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Norman Women's Sanctuary Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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June 11, 2024Media Contact: Jessica Valentine
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405-523-3000
Norman Women’s Sanctuary Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Thursday, June 13, 2024 beginning at 3:30 p.m.
425 E Tonhawa St.
Norman, OK 73071Catholic Charities Sanctuary Women’s Development Center in Norman will celebrate its 10th anniversary this Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
As a daytime shelter, the Women’s Sanctuary offers resources and support for women and children experiencing homelessness. In its 10 years of operation, the Sanctuary has served 3,141 adults and 2,224 children, housing a total of 565 families.
Sheila McPherson, director of the Norman Sanctuary, said she is excited about the 10th Anniversary Celebration.
“We will be able to show our community partners and donors how well we are doing in Norman. Every month we always have at least one family move into housing from being unhoused,” McPherson said.
With eight years of experience at the Norman Sanctuary, McPherson has seen the shelter’s program grow to be a strong support system for families in the community. The program provides social services to women and children in need, including resource referral and assistance accessing services like vocational and employment development, and life skills classes.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate the Sanctuary’s decade of service. Light refreshments will be served at the event.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is a major private provider of social services to Oklahoma families in the Western parts of the state. It works alongside public and private organizations to help meet the basic needs of those who have the least. Catholic Charities advocates for public policy that will promote the common good on behalf of those whose voices are not heard. Catholic Charities responds to changing community needs, providing comprehensive social services to children, families, pregnant women, elderly, immigrants, and refugees seeking a new life free of persecution. Catholic Charities assists the poor and vulnerable regardless of religious affiliation, race, or national origin.
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