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News Archive 2006
12.06.06: CCI Invites you to a Holiday Open House. Tuesday, Dec 12 1:00-4:00 pm at our Boise office 4202 Emerald Street.
Visit our off ice... Meet the staff... Celebrate the Season!!
12.06.06: Will Rainford: Who is harmed by a narrowly focused Christian shelter? (Idaho Statesman Dec. 6, 2006) Meet some of the men and woman who have spent the night at the Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter.
11.29.06: Interfaith Sanctuary gets respite with use of historic building (Idaho Statesman Nov 28, 2006) Read more about the Interfaith Sanctuary...
11.15.06: Vamos Aprender - Let's Go Learn! (Eastern Idaho)
A program of learning, socializing and playing offered to children 6 years and younger. A parent or guardian must be in attendance. Special thanks to United Way Success by 6 for providing the furniture, books and learning tools. 
Join us in:
American Falls: Wednesdays 10:00-11:30
Aberdeen: Wednesdasy 12:00-1:30
Blackfoot: Thursdays 10:00-11:30
10.10.06: Job Opportunities! The federal Administration for Children and Families has just announced that CCI will receive $449,000 to promote a fatherhood initiative statewide. Idaho Dads Matter! is a collaborative project of CCI, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, and Down to Earth Dad, LLC. The overall goal of Idaho Dads Matter! is to encourage responsible fatherhood in non-custodial dads throughout Idaho by providing activities that promote responsible parenting and economic stability.
CCI will be hiring seven Counselor/Family Educator part-time positions corresponding to the seven regions of the state with office space in CCI’s Family Strengthening Centers in Nampa (still open!), Boise (position filled), Jerome (still open!), Coeur d’Alene (position filled), Lewiston (position filled), Blackfoot (still open!) and Idaho Falls (still open!). These are a grant funded positions through the Federal Administration for Children and Families’ Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. These positions are funded through September 30, 2007, with up to four years continuation subject to availability of funds. It is possible to combine Nampa/Boise and Blackfoot/Idaho Falls for full time positions. Positions are open until filled.
How to apply -> View Job Description for qualifications, duties, and responsibilities.
11.21.06: Join CCI and the Hispanic Idaho Cultural Center of Idaho at the OCEAN (Organized Cultural Enrichment Activities in Nampa). December 13th 6:30- 9:00 at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa, Idaho. Topic of the Month: Customs, Traditions and Culture. This event is free to 9th - 12th graders. Call Marcia Munden (208) 345-6031 ext 109.
View flyer • (Español) View permission slip • (Español)
11.20.06: Reader's View: When we welcome migrants and refugees, we welcome Christ himself by CCI Intern and BSU Student Adriane Wright, published in the Idaho Statesman Nov. 20, 2006.
11.19.06: A Katrina survivor creates a Cajun-flavored holiday tree for the Festival of Trees (Idaho Statesman Nov. 19, 2006)
11.15.06: Family Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Seminars. Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise and Catholic Charities of Idaho, Inc. The seminars and the course materials are FREE for registered participants. Complimentary lunch will be served. The Seminars will be held Noon to 1:30 pm at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise Treinen Conference Room 303 Federal Way, Boise, Idaho three Thursdays: December 7, December 14, and December 21, 2006. View registration form in Microsoft Word or PDF and return it to the Diocese by Nov 29.
- For more information please contact James Hughes, Director of Stewardship & Development -
11.09.06: Join CCI and the Hispanic Idaho Cultural Center of Idaho at the OCEAN (Organized Cultural Enrichment Activities in Nampa). November 15th 6:30- 9:00 at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa, Idaho. Topic of the Month: Cinema, Culture and Education. Movie: Stand and Deliver and PIZZA! This event is free to 9th - 12th graders. Call Marcia Munden (208) 345-6031 ext 109.
