Every day, countless good works are happening in the Diocese of Sacramento because of the widespread support the Annual Catholic Appeal. In 2011, more than $3.2 million in contributions from over 20,000 participants helped bring hope and help to people of all ages in desperate need.
Each month, The Catholic Foundation will feature a spotlight on Appeal dollars at work in our Diocese. This month we invite you to learn more about Wellspring Women’s Center, celebrating 25 years of service in July.
Wellspring is a trusted community resource located in the Oak Park community of Sacramento that serves more than 200 women and their children each week day, providing counseling, case management, safety net services and a nutritious breakfast with the help of over 100 volunteers and a professional staff of 8. Any woman and her children may participate in their programs; there are no prerequisites or pre-qualifications.
“Appeal funding literally translates into assistance for those who otherwise may go without: the elderly, the disabled, single mothers, the working poor, immigrants, and more,” sites Yolanda Torrecillas, the program’s Development Director. It is important to note that Wellspring receives no government funding. “The support we receive from the Appeal allows us to provide thousands of nutritious meals each year to our guests, to provide counseling and case management to people in crisis, and emergency services to those who have nowhere else to turn for assistance,” she continues.
