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22nd Annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner

~ RESCHEDULED for Thursday, April 8, 2021 ~

@Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon


If you already purchased tickets, donations or sponsorships, there is nothing that you need to do at this time.

All tickets, sponsorships, donations will be valid for the 2021 event.

If you do require a refund, please contact Heather Rady with any questions or concerns at hrady@dioceseofgreensburg.org or 724-837-1840.




"You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world."


Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg will host their 22nd annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner on the rescheduled date of Thursday, April 8, 2021. All proceeds from the dinner are redistributed to the most vulnerable and at-risk residents of the diocese by granting temporary emergency financial assistance with food, light, water, sewage and all heating sources.

Bishop Edward C. Malesic will present the awards after the evening's dinner. Msgr. Raymond E. Riffle, managing director of Catholic Charities, will serve as the master of ceremonies.

Since 1998, the event has netted more than $1 million dollars to help nearly 9,000 individuals and families in the four counties served by the diocese — Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana and Westmoreland.


Please contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840 for additional information.

Nominations for 2020 are now closed.


 2020 Award Winners

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Lawrence Kupec | Humanitarian
St. Margaret Mary, Lower Burrell

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Tom and Cathy Gothie | Philanthropy
Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg

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Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity, Daniel Giovannelli, Executive Director  | Outstanding Human Service Organization

 2019 Photos

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 Past Award Recipients
​Communities of Salt and Light award recipients are listed below in the categories of humanitarianism, philanthropy, outstanding human service organization and lifetime achievement. Recipients who have since passed away are also denoted.
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expand Award : Humanitarianism ‎(21)
expand Award : Lifetime Achievement ‎(3)
expand Award : Outstanding Human Service ‎(13)
expand Award : Outstanding Leadership ‎(1)
expand Award : Philanthropy ‎(20)

 Our History

​In 1998, the diocese established the Communities of Salt and Light Awards to recognize individuals whose deeds exhibit a significant level of time, talent and treasure. Nominees are measured by criteria epitomizing the mission of the church in our diocese and reflective of the core essence of Catholic Charities.

The criteria was established by an independent committee of lay and clergy representatives of the diocese and inspired by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' document "Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish" (1993).

The Communities of Salt and Light Awards recognize outstanding individuals or groups in the categories of humanitarianism (time and talent), philanthropy (treasure) and outstanding human service (service and action) organization.

 Underwriter, Sponsorship & Auction Donation

The Communites of Salt and Light Awards Dinner is always made possible by generous donations, including underwriters, sponsorships and auction item donations.  Please contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840, for additional information.

​Price and Deductibility ​Description

​$10,000
Level I Underwriter

FMV:  $1,400
Tax Deductible:  $8,600
  • Two tables (20 seats) at the event
  • Ten (10) Tickets to VIP reception with Bishop Malesic and Salt and Light winners
  • Sponsorship recognition on video during dinner
  • Sponsorship recognition on sign at registration
  • Sponsorship recognition in program booklet
  • Sponsorship recognition in The Catholic Accent
  • Full page (outside back cover) program booklet advertisement

​$5,000
Level II Underwriter

FMV: $700
Tax Deductible:  $4,300
  • One table (10 seats) at the event
  • Five (5) Tickets to VIP reception with Bishop Malesic and Salt and Light winners
  • Sponsorship recognition on sign at registration
  • Sponsorship recognition in program booklet
  • Sponsorship recognition in The Catholic Accent
  • Full page (inside cover) program booklet advertisement
​$2,500

Level III Underwriter

FMV:  $700
Tax Deductible:  $1,800
  • One table (10 seats) at the event
  • Two (2) Tickets to VIP reception with Bishop Malesic and Salt and Light winners
  • Sponsorship recognition on sign at registration
  • Sponsorship recognition in program booklet
  • Sponsorship recognition in The Catholic Accent             
  • Full page program booklet advertisement

​$1,700
Parish Sponsor

FMV: $700
Tax Deductible: $1,000 rate only offered to parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg
  • ​One table (10 seats at the event
  • Sponsorship recognition in program booklet
  • Full page program booklet advertisement

​$130
Individual

FMV:  $70
Tax Deductible:  $60
  • One ticket
  • Includes complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, gift, program booklet and entry into grand prize drawing
​$100
Sponsor a Basket
  • Name recognition
​$50
Sponsor a "Mystery Box"
  • ​Name recognition

 Program Ad Options
​Price​Description​Size
​$1,200​Back Outside Cover (if available)​4 ½” wide x 7 ½” high
​$900​Inside Front or Back Cover (if available)​4 ½” wide x 7 ½” high
​$600​Full Page​4 ½” wide x 7 ½” high
​$375​Half Page​4 ½” wide x 3 5/8” high
​$200​Quarter Page​2 1/8” wide x 3 5/8” high


Ads must be submitted in digital black and white format no later than Friday, March 20, 2020. Submissions should be emailed to Heather Rady, and attached as follows .jpg, .tiff, .doc, .pub, or .pdf formats. Checks made payable to Catholic Charities.

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