Honor Your Mom and Help All Moms With a Mother's Day eCard From Catholic Charities USA

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May 06, 2010, 09:12 ET

Provide a Special Message and a Heartfelt Gift in One Easy Step to Recognize Motherhood and the Importance of Family

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This Mothers Day, Catholic Charities USA makes it easier -- and more important than ever -- to send very special wishes to that time-honored person in everyone's life with a selection of Mothers Day eCards at http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/motherhood. And what better way to honor that special person in your life and the importance of motherhood to our society than a gift in their name.

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"As we celebrate our Centennial year in 2010, we take a very special look at the critical role of mothers and the everlasting fabric they provide for our families," said Rev. Larry Snyder, President of CCUSA. "Motherhood is at the heart of our work to lift families out of poverty, and we honor them not just for the day, but for the role they play in everyone's life, every day."

Catholic Charities traces its roots back to 1727 when the French Ursuline Sisters opened an orphanage in New Orleans. These women provided shelter, education, and nurturance for children whose parents were lost due to illness and tragedies common in early America.

Today, local Catholic Charities agencies provide essential services to women and mothers, thereby strengthening families, reducing poverty, and enriching generations to come.

Catholic Charities USA's members -- more than 1,700 local Catholic Charities agencies and institutions nationwide -- provide help and create hope for nearly 9 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing. In 2010, Catholic Charities USA celebrates its centennial anniversary. For more information, visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org.

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