Catholic Charities USA Presents Centennial Medal To Fr. John Foley, SJ

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Feb 02, 2012, 12:00 ET

Founder of Cristo Rey School Network Honored for Work Improving the Lives of Children

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rev. Larry Snyder, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, presented Cristo Rey Network founder Fr. John Foley, SJ, with a Centennial Medal today for his work improving the lives of children in underserved communities through education.

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During his remarks, Rev. Snyder said, "This medal is a tribute to Fr. John's commitment and dedication to improving the lives of young people in communities that otherwise wouldn't have a chance." He added, "The innovative work that Fr. John does through the Cristo Rey Network is a testament to the importance of helping people not just survive, but to thrive."

The Cristo Rey Network is an organization that provides a quality, Catholic, college preparatory education to young people who live in urban communities with limited educational options.

The Centennial Medal, a symbol of Catholic Charities' first 100 years, recognizes the valuable contributions of individuals and organizations to the reduction of poverty in the United States and the work that Catholic Charities staff and volunteers perform every day in service to the least among us.

About Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities US is the national office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 10 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.

SOURCE Catholic Charities USA