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GoodNewsC A T H O L I C S O C I A L S E R V I C E S O F T H E M I A M I V A L L E Y

Fall/Winter 2014

Erma’s House: A Safe Haven for a Family to HealPage 14

Catholic Social Services of the Miami

Valley serves people of all faiths in

Auglaize, Darke, Greene, Mercer, Miami,

Montgomery, Preble and Shelby Counties.

www.cssmv.org

A Long Journey to a Loving HomePage 3

“Hope Must Come with Every Bag of Groceries” Page 7

Three-Year VISTA Project to Build Agency’s CapacityPage 12

Concert of Caring Slated for November 7 in VersaillesPage 26

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One of the best parts of my job is getting to see first-hand the difference this agency makes in the lives of those we serve. Jesus calls upon us to “love your neighbor as yourself” and I feel blessed to see CSSMV’s staff and volunteers take that message to heart as they go about the business of providing services to so many individuals and families. CSSMV is undertaking some new projects that will help us build our capacity to love and serve our neighbors in need. The first is a physical project — the renovation of our Choice Food Pantry on Riverview Avenue. You’ll learn more about this important project on page 7 of Good News. We’re also working to expand and broaden our programs, so we can serve new populations. Our counseling center has added more Associate Therapist hours in order to meet the need we see in our community, and our Miami Valley Family Care Center has secured funding to offer 10 free preschool slots to underserved populations. We will have the opportunity to provide a solid educational foundation to at-risk children who might otherwise fall through the cracks. For the next three years, CSSMV will use AmeriCorps VISTA members to help us build our capacity to serve within our Family Stabilization and Support Program, our Refugee Resettlement Program and our Volunteer Program. VISTA members work full-time, receiving a modest living allowance and health benefits from the Corporation for National & Community Service. Rather than providing direct services, VISTA members focus on building the organizational, administrative and financial capacity of organizations that assist low-income communities. I believe one of the best ways for our agency to better serve our neighbors in need is by building new partnerships and strengthening our existing partnerships with other providers and resources in the Miami Valley. Our partners include other nonprofit agencies (such as The Foodbank, which provides most of the food we distribute through our Choice Food Pantry), organizations that support our work through grants and contributions, and volunteer groups from area schools and businesses, who take on important tasks and projects for our programs. These partners in the community make it possible for us to stretch our resources far beyond what we could accomplish alone. As we look toward the future with renewed energy and optimism, we hope that you will join us on our mission to strengthen families and individuals through actions of faith, service and charity.

Warm regards,

Laura J. RoeschExecutive Director

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

Growing Our Capacity to Serve

For questions or comments, contact [email protected] or call (937) 223-7217 ext. 1138.

A Message from the Executive Director

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A Long Journey to a

In most ways, Toby is a typical four-year-old boy. He’s rambunctious, inquisitive, playful and smart. He also happens to be

deaf, and uses American Sign Language (ASL). A visitor to his family’s home in Beavercreek would probably never suspect that less than a year ago, Toby was living in an orphanage in China, and was almost entirely unable to communicate. _______________________________________

“Adoption Wasn’t Even

On Our Radar” ______________________________________

Ten years ago, David and Mary Beth already had two children and Mary Beth was about to give birth to a third. The couple had decided that they wanted to have a fourth child. But a few days after Cassidy was born, their plans were changed when unexpected medical complications led to an emergency hysterectomy for Mary Beth. Although they were disappointed, they were grateful to have a healthy, happy family. The idea of adopting a child wasn’t even on their radar.

Mary Beth had grown up with a deaf brother, and now teaches beginning ASL at Wright State University. When the topic of adoption would come up in conversation with friends, her response was, “If God wants us to adopt, He will drop a deaf little boy in our laps.”

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Last year at this time, Toby was living in an orphanage in China, almost entirely unable to communicate. Today, he uses American Sign Language and a continuously-growing vocabulary to interact with his family and many friends. Pictured (L-R) are Bethany, Toby, Cassidy, David, Luke and Mary Beth.

“If God wants us to

adopt, He will drop

a deaf little boy in

our laps.” — Mary Beth

Loving Home

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A few years later, a couple from their church who had adopted a child from China told them about a new listing they’d seen on an adoption website — for a deaf little boy. For Mary Beth and David, the message was clear. It was time to add another child to their family. _______________________________________

A Plan Comes Together

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Meanwhile in China, Toby had been abandoned at a hospital outpatient building when he was around the age of two, and he had been available for adoption for about 18 months.

Because he was deaf, not only had he not developed any verbal language skills, but the staff at the orphanage didn’t have the knowledge or resources to teach him any kind of sign language. He only knew three basic gestures: good, bad and bathroom. That was the entire extent of his ability to use language to communicate.

It took a few weeks for David and Mary Beth’s other kids to get on board with the plan to adopt. But coincidentally (or perhaps not so coincidentally) the entire family had previously traveled to China and visited an orphanage for blind children. Recollections of that experience sold the family on adopting. In another coincidence, daughter Bethany had studied Chinese in high school. “I had no idea how it would connect to the whole rest of our lives,” she says.

Celebrating and Understanding the Challenges of Cross-Cultural Adoption On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV) will host a seminar of special interest to families who have adopted internationally or trans-culturally. A panel of adoptive parents who have adopted cross-culturally will share their experiences and strategies for raising a child with a strong sense of self and identity. The panel will be moderated by a Certified Adoption Assessor from Catholic Social Services. The seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CSSMV’s Center for Families, 1046 Brown Street in Dayton. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are encouraged. To RSVP or for more information, contact the Beginnings Administrative Assistant at (937) 223-7217 ext. 2136 or at [email protected].

Continued from previous page Mary Beth had taught an Infant ASL class for Catholic Social Services’ adoption and foster care program, and she knew that she wanted to work with the agency to help her through the adoption process. “We knew we were supposed to connect with Catholic Social Services,” she says. _______________________________________

The Road to China ______________________________________

Catholic Social Services really helped answer a lot of questions for us,” says Mary Beth. Because the family was interested in adopting a specific child with special needs, and because they were so well-equipped to do so, they were able to get the legal process started right away. “Jackie [Porter, with Catholic Social Services’ adoption program] was very optimistic and positive,” says David. “She was really on our team, and we are very thankful for her.”

The international adoption process went fairly quickly, taking about a year. David recalls turning for support not only to Catholic Social Services, but also to friends and family. “It became a community venture. We would ask, ‘Do you want to go on this journey with us, to help bring Toby home?’ The support we received came in many forms, from financial donations to prayers.”

The family learned that they would have to be away from home for Christmas — because they would be in China getting a very special Christmas present. David and Mary Beth were joined by Bethany (age 19), Luke (17) and Cassidy (10) for the long trip to pick up the newest member of their family.

Another surprise awaited them when they met their new son. “His ability to communicate has far exceeded our expectations,” says David. “He learned 25 words the first day!”

A typical four-year-old, Toby loves playing with toys and games – and hamming it up for the camera.



Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

If you are interested in exploring the option of international adoption, call Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley at (937) 223-7217 or at (800) 300-2937.

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A Family Comes Home ______________________________________

Back home in Ohio, the family set about getting Toby acclimated to his new environment and introducing him to the community that helped bring him home.

David and Mary Beth sought out a school for Toby where the teachers would have training in American Sign Language, and ultimately selected Horace Mann preschool. Toby adapted quickly to his new environment, and now has an amazing vocabulary. “He corrects his dad’s sign language,” says Mary Beth. Toby loves music, and participates in kids’ choirs and other programming at Patterson Park Church, where a team of people are eager to assist him.

Today, the child whose future had seemed so grim is all smiles as he plays with his siblings and shyly greets visitors. “This process hasn’t been an easy thing,” says David. “It’s the hardest thing we’ve ever done, but also the most joyful thing we’ve ever done.”

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Building Families through International Adoption

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV) has provided professional adoption and family-building support for more than 90 years. The agency offers a continuum of services to help people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds

realize their dreams of parenting. With CSSMV’s assistance, a parentless child in another country can be brought to the Miami Valley to be nurtured in the loving arms of an adoptive family. Licensed, experienced social workers at CSSMV guide and support families through the international adoption process, helping prospective parents explore the available adoption options, and providing the counseling and support needed to complete the adoption. Adoption services provided by Catholic Social Services include: Home StudyA licensed CSSMV counselor is available to guide prospective adoptive parents through the process. The counselor visits the home and submits a detailed report or “home study” to document the family situation. This is done to meet the requirements of state, national and international adoption laws. Post-Adoption ReportsCSSMV adoption counselors complete post-adoption reports to meet the specific requirements of the country a child comes from. Post-Adoption ServicesFrom the time a child first arrives at the airport until he or she is grown, CSSMV’s support is offered to adoptive families. An adoption counselor remains available as a resource for information throughout the adoption journey. Specialized family counselors, experienced in addressing the special issues of adoptive family life, are also available for support as needed.

“It’s the hardest

thing we’ve ever

done, but also the

most joyful thing

we’ve ever done.” — David, adoptive parent

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“Hope Must Come With Every Bag of Groceries”

CSSMV Food Pantry Changing to Meet Community Need

Last month, Catholic Social Services’ Choice Food Pantry distributed groceries to 600 households in the

Dayton area. By the end of the year, more than 18,000 men, women and children will rely on the emergency food assistance available

at the agency’s West Riverview pantry. Each day, as many as 40 first-time pantry visitors come to CSSMV to ask for help to feed their families.

Barbara Lowden, one of the 32 volunteers who work at the pantry, sees the stress in the eyes of the parents she interviews in the pantry intake process. “Every day, new pantry clients are seeking emergency food assistance,” she says. “They are embarrassed, desperate for help as they come to realize that their incomes will no longer stretch to meet their families’ needs. Rent and utilities are not negotiable budget items. Meals can be cut to a point…until the

“We have worked hard to meet the growing need, increasing our food distribution by 40% since 2009.”

— Laura Roesch, Executive Director CSSMV

Each morning a line forms at the entrance to the Choice Food Pantry, with patrons ranging from infants to the elderly.


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children are hungry. In their desperation, our neighbors come to Catholic Social Services…and I am so glad we can help.”

Laura Roesch, CSSMV’s executive director, anticipates that the regional economic outlook will continue to include concern for an increasing number of underemployed workers and retirees hard-hit by the recession, and that recent changes in public assistance eligibility will continue to swell the demand for emergency food assistance. While ramping up the fight against hunger, Roesch also believes that CSSMV has an obligation to support positive changes and collaborate with other community resources to decrease dependence on pantry services and increase hope for the future by helping fragile families find opportunities for family stabilization and support.

