A Century of Hope

A Century of Hope 2017 ANNUAL REPORT A Century of Hope In April 1917, the nation had just entered groundwork and began fundraising for World War I. Chicago was a nation made what is now Catholic Charities of the up of immigrants from the around the Archdiocese of Chicago. world. Spanish influenza was sweeping the At the once gritty intersection of globe, leaving children orphaned. Women DesPlaines and Randolph, Catholic were left without husbands as the men left Charities was born. What began as an to go to battle. organization to raise money to support Lines formed at local parishes of those the ministries of the church quickly seeking any kind of help. As parishes did evolved to a social service provider, what they could, they often turned to the helping anyone in need. Cardinal, asking for more money to help Today, 100 years later, we remain steadfast their parishioners. in our founding mission of providing Cardinal Mundelein turned to a group of compassionate care to anyone in need. Chicago businessmen, including Dennis At Catholic Charities we give those who F. Kelly, Edward Hines, Marshall Field come to us much more than a bag of III, and Charles Comiskey, among many food, a hot meal, or a bed for the night – others. He had a vision of a centralized although those are vitally important. We fundraising arm of the Church. At a time give them hope. We show they are cared when Anti-Catholic sentiment was for and their lives matter. widespread, this group of men laid the 2 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO THEN & NOW For 100 years our leadership has led by example, infusing the agency with wisdom and guidance as we fulfill the Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need to strengthen and support Hope. For 100 years, Catholic individuals, families, and communities based on Charities has provided hope to the value and dignity of human life. Through everyone who comes to us, just as the century we have been guided by our core they are feeling hopeless. When values: Respect, CATHOLICCompassion, CHARITIES 100TH ANNIVERARY you walk through our doors, the Competence, andAWARENESS CAMPAIGN Stewardship. Outdoor and Print Samples only question we ask is “how can we help you?” We believe that even when a person feels helpless, they should never feel hopeless. THEN & NOW Throughout the century we have As we celebrate A Century of Hope, shared our story of hope. We invite everyone to join us in lifting up we reaffirm our commitment to the our neighbors and communities, including in this year’s anniversary next century of providing help and media campaign supported by local business leaders and sports hope to anyone in need. celebrities and calls on all to join us as Good Samaritans. ANNUAL REPORT 2017 3 SAMPLE: METROLIGHTS SMALL BILLBOARD 100th Anniversary Celebration Catholic Charities launched our 100th Anniversary Celebrations with a Centennial Mass at Holy Name Cathedral followed by a Civic Dinner in June. Bringing a message from Pope Francis, the Vatican’s Apostolic Papal Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop MASS OF THANKSGIVING Christophe Pierre, served as homilist of Sunday, May 7, 2017 Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago the Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Name Cathedral. More than 1,200 people attended the Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Catholic In his homily, Archbishop Pierre remarked Charities. The main celebrant to the 1,200 attendees and 25 priests was Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, concelebrating the Mass that “you know Archbishop of Chicago, concelebrated by Bishop Raymond all too well the darkness of our world and Goedert; Monsignor Boland; and of this great city – the tremendous poverty, priests of the Archdiocese. The hunger, and violence. You know the fear homilist was Archbishop Christophe and loneliness in which many immigrants, Pierre, Apostolic Papal Nuncio to the United States of America. A many of whom are poor, are forced to live. reception following the Mass was It is your love – our love – Catholic Charities held in the Holy Name Cathedral – that will illuminate this city.” courtyard. Photos: Chicago Catholic 4 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO A CENTURY OF HOPE: ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A CENTURY OF HOPE CIVIC DINNER Monday, June 12, 2017 Hilton Chicago, Chicago $941,000 raised to feed, shelter, and clothe the poorest among us. More than 750 guests toasted Catholic Charities at the Civic Dinner hosted by Monsignor Boland along with Co-Chaircouples Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burke Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Al Moschner. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner, a salute by the U.S. Marines, and music by Rodrick Dixon. