A quarterly publication of the Christian Community Service Center Third Quarter 2020

3 From the Executive Director4 Volunteer Spotlight: Rob Scholl5 Program Updates6 Thank YOU!

CCSC Touches Lives

As the current pandemic and economic crises impact our community, CCSC is helping an extraordinarily high number of people in need. And yet, numbers only tell you so much. Each statistic represents an individual

with a unique story—some we have known for years and

others who are new to CCSC. Here are four brief stories we

share to remind everyone how your involvement is poignantly,

positively impacting lives.

He always makes

us smile, and we

have an endearing

nickname for him:

“the well-dressed

gentleman.” This

gracious senior

citizen visits one

of our pantries

monthly for food

to stretch his

limited budget. He usually dons a spiffy hat and it’s clear

that he takes great care in his appearance—no matter how

slowly he moves or what financial struggles he is facing. He is

always quick to compliment volunteers, offer his gratitude and

encourage our team. His welcome presence inspires us to be

even more positive and kind to one another.

“Catherine” has benefited from both the employment and

basic needs arms of CCSC. Our grocery assistance has helped,

but her biggest strides have come through JobNet. Although

Catherine has a college degree and teaching certificate, she

battles ADHD and has learned that classroom management

is not her strength. In addition to working one-on-one

with Jobnet’s Success Coach, she has participated in several

workshops and computer classes. At present, she is employed

as a nanny, but Catherine has entrepreneurial plans to create

an English language arts tutoring business.

In late March—just as the COVID-19 crisis was starting

to impact Greater Houston in significant numbers—“John”

suffered a right-side stroke and was hospitalized for over three

weeks. This was the second time the 52-year-old, who lives in

the Sharpstown area, requested assistance—the first was five

years prior after a heart attack. John is mostly self-sufficient

outside of medical crises, and Emergency Services-Southwest

was grateful to provide help with his June rent payment so he

could focus on rest and rehabilitation.

“Karla” doesn’t say

she is homeless,

but we are fairly

certain she is. This

young woman visits

Emergency Services-

Central a couple of

times per month. She

travels with a large

pack of belongings

and can only carry

a small amount of

food with her. Early on, we observed her severe discomfort

around males so each time she arrives we ask a female volunteer

to assist her. Quiet, intelligent and protective of her story, Karla

is gradually beginning to trust our team. As she shares more of

her story, we will demonstrate our worthiness of her trust by

respectfully helping her with any additional needs.

Each client in line knows CCSC cares and is there to help.

JobNet volunteer Elizabeth House cares about the financial needs of every client she serves.

Volunteers fill each grocery package with care.

CAPITAL GIFTS

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Gifts received April 2020 through May 2020

AIG, on behalf of Ms. Joyce MaplesMr. Hsao-Hsien ChioMs. Mary S. ChoroszyMs. Katherine CowanMr. and Mrs. Dennis DuncanDr. P. Michael MannW. T. and Louise J. Moran Foundation

Gifts received April 2020 through May 2020

GLORIFY $50,000+The Elkins FoundationMr. and Mrs. Randall EvansThe Hamill FoundationUnited Way of Greater Houston

EXULT $25,000+Bank of AmericaCCSC Memorial EndowmentJan and J. Venn Leeds FoundationMr. and Mrs. Harry PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Jonathan Stevens

HALLELUJAH $10,000+The Brown Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John CrumMs. Gene GrahamMr. and Mrs. Thomas KnudsonMr. and Mrs. Don SinclairMr. and Mrs. Dheeraj Verma

ILLUMINATE $5,000+Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. BanksMr. and Mrs. Frank GruenKiwanis Club FoundationMcGaha FoundationMr. and Mrs. Ronald NealMr. and Mrs. Kevin O’DonnellJohn and Charlene O’Shea Family

FoundationMr. and Mrs. Russell S. PostMr. and Mrs. Richard ShellMr. James Sonnier and Ms. Peggy

