LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – In its 84th yr, Catholic Charities has a brand new CEO, however the mission stays the identical.
On Friday, they celebrated their anniversary with decorations and t-shirt giveaways throughout their particular ‘Feed Vegas’ day by day meal.
Sara Ramirez, the brand new CEO, advised 8 Information Now she is honored to help her neighbors in Las Vegas.
“What is really most beautiful is watching how the community surrounds each other to lift families up out of poverty,” she expressed.
All are welcome at Catholic Charities for a day by day free meal from 10 a.m. to 11 am.
On Friday, volunteers served 650 meals.
“This is an accumulation of a month-long campaign to assure that no child, no senior citizen, and no family goes hungry on our watch,” Ramirez stated.
A cohort of MGM Resorts workers volunteered on Friday.
Felicia Lindquist was one among them.
“It’s exciting for us, hospitality and meal service is our specialty at MGM Resorts,” she stated. “We have mega-properties where we serve thousands of people every day, but it’s particularly meaningful to do it here in the community where there’s a need.”
Volunteering at Catholic Charities can also be open to all.
“Lean into our work with us. Whether it’s an opportunity to give your time, or your treasure, or your talents,” Ramirez stated. “We want you to come and experience the inside workings of our mission and be a part of the solution.”
