A copy of the article the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette did regarding our annual goldfish release at Homewood Cemetery

A picture of Public Relations Director Michael Greisinger with Senior Account Agent with Allstate Dale Connelly. Michael and Dale posing with the donation Allstate gave Cathy G Charities this year.

May 17th marked the 9th anniversary of Cathy’s passing. Every year we release fish in the pond at Homewood Cemetery. Below are a couple photos from the event. We released 700 goldfish this year.

CATHY G CHARITIES IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!!! BEFRIEND US!!!

We want to thank Shop n’ Save in Plum and Paddy Cake Bakery for allowing us to collect for the Salvation Army. Santa is CGC PR Director, Mike Greisinger. It’s his 10th year collecting as St. Nick for the Salvation Army.

This is a copy of the article the McKeepsort Daily News wrote about Cathy G Christmas Shoes. We want to thank Jennifer R. Vertullo for writing the article. You can click the article to read it on the McKeesport Daily News’ website.

We want to thank everyone who participated in our Show You Care Pick A Bear campaign this year. Cathy G Charities wouldn’t be able to do what it does every holiday season if it wasn’t for generous and caring people such as yourselves. Below are a couple pictures of a portion of the donations we’ve recieved this year through our Pick A Bear campaign. We’ve taken toys and other donations to three shelters already and we’re taking the rest to a few more shelters. We’ve donated several toys and other donations to the National Guard. We’re fortunate enough to be able to give back to those less fortunate this time of year and that’s what it’s all about. Helping those in need, have the holiday season they deserve. There’s also a picture of our Green Hornet, which is our sleigh every year. This is what we distribute the donations in.

We want to thank everyone who generously donated toys and blankets and clothes for those in the shelters and families of veterans during our 2nd Annual Help Cathy G Fill the RV, Sat, Dec 17 at the Shop n’ Save in Penn Hills on Universal Road. We also want to especially thank the Shop n’ Save employees for helping make the event more special by supplying cookies and hot chocolate as well as donations. Below are some pictures from the event.

A group shot of Santa and his helper with representatives from The United Methodist Church and our volunteer sergeant, Jamie White. Also featured is Cathy G Charities President Gary G.

Three sergeants from the Army, CGC President Gary with Army buddy James Steigerwald, who served with Gary and were both stationed in South Korea. Volunteer soldier Jamie White is in her fifth year of service in the Army.

Santa helped make this little boy’s day a little more jolly and merry.

We at Cathy G Charities want to thank Payless Shoe Source for once again allowing us to hold our Cathy G Christmas Shoes for the sixth year at their store on, Sat, Dec 10. We want to thank Half Priced Books for donating books for the kids to take. Santa stopped by for the first time this year, so thank you goes out to Santa and his little helper. Below are a few pictures from the event.

Group shot with Santa.

CGC President, Gary G sitting on Santa’s lap.

A few kids picking some books for themselves.

We want to thank Operation Troop Appreciation for inviting us to their 100,000 Troops party that occured Sat, November 12. Thank you Monica and Kristin of OTA for all the work your organization does to support the men and women serving our country. Below are a few pictures of the event.

Cathy G Charities President, Gary G with Monica and her aunt Patti.

We want to thank everyone who came out and supported our Cathy G Charities Fundraiser. The fundraiser was a success and everyone involved had a great time. Below are a couple pictures that Gary G took. I’m in the one picture next to the Wheel of Prizes, but was outside manning the dart board most of the night. The other picture is a shot of Rocking Through the Ages, who performed at the event. Special thank you goes out to Bob for performing and allowing us to use your establishment for our event.

We want to thank the businesses and organizations that took part in our Show You Care Pick A Bear campaign this year. The generosity showed by your customers and your employees is much appreciated. Everyone at Cathy G Charities wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mike and Nick G in front of some of the many donations we recieved this holiday season.

Big thank you goes out to Payless Shoe Source in McKeesport for allowing us to keep our Cathy G Christmas Shoes campaign going year after year.

We want to thank Curves once again for collecting toys and games for us this year. Jan stopped to pose in between machines.

We want to thank everyone who brought toys to the Shop n’ Save in Penn Hills on Saturday, Nov 20, to help Cathy G fill the RV.

We want to thank the Times Express for their article they wrote featuring our Pet Buckeye. It was a great article and you can read it by clicking here

We’re going to be having a fundraiser on Friday, November 5 at Stage 1 (formerly known as Brass Monkey) in Clairton, PA. The address is 428 N. State Street – Clairton, PA 15025.

We want to thank everyone who took part in our 5th and final golf outing at 3 Lakes Golf Course in Penn Hills.

