annual appeal
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“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” - Pope Francis
Dear Friend,
Last year over 30,000 Kensington residents accessed services and
programs at the CCV Center. This year, we expect even more. Imagine
waking up and wondering how am I going to feed my family? Will my
children make it to school safely today? Is there any hope for me to live the
“American Dream”? Unfortunately, this is the reality for the residents of
Kensington who must deal with the daily struggles of excessive crime,
drugs and sex trafficking and a wave of poverty which keeps most
constituents struggling with their daily lives.
You are the reason that we are able to provide these extraordinary and vital
services to over 30,000 people in the Kensington District. Whether you have
made a financial gift, volunteered, provided in-kind donations or offered kind
words you have helped someone. You have made a difference in
someone’s life. Our work would not be possible without you! Thank You!
“Now I can feed my family tonight thanks to
the food pantry.” – Local Resident
One day a young lady who was being sexually exploited got tired. She
visited our center and was put in touch with an Anti Sex Trafficking counselor
and with help from the FBI and the Center staff, she is now in school. This
would not have been possible without your support. Just imagine that you or
a friend were in a desperate situation and you have no where to turn. What
would you do? Where would you go for help?
Will you help us continue this important work for these underserved
families. Your gift will provide resources that will help this impoverished
community to become vibrant once again. It is not about Kensington alone, it
is about the City of Philadelphia and making the streets safe for the children.
Together we are changing lives and building brighter futures. Thank you for
your prayers and your support,
Sister Betty Scanlon, RSM Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Debbie Campbell, Chair
Danilo Burgos
Colleen Landy
Vinh Nguyen
Fr. John Olenick
Hugh Organ
Millian Rodriguez
Andrea Rush
Lora Zeanchock
Gary Gioioso
Kelley Kuyat
Le-Quyen-Vu
Executive Director Sister Betty Scanlon, RSM
“A Beacon of Hope in Kensington”
WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
Over 30,000 people received services from CCV last year
25,000 youth participated in programs at CCV last year
Our programs provide positive options for teens and children
Over 4,000 families received food support last year
CCV is the last option for those in need of emergency assistance
Over 500 people volunteered their time to CCV last year
Today is an opportunity to do something good for Philadelphia and make a change in someone’s life that can never be erased!
HOW TO DONATE
Donate online by visiting our website at www.communitycenteratvis.org
Donate via the United Way Donor Choice program - #19608
Mail a check or money order payable to Community Center at Visitation
YOUR IMPACT
$ 25 will provide healthy snacks for 50 children
$ 100 will feed a family for one month
$ 500 will provide 10 youth with after school activities for one year
$ 1,000 will provide ESL classes for 25 adult immigrants
Providing a Safe Place for Kids
Contact Us
Community Center at Visitation
Sister Betty Scanlon, RSM
Executive Director
2646 Kensington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Phone: 215-426-9422
Fax: 215-426-9426
www.communitycenteratvis.org