April 29, 2011

Tickets are still available for Spirit of Service Awards dinner on May 11

Tickets are still available for the Spirit of Service Awards Dinner on May 11 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.

Legendary football coach and motivational speaker Lou Holtz will deliver the keynote speech at the event, which benefits the efforts of Catholic Charities Indianapolis to help people in need.

The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Tables for eight people can be purchased at these levels: $10,000 for a benefactor, $5,000 for a patron, $1,750 for a partner, and $800 for a parish table sponsor. Single tickets are $250.

Catholic Charities Indianapolis provides counseling, family support, eldercare, crisis assistance and shelter, while serving as an advocate for peace and social justice.

In 2009-10, Catholic Charities Indianapolis experienced an overall 30 percent increase in the demand for services, including help with housing and food, according to agency officials. The agency served 42,761 people—an increase of 9,000 people from 2008-09.

(For more information about the awards dinner or to make reservations, call 317-592-4072 or 800-382-9836, ext. 4072, or visit the website at www.CatholicCharitiesIndpls.org.) †

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