We want to thank Payless in McKeesport for once again letting Cathy G Charities do our annual Christmas Shoes campaign.

We want to thank Curves in North Versailles for their support with our annual toy drive. Featured in the second photo is our own Jan Fabyankovic, who’s also a member of the same Curves.

We want to thank Nied’s Hotel Famous Fish for hosting Slim Forsythe’s Steeltown Christmas Honky Tonk Charity Ball. All the proceeds went to Cathy G Charities so we want to thank everyone who took part, especially Slim and the Parkline Drifters.

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We want to thank Alcoma Golf Course for hosting our 4th annual golf outing. This year’s outing was a tremendous success. We want to thank Ellen & Brittney for your help and hope to see ya next year too. A very special thank you goes out to the Hanna brothers, especially John, for all the time and energy you put into making this our biggest outing yet. I know we’ll see you guys again. Once again thanks to everyone that took part in the outing this year.

We want to thank all of the employees at the Shop & Save on Route 8 for their tremendous commitment to helping Cathy G Charities. You’ll notice in the pics below that they have made two flags from the paper flags they’re selling for Cathy G Charities. We also want to thank their two other locations in Penn Hills & Plum.

HUGE news everyone. Monroeville’s Mayor has proclaimed May 17, 2009, Cathy G Charities Day to recognize our work to help others. There’s a copy of the Proclaimation Letter on our Letters of Appreciation section. Thank you Mayor Gregory H. Erosenko for the honor.

We at Cathy G Charities would like to thank the employees of Payless Shoes Source in McKeesport’s Olympia Shopping Center for their service on Sat, April 4. Our Easter Shoes drive was another success this year, here are a couple pics from the event:

Our Annual Cathy G Easter Shoes drive will take place at Payless Shoes Source in McKeesport on April 4.

The Fourth Annual Cathy G Charity Golf Outing will be held Saturday August 29, 2009 at Alcoma on the Green. Starts at 9:00 AM

Here is an interview that Gary did on Blog Talk Radio (online) on December 14, 2008 regarding his daughter’s life and charity. Please click on the arrow to listen.

We here at Cathy G Charities are proud to present “‘Steeltown Christmas” by Slim Forsythe & The Parklane Drifters. All proceeds from the CD go to Cathy G Charities. It’s a fantastic ode to Christmas time in Pittsburgh and a must have for any Christmas music fan. The CD is a $5.00 donation and to purchase a copy call 412-373-5687.

“‘Steeltown Christmas” is now available for sale at Border’s Book Store in Monroeville Mall. For directions or price, please call Border’s at 412.374.9772.

We here at Cathy G Charities wants to thank everyone who took part in this year’s golf outing.
Here’s a photo from the 3rd Annual Cathy G Charities Golf Outing. The photo includes
Gary Greisinger, special guest Sally Wiggin and Michael Greisinger.

Here’s a picture of Cathy G Charities President Gary G with Sally Wiggin, this year’s special guest for the 3rd Annual Golf Outing. Which will be held Aug 16 at Rolling Fields Golf Course.

On Sunday, June 29, 2008 Catherine Greisinger’s father, Gary, will be speaking at the monthly The Compassionate Friends, Inc. meeting at Bower Hill Community Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA. Gary was asked to speak and explain what losing a child is like from a father’s point of view since Father’s Day is celebrated in June. The Compassionate Friends Inc. is a support group for anyone who has lost a daughter or son, no matter what age they died or how it happened.

Please join us at noon on May 17, 2008 at Homewood Cemetery at the pond, which is located at 1599 S Dallas Ave in Squirrel Hill.
We will honor the fifth anniversary of the death of Catherine Helen Greisinger, daughter of Gary & Cathy. Anyone mourning the loss of a son or daughter are welcomed to join us especially friends and families who lost veteran children due to the wars.
If you’re planning to attend, please call Gary Greisinger at 412-583-8560 with your child’s name, which will be mentioned at the ceremony. Gary will also be restocking the pond with over 900 goldfish and releasing doves to honor life and beauty.
For directions, call Gary or Homewood Cemetery at 412-421-1822

We here at Cathy G Charities want to thank everyone for making 2007 a truly tremendous year for us. We helped a lot of people and touched a lot of hearts thanks to our wonderful supporters. From the Golf Outing, shoe drive, blanket brigade and collection for the shelters 2007 was one our best years yet and hopefully 2008 and will be better.

Cathy G Charities would like to thank InMonroeville for their wonderful article they did on us. To read the article just click on the text.