View flyer • (Español) View permission slip • (Español)
10.31.06: CCI in the News:
• BSU earns national recognition for community service (10/30/06, Arbiter)
• Interfaith Sanctuary to open Wednesday: Boise faith groups around Downtown to take turns housing 70-bed shelter (10/31/06, Idaho Statesman)
• "Sanctuary" homeless shelter to open Wednesday (10/30/06, KTRV-TV Fox 12)
10.24.06: CCI is now accepting nominations for the Marie D. Hoff Social Justice Achievement Award. Each year Catholic Charities of Idaho wishes to recognize an individual, group or organization committed to and active in social justice work in the state of Idaho. To nominate an individual or organization or read more about eligibility and nomination information follow the link below.
Read more...
10.24.06: Couples Communication Workshop - Saturday Nov 11th and 18th from 9am - 2pm. $80/couple includes workbook and activity packer. Scholarships are available. The workshop will be held in our Boise office. Please call Peter or Lisa at 345-6031 for questions.
View flyer.
10.23.06: PLATICAS EDUCATIVAS SOBRE EL BIENESTAR FAMILIAR
¿Que es el Bienestar Familiar? El Bienestar Familiar es un curso de seis sesiones para toda la familia. Contiene información práctica y actuación participatoria, el curso ayudara a familias aprender nuevas técnicas para cooperar, comunicarse y resolver problemas.
JUEVES de 6:00 a 8:00 pm - 2 Noviembre - 14 Diciembre. Para mas información, comuníquese con uno de los dos instructores: Janie Mendez 318-0387
10.23.06: “Safe and Happy” on October 28 from 1-5 pm. “Safe and Happy” is an opportunity for parents and their kids of all ages to come together and have some healthy, safe fun. Bring your families to spend an afternoon together enjoying live music, a jumpy, free hot-dogs and chili, and booths with all kinds of fun including face-painting, animal mask making, water play, fun with textures, fish painting and more!
Evergreen Heights Mennonite Church at 701 N. Indiana Ave. in Caldwell. This event is FREE so please bring your families and enjoy! For more information you can contact: 459-6279
View flyer with directions and more information
9.25.06: Somebody Needs You (9/25/06 The Times-News Online) Our Jerome Office is seeking volunteers to assist in the adult learning center. Individuals with all skill levels and experience are needed. Our Jerome Office is also seeking donations of children’s furniture for its new child-care area. Call Millie at (208)324-4286.
9.22.06: Update on Loaves and Fishes Gala! View pictures and summary...
9.22.06: View 2005 Annual Report
9.15.06: Upcoming classes, workshop and presentation: View Calendar
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent - (view flyer) - a six consecutive week course designed to teach parents how to raise healthy and responsible children. Classes start on Wednesday, October 11th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. and will be held at CCI, 4202 Emerald, in Boise. Cost is $10 per person per class ($60 total for six classes) and the parent handbook is an additional $8. Sliding fee scale rates are available. Register with our secure form.
Marriage Enrichment Workshop – (view flyer) - a four consecutive week workshop for couples interested in cultivating and strengthening their marriage. The first session is on Thursday October 12th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at CCI, 4202 Emerald. Cost is $60 per couple. Scholarships are available.
Register with our secure form.
Dangers of Pornography Panel Presentation – (view flyer) - Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 7960 Northview in Boise. This will be an informative evening for parents and concerned individuals regarding the escalation of pornography addiction and on-line sexual predators. Presenters include Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, Deacon Michael Eisenbeiss, and marriage therapist Kevin Rhinehart, LCSW. This event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Idaho Conference of Catholic Women.
9.15.06: Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar today in Idaho Falls.
Related news stories:
Police finger fourth suspect (9/14/06 Star-Tribune - Jackson Hole) A man arrested in Victor, Idaho, last week for multiple felonies connected with an alleged child prostitution and human-trafficking ring.
