In this episode of Bridges We Build, we sit down with Cesar Albequerque, one of Catholic Charities’ DOJ‑accredited immigration representatives. After leaving a career in the corporate world, Cesar embraced nonprofit work with a deep commitment to supporting immigrant families. He shares what led him to this calling, how he navigates the challenges of legal advocacy, and how education, trust, and long-term connection can open doors for families pursuing citizenship. Through Cesar’s stories and...
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In this episode of Bridges We Build, we sit down with Cesar Albequerque, one of Catholic Charities’ DOJ‑accredited immigration representatives. After leaving a career in the corporate world, Cesar embraced nonprofit work with a deep commitment to supporting immigrant families. He shares what led him to this calling, how he navigates the challenges of legal advocacy, and how education, trust, and long-term connection can open doors for families pursuing citizenship. Through Cesar’s stories and...
Bridges We Build: Building the Backbone - with LaSette Wellen
Bridges We Build
18 minutes
2 months ago
Bridges We Build: Building the Backbone - with LaSette Wellen
From writing grant proposals to tracking outcomes, there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to keep nonprofit programs running—and growing. In this episode, we talk with LaSette Wellen, Director of Public Funding at Catholic Charities of Northwest California, about what it takes to secure funding, build trust with partners, and keep programs strong. It’s a look at the backbone work that helps us serve thousands of people each year—and how storytelling, data, and mission alignment come tog...
Bridges We Build
In this episode of Bridges We Build, we sit down with Cesar Albequerque, one of Catholic Charities’ DOJ‑accredited immigration representatives. After leaving a career in the corporate world, Cesar embraced nonprofit work with a deep commitment to supporting immigrant families. He shares what led him to this calling, how he navigates the challenges of legal advocacy, and how education, trust, and long-term connection can open doors for families pursuing citizenship. Through Cesar’s stories and...