Roesch explains, “For all those who come through its doors, our food pantry has worked diligently to meet the very basic human need for food. We have worked hard to meet the growing need, increasing our food distribution by 40% since 2009. We are fighting hunger with the help of generous donations from compassionate benefactors who share our belief that we have a gospel call to feed the hungry. We are called to provide hope and opportunity with our food assistance.”

The pantry staff has a Chinese proverb hanging on the wall. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Wanting to do more to give hope and inspiration to its clients, the agency has announced a plan of change to better accommodate the need for food and the need to expand the Family Stabilization and Support (FSS) program. The vision for change is to embed a team of licensed social workers and social work students from six Ohio colleges in the Dayton pantry operation. Because many of the pantry’s patrons face an assortment of


Catholic Social Services’ Food Pantry has a very small staff, but is very effective in leveraging resources. During the summer of 2014, the pantry teamed up with Montgomery County Workforce Development’s Summer Youth Works program, which provided a small group of students who spent several weeks working in the pantry on a daily basis. This partnership was a win-win for both the pantry and the Youth Works participants, who gained job-readiness skills while enjoying the opportunity to give back to the community. They especially liked being able to give one-on-one assistance to the pantry’s older and first-time clients.

Elizabeth Louderback, a senior Social Work major at Capital University, is one of several volunteers who fill an essential role in the Choice Food Pantry. She and other trained volunteers complete an intake process with each individual or family being served, collecting statistical information as well as looking for opportunities to provide assistance beyond the immediate need for food. Depending on the client’s situation, he or she may be referred to Catholic Social Services’ Family Stabilization and Support Program, or provided with information about other community resources.

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challenges that keep them trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty, the expanded FSS program will provide an opportunity for clients to meet privately with care managers who can help them identify realistic goals, access community services, and take positive steps toward achieving self-sufficiency.

The planned changes in the Choice Food Pantry operation will serve not only to alleviate food insecurity, but also to provide a gateway to additional services and resources that can help individuals and families find

Pantry Improvement Will Enhance Family Support Services

Catholic Social Services’ Family Stabilization and Support program offers those in need the resources and tools to help them find paths to self-sufficiency. For those living in poverty, there is often no simple path to escaping the vicious cycle that has kept them from improving their situation. The Family Stabilization and Support (FSS) program connects a person seeking assistance with an FSS Care Manager who can help the individual or family start to take positive steps toward a better quality of life.

Members of the FSS team are knowledgeable about a wide variety of services offered in the community. This is a key component of the program, as it’s often overwhelming for an individual to try to figure out on his or her own where to turn for help. The FSS program can provide referrals to a variety of community resources that address clients’ specific needs, as well as helping them apply for programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and Title XX childcare.

On any given day, the FSS Care Managers may be called upon to help clients with a wide variety of needs and challenges, such as:• Lack of job skills• Financial illiteracy• Need for mental health services• Lack of education• Risk of becoming homeless• Generational poverty

While none of these issues can be resolved quickly or easily, the FSS program gives its clients opportunities to get the assistance they need and provides hope for a brighter future.


Volunteers help to restock the pantry after the last customer of the day has been served.

Volunteers from area businesses like The Berry Company are a vital component of the Food Pantry’s operation.

new opportunities and hope. The first step in encouraging pantry patrons to accept additional assistance is to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect from the moment they arrive.

Unfortunately, the current configuration of the pantry is far from ideal. Narrow hallways, a cramped waiting area and limited privacy promote tension and make it difficult for staff and volunteers to have candid conversations with patrons about their needs and challenges beyond their immediate need for food.

To better serve those who rely on the CSSMV Food Pantry, the agency is undertaking the 2014-15 Pantry Improvement Project. The construction plan will expand the pantry and reconfigure its


The planned changes in the Choice Food Pantry operation will serve not only to alleviate food insecurity, but also to provide a gateway to additional services and resources that can help individuals and families find new opportunities and hope.

flow, both improving accessibility for clients and allowing for more efficient stocking of food supplies. The architectural drawings will be finalized in November and construction is slated to begin after the holidays, with project completion during the first quarter of 2015.

Pantry service will be maintained during construction. The Foodbank has agreed to provide an alternate distribution site during a brief period when the pantry construction is in its final phase.

The estimated cost of the renovation project and the additional operational support needed to fully meet the pantry need is $750,000. To date, 70% of this funding has been secured from private donors and local foundations. The agency is seeking additional support to complete the project.

For more information about the need in the community and about opportunities to support CSSMV’s work to assist families in need find hope and help, call (937) 223-7217 ext. 1142 or visit www.cssmv.org.



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Changes To Improve Distribution of Food, Service

Help the Food Pantry Give Hope with Every Bag of Groceries

Return the envelope enclosed in this Good News with your gift…or call us at (937) 223-7217 to learn how you can join us as a volunteer!

diligently to ensure that all those in need will continue to receive support without interruption during the renovation,” she says.

By the Numbers

These numbers document the growing impact of the CSSMV Choice Food Pantry.

• The Choice Food Pantry has been a CSSMV outreach service for more than 50 years.

• More than 18,500 Dayton residents will seek emergency food assistance at the CSSMV pantry in 2014.

• Each weekday, the Choice Food Pantry welcomes 70 to 130 families.

• The number of emergency food assistance distributions has increased by 40% since 2009.

CSSMV Volunteer OpportunitiesFood Pantry Personal ShopperGuide customers through selecting a pre-determined number of food items and other household or personal items.

Refugee MentorHelp newly-arrived refugees adjust to their home, community and American culture.

Erma’s House Visitation MonitorProvide supervision of scheduled visits and exchanges. Initial training of 10 hours is required, and ongoing training is provided. Senior Outreach VolunteerProvide a friendly weekly visit to a socially isolated senior or provide respite and support for caregivers who care for dependent elderly adults at home.

To volunteer for any of these positions or to learn about other volunteer opportunities with Catholic Social Services, contact Cathy Guerrant at (937) 223-7217 ext. 1146 or visit www.cssmv.org/giving.

The pantry renovation will upgrade and reorganize the existing building at 922 W. Riverview Avenue in

Dayton, making it more functional as an outreach center to assist the urban poor. A great deal of thought has gone into determining how best to configure the space so it can meet the agency’s immediate and long-term needs.

Some basic yet key improvements that will be implemented include eliminating steps and repairing the sidewalk and parking lot to improve accessibility; replacing the building’s boiler to ensure adequate heating during the winter months; creating a better flow for food deliveries; improving the pantry exit; and eliminating the need for lines in the hallways by creating a larger waiting area.

Because a significant proportion of the pantry’s food is perishable – not just canned and boxed items – additional preparation, refrigeration and freezer space will be created as part of the renovation. Heavy use over the past five years has worn out much of the pantry’s current equipment and shelving, which will be replaced and expanded.

The renovation will give the agency’s care managers office space to confidentially interview and engage clients. This will be a huge step toward protecting the dignity of clients who are struggling and emotionally upset. The new configuration will also provide facilities for educational trainings and nutrition seminars for pantry and FSS clients.

CSSMV Executive Director Laura Roesch is eager to see the project come to fruition. “Our Choice Food Pantry is the busiest daily food-distribution pantry in the Dayton area, and we are working


Three-Year VISTA Project to Build Agency’s Capacity

VISTA members Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch and Jeff Glaser work full-time to build capacity in CSSMV’s Family Stabilization & Support and Volunteer programs, respectively.

Catholic Social Services has undertaken a new project designed to help the agency increase its

capacity to serve. For the next three years, the organization will use AmeriCorps VISTA members to focus on capacity-building in key areas within specific programs.

VISTA was founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 as a national service program to fight poverty in America. In 1993, VISTA was incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs. Each VISTA member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. Instead of providing direct services to agency clients, VISTA members focus on building the organizational, administrative and financial capacity of organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic development, and otherwise assist low-income communities.

Three VISTA members started work at Catholic Social Services in the summer

VISTA member Hanna Tarbert and Refugee Employment Coordinator Gretchen Pfaff work on strategies for connecting refugees with local employers.

of 2014, with each working in a specific program area. Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch serves as a Community Resource Specialist with the agency’s Family Stabilization and Support program and also provides support to the Choice Food Pantry. She is working to strengthen CSSMV’s relationship with

various community partners, to help ensure that those being served have access to the best and most appropriate local resources. Hanna Tarbert is a Job Developer with the Refugee Resettlement program, focusing on employment opportunities for those with limited English proficiency. She is working to build up employment resources and is also involved in program development. In the role of Volunteer Program Assistant, Jeff Glaser is working to ramp up the agency’s recruitment of both volunteers and student interns. He has been tasked with identifying volunteer


Erma’s House Helps Families Rebuild Relationships

Erma’s House Family Visitation Center has been an important child protection program of

Catholic Social Services since 1997. It provides a safe, home-like environment where children can have scheduled contacts and exchanges with their non-residential parents in a neutral location. The program grew out of the community’s desire for a safe, structured environment for supervised visitation, and was the recommendation of the Child Protection Task Force in 1995. More than 900 families have been served at Erma’s House since its inception.

“The mission of Erma’s House is to assist and support Montgomery County children and families who have been affected by divorce, separation, abuse or neglect,” says Catholic Social Services Executive Director Laura Roesch. “Erma’s House helps these children and parents to maintain or rebuild their family relationships through a program of safe, structured, community-based visitation services.”

Families are referred to the program through Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court, Montgomery County Juvenile Court, Children Services and social service agencies. Erma’s House is also open to non-Montgomery County residents when space is available. Children and their parents interact in the comfort of six age-specific rooms designed to promote

positive interaction and communication between the parents and children.

Approximately 40 families and 62 children from birth to age 18 are currently being served on a weekly basis, with volunteer monitors trained to observe and document parent/child interactions during the visits. Please call (937) 586-9586 if you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer.

“The mission of Erma’s House is to assist and support Montgomery County children and families who have been affected by divorce, separation, abuse or neglect.”

— Laura Roesch, Executive Director CSSMV

needs and working on ways to improve the agency’s processes.

This endeavor has been made possible in part through the generous financial support of the Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Mercy parishes, whose unity of spirit was recognized by a decree from the Archdiocese in September, merging the two into a single, new parish called Our Lady of Grace. The focus of the parish’s charitable commitments, in addition to providing immediate relief for those in need, is to provide opportunities for others to serve, to build foundations for those in need to improve their condition, and to increase the parish’s ability to sustain its efforts indefinitely into the future. Catholic Social Services’ desire to utilize VISTA members to improve the agency’s Refugee Resettlement, Family Stabilization and Support, and Volunteer programs made this new project a perfect fit for the parish’s charitable goals.