ChristmanMr. Timothy Thompson

TRIUMPH $2,500+Mr. and Mrs. Jack BrowderDr. and Mrs. John Caudill, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mark GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Juan HartsfieldMr. and Mrs. James KonenMr. and Mrs. Mark MatekerMr. and Mrs. Tim McConnMr. and Mrs. Doug McKinnonMr. and Mrs. David A. PhelpsMr. and Ms. Stephen N. SmithMr. Scott Spencer and Ms. Mary CookMrs. Marilyn SweetenMr. Brian Taylor and Ms. Emily Takagi Mr. and Mrs. Nathan WikerMr. and Mrs. Raleigh Williamson

PROCLAIM $1,000+Mr. Jeffrey Adamski and Ms. Carmen

EgglestonMr. and Mrs. J. S. AdlerMr. Michael AllmannArch-Con CorporationMr. and Mrs. Don BaronitisMs. Mary Ann BeachlerMr. and Mrs. Arthur BeaudetMr. Byron BestMr. and Mrs. Tom BlackMr. and Mrs. James BlankeMr. and Mrs. Michael BrischMr. and Mrs. Bert CampbellMr. and Mrs. David Capron

Mr. F. Martin CaylorChevron Companies (Chris Sorensen)Chevron Companies (F. Martin Caylor)Chevron Companies (Ricky Boehme)Mr. and Mrs. Rogers CrainMr. Jim Cross and Dr. Jennifer Moren

CrossMs. Sharon CurrentMr. and Mrs. James DannenbaumMr. Ross DoanMr. and Mrs. William J. DonovanMr. John DunsmoirMr. Richard EarlyExxonMobil Foundation (Malcolm Hawk

Volunteer Hours)ExxonMobil Foundation (Robert Duffy

Volunteer Hours)Mr. John Ferguson and Ms. Kathy O’NeilDr. Stella FitzgibbonsFrost BankMs. Maureen GilbertGiving UniversityMr. and Mrs. Thomas K. GoldenMrs. Emily GriffinMr. and Mrs. Michael HawesHeimbinder Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Roy D. HillerMr. and Mrs. Don HoddeMr. and Mrs. John JordanMs. Victoria KonarMr. and Mrs. George LaflinMr. and Mrs. Richard LeglerMr. and Mrs. Roderick LideMrs. Mary Jo LoydMr. and Mrs. L. Price ManfordMr. and Mrs. Larkin MatthewsMs. Lisa McGuffMr. Jack MillerMr. Jim Murphy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Stephen NormanMr. Jay OatesMr. and Mrs. Dennis O’NeillMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PerrymanMr. David RogersMr. and Mrs. Phillip SantamariaShell Oil Company Foundation

(Don Hodde)Ms. Melanie SmithT.L.L. Temple FoundationMr. and Mrs. Remi van CompernolleMr. and Mrs. Todd M. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Jim WeatherlyMr. and Mrs. Steven J. WeddleMr. and Mrs. Robert F. WernerWest U. Rotary ClubMr. and Mrs. Joe WhiteMr. and Mrs. Fred WilsonMr. and Mrs. Paul WoldyMs. Carol WoodMr. Brian WycliffMr. and Mrs. Michael YeagerMonsignor William L. Young, III

REJOICE $500+Mrs. Joyce R. AhearnMr. August AimoneMr. and Mrs. Steven D. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Scott BaggettMs. Norma BarnesMr. and Mrs. David BeathardMr. and Mrs. Robert BixbyMr. and Mrs. Hayne BlakelyMs. Terry BonnoMr. and Mrs. James C. BoylesMr. and Mrs. Brian BristerMs. Savannah BurchMr. and Mrs. Sidney BurrusMr. and Mrs. Alex CalicchiaMr. and Mrs. Stephen CarrollMs. Zola Cater and Mr. William EakesMs. Cheri ChafetzMr. and Mrs. Bill ChapmanMr. and Mrs. Hsao-Hsien ChioRev. Dr. and Mrs. Jeff ChristianMr. and Mrs. Dick CloutierConocoPhillips (Susan Bauch)Mr. and Mrs. Tim CramerMr. and Mrs. M. T. CrumpMr. and Mrs. David CunninghamMs. Veronica DanielMs. Julie DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Greg DeKunderMr. and Mrs. Lee DensonDominican Friars of Holy

