Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi begins employment assistance program once again
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By: Patrick Johnstone
and last updated 2021-01-27 18:38:58-05
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi created the âSuit Up!â program about a year and a half ago. The program provides career assistance to those who need it, including new and gently used menâs clothing for interviews and the job search.
âI think itâs very important for our community because many people are without jobs right now, and itâs nice when you have a nice shirt, a nice tie, maybe some nice slacks to go out and look for work,â said Elma Ortiz, the Department Director of the Emergency Aid Department with the Catholic Charities.
Metro Ministries continues to serve those in need during pandemic
Metro Ministries continues to serve those in need during pandemic
and last updated 2021-01-20 20:12:23-05
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The pandemic has brought about many unforeseen problems to many families in the Coastal Bend. Metro Ministries provides services related to food, shelter, medical and social services for those in need in the area.
Loaves & Fishes is a free cafeteria distributing lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Typically, the cafeteria distributes 600-800 meals a week, but during the height of the pandemic, staff served about 200 more meals per week over a 14 week period.