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley is affiliated with:

Catholic Charities USAOhio Department of AgingUnited Way of Greater Dayton AreaUnited Way of Auglaize CountyUnited Way of Darke County United Way of Shelby CountyArea Agency on Aging, PSA-2Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services


Erma’s House:A Safe Haven for a Family to Heal

Erma’s House family visitation center offers a comfortable, homelike atmosphere where children of any

age can spend time with their non-custodial parents. Erma’s House was created to assist families that need a safe, structured, neutral alternative to unsupervised visits. This may be due to issues related to divorce or separation, protection or restraining orders between parties, safety concerns or other visitation issues where a neutral setting can increase a family’s level of comfort or safety.

Susan (not her real name) is a non-custodial parent who has supervised visitation with her children at Erma’s House. The children’s grandmother, who now has custody of them, takes them to Erma’s House once a week, where they meet their mother for a 90-minute visit.

Because of the circumstances surrounding her loss of custody, there is some animosity between Susan and the children’s grandmother (their “Nana”). At first, Susan’s visits took place at Nana’s home, but the

two adults found themselves arguing over personal issues, which detracted from Susan’s time with the kids. Ultimately, a judge referred the family to Erma’s House for supervised visitation.

Initially, being forced to see her children in a supervised setting was a nerve-wracking proposition for Susan. But the team at Erma’s House took time to sit down and talk with her, getting to know more about her and her family’s situation. They asked questions about her kids and made Susan feel comfortable and confident that she would be treated fairly.

From Susan’s perspective, supervised visitation has its pros and cons. She doesn’t like the fact that someone is always watching when she spends time with her children, but at the same time, she finds the constant supervision to be helpful in her situation. Having an impartial observer keeping records means that she doesn’t have to worry about a judge getting inaccurate or misleading information about the time she spends with her kids. “There’s someone backing me up on what’s happening,” she says. Erma’s House sends reports to the court, documenting whether she makes it to all her visits, as well as how she gets along with the kids.

Participating in supervised visitation means that Susan and Nana don’t have to have much contact with each other, which keeps them from arguing. No matter how the custody proceedings turn out, “We’re going to have to get along,” says Susan. If she can regain custody, she intends for the children to continue to have a relationship with their grandmother. She admits that she initially was very angry with Nana, and felt a desire to punish her for “taking away” the children.But as time passed, she realized that she was grateful that Nana had been willing and able to take them in, rather than having them go into foster care.

Attorney General Mike DeWine issued a formal proclamation recognizing May as Supervised Visitation Awareness Month in the State of Ohio. Erma’s House Family Visitation Center is one of approximately 30 supervised visitation programs in the state. Members of the Ohio Chapter of the Supervised Visitation Network (SVN) were invited to join the Attorney General at the statehouse, including Erma’s House Manager Shannon Wahrhaftig (third from right) and SVN Co-chair Peggy Seboldt (far right), who volunteers with Erma’s House.

Ohio Attorney General Encourages Awareness of Supervised Visitation


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Susan says that overall, her experience at Erma’s House has been a positive one. The kids are comfortable there, in part because the setting is designed to be home-like and the family has established a routine. Their visit is on the same day and at the same time every week, right after school. The same person has been supervising their visits since they started, and is able to make her reports based on what she sees week to week. Susan feels that this consistency makes the situation less stressful for the family, giving them the comfort of knowing what to expect.

During the week, the kids will call Susan to talk about what they’re looking forward to

at their visit. It might be playing a particular board game with her, reading stories, or sharing a meal. (Erma’s House provides snacks and juice, but Susan can also bring in food to share as a family.)

Susan and her family don’t know exactly what the future holds for them, but she says the kids know that “mom’s trying to do a case plan to get them home.” She intends to continue doing her best to do the things necessary to regain custody. While she does that, Erma’s House will continue to offer a safe haven where they can share time as a family.

Donations Needed at Erma’s House

The children who come to Erma’s House like to play games, make crafts and have

snacks with their families. You can help by providing some of the items used on a daily basis. These items can be dropped off during business hours at CSSMV’s Center for Families, located at 1046 Brown Street in Dayton.

CraftsPlay DohPaintDry Erase MarkersDrawing PaperColoring BooksMarkersNew CrayonsPoster Board

Individually Wrapped SnacksRaisinsCrackersMicrowave PopcornGoldfishFruit SnacksPotato ChipsRice Krispy TreatsTeddy Grahams


Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley is truly grateful for the ongoing support of individuals, families, and organizations in our community. The following list reflects gifts given between December 5, 2013 and August 31, 2014. If you have any questions, or would like to request a copy of your giving history, please contact our development office at 937-223-7217 ext. 1141.

R. Peter Finke (See story on next page)

Schwab Charitable FundWilliam Rife Co.Mr. & Ms. Howard T. AckermanMr. & Mrs. Jack H. AdamMr. Rick AddisMr. & Mrs. William C. ArmbrusterMr. & Mrs. Stephen J. BarryMs. Paige BartlettMr. & Mrs. John V. BatistaMs. Sophie BeraznikMr. and Mrs. John BerryMr. & Mrs. John F. BieberMr. & Mrs. Alan BiegelMr. & Mrs. Howard R. Boose, IIISister Donna Collins SCMr. Donald M. ComptonMr. & Mrs. Hudson L. Conley Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. CoutureMr. & Mrs. James H. CoyleMr. & Mrs. Nick G. CrnkovichMrs. Joanne E. DaleyMr. & Mrs. Harry DelaneyMr. & Mrs. Aaron S. DelidowMs. Regina A. DixonMr. & Mrs. Melvin C. EifertMs. Martha L. FaulhaberMrs. Kathleen S. FinkeMr. & Mrs. Thomas L. FinkeMr. & Mrs. Harry F. Finke, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William H. FockeJudge & Mrs. Patrick J. FoleyMr. & Mrs. William H. FrapwellMr. & Mrs. Donald L. GrieshopMr. & Mrs. Peter J. HackettMs. Lynda L. HackettMr. & Mrs. Charles M. HelldoerferMs. Meghan HendricksonMr. & Mrs. Louis HomanMr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. IsraelMrs. Anne Flynn JohnsonMs. Helen A. JonesMs. Allison KahnMs. Deborah KasterMr. James M. KavanaughMr. & Mrs. John KellerMr. & Mrs. E. Peter King Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph J. KleinMr. & Mrs. William J. KozuhMr. & Mrs. William D. KussmanMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. LaufersweilerMr. & Mrs. John D. LaufersweilerMr. & Mrs. Donald E. LeaseMr. & Mrs. J. D. LeffMr. & Mrs. Mark P. LevyMr. & Mrs. Patrick A. LowryMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. LubinskiKathryn J. LuckettMr. Norman MayneMr. & Mrs. Kevin L. McDonaldMr. & Mrs. Ernie MenoldMrs. Louise P. MooreMr. & Mrs. Michael D. MurphyMr. & Mrs. James NearyMr. & Mrs. William R. NewcombMr. & Mrs. Lawrence V. O’NealMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. PickrelMr. & Mrs. Roderick J. PlaceMrs. Anita L. RankinMrs. Carolyn B. RathwegMs. Edith M. ReitzMr. Thomas RodgersMr. & Mrs. Alan SchaefferMr. & Mrs. Robert R. SchillerMr. John C. SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Joseph J. SensMr. & Mrs. George J. Skuns

Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. SmithMr. & Mrs. James D. SpearsMr. & Mrs. Matthew StoneMr. & Mrs. Dale B. StorkMs. J. Kay TomeyMr. & Mrs. Hans P. TschudinMr. & Mrs. Donald J. VendelyMr. & Mrs. Herbert S. Wagner, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. WickMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. WittmannMr. & Mrs. Paul E. Zimmer

Frances Flynn Ms. Eileen M. Flynn

Richard L. Furry Ms. Carmel F. Klein

William H. Gast Mrs. Geraldine Gast

Diane Gentile Ms. Patricia Gentile

Theresa M. George Mrs. Theresa M. George

Shirley Gottemoeller Mr. & Mrs. Ivo Gottemoeller

Antonio M. Guiao Mrs. Lydia Guiao

Douglas Hannah Ms. Juanita F. Hannah

Raymond Heindl Mrs. Idella R. Heindl

George W. Hellmund Mrs. Jean E. Hellmund

Paul Henry Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Greg Hermann Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Hermann

Ida Homan Mr. & Mrs. James E. BoehmerMr. & Mrs. Arthur Dapore

Edward N. Imbrogno Dr. & Mrs. Dean Imbrogno

Johanna Ms. Joan M. Gray

Richard C. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Grieshop

Elizabeth Jutte Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Mary Jo KendoMr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Rawers Marlene Kessler

Mrs. Marilyn J. JordanLeo E. KnightMr. & Mrs. Donald L. Grieshop Keith Kohler

Ms. Mary E. KohlerBarbara R. Krug

Mr. Joseph P. KrugVincent James Massucci

Rev. Joseph D. MassucciDarla Masten

Mr. Philip G. MastenEdward “Ted” McBride

Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. GrieshopJoseph Meier

Mrs. Mary MeierEsther Meyer

Mr. Christopher R. MeyerBernice A. Middleton

Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. MiddletonDorothy Miller

Mr. LeRoy E. MillerJames M. Miller

Manning & Associates, CPAs, LLC

Dorothy Burroughs Ms. Neta Potts

Rachel Lynn Buschur Rachel Lynn Buschur Memorial Fund

Ruth Carbaugh Mr. Leroy Carbaugh

Jesus Christ Mr. & Mrs. Howard R. Boose, III

Virginia Stuve Clark Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Wittmann

Richard L. Clune Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

John Damaduk Dr. & Mrs. Dean X. Parmelee, M.D.