Human Trafficking (9/14/06 Channel 6 KPVI - Pocatello Blackfoot Twin Falls)
Tacoma Couple Indicted on Forced Labor Charges (9/14/06 US Newswire)
9.13.06: Reader's View: City of Boise should not regulate faith-based social services by Will Rainford (Idaho Statesman). Will Rainford is the legislative advocate for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise.
9.06.06: Letter to the Editor: Immigrant Victims (Idaho Statesman, scroll down the page) Anna Almerico, CCI immigration program director, responses to the Canyon County Commissioners' initiative to set aside $100,000 to train law enforcement to enforce immigration laws.
9.6.06: (Coeur d'Alene) FAMILY NIGHT: Tools for staying a sober/drug-free family
Six 2-hour sessions Oct 2 - Nov 13. Includes three programs to involve the entire family: Positive Discipline (a parenting program), Children's Program (ages 7+) and Building Blocks for a Healthy Future (ages 3-6). View flyer.
Call Terri at our Coeur d'Alene office for more information (208) 676-1974.
9.6.06: Citizen Boise: Anna Almerico. An interview in the Boise Weekly with our Immigration Program Manager about human trafficking.
Learn about Human Trafficking Awareness Seminars beginning at BSU on Friday, September 8.
9.5.06: Citizenship Classes in Nampa. Saturday mornings 10:00 - 11:30 am (6 classes) Sept 16 - Oct 21. Saint Paul's Parish School: 1515 8th Street South 7th grade classroom Nampa, Idaho 83651 phone #: 467-3601. $20 per person $30 per couple. View flyer. Register in our Nampa Office (in St. Paul's Parish).
8.29.06: Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of FACES, Ada County's new justice center, TODAY at 10:00 am 417 S 6th Street in Boise! The Family Advocacy Center & Education Services is the community's first comprehensive center for families and individuals affected by child abuse, domestic violence and adult sexual assault. A CCI Domestic Violence Immigration (DVIP) Caseworker will have an office at the Center. View flyer.
Learn more about our DVIP services...
Read Idaho Statesman article about the opening of the Center...
8.11.06: Read our Summer Newsletter.
8.7.06: Vicky Jekich, Manager of Diversity for Albertsons Incorporated presented CCI with a check for $20,000. This gift, part of Albertsons Project Restore, was in recognition of the various services CCI provided for Hurricane Katrina/Rita evacuees who relocated to Idaho. Albertsons was a major partner in our hurricane relief efforts and helped provide food, housing, transportation, and other services for our families. This gift will assist in our continuing work with hurricane evacuees and others in need in the community. Rosio Gonzalez, Executive Director, and Marcie Wilske, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator, accepted this gift on behalf of Catholic Charities of Idaho.
8.04.06: Loaves and Fishes: an Idaho Political Banquet benefiting Catholic Charities of Idaho. A once in a lifetime event featuring heartfelt and humorous remarks from Idaho's Republican and Democratic candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor.
7.26.06: Human Trafficking in Idaho - news report from KBCI Channel 2 News in Boise. Read the story.
7.24.06: Starr Shephard, Domestic Violence Immigration Program Caseworker, gave a presentation as part of the Mujeres Unidas de Idaho Conference (The Power of Many) on the Idaho State University campus on the Violence Against Women Act. Read entire article in the Pocatello Idaho State Journal, "Meeting looks at violence against migrant women" (scroll down page.)
7.13.06: Save the date: Human Trafficking Awareness Seminars. Sept 8-15 Workshops will be held across the state to educate the public and heighten awareness on the warning signs of human trafficking and the need to protect human rights and dignity. Call Anna 1-800-796-4131 ext. 103. Learn More...
Earn 6 Hours of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Continuing Education Credits!
Earn 5.25 CEUs National Association of Social Workers (NASW)!
Now you can register online with our secure form.
Download agenda for all seminar locations with specific addresses and a schedule for the day.
7.12.06: Register for the BEACH/PLAYAS Day Camp in Homedale. Choose either week 1 July 17-21 or week 2 July 24-28. $45 per week per child. Return registration form to our Boise office. Download registration form (pdf).