Rosary PrioryMr. and Mrs. John DwyerMr. and Mrs. David ElledgeMr. and Mrs. Robert EstillMr. and Mrs. Jack FarleyMs. Sara FavinskyMr. Ronald W. FisherMr. and Mrs. Mark FournierMr. Jerry FranzenMr. and Mrs. Will GaltneyMs. Lauren GatesMs. Molly GlotfeltyMr. and Mrs. Daivd GorteMr. and Mrs. Tom GossettMr. Timothy J. GriffithMr. and Mrs. Douglas HavlikMr. and Mrs. Malcolm HawkMr. and Mrs. Edward HessMr. and Mrs. Bob HewellMr. and Mrs. Philip HodgeMs. Gretchen HornHouston Area Chapter of Nap NapMr. David JonesJubilee Christmas CheerMs. Ryann KerekesMr. and Mrs. Thomas KingMr. and Mrs. Thomas LewisMs. Judy LoftonDr. and Mrs. James Lomax, IIMr. and Mrs. Michael D. MaherMr. and Mrs. Mike MatternMs. Mardi MayerhoffMr. and Mrs. Steve McCampbellMr. and Mrs. Larry McConathyMs. Carolyn McDonaldMrs. Rosalon A. MoorheadMs. Cynthia Munoz CastilloMs. Ann Murdock and Mr. Barry JohnsonMr. and Mrs. David NathanMs. Elena Nikolova

Ms. Miki Lusk NortonMs. Barbara Folk NowotnyMr. and Mrs. James G. OshaughnessyMr. and Mrs. Allan E. PaluchMr. and Mrs. Michael L. PatrickMr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Patterson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael PearsonMr. and Mrs. Edward B. PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Richard E. PettyMr. Lance ReynoldsMs. Rebekah RiveraMr. and Mrs. Joseph RoachMs. Terrance RomanoMr. and Mrs. Gerald SchliefMs. Kathy ShearerMs. Betty SlagleMr. and Mrs. Chris SorensenMr. James Spindler and Ms. Janice

Gregory-SloanMs. Carol StrawnMr. and Mrs. Mike StromanMr. and Mrs. Louis Sullivan, IIMr. and Mrs. Orner Jerry Tauber, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Karl TornyosDeacon and Mrs. Larry VaclavikMrs. Carolyn WhiteMs. Melinda Wineinger

CELEBRATE $100+Mr. and Mrs. Bruce AdamsMr. and Mrs. George Adams, Jr.Mr. Richard AdamsDr. Oludayo AdeyefaAmerican International Group

(Christine VanVeghel)Ms. Maureen AlsupMr. Steven W. ArdMr. Gordon ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Herb AsheMs. Charlene AvocatoMr. and Mrs. Joe D. BarlowMr. and Mrs. O.C. BartholomewMs. Noranne BashamMrs. Shanna BassMr. and Mrs. George Batten, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gordon BeittenmillerMs. Victoria BenoitMr. Timothy BerschDr. Ann BixbyMr. and Mrs. Milton BlackMr. and Mrs. Allen BlakemoreMr. John C. Boehm, Sr.Mr. James BolandMs. Betsy BolinMs. Julia BollingMr. and Mrs. Shedrick BorenMrs. Lisa BowmanMr. and Mrs. Dennis BradleyMrs. Katherine BreaudMr. Richard BrewerMs. Nancy BrockMr. and Mrs. David BrowderMrs. Lynn GonzalezMr. and Mrs. Edmund BurnettMr. and Mrs. Laurence Burns, Jr.Ms. Deborah BuscherMr. and Mrs. Al Callender

Mr. and Mrs. Rhett CarterMs. Jasmin CattanachMr. Kenneth D. CaughronMr. and Mrs. Philip CezeauxMs. Maria ChamberlinMr. and Mrs. Jay ChernoskyChevron Companies (James Jones)Mr. Jack CochranMs. Katherine CollinsMs. Jacqueline ColtonMs. Mary CooleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas CopperMr. and Mrs. Nick CornorMr. Joe Cortright and Mrs. Amy

