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Join us for Community in Focus, a podcast where our CEO, Tim Ney, sits down with staff, board members, partners, donors, and community leaders to share their stories and discuss why they support Catholic Charities. Through engaging conversations, we explore the impact of our work, the passion behind our mission, and the collective effort to uplift and empower individuals and families in need.
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Community In Focus - Jesse Gonzalez - Episode 6
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In this inspiring episode of Community in Focus, Catholic Charities COO Jesse Gonzalez shares his powerful story of resilience, leadership, and service. Growing up in San Bernardino, Jesse found purpose and discipline on the high school football field. But it was the support of mentors, family, and a deep desire to give back that pushed him to purs…
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Community In Focus - Mayor Helen Tran - Episode 5
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In this inspiring episode of Community in Focus, we sit down with Mayor Helen Tran of San Bernardino for an intimate look at her journey from growing up in a working-class neighborhood in San Diego to becoming the first Asian American mayor of San Bernardino. Mayor Tran shares how her early experiences shaped her resilience, how getting involved in…
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Community In Focus - Mathean Parentela - Episode 4
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In this episode of Community in Focus, we talk with Mathean Parentela, Hunger Relief Coordinator at Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties. As a first-generation American, Mathean shares her story of growing up in an immigrant household, pursuing her education, and finding a calling in service to others. Her personal experiences hav…
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Community In Focus - Tim Jenkins - Episode 3
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In this episode of Community in Focus, we sit down with Catholic Charities board member Dr. Tim Jenkins. He shares his inspiring journey growing up in Tennessee, his path to Harvard, and what led him to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Jenkins reflects on the values that shaped him, the importance of giving back, and why he’s passionate about suppo…
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Community In Focus - Agustin Avantes - Episode 2
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In this episode of Community in Focus, Catholic Charities CEO Tim Ney sits down with Agustin Avantes, our dedicated Program Director, to share his inspiring journey. Born in Mexico, Agustin immigrated to the United States as a child, navigating the challenges of a new country while embracing the opportunities ahead. Through hard work and determinat…
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Community In Focus - Don Averill - Episode 1
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In the first episode of Community in Focus, CEO Tim Ney sits down with board member Don Averill to explore his journey from growing up on a farm in California to becoming a dedicated advocate for education and community service. Don shares insights into his early life, the values instilled in him through hard work, his education and career path, an…
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