6.28.06: Citizenship Day July 1 - Immigration attorneys, paralegals and interpreters will be on hand to assist in the preparation of naturalization applications, as well as reviewing the process for applying for U.S. citizenship. Information Session: 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Application Assistance: 1:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. St. Paul’s Catholic Church1515 8th Street South Nampa, Idaho 83651. $10 donation per person. View Flyer.
View a handout regarding Citizenship Day and other information about citizenship.
6.28.06: CCI is pleased to announce Rosio Gonzalez as our new Executive Director. Rosio is a professional social worker who has worked in child welfare, special needs and early childhood education. Most recently Rosio held the position of Executive Director of the CASI Foundation for Children, Inc., which handles domestic and international adoptions. Rosio will officially start July 1. Read more in an article in the Idaho Catholic Register...
6.26.06: Idaho Statesman publishes CCI Parish Social Coordinator Marcie Wilske's article in their "Reader's View" column. Read the article about Ray, a recent arrival from Louisiana.
6.22.06: Family Wellness Parenting Program (Nampa). Six week workshop to strengthen family relationships, develop practical skills for family living and enable individuals and families to function supportively. FREE! Thursdays July 29th - August 3rd 5:30-7:30. Call Janie in our Nampa Office at (208) 318-0387. View flyer for more information.
6.20.06: Save the date: Human Trafficking Awareness Seminars. Sept 8-15 Workshops will be held across the state to educate the public and heighten awareness on the warning signs of human trafficking and the need to protect human rights and dignity. Call Anna 1-800-796-4131 ext. 103.
6.13.06: BEACH Summer Day Camps - (Free! Limited space available) Crafts! Educational Fun! For ages 3 - 13, must be accompanied by a older sibling or babysitter. 9:15 am - 11:45 am. Three locations: American Falls June 19-21, Blackfoot July 10-13 and Aberdeen July 24-28. Camp will be held in local Catholic Churches in those communities.
Call our Blackfoot office 782-0027. Learn more about our Youth Development Services.
6.12.06: Did you know that CCI is still assisting evacuees from hurricanes Katrina and Rita? Read about Ray, a recent arrival from Louisiana. Learn more about our relief efforts.
6.1.06: Call for students! If you are interested in attending a Citizenship Class call CCI's Boise Office and put your name on the list. If 30 people commit to attending, we will organize a class and announce the time, place and location. 1-800-796-4131
6.1.06: 
CCI presents a new session of the 6-week course designed to teach parents how to raise healthy and responsible children.
When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm June 12 - July 24
Where: CCI's Boise Office
View flyer & registration form (pdf)
-or- visit our calendar for more info...
5.10.06: Family Support Center in Jerome announces class schedule including: Spanish, English, GED preparation, parenting, computer skills & financial skills. Visit our calendar for a complete listing in Spanish and English...
5.10.06: Recent news articles:
One immigrant's story - ICR May 5, 2006 (pdf)
Katrina Update - ICR April 21, 2006 (pdf)
Legislative Report - ICR April 7, 2006 (pdf)
4.28.06: Justice for Immigrants: a journey of hope
-Learn More-
5.12.06: SuPPorTiNg PArENtINg AgaIN - a support group for grandparents and relatives raising other relative's children. May 18th 7:00 pm. Walter Knox Memorial Hospital Conference Room, Emmett. In conjunction with Kincare Coalition. View flyer...
4.28.06: Cover the Unisured Week May 1-7. Co-sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The purpose of this effort is to focus the attention of the nation on the almost 46 million Americans who lack any form of health insurance. Learn more about the USCCB's efforts... or ...Find out what's happening around Idaho...
4.19.06 (Sun Valley): Charity and Justice: To Love and Serve One Another, Presentation, Panel Discussion and Book Signing. April 24, 7-9 pm at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Join author Mia Crosthwaite and CCI's Marcie Wilske for a discussion about the basics of Catholic social teaching. View Flyer / Learn More...
