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News from 2006
2007 News
8.15.07: Newcomb, Popkey, Henbest and Weatherby to Roast Simpson- Loaves & Fishes Dinner is Saturday, September 8, in Boise Read press release
8.6.07: OCEAN (Organized Cultural Enrichment Activity in Nampa) Free! Topic of the month: Back to school safety, Dating violence and Internet safety.
Special presentation by Advocates Against Family Violence and State of Idaho Office of the Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
Teens (13-19) are welcome to attend!
Parent information also available!
Dinner and door prizes. August 15 at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa, Idaho 83651. Call 318-0387.
7.31.07: Social Action Network Alert! SCHIP Bill
7.30.07: Social Action Network Alert! 2007 Farm Bill Update!
7.24.07: Social Action Network Alert! 2007 Farm Bill
7.11.07: Read the Good News! Peruse the summer edition of our newsletter.
7.12.07: Social Action Network Alert! National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
7.9.07: Social Action Network Alert! State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
7.5.07: From English lessons to mentoring: Catholic Charities of Idaho is about helping (Times-News: Magic Valley, July 5, 2007)
6.5.07: Congressman Simpson to be “Roasted” at Catholic Charities Event
Loaves & Fishes Dinner is Saturday, September 8, 2007 in Boise Learn more->
6.4.07: Citizenship Day! Fees will go up from $400 to $675 on July 30, 2007! WE WILL HELP YOU FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Immigration attorneys, paralegals and interpreters will be on hand to assist in preparing naturalization applications and in reviewing the process for applying for U.S. citizenship. View Flyer.
DATE: Saturday, June 9, 2007
TIME: Session 1: 8:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Session 2: 1:30 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
WHERE: Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho 315 Stampede Dr. Nampa, ID 83687
$10 Donation per person
**** LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS **** To register and obtain your Citizenship Day materials, please call: Catholic Charities of Idaho (208) 461-2749
DÍA DE CIUDADANÍA El costo subirá de $400 a $675 el 30 de Julio, 2007 LE AYUDAREMOS A LLENAR LA APLICACIÓN PARA LA CIUDADANÍA DE EE.UU. Abogados de Inmigración, asistentes legales e intérpretes estarán disponibles para asistir en la preparación de las aplicaciones para la ciudadania, también revisaremos el proceso para aplicar para la ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos de America. Aviador de la visión
FECHA: Sábado, Junio 9, 2007
HORA: Sesión 1: 8:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Sesión 2: 1:30 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
LUGAR: Centro Cultural Hispano de Idaho 315 Stampede Dr. Nampa 83687
$10 Donación por persona
**** CUPO LIMITADO PARA 50 PARTICIPANTES **** Registrese y obtenga el paquete de materiales llamando a: Caridades Catolicas de Idaho (208) 461-2749
6.4.07: Al Sanchez to serve as CCI western regional director - read full story in the ICR
5.11.07: Citizenship Preparation Classes in Blackfoot our Family Strengthening Center 206 S Spruce, Blackfoot. May 21, 22, 23 & 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM $25 per individual (materials included). View flyer English and Español.
4.16.07: Social Action Committee Committee Report 2007 The report details our advocacy efforts during the 2007 Legislative Session. As you can tell, we continue to be a presence in the statehouse as we strive to fulfill our responsibility to advocate for just public policies which protect and promote human rights and human dignity. We have developed several strong partnerships with legislators and other community advocates and look forward to even more successes next year!!! View report in Word as a PDF
4.23.07: Powerful Families Financial Literacy - Familias Poderosas Educación de Sus Finanzas
Begins April 19th and continues for 9 weeks 5:30 - 8:30 pm - FREE! Comenzará 19 dia de Abril 9 semenas 5:30 - 8:30 pm. View flyer in English and Español.
4.10.07: HACIENDO UNA DIFERENCIA: Pandillas y Prevención Lunes 23 de abril del 2007 de 7pm a 9pm. Hispanic Cultural Center en Nampa 315 Stampede Drive Nampa, ID 83687. Entrada gratuita! Presentado en Español. Para mas información llame al
342-1311 x 132 o srobles@rcdb.org.
3.19.07: Parenting Class - Love and Logic: 6 Tuesdays April 10 - May 15 7:00 - 8:30 at our Boise office. $10 per class per person (total $60 for 6 classes). Parenting handbook additional $8. To register fill out the registration: View Flyer/Registration or call our Boise office at 345-6031. See our calendar for all upcoming events and classes.
