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The Catholic Community Foundation is a non-profit, independent charitable organization that supports the religious, education and philanthropic objectives of the Diocese of Phoenix. Founded in 1983, the Foundation provides a means through which donors can make living and testamentary gifts to benefit their charitable objectives at any level. The Foundation helps to sustain the works of parishes, schools, agencies and outreach programs in the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond.
The Catholic Community Foundation specializes in endowment and grant fund management, as well as estate-planning for Catholics. The Foundations major annual programs include: The Crozier Gala, its’ only annual black-tie fundraiser, The Christian Service Awards, a scholarship program based on awarding students who have demonstrated exemplary Christ-centered behavior evidenced through service to parish, school, and community, and the once a year Grants program, a competitive process which supports works in the areas of education, Christian formation and communications.
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9th Annual Christian Service Awards Reception honors
17 outstanding students with scholarships totaling $136,000!
On March 4, 2009 the Catholic Community Foundation’s donors, sponsors, staff, board and committee members, in addition to over 250 invited guests, witnessed 17 most-deserving students receive $8,000 scholarships each toward their Catholic high school education. For their exemplary Christ-centered service, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted decorated each recipient with custom 2009 St. Katharine Drexel medallions while Award Sponsors and Christian Service Award Committee Members presented them each with certificates of Excellence.
Please join us in congratulating the 2009 Christian Service Award recipients and all of those who make these awards possible.
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Shane Cahill
Ss. Simon and Jude School
F. Richard and Eileen Bloechl Award
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Teddy Enright
St. Daniel the Prophet School
Edward V. and Jane Anne O'Malley Award
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Jacqueline Frere
Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community
Reverend Philip J. Poirier Award
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David Gesicki
St. John Bosco Interparish School
Reverend Philip J. Poirier Award
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Susan Hidalgo
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Glendale
F. Michael and Sheila Geddes Award
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Joseph Kimbuende, Jr.
St. Gregory School
The Helffrich Family Award
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Brooke Kramer
Most Holy Trinity School
Guy and Pat Labelle Award
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Caty Kuzma
St. Theresa School
Order of Malta, Phoenix Chapter Award
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Bailey Murray
St. Timothy Catholic Academy
Reverend Philip J. Poirier Award
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Victor Ribakare
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Glendale
Reverend Philip J. Poirier Award
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Timmy Shimon
Oakwood Elementary School
Phyllis Anderson Award
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Jeremy Smith
St. Mary-Basha School
Doug and Micaela Patterson Award
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Matthew Tucker
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Gary E. Bird Award
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Jennifer Valdez
St. John Vianney School
De Francesco Family Fund Award
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Alex Valles
St. Jerome School
F. Michael and Sheila Geddes Award
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Mary Kate Wahlers
Ss. Simon and Jude School
John and Edie Reyno Award
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Maggie Wyse
Ss. Simon and Jude School
Wallace Thomas Foundation Award
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No matter what stage of life you're at, it's never too soon to reflect upon the kind of legacy you would like to leave for the future. Whether you're a young family just starting out, or you're in the midst of your retirement years, the Foundation can help you find a meaningful way to benefit others through your philanthropy.
Click one of the links below to discover which giving method is best suited for you and your needs.
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