Jerry D’Amico Mr. & Mrs. Carmine G. D’Amico

Mary M. Daniszewskii Mr. Robert Daniszewski

Deis Family Mrs. Dorothy L. Ward

Deis Family Mr. & Mrs. William Ward

Elsie Denny Dr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Thornton

Roy H. DePriestMr. & Mrs. Donald L. Grieshop

Dale Dietz Mr. & Mrs. Carl Kleysteuber

Edith Doenges Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Wilma Dues Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Jimmy Fetzer Ms. Juanita F. Hannah

In memory of …June Aldere

Ms. Barbara KriegbaumBrad Allen

Matilda Madeline AllenJeanne M. Amann

Helmig Lienesch LLC Karen BoyleMr. & Mrs. Kenneth BrownMr. & Mrs. Ronald CramerMs. Mary DiamanteMs. Kate DunganMr. & Mrs. Bob DuplainMr. & Mrs. Harlow J. FleischmanMr. & Mrs. Frederick MillerMs. Marlene E. Orendorf Ms. Mary Jane RyanKathleen Wenzke

Roseann “Sue” Babak Mr. & Mrs. Vlad G. Vasiliu

Helen Barnes Mr. & Mrs. William A. Topp

Patricia Sherman Begley Mr. & Mrs. Eric Bonner

Kenneth Bergman Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

James A. BernholdMr. & Mrs. Donald L. Grieshop

Barb Bielak Mr. Ronald S. Bielak

Ed Bolton Mrs. Marilyn E. Bolton

James BrunsMr. & Mrs. John Clune

John “Jack” BrunsMr. & Mrs. Louis Homan

Giving


Linda L. Simms Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Grieshop

Patrick G. Somers Mr. Charles Duckro

Pamela L. Starline Ms. Cheryl A. Bolinger

Steven Stucke Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Stucke

Mary TaylorMr. Steven Austin Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. ConnonMr. & Mrs. James GambleMr. Charles NeisesMr. & Mrs. Danny Pugh

Anne O. Traphagen Mr. James Traphagen

Bob Treon Mrs. Rosemary Wildenhaus

Virginia Uhrig Ms. Jane A. Brockman

Robert Unger Mr. & Mrs. Neal J. Hinker

Lawrence F. Ungruhn Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

John R. WaldrenMs. Geraldine Dietrich

Mary Kathryn Morrisy Schaffer Wefler

Mr. Arnold C. SchafferClara Weimer

Ms. Katherine T. Weimer-NahhasRobert Wissman

Mr. & Mrs. John CluneArthur Woodruff

Mrs. Karen A. SejasJosephine Wright

Mr. Robert A. WrightRichard Zech

Mrs. Thecla L. ZechAll Children

Mr. & Mrs. William I. SchoenfeldYour deceased father and adopted brother Dale

Ms. Jaclynn DeKuiper

In honor of … All Birthparents

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin W. WeaverAll Families

Mr. and Mrs. William I. SchoenfeldAmpi & Ed Arnold

Mr. and Mrs. Leo H. ProfittNicholas & Charlotte Attenweiler

Mr. Thomas AttenweilerDee Baltes

Mr. Joshua BaltesMeg Begley

Mr. John CooneyAndrew Beiring

Ms. Andrea BeiringCarl & Ruth

Dr. & Mrs. Doug B. PaulAndria J. Chiodo

Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. DreetyMichael W. Craig

Premier Health PartnersMembers of Croation Fraternal Union #563 Croation

Fraternal Union of America (Lodge #563)

Ed (deceased) & Joanne Daley

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. WittmannChristopher J. Danis

Premier Health PartnersSue G. Doody

Rev. Joseph W. GoetzMel & Sally Eifert

Ms. Dorothy J. Eifert50th Wedding Anniversary of Esther & Jim Eiting

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. GrowMary Enigk for Mother’s Day

Ms. Jeanne M. KeyThe Elderly

Mr. and Mrs. William I. SchoenfeldPeter (deceased) and Judy Finke

Ms. Rachel ChambersNorman Fogel

Ms. Andria J. ChiodoShannon Friend

Mrs. Janice D. WoolesMichael I. Gearhardt

Mr. Brian TracyChildren of Janet Graul

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. LaufersweilerDonald & Janet Grieshop

Mr. & Mrs. Paul HessGerald R. Haemmerle

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Ghory, Jr.Marilyn Hart

Ms. Jaclynn DeKuiperDonald Harting

Greene County Community FoundationJames Hogon on his wedding day

Mrs. Mary T. CaputoSharon Hunter

Dr. & Mrs. Charles L. CernyHelen Jones-Kelley

Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. PintiJames Kennedy

Ms. Noreen KennedyIn honor of John D. Laufersweiler’s birthday

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. LaufersweilerTerese Laughrey

Ms. Andria J. ChiodoSarah Leibold

Ms. Sharon FetterJean Liesner

Mr. and Mrs. John CluneFor Christmas in honor of Clayton & MaryAnn Mathile

Ms. Donna M. BeesonFor Christmas in honor of Mr. & Mrs. James A. Michaud

Mrs. Ruth PowersFor Christmas in honor of Penelope Miller

Mrs. Patricia J. JohnsonAnita L. Rankin

Ms. Carleen K. SuttmanMary & Frank Rabe

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. WittmannHalle & Jake Schoettmer

Mr. Tyler SchoettmerNed J. Sifferlen

Premier Health Partners

Kevin Miller Mrs. Patricia J. Johnson

Sarah Myers Mr. & Mrs. Philip Myers

Nancy Mr. Todd Kain

Paul J. Niekamp Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Ruth Niekamp Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Joseph A. Ostendorf Mr. & Mrs. David A. BallardMr. & Mrs. Frank N. DuppsMr. John A. Dupps, Jr.Ms. Carol J. LindenMr. & Mrs. Michael J. RiceMs. Katherine L. ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Herbert S. Wagner, Jr.

Alvin J. Pacovsky Ms. Jennifer Webb

Josephine Pavia Mrs. Deanna Zikias

George F. PerrettaMs. Angela M. Cyr Ms. Joan C. Foley

For Christmas in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Simons

Mrs. Ruth PowersSpecial Intentions

Mr. Ralph A. GrangerThe Spinnato Family

Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. LuckoskiLarry Taylor

Premier Health PartnersThomas G. Thornton

Premier Health PartnersMary Patricia Wampler, RN

Premier Health PartnersWilliam and Laurie Stueve

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. WittmannReverend Chris Wittmann Ms. Gretchen Burke Robert Zinck

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Gregory

Donors INDIVIDUALSMs. June M. AdamMr. Jeff AdkinsMr. & Mrs. David AdkinsonMr. & Mrs. Gary J. AdlerMr. Thomas AgnewMs. Lee L. AlderMr. & Mrs. Mark AldrichMr. & Mrs. Stephen D. AllaireDr. Evangeline C. AndarsioMr. Holle J. AndersonMs. Lorraine R. AndersonDr. & Mrs. Dwight ArmstrongMr. & Mrs. W. Frank ArmstrongMr. & Mrs. William ArthurMr. John F. ArtzMs. Janet E. AselageMs. Erma AshurstMr. & Mrs. Donald C. AugustMr. Steven AustinMr. Michael A. AvellanoMs. Karen M. AverbeckMr. Douglas R. BachMr. David BallerMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey BallmannMr. William BaneyMs. Linnea BanzMr. & Mrs. Theodore J. BarhorstMs. Dawn L. BarhorstMr. Brian BarlageMr. Thomas BarnellMr. & Mrs. James D. BeachMr. & Mrs. George A. BeboutThe Honorable George H. BeckerMr. James H. BeckmanMr. & Mrs. Richard J. BeckmanMrs. Meg BegleyMr. & Mrs. Thomas BehrMr. Jeff BellucciiMr. & Mrs. Dennis BennettMr. Barrie BentleyMr. & Mrs. Stephen Bermick, IIIMr. & Mrs. Bruce D. BernholdMr. and Mrs. John BerryMr. & Mrs. Ernest L. BertkeMr. Alfred BertleffMr. & Mrs. Kenneth BetcheMr. & Mrs. Chris BeustMr. & Mrs. Joseph M. BeyerleMr. & Mrs. Clarence J. BittnerMr. & Mrs. Terrance L. BlairMr. & Mrs. Charles A. BleckmannMs. Deena BoboMr. Edward Bochynski

Peter Piatnicia Mrs. Lilia Rastrigin

Sylvester A. Reinstatler Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Reinstatler

Virginia A. Rindler Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Rodger & Ginny Ms. Rose A. Freson

Evelyn L. Rodgers Mr. Donald Edwards

Patricia Roll Dr. John M. Roll

Helen Rominger Mrs. Mary T. Widner

Eileen Ronnebaum Mr. & Mrs. John Clune

Mildred E. & Fred Rost Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence CurkPat Rupp

Armstrong Family Fund Michael Schierloh

Ms. Vera SchierlohEdward Schmalstig

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Homan Continued on next page

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley wishes to honor the memory of R. Peter Finke, who passed away in April. For more than 25 years, Finke helped to lead the activities of

CSSMV as a member of the Board of Trustees and as a volunteer on the agency’s Development Committee. He received the agency’s Outstanding Community Volunteer Award in 1996 in recognition of his leadership in the fund raising campaign to restore the agency’s West Riverview office, which was severely damaged by fire in 1995. Finke and his wife, Judy, also were charter members of the CSSMV Good Shepherd Legacy Society.

RememberingR. Peter Finke:A Life Well Lived


Mr. Joseph H. Bockelman & Mrs. Barbara Driehaus

Mr. & Mrs. Paul BoeckmanDr. & Mrs. Arthur B. BokDr. & Mrs. Barrett H. BoltonMr. & Mrs. James J. BoltonMrs. Marilyn E. BoltonMr. & Mrs. Theodore J. BonMr. Perry BooneMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Borchers, Sr.Ms. Kathleen BorchersDr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. BossletMrs. Marie K. BouletMr. & Mrs. Eddie L. BowmanMr. Edward BoyleKaren BoyleMs. Patricia BradleyMr. & Mrs. Melvin BramlageMr. & Mrs. Thomas G. BreitenbachMs. Judy BrinegarJudge & Mrs. James A. BroganMr. & Mrs. William J. BroganReverend & Mrs. Charles S. Brown Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth BrownMr. Michael BrownMr. & Mrs. Doug BruggemanMr. & Mrs. Carl F. BrunMs. Catherine BrunnerMr. & Mrs. Steven BrunsonMr. & Mrs. Gregory P. BrushMr. Andrew BryantDr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. BryantMr. & Mrs. Kevin BuckleyMr. & Mrs. Stephen J. BuddeDr. & Mrs. James BuddeMr. & Mrs. Stephen J. BuddeMr. & Mrs. Robert A. BuescherMr. & Mrs. Gene P. BurbeyMs. Gretchen BurkeMr. & Mrs. David P. Burrows, Jr.Mr. Steve ButtermoreMr. & Mrs. Roger E. CalhounMr. & Mrs. Bruce E. CallMs. Frances D. CallahanMr. & Mrs. Richard CampbellMr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. CardilinoMr. & Mrs. Richard F. CarlileDeacon & Mrs. John K. CarlinMs. Sylvia J. CarmodyMr. & Mrs. Richard S. CarperMr. & Mrs. Christopher CarriggMr. & Mrs. James J. Carroll, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Ronn CashdollarMr. Robert L. Caspar, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. CastleMr. & Mrs. Stephen CatanzaritaDr. & Mrs. David J. CavanaughMr. & Mrs. Michael J. CaylorMr. & Mrs. Brian J. CeccarelliMr. & Mrs. Robert J. CestelliMr. Bob ChodkowskiDr. & Mrs. Frank CiancioloMr. Anthony M. CianiDr. & Mrs. Michael ClearyMs. Brenda K. ClemensMr. & Mrs. Gary L. CodeluppiMr. & Mrs. Brian CondeDr. & Mrs. Thomas R. ConnonMr. John CookeMr. Jeff CoomerMs. Mary CoomerMr. Adam W. CormierMr. Robert J. Courtney, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Rodney B. CoxDr. & Mrs. William E. CoyneMs. Denise L. CozartDr. & Mrs. Michael W. CraigMr. & Mrs. Roy J. Craig

Ms. Mary CreagerMr. & Mrs. Lawrence CurkMs. Cindy CurrellMr. & Mrs. Bennett W. DaviesMr. & Mrs. Brian D. DavisMr. & Mrs. Patrick DavisMrs. Karen L. DavisMr. Gregory Davis & Mrs. Annette

ChavezMrs. Carolyn R. CraigMr. & Mrs. Ronald Cramer


With a standing ovation from more than 200 guests in attendance at the annual CSSMV Leadership Luncheon at the Schuster Center, the Sisters of the Precious Blood were honored with the 2014 CSSMV Community Leadership Award. This award recognized the Sisters of the Precious Blood for their decades of leadership in the Dayton area. The Sisters of the Precious Blood, who maintain their national headquarters in Dayton, were acknowledged for their spiritual ministry, their environmental advocacy, and their successful development of housing and social service programs that have enhanced the quality of life throughout the Miami Valley. Others receiving special recognition at the April 16 luncheon included: Dayton Phoenix Corporation, Outstanding Business Leadership Award; Elaine Jelly-Werner, Mary Clark Spirit of Adoption Award; and Ernest Ridgel, Rising Star Award.

