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World WarTo respond in a way which is always humane, just and fraternal. We need to avoid
a common temptation nowadays: to discard whatever proves troublesome. Let us remember the
Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Mr. Fernandez closed by saying, In the face of this current crisis, Catholic Charities of the
East Bay will continue to follow Pope Francis lead of providing hope and healing to those
seeking freedom. As an agency, we will continue to stand firm to serve the poor, marginalized,
and the vulnerable. We ask that you keep the people of France in your prayers and to join us in
prayer for peace and safety in our homes, communities, and world.
About Catholic Charities of the East Bay: Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB) is a
social services agency headquartered in Oakland, California. In the last fiscal year, Catholic
Charities served over 8,000 clients in three primary programs: "Welcoming the Stranger" offers
legal immigration, refugee resettlement and refugee employment services. "Fostering SelfSufficiency" provides services designed to strengthen families and increase income to livable
wages. "Healing Trauma" delivers immediate and sustained support to victims of crime,
especially those impacted by community, domestic, and family violence, as well as mental
health treatment to students and adolescents experiencing multiple, ongoing incidences of
trauma. For more information, visit www.cceb.org.
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