Who We Are
Ladies of Charity is a Catholic, nonprofit public organization of women whose mission is to raise monies to benefit education for low-income youth. We fulfill this mission by dedicating our energies for the benefit of Sacred Heart Nativity Schools in San José, CA.
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Our History
Ladies of Charity was originally formed under the direction of Archbishop Edward Hanna in 1931. The 20 member organization primarily focused its fundraising efforts for St. Elizabeth's Day Home in San José which was operated by the Sisters of Holy Family. The alliance continued until the school closed in June 2015. Instead of disbanding, Ladies of Charity unanimously decided to continue fundraising efforts to benefit education for low-income youth.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will repay him for his deed.”
[Proverbs 19:17]
What We Do
All active members commit to actively participate in and financially support any fundraising activity as recommended by the Executive Board for the direct benefit of Sacred Heart Nativity Schools.
We meet the second Monday of the month from Sept. through May.
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Ladies of Charity
Thanks to the following Sponsors and Donors to our 2023 BBQ Fundraiser
to benefit the students of Sacred Heart Nativity School!
(August 12 2023)
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Premier Event Sponsor Donor Associates
Lena Barbaccia. Joan Arzino
Terry and John Guerra Cathy Bonnici
Mary and John Hanlon Susan and John Busco
Jacqui Smith in Honor of Pieter Smith Anne Bybee
Mary Ann and Chris Cervelli
Event Sponsor Nancy Consentino
Schneider and Bartelmie Law Corporation Betty Cunningham
Georgiana Hobbs
Schuttle Sponsors Katy and Tom Kelly
Katie and Chris Burke Sharon Longwello
Ginny and Rich Haughey Genny and George Luchessi
Mary Lou Lawrence Terry Maes
Mid-State Electric Inc. Meredith Mata
Kay and Jack Williams Mary Nguyen
Linda Ochinero
Beverage Sponsors Mary Ann and Joe Ramirez
Harry Labor JoAnn Schiro
Ann and Greg Lindahl Jan Wittman
Nona McHale
Winifred Taylor
Andrea and Joe Thomas
Mary Jean and Art Wagner
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