CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF WICHITA OFFERING FREE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP

WHAT:            Take six weeks to focus time and attention on your marriage in a fun and relaxed small-group atmosphere. Discuss topics like problem solving, decision making, communication, hidden issues and commitment. This free Within Our Reach workshop includes a meal and is led by trained facilitators who provide proven tools for healthy marriages.

 Everyone deserves a great marriage. Engaged and married couples of all faiths are welcome.

WHEN:            Wednesday, August 22 – Wednesday, September 26 (six-week course taking place every Wednesday)

                      Workshop – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

                      Lunch – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:           Atwater Neighborhood City Hall

                      2715 East 22^nd

                      Wichita, KS 67214

HOW:              For more information on this Within Our Reach workshop, please visit www.KansasLoveLetters.com or call 316.712.6045.

About Catholic Charities of Kansas and the Love Letters from Kansas campaign:

In October 2011, Catholic Charities of Kansas received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance to provide free relationship education workshops and services to meet family needs throughout Kansas. This grant expands current Catholic Charities of Kansas Marriage for Keeps workshops and services offered in Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, Wichita, Pittsburg, Salina, Manhattan, Ft. Riley, Junction City, Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City. These workshops and services include relationship (Within My Reach) and marital (Within Our Reach) education, assistance with accessing community services, employment and career development and parenting classes. Spanish-speaking workshops are also available. The Love Letters from Kansas public awareness campaign educates Kansans on the value of marriage and relationship stability for communities across the state as well as encourages enrollment in local relationship education workshops offered by Catholic Charities of Kansas. For more information, visit www.KansasLoveLetters.com.