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Catholic Charities will open Lakes Region office in August

Jerry Eaton, Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City announced that the agency will open an office in Spencer Aug. 3.

“This is something that we have wanted to do for quite some time. Now, because of generous benefactors to Catholic Charities and with the help of Sacred Heart Church in Spencer, we will be able to start to address the need that exists in that region of our Diocese,” he said.

Father Bill Schreiber, employees and parishioners of Sacred Heart in Spencer have been very kind and accommodating to help make this happen said Eaton.  “This is another example of the Catholic Church stepping up to serve one another - it is what we do.  It will take continued support to operate the new office, he added, but we have a good foundation of kindness,” he said.

Eaton says he is pleased that Sandra Pelzer, LISW, has joined the Catholic Charities team and will provide therapy Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the new Spencer Office.  She will be available on Mondays at the existing Algona Office located at Saint Cecelia Church in Algona. 

“I am so excited to join the Catholic Charities family.  After 19 years experience in the social work profession, the opportunity to serve Spencer and Algona as part of Catholic Charities is truly a blessing,” Pelzer said.  Julie Elsbecker has been hired as secretary, she added.  She and Steve, her husband, and three children are members of Holy Family Parish in Emmetsburg, Iowa. 

“Sandy has solid work experience and is attuned to the counseling philosophy of Catholic Charities.  We are happy to have her join our team of professional therapists serving the Northwest Iowa quadrant,” said Carol Hawes, Clinical Director for Catholic Charities. 

Catholic Charities provides counseling to children, families and individuals of all faiths - over two-thirds of those served are non-Catholic.  Fees are determined on a sliding scale based on a family’s annual gross income.  Eligible insurance plans are also accepted. 

Donations from businesses, churches, and individuals account for over 70 percent of Catholic Charities budget, said Steve Elbert from the Catholic Charities home office in Sioux City.  For more information phone (712) 252-4547 or e-mail at selbert @ cathchar.com.