- 4.13.06 (Coeur d'Alene): Family Night Program - A series of supportive classes for families in recovery. Begins April 17. Visit our calendar for more info or call Terri Hoskins (208) 676-1974.
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- 4.07.06: Ready to Pledge Allegiance
Seventh-graders from St. Mary's Parish School help Idaho immigrants who are seeking US citizenship through a partnership with CCI. (Idaho Statesman)
4.07.06: "CCI continues to search for executive director" Applicants can obtain an application and job description by emailing Search Committee Contact Deacon Murphy at deaconpierce@yahoo.com Read the full article from the Idaho Catholic Register...
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4.7.06 (Boise): Sacred Art of Dying Workshop. Saturday, April 8th at St. Mark’s Parish Hall 7960 W. Northview St., Boise , ID 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. $15 at the door. View Flyer for much more information... or view article...
4.6.06 (Jerome): ?Quieres dejar de fumar? El Depto. de Salud y las Caridades Católicas estan ofreciendo una clase de cesación de fumar en español. Cuatro jueves empezando el 13 de abril, 2006 de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m. en la oficina de las Caridades Católicas: 125 1st Ave E, Jerome, ID 83338. Para mas informacion llamar a Millie (208) 324-4286. Aprenda más...
4.4.06: Idaho Network to End Domestic Violence & Trafficking Against Immigrants presents Intersection of Domestic Violence & Immigration Laws - FREE Multi-disciplinary Training. Friday, April 21, 2006 University of Idaho College of Law, 6th and Rayburn, Moscow, Idaho - Courtroom on the Main Floor. Learn more... or visit our calendar
4.4.06 (Boise): Rally for Migrant Workers: Sunday April 9th at 3 pm in Julia Davis Park, Boise. Show your solidarity with migrant workers in Idaho!
4.4.06: Empty Bowl Project: an event to fight hunger. April 10th 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. St. Jerome's Parish Hall, 216 2nd Ave E, Jerome, ID. Please join us for a simple meal of soup and bread. A minimum donation of $10 is requested – in exchange you can choose a hand-crafted bowl to take home as a reminder of many “empty bowls” in our community and the world. View flyer for more information... or visit our calendar
3.31.06: Sanctuary closes its doors. Over 70 volunteers provided shelter and food to over 250 different individuals. Sanctuary was created as an Emergency Winter Shelter only. Its closing doesn't mean the problem of homelessness in Boise has disappeared.
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An Emergency Gathering on Homelessness will be held on THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH at the Ahavath Beth Israel Synagogue (11 N. Latah St., Boise) from 6:00-9:00 p.m. All are invited.
Learn more...
3.29.06: It's now toll free to call our Boise Office! Contact us at 1-800-796-4131
3.17.06:CCI announces Citizenship Classes in Blackfoot. April 5 - May 3. View flyer in English & Español or visit our calendar for more information.
3.14.06: The Jerome office moved into a new bigger and better space! Drop by at 125 1st Ave E in Jerome. View Map.
2.23.06: Read the Good NEWS! CCI publishes Winter 05-06 Newsletter. View PDF.
1.26.06: CCI Jerome Office announces spring class schedule. Learn More... or visit our calendar.
1.26.06: Free Tax Return Preparation! Coalition for Economic Improvement Learn More...
1.26.06: CCI Jerome Office announces spring class schedule for the Family Support and Learning Center. Classes include: GED preparation, computer skills, financial skills and citizenship. Read about it in The Times-News or visit our calendar.
1.18.06: Job Vacancy - Executive Director: Job Description (pdf)
12.31.05: Marie Hoff retires as Catholic Charities of Idaho Executive Director Learn More...
12.19.05: CCI Establishes the Marie D. Hoff Social Justice Achievement Award Learn More..
12.19.05: CCI's Open House
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