Annual Meeting Recognizes Community Leadership

CSSMV Executive Director Laura Roesch (left) presents the Community Leadership Award to members of the Governing Council of the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Dayton. Accepting are Sister Nancy Kinross, V.P./Secretary/Councilor, Sister Nancy Raley, CSSMV volunteer; Sister Joyce Lehman, President; and Sister Cecilia Taphorn, Councilor.

CSSMV volunteer Bill Spencer (right) congratulates Ernest Ridgel, who received the 2014 Rising Star recognition as a client who met his goals and has inspired fellow clients to participate in self-sufficiency programs at CSSMV.

Mr. Andrew DeckMr. & Mrs. Paul Deis, Jr.Ms. Jean DeiteringMs. Jaclynn DeKuiperMr. & Mrs. Harry DelaneyMr. & Mrs. Walter G. DelphMs. Heather DenchikMs. Lydia A. Denslow & Mr. Matthew

R. ShenkMs. Charlene Desch

Mr. Lawrence J. DetamoreMr. & Mrs. Anthony P. DeThomasMs. Mary DiamanteMs. Geraldine DietrichMr. & Mrs. Gary DillerMr. & Mrs. Richard DilorenzoDr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Ditzel, D.O.Ms. Regina A. DixonMs. Mary E. DoerrMs. Barbara M. DoerrMr. & Mrs. Donald J. DonoherMr. & Mrs. Dennis M. DoyleMr. & Mrs. Gene DrakeMr. & Mrs. David A. DudonDeacon & Mrs. Roger DuffyMrs. Jean M. DuganMs. Kate DunganMr. & Mrs. Bob DuplainMr. Ronald E. EarhartMr. & Mrs. John D. EckhartMr. Scott EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Stephen EichertMr. & Mrs. Melvin C. EifertMrs. Dorothy M. EisenhauerMs. Megan EismannMr. & Mrs. John M. ElliottMr. & Mrs. Richard ElsaesserMs. Julie L. ErbaughMr. & Mrs. Donald ErnestMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. EstepMr. Joseph EvansMs. Jane E. EvansMs. Tanza EverdingMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Fahrendorf, Jr.Morgan FairMr. & Mrs. Walter B. FederspielMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. FerdelmanMr. & Mrs. John R. FernedingMr. & Mrs. Raymond J. FinneyMr. Richard P. FirsdonMr. Kenneth M. Fisher & Mrs. Alice

A. FisherMr. & Mrs. David P. FisherMr. James B. FisherMr. & Mrs. Harlow J. FleischmanMr. & Mrs. John M. FloreaMr. Richard C. FlowersMr. and Mrs. William H. FockeMr. & Mrs. Dean FogtMr. & Mrs. Bob FolckMs. Joan C. FoleyMr. Martin A. FoosMr. & Mrs. David J. FrancisMr. & Mrs. Bradley J. FrancisMr. & Mrs. Daniel J. FranzMr. & Mrs. Patrick A. FrancisMr. & Mrs. Ralph H. FrancisMr. & Mrs. William T. FrancisMr. & Mrs. William FreisthlerMr. Mark J. Friedman, AttorneyMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. FroloMr. & Mrs. Jerome A. FromholtMr. Joseph T. FrommMs. Marguerite FrostMr. & Mrs. Bernie H. FullenkampMr. & Mrs. John W. FullenkampMr. & Mrs. Roger S. FurrerMs. Julie GallagherMr. Richard GallantMr. & Mrs. James GambleMr. & Mrs. John A. GangerMr. Armando GarciaMrs. Maria A. GarciaMr. Thomas H. GardnerCasey GarmanMr. & Mrs. Brad GarmannMr. & Mrs. Charles J. GaseMrs. Geraldine GastMrs. Josephine Gast

Mr. & Mrs. Nick G. CrnkovichMr. & Mrs. Kevin M. CrottyMs. Angela M. CyrMr. and Mrs. Bennett W. DaviesMrs. Karen L. DavisMr. & Mrs. Brian D. DavisMr. Chauncey DeanMr. Thomas DeAngelisMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. DeBrosse


Giving Matters by Regina Estep CSSMV Director of Development

information on various vehicles for giving. And, as a Legacy Partner of the Dayton Foundation, we also have access to the advice and counsel of the Foundation’s experts.

As you review this issue of Good News, you will see that Catholic Social Services is providing a continuum of important services and is working to help bring much-needed support to our neighbors in need. Each donation we receive makes it possible to extend our services to thousands of families and children throughout the Miami Valley.

Based on your own philanthropic goals, designations to specific programs or to programs in a particular geographic area are welcomed. These may be easily arranged electronically through your broker. Adoption, pregnancy counseling, refugee resettlement, home services for seniors, early childhood education, and emergency food assistance are among the worthy charitable works that rely on the private support and good will of Catholic Social Services’ friends.

We wish to be good stewards of your generosity and bring God’s love and mercy to our neighbors in need. Please join us in our ministry of service. We invite you to visit and tour our facilities so we can show you firsthand how your charitable gift will make a difference in the lives of families and children in your community.

Planning for the FutureA planned charitable gift is an easy way to ensure continued support for CSSMV. Supporting the agency through one or more of the vehicles listed below may have an estate or income tax benefit that can result in a gift that is considerably larger than the after-tax cost to you. Contact us for more information or to discuss any of these vehicles for giving.

• Wills and Bequests• Charitable Trusts• Gift Annuities• Life Insurance• Charitable Lead Trusts• Retirement Funds• Outright Gifts

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact me or another member of our development staff at (937) 223-7217.

The stock market has rebounded nicely since 2009 and now might be a good time to consider a significant gift to

help your favorite charity.As you review your portfolio, it might

be a great time to discuss the benefits of charitable gifting with your advisors, and the donation or appreciated stock instead of a cash gift may be among the options that you will wish to consider. In addition to helping your charity of choice, you might also realize tax benefits.

If you have the good fortune of being in a position to consider such a gift, we certainly hope that you might consider Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV).

CSSMV has a development staff and a team of volunteers who are professional accountants, lawyers and financial advisors to answer your questions and provide


Ms. Adele M. GattesMr. & Mrs. Michael J. GazzerroMrs. Mary L. GearhardtMr. & Mrs. Michael I. GearhardtMr. & Mrs. Donald E. GeiseMr. and Mrs. John GeiseMr. & Mrs. John S. GenovesiMs. Patricia A. GentileMs. Kay A. GeorgeMr. & Mrs. Kenneth GerlachMr. & Mrs. James E. Ghory, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. John E. Glaser, Sr.Ms. Mary Sue GmeinerMr. & Mrs. Gary GoettemoellerMr. Herb GompertzMr. John F. GoodeMr. Todd GossettMr. & Mrs. Gary W. GottschlichMrs. Margaret GottschlichMr. & Mrs. Robert A. GottschlichMr. James R. Greene, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. GrieshopMr. & Mrs. William Griffin

Ms. Monica L. GrilliotMr. & Mrs. Randall GroesbeckMr. & Mrs. Robert GroganMr. Gene GrossMr. & Mrs. James M. GrudenMs. Kathleen A. GruenwaldMrs. Lydia GuiaoMr. Bruce D. GuindonMr. & Mrs. Bo C. GunlockMr. Dan J. HaasMr. & Mrs. Richard L. Haas, Jr.Ms. Mona HabigReverend Gerald R. HaemmerleMr. & Mrs. John S. HaleyMr. Bob HamMr. & Mrs. Edward L. HamiltonMr. Andrew HamiltonMs. Catherine HardmanDr. Thomas Hardy, D.O.Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. HartMr. and Mrs. John Hart, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Don R. HartingMr. & Mrs. Eugene J. Hartman

Ms. Rosemary A. HaubertMs. Margaret L. HauerMr. Brian A. HausfeldMs. Barbara HaydeMr. & Mrs. Stephen HayesMs. Angela HayesMr. & Mrs. Dennis J. HaysDr. & Mrs. Thomas A. HeckMr. & Mrs. Roger E. HeckmanMr. & Mrs. Thomas HeidMrs. Idella R. HeindlMr. & Mrs. Brian C. HeitkampMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Hemmelgarn,

Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. HemmelgarnMs. Tamera C. HemmerleMr. & Mrs. Randy HennMr. & Mrs. Ronald E. HenneMr. Paul HermanMr. & Mrs. Irvin HerrmannMr. & Mrs. Dean HeyneMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Hickey, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James P. Hickey

Mr. Michael HigginsMr. & Mrs. Michael J. HigginsDr. & Mrs. Andy HigginsMr. Brian A. HindersMr. & Mrs. Jeff C. HoaglandMr. Bob HodgeMr. Norbert A. HoffmanMr. Paul HolihanMr. & Mrs. Thomas HolmesMr. & Mrs. Louis HomanMr. & Mrs. Robert HomanMr. & Mrs. Orval HomanMs. Elizabeth HoweyMr. & Mrs. Allan W. HoweyMrs. Nancy L. HoyingMr. & Mrs. Charles L. HuberMr. & Mrs. Raymond HuckMs. Laurie HuffMs. Patricia A. HullMr. & Mrs. Joseph A. HurrMr. & Mrs. David J. HuntMr. & Mrs. Robert F. HutterMs. Gloria J. Hyatt