Chambers-CortrightMr. and Mrs. H. M. CraftMs. Janet Boggs CrowMr. and Mrs. Richard CruseMr. and Mrs. Critz CullenMs. Christine CummingsMs. Georgine De RothMs. Patricia Deeves and

Mr. Sheldon BlochRev. and Mrs. William Denham, IIIMr. and Mrs. Denis DesserreMr. Tommy DiazMs. Candace DufourMr. and Mrs. Dennis DuncanRev. and Mrs. Michael DunnMrs. Edna EatonMr. and Mrs. G. Serpell EdwardsMs. Jane EixmannMr. Ramsay ElderMs. Maria EliseevaDr. and Mrs. Adam EllwangerMs. Susan FarmerReverend Lisa Hunt and

Mr. Bruce FarrarMr. David Fowler and

Mrs. Janet GiannoniMr. Thomas Frank and Dr. Jessica

LocheedMr. and Mrs. W.B. FreemanMr. and Mrs. David FultonMr. and Mrs. Charles FulwilerMr. and Mrs. Steven FykeDr. and Mrs. M. Truett Garrett, Jr.Ms. Connie GaskampMr. and Mrs. Fred GaskampMs. Bonnie GeppertMr. Christian A. GibsonDr. John Glover, Jr.Ms. Alicia GoodrowMs. Carole GoodsonJames and Hariette GrayMs. Greene and Mr. Chapman IIIMr. and Mrs. Gerald GriesMs. Karen GrubbsMr. and Mrs. Glen HakemackMr. and Mrs. Charlie HallMr. and Mrs. Thomas HalseyMr. and Mrs. Michael M. HansenMr. and Mrs. Darren HarknessMr. and Mrs. Robert HarrisonMs. Ricarda Hasou

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Does Your Company or Former Company Match Donations?Many companies offer employees, retirees, and sometimes employee spouses, a matching-gift benefit that can double or even triple your donation to a qualifying charitable organization like CCSC. Some will even make a matching contribution for your volunteer hours! Each company has its own method for you to submit a matching-gift request. Check with your Human Resources department to find out how you can maximize your donations to CCSC.

CCSC appreciates your support of the A Time To Build Capital Campaign. We are edging closer to our goal

of $14.2 million. For more information about the campaign, or information about ways you can contribute,

please visit our website at www.ccschouston.org or contact Sharon Current at scurrent@ccschouston.org

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Michelle ShonbeckMichelle Shonbeck

Dear CCSC Friend,

This year—2020—is CCSC’s 40th anniversary. We had plans to

celebrate through the Azalea Gala and possibly (still!) through

the fall event. We will see—it’s hard to plan right now.

Yet there is something right and true for the organization to

be head-down and focused on the human need streaming

through our doors during this anniversary year. Our founder

and the early volunteers used to share stories of what it was

like in the early 1980s when the oil bust hit Houston. They

remembered helping people who seemingly had a secure job

and lifestyle one day, and then were laid off with little prospect

for employment in a city that was decimated economically.

I remember hearing that Houston might never recover, yet we

not only recovered, we flourished. Still, there was great human

suffering as there has been during other economic downturns

and natural disasters.

CCSC is called to view things broadly and plan strategically,

but serve locally and individually. This is why the organization

has done great work for 40 years.

This anniversary year has not turned out as we had planned,

but I think we are doing just what God intends us to be doing:

seeing the face of Christ on each person who comes through

and keeping our focus on alleviating their suffering.

We are living through history, and I pray that when the

organization celebrates a future anniversary our successors

might say we did good work, were faithful to our call, and

honored God throughout the process.