The Cathy G Charities 2nd Annual Golf Outing was held Aug 18, 2007 at Rolling Fields Golf Course was a tremendous success. We’d like to thank everyone who took part in this special event and helping keep our charity in motion. Here are some pictures from the outing.

Cathy G Charities President Gary Greisinger posing with the Hanna brothers and their friend Luke.

Dave Crawley who MCed the event

The Cathy G Charity Car Wash held on July 14, 2007 at Hooters in Monroeville was a tremendous success. We’d like to thank everyone who took part in this special event and helping keep our charity in motion. Here are some pictures from the car wash.

Here are some photos taken at our visit to East Allegheny High School on March 8, 2007, where the students made Easter cards for the troop. U,S. Marine Larry E. Currie was there to lend a helping hand.

Cathy G Charities is celebrating the upcoming Spring and Easter season by collecting items for the soldiers in Iraq at local stores. For more information on the participating stores or this project, please call Gary at 412.583.8560.

Please contribute items at the stores or monetary contributions which can be sent to:

Cathy G Charities
P.O. Box 1692
Monroeville, PA 15146

Items needed by local troops:

Shampoo

Foot Powder

Razor Blades, shaving items

Moisturizer

Gloves

Scarves

Sun Lotion

Batteries

Stationary, pens etc

Feminine hygiene products

Very valuable item – 120 minutes (more or less) A T & T phone cards

Also some students from East Allegheny High School will be creating Easter cards and video greetings which will soon be sent to our troops.

The 2nd Annual Cathy G Charities Golf Outing is going to be held August 18, 2007 at Rolling Fields Golf Course. For more information regarding prizes, directions, or wanting to be a sponsor please call 412-583-8560 or 412-373-5687.

If you happen to miss Gary’s segment on KDKA Dave Crawley’s KD Country, you can watch it on KDKA’s website at www.kdka.com – just click on the left side segment “Seen on KDKA” click on Dave Crawley’s KD Country. Now look on the right side “KDKA Video” section and select the “Sharing Love That Lives On” video.

Cathy G Charitie’s booth at Rossie’s Pop-Up Market has been moved and is now the first booth by the rear door. Ask information if you need assistance finding the booth.

The Cathy G Blanket Brigade was out in full force Christmas Eve, 2006, feeding the homeless and passing out blankets. This was covered on Channel 2 and Channel 4 news.

All photos were taken by Michael Greisinger

The Cathy G Blanket Brigade distributed blankets to Zone 2 Police Station, December 20, 2006 to put in their cars to pass out to those in need around the city of Pittsburgh. There will be articles regarding the police blanket donation in the March/April 2007 issue of “9-1-1″ and one detailing giving blankets to the homeless vets in DAV (Disabled Association of Veterans) soon.

All photos were taken by Michael Greisinger

Photos from our last Christmas Shoes outing held on December 13, 2006 at the Payless Shoesource in McKeesport.

All photos were taken by Michael Greisinger

“When Cathy G Charities drops off the many different items to the shelters the kids only get what we give them. They never get to choose anything for themselves, until now.
Cathy G Charities is now taking a new direction by taking the kids to shoe stores throughout the area to pick their own Christmas shoes. We did our first outing December 2, 2006 at Payless Shoesource in the South Side. It made me feel great to be able to do this, and we will continue to provide shoes as long as the funds are available. When each child had their own pair of shoes they gathered together and thanked me. I told the children that what was done for them today, maybe someday one of you here will be in the position to do it for someone else. Merry Christmas from Cathy G Charities.”
We’re calling this Cathy G’s Christmas Shoes.

Love,
Gary G

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO ALLOW “CATHY G CHARITIES ” TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY – THAT MEANS WE NEED YOU. Please help us at the POP UP FLEA MARKET in North Versailles (next to Walmart).
We have a booth called Frick & Frack’s Brick & Brack at the POP UP FLEA MARKET near Walmart, North Versailles. All funds go the help the Cathy G Charities recipients which includes our Christmas Toy Drive, Shelter needs and many more requests. Please contact Jan at (412) 673-9443 or (412) 600-8802 if you want more information or if you want to contribute any new items to our booth. A big demand now is strollers for the babies in the shelters (new ones or slightly used) so please also contact Jan if you want to help the babies in this way. We’re now on Ebay.com, to make any donations contact Jan for more information.

A Special Thank you
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 1st Annual Cathy G Charities Golf Outing (2006). We truly appreciate all who have helped to make our event a success.
We’re looking forward to our 2007 golf outing at the Rolling Fields Golf Course on August 18. We hope to see you there.

Call 412-373-5687 for questions or donations or send your donation to:
Cathy G Charities
P.O. Box 1692
Monroeville, PA 15146