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FaithfulA YEAR OF Service SERVING THE POOR PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE WELCOMING THE STRANGER 2 | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT OUR MISSION Enlighten the community to see God’s love for the poor. Serve the community to in turn serve the vulnerable. Empower the community so all God’s children rise from spiritual and material poverty. FAITHFUL SERVICE 3 CONTENTS FAITHFUL SERVICE From the Archbishop ............................................................5 Board and CEO Letter ...........................................................6 How You Can Serve Faithfully ...............................................7 Volunteers ...........................................................................8 SERVING THE VUNERABLE Mental Health ......................................................................9 Senior Services ...................................................................10 Family Services ..................................................................11 SERVING THE COMMUNITY Su Casa .............................................................................12 Second Harvest Food Bank ..................................................13 Refugee Resettlement ..........................................................14 BY THE NUMBERS ....................................................15 LEADERSHIP .................................................................16 DONORS .........................................................................17 4 | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE ARCHBISHOP Dear Friend of Catholic Charities, Your prayerful support of Catholic Charities mission to serve the poor, protect the vulnerable and welcome the stranger in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is appreciated. God’s love for the poor and God’s grace to see Christ in the poorest among us is at the core of our faith. Through Catholic Charities programs and services, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati lives its role as a “Church of Mercy” as proclaimed by Pope Francis. “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 In the eyes of the family reaching out to Second Harvest Food Bank for emergency food relief, in the heart of the elderly woman with Parkinson’s disease reconnected with the world through a trusted Senior Companion; or in children escaping violence and oppression in their home countries to join their families in Southwestern Ohio, you are their brothers and sisters in Christ through your support of Catholic Charities. I hope the life-saving acts in this annual report enlighten us to see God’s love for the poor, encourage us to serve the vulnerable and to empower our community to rise from spiritual and material poverty. Thank you for your continued support of the Catholic Charities ministry. I invite you to join me in praying for its continued mission to be the Lord’s love for His holy people. Sincerely yours in Christ, “AMEN, I SAY TO YOU, WHATEVER Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr YOU DID FOR ONE Archbishop of Cincinnati OF THESE LEAST BROTHERS OF MINE, YOU DID FOR ME.” MATTHEW 25:40 FAITHFUL SERVICE 5 BOARD AND CEO LETTER Pope Francis said: “The life of Jesus is a life for others. It is a life of service.” (World Refugee Day 2013) Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio served 82,000 people during 2014. With your support, the hungry of Champaign, Clark and Logan Counties were fed through the Second Harvest Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio. The Food Bank supplied 90 member agencies that delivered more than 4.7 million meals to 102,000 individuals. Parishes support the Catholic Charities mission. All Saints Church blesses refugees during Christmas with rice cookers Jeff Weisker Ted Bergh and household cleaning supplies. St. Columban responds to an urgent need by donating blankets to refugees. Immaculate Heart of Mary provides kitchen items, clothes and gift cards to Su Casa Hispanic Center. Many parish volunteers transport refugees to local medical appointments, take up collections and pray for the safety and well-being of refugees. “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew, Chapter 5:4 We continue to protect the most vulnerable in the community through Family Services, Mental Health Services and Senior Services programs to benefit individuals of all ages and economic backgrounds. Expanded bilingual mental health counseling at Cincinnati Public Schools and Butler County schools is a direct response to the growing need in the community. Cincinnati’s Dater High School reports an influx of students from Central America. Many arrived in the United States as unaccompanied children and reunited with family in Cincinnati. These children experience of trauma and violence first hand in their home countries prevent their stability here. Counseling is enabling a move forward. Through your support, Catholic Charities identified and is serving 120 unaccompanied children in Greater Cincinnati. Your support provides legal assistance and transportation to Immigration Court in Cleveland. Many of these children are awaiting the outcomes of their cases. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35 This underscores the role Catholic Charities Su Casa Hispanic Center and the Refugee Resettlement Program that welcome the stranger in transitioning to Greater Cincinnati. Catholic Charities continuously looks for ways to operate more efficiently, including a move closer to people served. We began 2015 at Mid-Pointe Tower in Roselawn with an overall operational cost savings. More importantly, clients benefit from expanded programs. Services are easier to access at our new location. Moreover 94% of funding goes directly to programs and services for those in need. Thank you for continued support and prayers as Catholic Charities provides faithful service of the mission to: • Enlighten the community to see God’s love for the poor; • Serve the community to in turn serve the vulnerable; and • Empower the community so all God’s children rise from spiritual and material poverty. In Peace, Jeff Weisker, Chair of the Board; and Ted Bergh, CEO 6 | 2014 ANNUAL REPORT HOW YOU CAN SERVE FAITHFULLY Catholic Charities encourages you to see God’s love for the poor and serve the vulnerable in the community by getting involved. GIVE YOUR TIME STOCKS & Volunteers are needed across all program SECURITIES areas from greeting new arrivals at the Gifts of airport to tutoring in English or job interview appreciated skills. Volunteers with immigration and Legal stock may result in tax savings for you. backgrounds are desperately needed to Give your broker the following information support unaccompanied children. to credit our account Z50-057029 for Contact Jeanne Cairns at 513-672-3707 Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio. or [email protected] to learn more. Our broker is Fidelity, DTC 0226. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES GIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Make a gift and receive steady payments Welcome refugees as they take their first steps in return. Your annuity payments will not toward their American dreams by preparing a be affected by economic downturns welcome basket made up of essential household and will continue for life. items. Donate Metro Bus passes and grocery gift cards. Contact Cindy Grieme at 513-672-3723 or [email protected] to learn more. IN-KIND GIFTS Donate gently used, small household items and furniture. GIVE WISELY Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity MATCHING GIFTS and received four stars from Charity Navigator. Ask your employer if a matching gift program As a 501©(3) charity, all gifts are tax deductible. is offered. You may be able to double or Consider the many options for giving. triple your generosity with a matching gift. CASH PLANNED GIFTS Cash donations are appreciated. To support future generations, name Catholic Mail your check to: Charities Southwestern Ohio as a beneficiary Catholic Charities, of your will, trust, retirement account or insurance Mid-Pointe Tower policy. Your legacy gift will be recognized when 7162 Reading Road, Suite 600 you include Catholic Charities in your estate Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 plans. CORPORATE GIVING TRIBUTE GIFTS Giving to Catholic Charities can be a compelling You can make a donation in honor or in memory way for companies to support the communities of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. where they do business and where their We will send a card on your behalf. employees and customers live. Sponsor an event or volunteer for a project. As a generous benefactor, you have unique priorities and ONLINE GIVING reasons for giving. We appreciate your support and will Go to www.ccswoh.org/donate to make a safe respect special directions. For answers to your questions and secure donation simply. about giving, Daniel Lally, Chief Development Officer, is at your service at 513-672-3710 or [email protected]. FAITHFUL SERVICE 7 VOLUNTEERS Catholic Charities’ mission to serve the community to in turn serve the vulnerable is best witnessed by the 2,507 volunteers who gave more than 185,737 hours of service last year. From answering phones and filing to greeting refugees at the airport and tutoring immigrants in English, these volunteers assisted Catholic Charities in assisting more than 82,000 individuals. FOSTER Making Friends While Teaching GRANDPARENTS “Serve one another with the gifts you have received.” 1 Peter 4:8-11 % Zeyad Alnajar is a regular volunteer who enjoys serving clients from around the