Compassion in Action Breakfast: Poverty Has Many Faces

Submitted by Lindsay Hansen

On Wednesday, May 2, Catholic Charities’ in Phoenix will be hosting its final annual Compassion in Action breakfast, focusing on Poverty and how we help the most vulnerable people in our communities. The event will be held at the Arizona Biltmore from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

The goal of the gathering is to invite more people to become friends and supporters of Catholic Charities and raise funds for the more than 50 programs that benefit people in need in Central and Northern Arizona.

“Poverty is an issue that affects all of us,” said Catholic Charities CEO Paul Martodam.  “Arizona is ranked as the 16th worst state in the country in terms of citizens living in poverty.  We’re inviting people from parishes, businesses, and the community at large so that we can educate them about the breadth and depth of our services and the impact of our work in Arizona.”

The breakfast is a free event – there is no charge to attend.  It will be the job of Catholic Charities to inspire the attendees to want to support our programs.  Community leaders, board members and Catholic Charities’ supporters will host a table and invite others in the community to attend.

Corporations, foundations and individuals have committed to sponsor this event.  We are extremely grateful for our presenting sponsors: Schaller Anderson and Opus.  Additionally, the following companies have agreed to be patron sponsors: St. Joe’s Hospital and Medical Center, Walsh Bros., Sharko’s, Magnalite Distributors and Leathers, Milligan & Associates. 

For more information about the first annual Compassion in Action breakfast, please contact Sylvia Hopkins at Catholic Charities (602) 285-1999 ext. 3930 or Lindsay Hansen at (602) 285-1999 ext. 3903.