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Laura Green, For the Catholic Herald

Center welcomes immigrants, and they give back

CMC Madison
Marlene and Ray help in the food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison. They have volunteered at the center for many years. Ray came to the United States from Mexico when he was 16 years old and later married Marlene. They raised a family of nine children. Ray became a citizen of the U.S. in the fall of 2017 with the help of CMC staff. (Contributed photo)

MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison has an extensive history working to welcome the stranger, actively serving immigrants from countries all over the world and all walks of life for the last three decades.

In 2017, CMC English as a Second Language classes served 163 students from 34 different countries who spoke 17 different languages.

Whether coming to the CMC seeking services, support, a sense of community, or to help out, each immigrant has their own story. Three immigrants at the CMC offered to share their stories.

Long journey to citizenship

Marlene and Ray have been volunteering at the CMC food pantry every week since 1995 and were actively involved with the CMC in different capacities even before that.

The CMC was recently blessed to experience a major milestone in the couple’s life: After being in the U.S. for 40 years, Ray became a U.S. citizen this past fall.

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Kevin Wondrash

Multicultural Center, radio station hold fundraiser

MADISON — Each year La Movida Spanish Radio and leaders in the Latino community partner with the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) to generate support for the Center’s many social services and programs.

The CMC invites the public to the sixth annual Radiothon fundraiser and community celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. La Movida will broadcast live from the CMC in conjunction with festivities, including dance performances, live music, Latin American food, and an Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at 12 noon (in Spanish).

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Kevin Wondrash

Catholic Multicultural Center plans ‘International Night’ on September 9

FITCHBURG — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) invites you to “International Night,” a fundraiser and community event at its Fitchburg location, 5256 Verona Rd., on Saturday Sept. 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

This family-friendly event will feature music and dance performances from around the world, delicious cuisine from a variety of countries, and arts and crafts for all ages, including Papel Picado and Chinese Lanterns.

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Kevin Wondrash

Pregnancy Helpline hosts dinner in support of Biking for Babies

MADISON — Pregnancy Helpline of Madison will host a potluck dinner in support of the Biking For Babies riders on Saturday, June 3, at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld St.

The dinner will be a celebration of pro-life culture. Pregnancy Helpline will share a presentation about their organization, while Biking For Babies riders will share testimonies of why they are pro-life riders.

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Laura Green, For the Catholic Herald

Culinary Creations Catering expands

MADISON — “Used to be I couldn’t boil water, but now I’m a lot better at cooking. Plus I’m the best dishwasher in the United States,” said Larry with a laugh, explaining what he likes about his job.

Larry is a member of the Culinary Creations Catering crew, a social enterprise of the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC).

From homeless to working

Before becoming involved with Culinary Creations Catering, Larry was homeless and struggling to find a job where he could make a living.

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Kevin Wondrash

Catholic Multicultural Center holds community block party

MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) will host its third annual community block party Saturday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., offering area families a free summer event to enjoy, bring people together, and celebrate multicultural unity.

Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities in the CMC parking lot, 1862 Beld St. Children can play games to win a prize, get their face painted, and participate in outdoor activities. All ages can help local artist Victor Castro create a community art installment, play bingo, and enjoy food for sale by the CMC’s very own Culinary Creations Catering. Live entertainment from different cultures and genres will be featured throughout the event including José Ricardo Morales, Willie Wright, Lucas Cates, and the dancers of Ballet Folklórico of Carlos and Sonia Avila.

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