Reverend Robert & Reverend Patricia Iddings

Mr. and Mrs. Todd ImwalleMs. Joan E. IoasMs. Elaine IsbellMr. Harold D. IsslerMr. Charles B. JacksonMr. & Mrs. Robert J. JacksonMr. Joseph H. JacobsMr. & Mrs. Chris JacobyMr. & Mrs. John JahodaMr. Alan M. JaniszewskiMr. & Mrs. Edward F. JauchMr. & Mrs. William A. JividenMrs. Anne Flynn JohnsonMs. Mary K. JohnsonMrs. Marilyn J. JordanMr. & Mrs. Matthew F. JosephMr. & Mrs. Robert R. JurickMr. Frederick L. KaiserDr. & Mrs. Douglas D. Kaminski



Mrs. Irene S. KangasMr. Travis Karn & Mrs. Shanelle KarnJoycelyn KastlMr. John A. KavanaughMr. Joseph W. KeimMr. & Mrs. James W. KelleherMr. Joseph KellerMr. Clarence W. Keller, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Michael KellyMr. Kevin KellyMr. James A. KemperMs. Patricia L. KemperMs. Noreen KennedyDr. & Mrs. Joseph J. KepesMr. Thomas W. KernMr. Stephen KeyesMr. & Mrs. Stephen C. KillDr. & Mrs. Tae W. KimDr. & Mrs. Jack E. KingMr. John M. & Judge Judith A. KingMr. & Mrs. E. Peter KingMs. Amy KingreyMr. & Ms. Thomas J. KleptzMr. & Mrs. Mike KlingshirnMr. & Mrs. Mark W. KlugMr. & Mrs. Michael A. KmetzMr. & Mrs. Richard F. KnorMr. & Mrs. Robert B. KnueveMr. & Mrs. John L. Koehl, Jr.Ms. Mary KoehlerMr. & Mrs. James E. KoelkerMiss Diana KoestersMr. & Mrs. Michael D. KoonsMr. & Mrs. Michael KordikMrs. Mary M. KoziejMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Kracus

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. KraftMr. Larry KralovicMs. Sarah KramerMr. Tim KramerMr. Lawrence C. KrappMr. & Mrs. Tony KremerMs. Barbara KriegbaumMr. & Mrs. Timothy M. KrogerMr. & Mrs. Michael S. KrugMr. & Mrs. John W. KrugMs. Deb KruseMr. & Mrs. Konrad H. KuczakMr. Stephen KuflewskiDr. James L. KuhlmanMs. Barbara J. KuhnsMr. Frank KuhnsMr. & Mrs. Peter H. KuntzMr. James KurpielMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. KwestMr. & Mrs. Will LakoffMr. & Mrs. Raymond W. LaneMr. Cyril LangeMs. Ruth E. LaprocinaMr. William J. LauberDr. Peter K. Lauf, M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. LaufersweilerMr. & Mrs. Robert C. LaumannMr. and Mrs. Robert Laumann Jr.Mr. Jacqueline M. LawlessMr. Edward LeachMs. Rebecca LefeldMs. Janet L. LehmannDr. & Mrs. James T. Lehner, M.D.Mr. Ray LewisMr. Paul T. LeyMr. & Mrs. Theodore R. LieneschMr. & Mrs. William T. LincolnMr. Roger Lindemann

Mr. James M. LingMs. Marsha J. LogesMr. & Mrs. Robert D. LongMr. Richard LorenzoMr. & Mrs. Gary M. LuckingMr. & Mrs. John M. LudwigMrs. Catherine C. LumppMr. & Mrs. Leonard A. LushMr. Steven LyonsMr. & Mrs. Robert W. MacClennanMr. William MacMillanDr. Gregory A. MacNealy, M.D.Mr. & Mrs. William MagroMr. & Mrs. Frank L. MaguireMr. Tom MaioMr. & Mrs. Thomas ManganDr. & Mrs. Frank MannarinoRev. James J. ManningMrs. Barbara J. MarriottMr. & Mrs. Marc S. MartensMs. Debra A. MartinMs. Elizabeth A. MartinMr. & Mrs. Armand A. MartinoMrs. Debra Z. MassieMr. & Mrs. Phillip R. MathesMr. & Mrs. Michael MathileDr. & Mrs. William H. MatthewsMr. Thomas MaultsbyMs. Marlene MaylebenMr. & Mrs. Ray MazzaMr. & Mrs. Christopher M. McAteeMr. & Mrs. Frank E. McBride, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Mick McClurgMr. Craig McCombMr. & Mrs. Timothy J. McCormickMr. Michael J. McFaddenMr. & Mrs. Page McGirrMr. & Mrs. Randall W. McIntoshMr. & Mrs. Terence J. McLaughlinMr. & Mrs. Patrick D. McMahonMrs. Mary MeierMr. Daniel J. MenkeMr. & Mrs. Edward MetzcarMr. Donald A. MeyerMr. & Mrs. Gregory E. MeyerMr. Christopher R. Meyer

Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. MeyerMr. & Mrs. James A. MichaudMr. & Mrs. William F. MichelMr. & Mrs. Jim Mick, Jr.Mrs. Dorothy J. MillerMr. & Mrs. Frederick MillerMr. & Mrs. Howard MillerMr. LeRoy E. MillerMr. & Mrs. Samuel MillerMr. & Mrs. Stephen L. MissallMs. Sheryl MitchellMr. & Mrs. Thomas S. MitterMr. & Mrs. Henry W. MoellerMr. Greg MohrMr. & Mrs. John MonnettMrs. Marcia W. MonnierMrs. Mary I. MonninDr. & Mrs. William F. Moroney, Ph.D.Mr. Rich MorvatzMr. & Mrs. David MoskoMs. Kathy MossburgMr. Joseph MulliganMr. Mark MurdockMr. & Mrs. Dennis P. MurrayMs. Patricia MutchMs. Karen I. MyersMs. Nancy A. NashMr. & Mrs. Matt NaveauDr. & Mrs. John J. Naveau, M.D.Mr. Charles NeisesMs. Mary Anne NelsonMr. and Mrs. Peter J. NeroniMr. & Mrs. Robert E. NeumeisterLam Ngyuen & Chi LuuMr. and Mrs. Dale NicholsNancy L. NiekampMr. Christopher R. NieportMr. & Mrs. James P. O’BrienMr. & Mrs. James L. O’ConnellMr. & Mrs. John C. O’MalleyMr. Stephen O’NeillMrs. Elizabeth J. O’NeillMr. & Mrs. Ronald L. O’RearMr. & Mrs. Carlo A. Odella

Mr. & Mrs. Jack OldigesMs. Josie OlsvigMr. & Mrs. Ralph U. OrdingMs. Marlene E. OrendorfDr. & Mrs. Francis OstdiekMr. & Mrs. Jaime PachecoMs. Rosemary PadloMr. George H. ParhamDr. & Mrs. Dean X. ParmeleeMr. Bob PassmoreDr. & Mrs. Douglas Patton D.D.SMr. & Mrs. Donald PearsonDr. & Mrs. Robert P. PennoMr. & Mrs. Anthony J. PerfilioMr. & Mrs. David PerveilerMs. Linda L. PetricMs. Julie PfeelMs. Julia PfeilMr. & Mrs. William D. PflaumMr. & Mrs. Jerome PhillipsMr. Gary PilgrimMr. Ron PleimanMr. & Mrs. Harold PohlMr. & Mrs. Robert L. PotterMr. & Mrs. William M. Powers, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James E. PritchardMr. & Mrs. Jack ProudMr. & Mrs. Danny PughMr. & Mrs. Jay F. PurpusMs. Adrienne QuillDrs. Paul & Carol QuinterMr. Charles QuinterMr. Patrick RadachiMr. & Mrs. Michael RaiffMs. Yvonne RallMr. Michael P. Rarick & Mrs. Pamela

M. TaicletMr. Chris RauchMr. David W. RawersMr. & Mrs. Thomas G. RawersMiss Annie RayburnMr. & Mrs. D. Scott ReardonMs. Charrie D. RegopoulosMr. & Mrs. Tom ReichardMr. Phillip Reid

Melanie and Garry Abfalter, pictured here with CSSMV Executive Director Laura Roesch, were among the many individuals honored at the agency’s annual volunteer recognition dinner on May 13. The Abfalters have been volunteering with CSSMV’s Adoption Services program since 1977.

Catholic Social Services Leader Named to National Committee

Laura Roesch, executive director of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, is one of four new members who have been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Council of Diocesan Directors for Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA). This body helps provide input on priorities for national leadership, arranges meaningful formation and support of new and existing local agency directors, and helps assure continuous improvement in the Catholic Charities network’s provision of quality social services to those in need. “I am humbled and honored to be selected for a position on this council,” said Roesch. “It is deeply gratifying to see Catholic Social Services’ hard work and successes recognized by our national representatives. I look forward to working with the council to continue our efforts to serve individuals and families in need.” “In our work to be advocates for the poor and those who walk beside them, it is critical to have input from local leaders who have shown a track record of exemplary service,” said Fr. Larry Snyder, president of CCUSA. “I have every confidence that the new members will offer valuable contributions that will help shape and improve our work at the national level.” The Executive Committee is made up of local leaders from Catholic Charities around the country. Each member serves a three-year term, and helps provide guidance on priorities for the national network to pursue.