In Christ,

Michelle Shonbeck, Executive Director

Bellaire United Methodist ChurchBering Drive Church of Christ

Bethany Christian ChurchChrist the King Lutheran Church

ChristChurch PresbyterianCovenant Church

Faith Lutheran ChurchFirst Christian Church

First Evangelical Lutheran ChurchFirst Seventh Day Baptist Church

Grace United Church of ChristHoly Ghost Catholic Church

Houston International Seventh Day Adventist ChurchKindred ChurchPathways Church

Pilgrim Lutheran ChurchRice Temple Baptist ChurchRiver Oaks Baptist ChurchSharpstown Baptist Church

Southwest Presbyterian ChurchSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

St. Anne Catholic Community

St. John the Divine Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church

St. Luke’s United Methodist ChurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church

St. Martin’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

St. Michael Catholic ChurchSaint Paul Presbyterian ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian ChurchSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

St. Theresa Catholic ChurchSt. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchWest End Church

West University Baptist ChurchWest University United Methodist Church

Westminster United Methodist Church

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is an award-winning, community-based non-profit organization serving the southwest Houston community. Incorporated in 1980,

CCSC has grown to encompass a coalition of 39 churches united in service to the needy.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is to serve

the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy while respecting their

religious, ethnic or cultural differences. CCSC was created out of faith and

founded in the belief that we are called to help all God’s children heart to

heart and hand in hand.

More people in need means more people phoning CCSC, and Rob Scholl has

been on the front lines of answering many of those phone calls.

“I had volunteered before, but I had no clue how crazy answering the phones

could be, and COVID has made that role crazy times 10,” Rob said. “I like to think

that I keep the staff and volunteers laughing with my feeble attempts at speaking

a few Spanish phrases.”

Rob keeps the staff laughing but he has nothing but compassion for those on

the phone calling to ask for CCSC’s help to make their rent or utility payments.

“The key to CCSC—and, hopefully, my goal as a volunteer—is that CCSC is a

place of hope to people who are working really hard to raise their families and

just need an extra set of hands,” Rob said. “Some people we can help, others we

can’t, but for all those encounters—no matter the length of time—we can listen

with empathy to their stories.”

Born and raised in Houston and a longtime member of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Rob has volunteered in a variety of

positions with CCSC: Church Council Representative, Jingle Bell Express Book Committee, Board of Directors, the Clothing

Closet, Administration, and on those incredibly busy phone lines at Emergency Services-Central.

For Rob, volunteering at CCSC is opening his life to others. “Volunteering means meeting people I would never run into,

whether clients or other volunteers,” Rob said. For CCSC, having Rob as a volunteer means another open heart to walk hand

in hand with.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Rob Scholl

Rob Scholl listens to the needs of a caller reaching out to Emergency Services.

THANK YOU TO IN-KIND DONORSA donation of goods or services is an excellent way to help Christian Community Service Center achieve its mission. Here is a list of CCSC’s recent in-kind contributors. (If we missed your group, please let us know so we can recognize you in the next newsletter.)

A special thank you to all churches and organizations that provide CCSC with gifts from organized food or hygiene drives on a regular basis.

Baker Botts, L.L.P.Becky BrowderBellaire High School Baseball TeamBellaire/SW Houston Rotary ClubBen WelshBering Drive Church of ChristBethy CozbyBethany Christian ChurchBeverly NaborsBill PribylBree & Joe MurphyBruce FamilyBuffalo Market H-E-BCharlotte Buress & Richard MorencyCharter Title CompanyCheryl PaceChrist the King Lutheran ChurchCourtney & Nathan Smith

David BacchusDerek Sung & FriendsFaith Lutheran ChurchFirst Christian ChurchFriends of CCSC Girl Scouts of AmericaHamill FoundationH-E-B Meyerland Market & Curbside PartnersHouston Junior ForumJane Kochman, Houston Jr. ForumKaren TallonKeurig Dr PepperKroger Lauren MasulloMarian HilpertMelanie SmithMemorial Drive Presbyterian ChurchMeredith & Carson PflugerMichael & Jenifer Paneral and FamilyMike VitekNational Charity LeagueNational Charity League-Heart of TexasPanera Bread #4114