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of Centennial Awards to Mr. & Mrs. Chip Mulaney, Mr. & Mrs. Moschner, and Mr. & Mrs. Burke. ANNUAL REPORT 2017 5 A CENTURY OF HOPE: CARDINAL CUPICH “...Catholic Charities stands as a visible reminder to all of us to follow faithfully in the steps of the Good Samaritan who refused to pass by the one abandoned along the side of the road.” Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Catholic Charities 100th anniversary is a time to celebrate With sincere gratitude I would like to thank the many Good the great tradition of charitable care in the Archdiocese of Samaritans who make Catholic Charities services possible Chicago. Working together with local parishes, religious including Catholic Charities Board of Directors and Board orders, individuals, philanthropic organizations, the business of Advisors, Junior Board members, and the thousands of community, and government entities, Catholic Charities has volunteers, committee members, and donors throughout brought A Century of Hope to millions of people in need. the Archdiocese of Chicago who support Catholic Charities Since its founding in 1917, through every era of war, peace, through their generous service and donations. A special thank poverty and prosperity, Catholic Charities has fulfilled the you goes to our Catholic parishes, schools and institutions Gospel mission to care for the poorest and most vulnerable for their dedicated support. I would also like to recognize the members of our community. For Catholic Charities, charity is many government, professional and social service organizations not just about providing material assistance, but acting with whom we collaborate each year. Finally, I am particularly grateful to Monsignor Michael Boland and the nearly 3,000 CARDINAL with the same love and mercy that Jesus showed to restore people’s dignity and give them hope for the future. They staff members of Catholic Charities. BLASE J. CUPICH compassionately feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, As Catholic Charities begins its second century of serving the Archbishop of Chicago welcome the stranger, comfort the afflicted, walk with those most vulnerable, may we continue to work together to fulfill who are suffering, and advocate for those whom society often Jesus’ command to “Go and do likewise,” emulating the Good October 2, 2017 casts aside. In a culture that places great value on productivity Samaritan and helping our brothers and sisters achieve lives and wealth, Catholic Charities stands as a visible reminder to worthy of their God-given dignity. With every good wish, I all of us to follow faithfully in the steps of the Good Samaritan remain who refused to pass by the one abandoned along the side of the Sincerely yours in Christ, road. 6 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO A CENTURY OF HOPE: MONSIGNOR BOLAND “...Catholic Charities stands as a visible reminder to all of us to follow faithfully in the steps of “Catholic Charities is extraordinarily blessed to carry out the Gospel the Good Samaritan who refused to pass by the one abandoned along the side of the road.” mission to love and serve the poor in the Archdiocese of Chicago.” Dear Friends of Catholic Charities, It is my honor and privilege to present to you Catholic ABC Bank building, strengthened our commitment to Charities 2017 Annual Report, A Century of Hope. This year refugees by opening a new and improved service location in is truly a remarkable year as we celebrate 100 years of helping Uptown, enhanced our domestic violence services by creating our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Chicago. a multi-program campus for our House of the Good Shepherd Catholic Charities was founded in response to the tremendous shelter, and had a pivotal role in Cardinal Cupich’s Anti- needs brought on by World War I and the Spanish Violence Task Force. Influenza, and as the decades have passed, Catholic Charities One of the ways we have celebrated our centennial anniversary has continued to respond to signs of the times, constantly is with a media campaign. Whether it’s been a radio spot, adapting and adding services so that we can be present to the billboard, banner or social media post, many of you have people and places who need us most. seen the fruits of this campaign which was developed by a I am pleased to say that with your support, Catholic Charities team of our talented and dedicated board members. They felt REV. MONSIGNOR is stronger than ever. I am eternally grateful to our that, especially during this centennial anniversary year, it was MICHAEL M. BOLAND devoted volunteers, board members, corporate and important to drawn attention not just to Catholic Charities, government partners, private foundations, parishes, and but to the idea of giving and working together as a community Administrator, President, and CEO Catholic Charities individual donors who enable us to be a place of hope and to help those in need. We have been honored that some of of the Archdiocese of Chicago healing for all who come to our doors.

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