Mr. & Mrs. Paul ReissMr. & Mrs. Robert L. RemmMr. & Mrs. Patrick J. RestainoMs. Betsy B. ReynoldsMr. Jerry RichardsonMr. & Mrs. Gerald RichardsonMrs. Tinsley A. RichterMr. Richard RiethmanMr. & Mrs. William A. Rillo, Jr.Mr. Maurice RindlerMr. & Mrs. Tim H. RiordanAshley RobertsMr. Shearl J. RobertsMr. & Mrs. Richard RoeschMr. & Mrs. Timothy RoeschMr. John RoethMr. & Mrs. Leroy Rogero Jr.Dr. John M. RollDrs. Douglas E. & Nancy G. RomerMrs. Ruth M. RomerMr. & Mrs. Nicholas F. RosenkranzMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. RouseMr. & Mrs. James L. RudzinskiMs. Angela M. RuffoloMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. RummelMrs. Kathleen P. RuppMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. RussellMs. Nancy P. RutherMr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Ryan, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Larry RyanMs. Mary Jane RyanMr. & Mrs. Thomas L. SableskiMs. Mary SackstederMr. & Mrs. Thomas E. SammonMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. SandersMs. Ellen F. SandersonMr. Cody SanfordMr. & Mrs. Kurt P. SanfordMr. & Mrs. Hector F. SantiagoMs. Marina SarafianMr. & Mrs. Matt SavageMr. & Mrs. Timothy P. SayerMr. & Mrs. William B. SayreMr. & Mrs. Donald J. SchadeMr. William SchaffMr. & Mrs. A. Charles SchafferMr. Arnold C. SchafferMr. & Mrs. Charles SchafferMrs. Jennifer H. SchafferMr. Robert C. SchergerMr. & Mrs. Robert R. SchillerMrs. Suzanne F. SchillerMs. Amy SchrimpfMr. & Mrs. Glenn P. SchimpfMr. & Mrs. William J. SchindlerMr. & Mrs. John E. SchmidtMr. John E. SchmidtMr. & Mrs. David D. SchoeffMr. & Mrs. Anthony ScovannerMr. & Mrs. Bill SchuermanMr. & Mrs. William SchuermanMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. SchulzeRobin R. SchwabeMr. & Mrs. Jay V. SchweitermanMr. & Mrs. Gerald SchwietermanMr. Mark SchweinfurthMr. & Mrs. Richard L. ScottMr. & Mrs. Terry L. SeaboldMr. and Mrs. Stephen R. SeboldtMr. Dennis J. SeidlMr. & Mrs. George G. SeifriedMr. & Mrs. Thomas SeigleDrs. James & Marie SeilerMs. Leigh A. SempelesMs. Elaine SendelbachMr. & Mrs. James R. Shenk

Mr. & Mrs. Mark ShimpMr. & Mrs. Mark A. ShinkleMr. & Mrs. David ShuffeltonMr. & Mrs. Richard SiefringMr. & Mrs. Thomas M. SipniewskiMs. Christine A. SitkoCol. Larry E. SkapinMs. Andrea T. SkrlacMs. J. Dannette SmithMr. & Mrs. Eric SmithMr. James P. Smith, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. SmithMr. & Mrs. Stephen SmithMr. & Mrs. John W. SnyderMr. & Mrs. Robert SommerMs. Mollie SorgMr. John M. SoterMrs. Sherry L. SpencerMr. & Mrs. William SpencerMr. & Mrs. Ronald J. SpielesMr. & Mrs. Gary L. SpiveyMr. & Mrs. Norman T. StaubMr. & Mrs. Ronald StayerMr. & Mrs. Charles N. SteinkeMr. Mark Stockstill Mr. & Mrs. William StoermerDr. & Mrs. David StriebelDr. & Mrs. John A. StriebelMr. Chris StrotmanMr. & Mrs. Denis L. Subler

Many of the Miami Valley Family Care Center’s 2014 kindergarten graduates received special awards, based on their outstanding attendance, helpfulness, scholarship and other categories.

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard VogelMr. & Mrs. Richard C. VogelMr. Ronald S. VolkerdingMs. Karmen K. VradelisDr. & Mrs. David R. VukinMr. & Mrs. Stephen WagnerMr. & Mrs. Anthony J. WahlMr. & Mrs. Louis B. WaltherMr. Ed WaltonMr. Adam WalusisMrs. Dorothy L. WardMr. Ron WeberMr. & Mrs. James R. WeckesserMr. & Mrs. Franz C. WeckesserDr. & Mrs. Gerald N. WeinschenkMr. & Mrs. Andrew WeisnerDr. & Mrs. Richard A. Welfare, D.D.S.Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. WendelnMs. Florence M. WenningDr. & Mrs. Frank J. WenzkeKathleen WenzkeMr. & Mrs. Bernard J. WerlingMr. & Mrs. Philip D. WetzelMrs. Mary Jane B. WhalenMr. & Mrs. William B. WheelerMr. Dan S. WigtonMr. and Mrs. Michael J. WilhelmMr. & Mrs. Robert N. WilkeMr. & Mrs. Jerome H. Will, Sr.Mr. Lucius Williams

ORGANIZATIONSAnderson SecurityArchbishop Alter High SchoolArmstrong Family Fund

AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign

Bank Of America Matching GiftsBattelle Rippe Kingston LLPBilbrey Construction, Inc.Bing DesignBonbright Distributors Boy Scouts Miami Valley CouncilBuckeye Community Health PlanCarroll Catholic High SchoolCatholic Charities USAChappy’s Inc.Christ Child Society of DaytonChurch of the IncarnationCollege Hill Community Presbyterian

Church Corner Cupboard Charities Inc.Danis Building Construction

Company Day of CaringDayton Catholic Women’s ClubDayton-Phoenix Group, Inc.Ditzel Family FoundationDominos PizzaEagle Loan Company of OhioEmerson Matching Gifts ProgramErma Bombeck Memorial FundFamily Service AssociationFaulkner, Garmhausen, Keister &

ShenkFrancis Manufacturing Co. GE United Way CampaignGoodrich Corporation PACGoodrich Foundation

Grace United Methodist ChurchGreene County Community

Foundation Grocery items (through Foodbank)Heick Hester Smith Management

Solutions, Inc.Helmig Lienesch LLC Holy Trinity Catholic ParishHoman & Stucke Construction Inc.House of BreadHouse of FlowersHouser Asphalt & Concrete, Inc.IBM Employee Services CenterIllinois Tool Works FoundationJP Morgan Chase & Co.Kare Excavating, IncKettering College & SDA ChurchKnights of Columbus Council

#500 Knights of Columbus Council--

Miamisburg #4587 Koester Electric Linked Technologies, Inc.Lord Abbett & Co. LLC Matching

Gifts ProgramLouise Kramer FoundationMacy’s/Bloomingdale’sMarathon Petroleum CorporationMarianist NovitiateMechanical Systems of DaytonMonsignor Robert A. Amann

FoundationMorgan Stanley Smith Barney,

LLC Our Lady Queen of Peace ParishPanera BreadPfizer Foundation Matching Gifts

ProgramPizza HutPNC Matching Gifts Program

Premier Health PriMed Physicians Quest CenterRegional Alliance of Italian

AmericansReynolds & Reynolds Associate

FoundationRogers-McNay Agency, Inc.Second HarvestSisters of Notre Dame De NamurSisters of the Precious

Blood St. Albert the Great ChurchSt. Albert’s Cub Scout Pack 318St. Anthony Court -- Catholic Order

of ForestersSt. Charles Borromeo ParishSt. Charles Diakonia FundSt. Charles Parish Diakonia

Fund St. John the Baptist Catholic

Church St. Helen ParishSt. Henry ChurchSt. Joseph ParishSt. Jude Court #2189 Catholic Order

of ForestersSt. Leonard Faith CommunitySt. Luke ChurchSt. Luke Created for Giving ProgramSt. Vincent de Paul Hotel Gateway

ShelterSt. Vincent de Paul PantrySpecialized Fulfillment

Services SubwayTelecom Pioneers, Ohio Chapter 2Teradata CaresThe Benevity Community Impact

FundThe Dayton FoundationThe Foodbank, Inc.The Kuntz FoundationThe Lubrizol FoundationThe Pizza Factory, DaytonThe Society of the Precious BloodThe Thomas V. & Corrine R. Francis

Foundation Thomas Klenke, PEToys for God’s KidsTruistUnited Way of Greater Dayton AreaUnited Way of Los AngelesUnited Way Of Troy OhioUnited Way of Washtenaw CountyUnity of DaytonWendel Poultry Service, Inc.YLAG Female Youth Group

Ms. Carleen K. Suttman Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Suttman, IIMr. & Mrs. Tom SuttmillerMr. & Mrs. Jerome F. TatarMr. & Mrs. Richard W. TaylorMr. & Mrs. Chris A. TelepakMr. & Mrs. Leo S. TheibertMr. & Mrs. Larry R. ThompsonMr. Peter ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Lawrence J. TiemanMr. & Mrs. Steven TitusDr. Russell H. TobiasMr. & Mrs. Peter TowneMr. Brian TracyMr. Joseph TracyMr. & Mrs. Louis TracySong Cam TranMr. Thomas TrexelMr. & Mrs. David TrombleyMr. Greg TrosperMr. Richard J. TroutenMs. Jan TuralaMs. Irene TurckesMr. & Mrs. Raymond J. UebelMr. Benjamin J. Van De Weghe

Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. WinesMs. Nancy M. WinfieldMr. & Mrs. Douglas L. WissmanMr. Michael WittMr. Thomas & Dr. Kathleen WittbergMr. & Mrs. Robert WittmanJudge & Mrs. William H. Wolff, Jr.Mr. Al WolfordMr. Matt WoodgeardMr. Robert A. WrightMr. Timothy A. YoungMr. & Mrs. David A. YoungMr. Dan ZaengleinMr. & Mrs. Karl L. ZengelMr. & Mrs. George E. ZengelMr. & Mrs. Donald P. ZimmerMs. Rebecca J. ZimmermanMr. & Mrs. Ronald ZlotnikMr. & Mrs. Doug J. ZobristMr. & Mrs. Stephen W. Zofkie


Refugee Resettlement:Providing Hope & Opportunity

Since 1921, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV) has accepted the mission of responding to the

needs of refugees who seek freedom and opportunity in America.

Initially, CSSMV assisted immigrants who fled famine and political strife in Europe. Through the decades, the agency has continued to reach out to help make the American dream a reality for those seeking asylum from war, famine and persecution. Today, CSSMV assists refugees from locations around the world, with the majority now coming from East Africa and the Middle East.

CSSMV is part of a national network of agencies assisting in the resettlement of refugees. The agency works in partnership with the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The role of Catholic Social Services is to assist refugees in developing independence, self-sufficiency and vital community relationships as they acclimate to their new lives in the U.S.

CSSMV’s Refugee Resettlement Team works to mobilize professionals and community partners to advance health, promote cultural understanding and find opportunities for education and employment. As case managers, CSSMV Refugee Resettlement Team members work to harness community support to help refugees achieve self-sufficiency and enrich the multicultural nature of the Dayton community.

Newly-arrived refugees in Dayton receive supportive services for placement in initial furnished housing, a cultural orientation overview, employment assistance, and linkage to community resources such as medical

services and English as a Second Language classes.

Through the support of individual volunteers, ethnic community members, civic organizations, Catholic parishes and other faith communities, refugees receive additional support leading to an improved chance for successful integration and overall self-sufficiency.

Who Is a Refugee?A refugee is a person who has fled or who has been forced to leave the security of his or her home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Oftentimes, they must leave suddenly and with few possessions. To be classified as a refugee, the person must be recognized as such by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Each year, many families and individuals are forced to leave their homes and countries due to political and social crisis. The United States is able to receive up to 80,000 people annually. Of this number, about 150 refugees are settled in Dayton each year with the help of Catholic Social Services.


Jazz Party

2014

Celebrate! Mark your calendar for Catholic Social Services’ annual Jazz Party extravaganza and plan to Celebrate!

The 2013 event was a sell-out, raising more than $100,000 for CSSMV’s adoption, pregnancy counseling and foster care programs. This year’s event, the 19th Annual Jazz Party, is slated for November 21 at the Moraine Country Club. It’s a party that promises great food, dancing to the sounds of This Side Up, a wonderful silent auction, and lots of fun and fellowship.