2.27.06: Human Trafficking Seminars April 30 - May 4. Earn Social Work CEU and POST Credits!
Learn more! or Register online now!
Sandpoint Agenda 4-30-07
Coeur d'Alene Agenda 5-01-07
Moscow Agenda 5-02-07
Lewiston Agenda 5-03-07
McCall Agenda 5-04-07
2.27.07: Citizenship Preparation Classes in Boise at St. Mary's Parish School 2620 W State St. 6 classes will be offered, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Each Tuesday, April 10 - May 15, 2007 Now only $10 per individual (materials included). Class size limited - register now! Registration form - English and Español. Send registration form to our Boise office.
2.20.07: CCI Opens family strengthening center in Blackfoot
Article in the Idaho Catholic Register - Feb. 16, 2007 (pdf)
2.20.07: Legislative Report - Working for the ISIA to improve access to higher education
Article by Adriane Wright, Idaho Catholic Register - Feb. 16, 2007 (pdf)
2.20.07: Meeting with the Governor
CCI Staff met with Governor Butch Otter Feb. 8 to discuss family strengthening services, Catholic social teaching, and legislative advocacy. Pictured from left are Legislative Advocate William Rainford, Legislative Intern Adriane Wright, Governor Otter, CCI Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Marcie Wilske and CCI Executive Director Rosio Gonzalez (sitting) (Photo by Bob Wells)
2.15.06: Read the Good News! Read our Winter 06/07 Newsletter.
2.6.07: Free Tax Help! CCI is part of the Idaho Coalition for Economic Improvement
Last year, the program prepared tax returns for 1,862 Treasure Valley residents. Residents claimed a total of $907,316 in Earned Income Tax Credit, which increased the total amount refunded to taxpayers to nearly $2 million. Call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1 for sites and hours. View flyer in English and Español
2.16.07: CCI is offering FREE English Language Learning (ELL) classes at the Hispanic Cultural Center. Registration Thursday Feb. 22, 6-9 pm and Friday Feb. 23, 9 am - noon at the Hispanic Cultural Center. For more information contact Janie 318-0387 or Zaida 989-7532. Children's programming available during adult class. View flyer in English and Español.
01.19.07: Citizenship Preparation Classes at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa, ID 83687 (Room 201). 6 classes will be offered, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Each Saturday, January 27 - March 3, 2007 $30 per individual/ $40 per couple (materials included). Registration form - English and Español. Send registration form to the above address.
01.12.07: Come join us at the Hispanic Cultural Center for O.C.E.A.N. (Organized Cultural Enrichment Activities in Nampa) on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 from 6:30 - 9pm. This month we will be learning about financial aid, scholarships, and goal mapping. Representatives from TVCC, BSU and Job Corps will be on site to provide information. Learn about the possibilities! Eat! Program is free and open to all area students in 9 -12 grade. Please download permission slip and bring a signed copy with you to the event. Call immediately if you need transportation.
View flyer • (Español) View permission slip • (Español)
01.10.07: Social Action Network Action Alert: STATE FOOD TAX.
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01.08.07: CCI is now hiring part-time (.50 FTE) Family Literacy Educators in Nampa, Homedale, Jerome, and Blackfoot. These positions are grant-funded for two years, and will focus on providing English Language Learners with opportunities to improve English skills at all levels from beginning to advanced. A Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required and ELL teaching experience and bilingual abilities are a plus. Job Description
Child Literacy Program Aide positions are available in Homedale (.75 FTE), Jerome (1.0 FTE), Nampa (.50 FTE), Blackfoot (.75 FTE). Applicants with a background in Early Childhood Education or related field are encouraged to apply, bilingual a plus. These positions are grant funded for two years. Job Description
01.08.07: Faith-Based Foster Care Presentation CCI is collaborating with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Region 3 to provide information to families interested in learning more about becoming foster families. Foster families, many of whom are called to serve in this capacity by their faith, provide refuge and hope to vulnerable children. CCI and IDHW will facilitate a Faith Based Foster Care Presentation at Our Lady of the Valley in Caldwell on Sunday, January 28th at 10:45 a.m.
01.04.07: Social Action Network Action Alerts:
RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE
REPEAL OF VEHICLE RULE FOR FOOD STAMPS
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