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 Sandra Pelzer, LISW |
"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," said Eaton.
Fr. Bill Schreiber, employees and parishioners of Sacred Heart in Spencer have been very kind and accommodating to help make this happen according to 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 said 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 Cecilia 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.
"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.
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Congratulations on a great service that is truly needed. And they didn't have to revamp am entire five story hotel in order to help the underprivileged. Think of how many vitale funds will be saved without having to heat and maintain a huge building too? Bravo!
Really? We cannot have any article relating tangentially to helping others without a slam of the Dream Center? From my past posts, one might think I am against the Dream Center. I am for it -- I just hope they can raise sufficient private funding. I get the impression that what they don't realize is taking public, governmental funds for their programs equals enslavement to the government. Enough government money and they'll end up running it like DHS or some other government program.
Back to Catholic Charities -- a fine organization. They matched me up with my dear parents when I was a tiny ward of the state, and helped my fifteen-year-old bio-mom make the difficult but moral decision to give me up.
Congrats to Sandy - what a bargain. I do not know why someone in power is not looking into the mess at Seasons. Almost all of their seasoned counselors and medical providers have left (revenue poducers), and yet they continue to add administrative layers. They alreay lost Oak Haven, all since the new director started in january. The clients are being hurt the most, changeover is difficult and they were not even allowd to say good bye as employees were immediately escorted out of the builbing. SOMEONE please look into it and stop the madness....