Randall’sRiver Oaks Baptist Church VBSSandra & Jeff MurdockSt. Anne Catholic CommunitySt. Luke’s Presbyterian ChurchSt. Luke’s United Methodist ChurchSt. Luke’s United Methodist Church Chancel

ChoirSt. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Michael Catholic ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian Church: Kids Against

HungerSt. Theresa Catholic ChurchSt. Thomas Episcopal ChurchShannon JamisonSharon CurrentSylvia ReganTrader Joe’sTyler & Shannon TeyklWest End ChurchWest University Baptist ChurchWest University United Methodist Church

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Living through a quarantine is especially hard on a job

seeker with no access to a computer and the internet. JobNet

has opened its computer lab by appointment for clients to

continue their job search, do online applications, work on their

computer skills or improve their resumes.

With safety in mind, lab users are required to make an

appointment, complete a health screening when entering

(including having their temperature taken), and wear a mask

at all times. Only two people may be in the lab at one time.

Keyboards and surrounding areas are disinfected before and

after each user. Staff and volunteers follow the same safety

guidelines.

JobNet clients may call 713-686-8320 or email jobnet@

ccschouston.org to schedule an appointment.

JOBNET

MARTHA’S WAYIn June, CCSC held a socially distanced drive-thru graduation

for students who had completed their Martha’s Way classes

but whose graduation had been canceled due to the pandemic.

Fourteen participants received certificates of completion,

personalized marketing materials, a pad folio, and cleaning

supplies to support their businesses. Martha’s Way will be

offered virtually for new students in July, and this summer

Martha’s Way graduates will have the opportunity to participate

in various virtual workshops on successfully adapting their

businesses to cope with the crisis.

JobNet Assistant Manager Maria Bonett takes a client’s temperature before allowing her to enter the computer lab.

YOUTH SERVICES–BACK TO SCHOOL With low-income families struggling more than ever, CCSC

remains committed to equipping 6,500 students in need with

academic resources through its Back To School program. It

costs $50 to provide one student with a grade-level academic

package and voucher to buy new clothing/shoes. This year,

CCSC canceled its August volunteer event to minimize social

gathering health risks and, instead, is delivering all academic

supplies and uniform vouchers directly to partner campuses.

“Our clients, who already have limited resources, are so

appreciative of how this program eases a financial burden and

equips their children with clothing and supplies to start the

school year,” said CCSC’s Youth Services Manger Cathy Brown.

“We know that many in the CCSC community will miss

volunteering at the event,” said CCSC Development Director

Sharon Current. “But we hope that in lieu of giving your time,

you will consider giving dollars. A donation of any amount

makes you a Back To School 2020 hero.”

Please visit www.ccschouston.org to make a Back To School

donation. For additional information, please call 713-961-3993.

2020 School Partner Grades Served

Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Charter School PK – 8th

Atherton Elementary PK – 5th

Cunningham Elementary PK – 5th

Gallegos Elementary PK – 5th

Holland Middle School 6th – 8th

Holy Ghost Catholic School PK – 8th

KIPP: CONNECT Houston Middle School 5th – 8th

Lamar High School (limited partnership: 9th – 12th75 high-needs students served)

San Francisco Nativity Academy PK – 2nd

Sharpstown High School (limited partnership: 9th – 12th

400 high-needs students served)

Tijerina Elementary PK – 5th

Whittier Elementary PK – 5th

Woodson Elementary PK – 5th

Yellowstone Academy PK – 10th

To see what’s on CCSC’s COVID-19 wish list visit our website: https://www.ccschouston.org/COVID-19/

To see what’s on CCSC’s general wish list and Amazon wish list, visit our website: https://www.ccschouston.org/donations-wish-list/

CCSC WISH LISTS

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As construction progresses and the countdown begins

for the opening of the new J. Dean Robinson Building

this fall, CCSC is thankful for the many donors who are

making the new facility possible. CCSC is also eager to

wrap up the A Time To Build Capital Campaign to fully

fund the new building. Now is the time to be a part of

CCSC history with a gift—or additional gift—to the

campaign. With $1.3 million still needed toward the $14.2

million goal, every gift counts and is much appreciated.