For more information, to become an event sponsor or to purchase individual tickets, contact Laurie Cornett Cross at (937) 223-7217 ext. 1141 or [email protected]. Tickets and sponsorships are also available online, at www.cssmv.org/events. (Click on Jazz Party.)

Catholic Social Services extends a special and sincere THANKS to Jazz Party Committee Chairperson Mary Gearhardt and her dedicated committee: Ann Becker, Mary Anne Dudon, Margaret “Boots” Gottschlich, Janet Graul, Marilyn Hart, Collette Herbig, Linda Lopez, Marianne McFall, Marcia Meyer, Sue Perry, Anita Rankin, Laura Thimons, Sylvia Tillar, Donna Trentman, Kit Wymer and Becky York.

Holiday Help-A-Family

Christmastime can be an emotionally and financially stressful time for many in the Greater Dayton

community, especially those who have children. Being able to put Christmas presents under the tree is something many people take for granted, but for other families it is a luxury they cannot afford. Catholic Social Services works with area businesses, organizations and individuals to collect donations of toys, pajamas and other gifts that will help to make the holidays brighter for families in need. Last year, CSSMV was able to provide gifts to more than a thousand children and families.

There are several ways you can help —from organizing a donation drive at your workplace or place of worship, to sponsoring a family (by agreeing to purchase items on their holiday wish list) , to making a financial contribution to the program. For more information about ways you can get involved with CSSMV’s 2014 Holiday Help-A-Family campaign, please contact Laurie Cornett Cross at (937) 223-7217 ext. 1141 or at [email protected].

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Pat Rupp Memorial Golf Tournament Marks 9th Anniversary

On Monday, July 28, supporters of Catholic Social Services gathered at the NCR Country Club on a beautiful

day for this popular annual fundraising event. The annual tournament is chaired by Kathy Rupp, in honor of her late husband, Pat. “Pat believed in the work of Catholic Social Services and giving back to the community that treated him and his family so well,” says Kathy.

The day’s activities began with lunch and a performance by children from CSSMV’s Miami Valley Family Care Center, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Once all 28 teams had completed 18 holes, participants gathered for dinner and an awards presentation.

TOURNAMENT SPONSORHeick Hester Smith Management Solutions, Inc. EVENT SPONSORSMike & Mary GearhardtRupp Family Foundation

HOSPITALITY SPONSORSKevin & Karen Crotty

CORPORATE TEAM SPONSORSDr. Jim Budde - Rahn Dental GroupKenneth Bryant/George ParhamJim Ghory-Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementSteve Kohls-Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementDr. Doug PaulDr. David Striebel

TEAM SPONSORSDwight ArmstrongJeff HoaglandBattelle Rippe KingstonAnna L. MonnettBob Passmore PRIZE HOLE SPONSORSC.H. Dean, Inc. Marc S. Martens

Rupp family members and friends turn out in support of the annual golf tournament.

Acres of Caring signs are displayed in the fields of participating farmers. Pictured here, Pam Goettemoeller of Versailles [at right] proudly displays the sign delivered to her family’s farm by CSSMV’s Elaine Schweller-Snyder.


CSSMV Opens Counseling Office in Wapakoneta

Catholic Social Services’ Northern Counties Office has established a mental health counseling office at

Mercy Unlimited, 38 East Auglaize Street in Wapakoneta.

According to Tammy Brown, director of Mercy Unlimited, the new office will fill an unmet need for residents of eastern Auglaize County. “The opportunity for counseling services in our facility will allow folks here to access critical mental health counseling locally,” said Brown. “We are located directly in the center of the city so many people without transportation can walk or bike to us.”

Mercy Unlimited, founded in 1989 as a Matthew 25 charity, provides a number of services to residents of eastern Auglaize County including emergency food, clothing, and housing and jail ministry. The agency’s

food pantry serves more than 3,500 families annually and its thrift store is the largest in West Central Ohio.

“We are excited about providing convenient counseling services in Auglaize County,” said Kathy Sell, Director of the CSSMV Northern Counties Office. “By establishing this new presence, we are creating more awareness of our programs and enriching the work that is already being done by the people at Mercy Unlimited.”

The CSSMV Counseling Program will provide professional counseling services for children, youth, families and individuals experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioral, educational, mental health or family problems.

Rick Williams, MS, LPCC-S, the CSSMV therapist who will staff the new office, said,

“Our mission is outreach. When we learned that counseling services for the residents were not conveniently accessible in the Wapakoneta area, it seemed like a perfect fit for us.”

Williams will be available on an appointment basis on Tuesdays to counsel all ages, children to adults. Interested persons can register by calling Catholic Social Services at (937) 498-4593 or (800) 521-6419 to set up an appointment. CSSMV accepts all major insurance providers, Medicare and Medicaid, and offers an affordable fee scale based on income.

The Northern Counties Office of CSSMV, located in Sidney, provides a continuum of social services, including supportive senior programs, pregnancy counseling, adoption and parenting programs.

Catholic Social Services’ Acres of Caring program allows local farm families to help others in their communities

by donating one or more acres of their crop profits to CSSMV. Proceeds benefit the continuing work of CSSMV in Auglaize, Darke, Miami, Mercer and Shelby Counties. This fundraising venture, designed to support the agency’s early childhood and senior outreach programs, kicked off in Darke County in 2013, and work is underway to expand it throughout the agency’s Northern Counties service area.

“We hope we are planting a seed that will take root and grow to be a visible philanthropic program that will reap great benefits for local residents who are struggling,” says Elaine Schweller-Snyder, CSSMV Marketing/Development Coordinator.

The donation of just one acre of crop proceeds can:• Give a child who may have learning or

emotional challenges a better chance for academic success

• Counsel a couple faced with an unplanned pregnancy to choose parenting or adoption

• Assure the safety and care of an isolated senior who wants to continue living independently

• Help an individual cope with unemployment and family strife

For more information or to make a pledge of support, contact Elaine Schweller-Snyder at (937) 498-4593 ext. 1141 or at [email protected].

Acre of Caring Provides Seeds of Hope


Concert of Caring Slated for November 7 in Versailles

For more than a decade, Catholic Social Services’ Northern Counties office has invited supporters to attend a special

Harvest of Caring Celebration in the fall. Coordinated largely by volunteers who live in the agency’s northern service area, the event has served as a key fundraiser, supporting

services for children and families in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami and Shelby Counties.

The Harvest of Caring has traditionally featured dinner, a silent auction and live music, and has been very successful. This year, the planning committee

decided it was time to take the Harvest of Caring to a whole new level. The first-ever Concert of Caring will be held on Friday night, November 7, at the BMI Indoor Speedway & Concert Venue in Versailles. The doors will open at 7 p.m., with the concert running from 8 to 11 p.m. Those in attendance will experience an amazing performance by The Stranger – the Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Show, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ticketholders for this dressy-casual event will enjoy a fantastic concert in a unique venue, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and a cash bar, and the opportunity to bid on a variety of fabulous silent auction items donated by area businesses and individuals.

Event chairperson Kathy Nichols has been volunteering with CSSMV for many years, and is excited about the annual event’s change to a concert format. She also highly recommended The Stranger to the event’s planning committee, having seen their incredible live performance for herself. “I have seen this show three times now and have loved it every time, and I’m eager to see it again. We had to look around to make sure the REAL Billy Joel wasn’t singing. It is

New Marketing Coordinator Joins Northern Counties

There’s a new face in CSSMV’s Sidney office. Elaine Schweller-Snyder has joined the agency as the Marketing/

Development Coordinator for the Northern Counties office. Although she’s new to the agency, Elaine is not new to the northern Miami Valley, having been the face of the Lehman Catholic High School Music Department for 36 years. She will be working to get the word out about Catholic Social Services’ programs in Shelby, Miami, Darke, Mercer, Auglaize, Preble, Logan and Champaign Counties.

Featuring the Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band: The Stranger

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absolutely one of the best performances I have ever been to, and I have also seen Billy Joel himself! The entire band – saxophone player, drummer, keyboard, guitar player – all are absolutely awesome.” Tickets for the Concert of Caring are $50 per person. Reservations can be made online at www.cssmv.org/events. For more information, contact Elaine Schweller-Snyder at (800) 521-6419 ext. 1141 or at [email protected].

Volunteer event chairperson Kathy Nichols is on a mission to raise funds for children and families in CSSMV’s Northern Counties service area.


Providing Special Care for Seniors throughout the Miami Valley

6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Stay safe with these tips from the National Council on Aging.

1) Find a good balance and exercise program.

Look to build balance, strength and flexibility. Find a program you like and take a friend!

2) Talk to your health care provider.

Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. Share your history of recent falls.

3) Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist.

Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. Take medications only as prescribed.

4) Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses.

Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you on your feet.

5) Keep your home safe. Remove tripping hazards, increase lighting, make stairs safe and install grab bars

in key areas.

6) Talk to your family members. Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a

senior’s issue.

To learn more, visit ncoa.org/FallsPrevention.

Catholic Social Services’ Senior Outreach Program is designed to keep isolated seniors safe in

their homes, reduce social isolation, and provide relief to full-time caregivers. The program has two key components.

The Senior Visitor Service introduces a trained volunteer to a socially-isolated senior who lives alone or is homebound. With oversight and support from a CSSMV social worker, the visitor is assigned to a specific client and makes a personal weekly visit and regular friendly phone calls. Routine visits of about two hours provide time for the creation of a lasting friendship.

The Caregiver Relief Service offers temporary in-home support to help spouses and family members who care for dependent elderly adults at home. A volunteer trained by CSSMV offers a regular three to four hour respite period, a break during which a caregiver can relax and enjoy activities that reduce stress. The volunteer provides companionship, supervision, meal preparation and some personal care.

The Senior Outreach Program relies on volunteers who are willing to give the gift of time, and who are willing to make a 12-month commitment. Orientation sessions and background checks are arranged through Catholic Social Services.

For more information, call CSSMV’s Dayton office at (937) 223-7217 ext. 2143 or the Sidney office at (800) 521-6417 ext. 1122.


Catholic Social Servicesof the Miami Valley922 West Riverview AvenueDayton, OH 45402

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CSSMV Service Locations

Center for Families1046 Brown StreetDayton, OH (937) 223-7217 or 800-300-2937

Eckerle Administration Center922 W. Riverview AvenueDayton, OH (937) 223-7217 or 800-300-2937

Miami Valley Family Care Center4100 W. Third Street, Bldg. 401Dayton, OH (937) 268-0336

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Featuring the Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band: The Stranger Friday, November 7 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. BMI Indoor Speedway & Concert Venue 791 E. Main Street, Versailles, Ohio

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