ryves Youth Center held its monthly family fun night. The event was held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Attendees were able to enjoy a dinner prepared by Chef Naomi Smith, and the first 100 families that show up will receive a Drive and Dish Produce Box and one dozen eggs. Assistant Agency Director for Catholic Charities, Jennifer Tames, said Wednesday night was different than other family nights. 'Normally, our families are used to coming in and going through our cafeteria line, but we think that it is important to show respect and dignity to all of our neighbors. So, we have got some volunteers who are going to be there this evening, who are going to be serving a sit-down meal,' said Tames. Also, at the dinner, representatives from Duke Energy will be on-site to share ways to save on your electric bill and discuss incentive programs. Duke Energy District Manager, Rick Burger, said Wednesday night was a chance for Duke Energy to have one-on-one time with customers who need help. 'We're just proud to sit down and really meet and greet with our customers. We are starting to do a lot more of this, which is exciting because I think it builds that trust with us,' said Burger. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