For more information, including naming opportunities,

please contact Development Director Sharon Current at

scurrent@ccschouston.org.

To see progress photos of the new building, visit

CCSC’s website at www.ccschouston.org and click on

“Construction Update” on the right side of the page.

Local artist Alex Schwenke’s stationery company—MESH by

Alex—created a successful “Shop For A Cause” campaign that

generated $2,600 to support CCSC’s COVID-19 relief efforts.

Alex designed the lovely note cards featuring her original

watercolor design and generously donated the proceeds of

the campaign to CCSC. Alex is following in the footsteps of

her father, Ken Schwenke, a dedicated CCSC volunteer and

supporter.

Turbulent times often engender reflective times. Searching for

meaning in our lives, we think about a legacy of purpose and

love.

As you think about your legacy, please consider leaving a gift

to CCSC in your estate planning. There are many options for

planned gifts to help extend and expand CCSC’s mission for

many years to come.

For more information, please contact Development Director

Sharon Current at scurrent@ccschouston.org. If you have

already included CCSC in your legacy planning, please let us

know so we can express our heartfelt gratitude.

Be a Part of CCSC History

Notecards Benefit CCSC

Thinking About Your Legacy?

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Gifts received April through May 2020

IN MEMORY OF:Ann Abbett Ms. Mary-Dodd DubbertBilly Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Warren HaltmarCathy Legate Dr. and Mrs. John Caudill, Jr.Charlie Christopher, C.S.B. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CallahanDavid Parker Mrs. Sarah DotyDean Robinson Mrs. Deborah LeightonDon Rice Mr. and Mrs. Terence VinsonErling Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Terence VinsonFabian S. Arista Mrs. Virginia Arista

Jim Martin Mr. and Mrs. John BiancoJoe Tusa Mrs. Elizabeth Bixby Mrs. Linda DalferesLaurel Kelsey Wells Ms. Jane AbshireLisa Gwaltney Ms. Alice GwaltneyLucien Rocan Ms. Jacquelyne RocanMike Wilkens Ms. Karen HollomanNelle McLaughlin Ms. Diane Nizza and Mr. Federico

Zegarra-BallonRandy Joesph Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Allen DundeeRev. Ron Morris Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burgess

Steven Suchicki Mr. and Mrs. Warren HaltmarSuzanne Truett Mrs. Laura SchuhmacherThomas Hopkins Ms. Kate Alsina

IN HONOR OF:Barbara Stovall’s Wedding Anniversary

Mr. Neil StovallBrianna A. Carper’s High School

Graduation Mrs. Lori Carper Baker

Cary Shaw Mrs. Erin Donohue

Chris Gibson Mr. Rafael Leal

Gordon Arnold Mrs. Laura Schuhmacher

Henry and Fran Keeth Mr. and Mrs. Ted Litton

Jana Gaddy Mr. Neil Stovall

Jo Ann Fry Ms. Yvonne Moody Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schulze

Kyle and Kirstin Parker and family Ms. Sandra Buckner

Loren M. Goens Rev. Ray Winston Goens, Jr.

Martha Harper Mr. and Mrs. Don Mitchell

Michelle Shonbeck Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tellepsen

Mom on Mother’s Day Mr. and Mrs. John Shreffler

Natalie M. Faust Friend of CCSC

Nolonda Jones Mr. Richard Cruse

Norma Barnes’ 95th Birthday Ms. Jeni Howell Ms. Pam Smolen

Dr. Ourania Preventz Dr. Benjamin Cheong

Rev. Al Sinsac Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Callahan

Rev. Larry Hall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bourne Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCampbell

San Martin de Porres Mr. Rudy Duarte

Susan Bock Ms. Katherine Hwu

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Pace Dr. and Mrs. Robb Moses

Virgin of Lourdes Mr. Rudy Duarte, Jr.

Walter Murphy, Jr.’s Birthday Mrs. Cynthia Murphy

Mr. Brennon HatleyMs. Catherine HealyMr. and Mrs. Christopher HeardMr. Boyd HeathMr. and Mrs. James HeffnerMs. Deborah HeidemannMrs. Tracy HeiserMs. Kristin HelfandMs. Drina HenryDr. and Mrs. Frank HillMr. and Mrs. Douglas HillegeistMr. Mike HineyMs. Judith HiottMr. and Mrs. Jeff HolstienMr. and Mrs. John HouseHPMr. and Mrs. Dennis HurtaMr. Karl JacksonMr. and Mrs. Steven JacksonMs. Tonya JacobsMs. Elizabeth JaynesMs. Beth JenkinsMs. Louise JoeMr. and Mrs. David JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Rich JohnsonMs. Beth JonesMs. Kelli JonesMr. and Mrs. Jim KahldenMrs. Kathy KahrhoffMrs. June KangieserMrs. Kelley KellerMrs. Joan KennedyMs. Suzanne Kerr-HendersonMs. Betty Alice KeyMr. and Mrs. David B. KingMr. and Mrs. Latham KnightMr. and Mrs. Frank KotarMr. and Mrs. Tor KragasMr. and Mrs. Dan KrockerKroger Food StoresMr. and Mrs. Bill LamontMs. Jennifer LeeMr. and Mrs. William LeightonMs. Courtney LerchMr. and Mrs. Lannie LesherMr. David LinerMr. and Mrs. Mark LineschMr. and Mrs. David LivingstonMr. and Mrs. John LollarMs. Kathryn LopezMs. Tess LorrMs. Suzanne LyonsMr. and Mrs. Michael ManaganMr. and Mrs. Christopher MarcianoMr. Daniel MarklinMr. and Mrs. Gerald MarshMr. and Mrs. Chris MartinMr. Stanley J. MattfeldMr. and Mrs. Joe MayerMr. Jim MayoMr. and Mrs. Lewis H. McAdow, IIIMrs. Dorothy B. McCaineMrs. Patricia McCauleyMs. Mary McGuireMr. and Mrs. Gene McKelveyMs. Barbara McKittrick

Mr. and Mrs. Francis McWilliams, IIIMr. John MelvinMr. Scott MervilleDr. and Mrs. Philip MiglioreMs. Dawn MillerLeslie MillsMs. Manju MongaMs. Jane MoomawMrs. Sandra MooreMs. Celia MorganMs. Mary L. MorrisonMs. Stephanie MosesMs. Donna MoyeMr. and Mrs. Derek MungerMrs. Helen M. NallsMr. and Mrs. Philip NavratilMr. Richard NelsonMr. and Mrs. Glenn NewickMr. Donald NorwoodMr. and Mrs. David NoserMr. and Mrs. John O’BlackMrs. Joan O’LearyMs. Dianne OttoMr. and Mrs. G. Allen PaceMr. Ron PageMs. Marcia PampeMr. and Mrs. Evangelos PapalexandrisMr. and Mrs. Hugh ParkerMr. and Mrs. Ted PateMs. Catherine PattersonMr. and Mrs. Stephen PearsonMs. Jo Ellen PeroneMs. Elizabeth PerrierMs. Rosemary PfaffMs. Annemieke Pike-LuckeyMr. Julian PittmanDrs. Evan & Penny PivalizzaMr. and Mrs. Frederick Plaeger, IIDr. and Mrs. Brian PowersMs. Allison PritchettPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

(Divya Parambi)Mr. Gordon QuanThe Honorable Sherry RadackMs. Lauren RadtkeMs. Tara RamsayRandall’s Good Neighbor ProgramMs. Cindi RayMr. and Mrs. John RebmanMs. Dana ReedMr. and Mrs. Don ReidMs. Elizabeth RichardsMs. Marian RichardsonMs. Susan RiddellMr. and Mrs. Laurance RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Lawrence RobinsonMr. Gregory RocheMs. Charlene RogersMs. Ella RuhMs. Carol RuscianoMs. Rebecca J. RushMrs. Sally Bell RutherfordDr. and Mrs. Harold ScholinMr. and Mrs. John SchollMr. Robert SchollMr. Paul Schrager

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