Grace. Courage. Resilience. 2 | WELCOME LETTER Thank You for YOUR Part in Keeping Hope Alive!
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Grace. Courage. Resilience. 2 | WELCOME LETTER Thank you for YOUR part in keeping hope alive! The lives of thousands of families were touched by the work of Catholic Charities during the year. One family reminded us so aptly of the great difference our work makes to others. “It is the first time that I have received help from you,” Iris wrote to us in June. Like many others, her family turned to Catholic Charities when faced with the devastating economic impact of the pandemic. Iris, her husband and children received food from our distribution. She was moved to send a note of thanks along with a photo of the food in her kitchen. “Thank you for the food,” she wrote. “Bless you greatly for the help you give. ” Msgr. John J. Enzler President & CEO Catholic Charities was a lifeline for Iris’ family and so many others this year. We also heard from a young supporter, who reminded us that “the darkest times bring out the best in people.” This certainly was true of our staff, who rose from their own challenges in the pandemic to help others. And it was true of our donors and volunteers. More than 8,500 people made contributions this year, which allowed us to provide food, shelter, medical care and other services to almost 193,000 people — an increase of more than 34 percent over last year — during one of the most challenging times in our agency’s history. Robert Trone As the young supporter so appropriately said, “Hope is still alive.” Chairman of the Board ANNUAL REPORT | 3 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS 87,785 SHARE Food Network packages were given 9 large-scale 980,584 to people in need. community food distributions pounds of food — served the food insecure. the equivalent of 1.2 million meals — were distributed 18,417 by the Southern Maryland people received food, Food Bank. diapers, financial assistance and referral services from the Montgomery County Family Center. people were assisted by the Spanish Our message is one 2,524 Catholic Center food pantry. of solidarity. We stand with each and every person and family in crisis. We walk with them, we support them, and we do our best to help them. – Msgr. John J. Enzler 4 | OUR MISSION Caring for those who are struggling and in need — regardless of their background, belief or circumstance GRACE … — is what we do every day. being guided by And we did it even in a year unlike any other. The number of free meals served social teaching in the past year increased significantly, first as a result of your generous response to the 2019 Virtual Food Drive and then in reaction to the COVID-19 economic crisis. A holiday season filled with activities contributed to a year- over-year increase in the number of volunteers sharing their time. Shelters were COURAGE … open 24/7 because of the pandemic, leading to an increase in the number of advocating for beds provided to the homeless each night. Through it all, care, compassion and social justice hope were provided to more than 34 percent more people than in the previous year. And we did so thanks to you, our donors and volunteers. RESILIENCE … remaining committed Almost 193,000 people in Washington, D.C., to serving the poor and five Maryland counties were served last year by five divisions of service: 50% 18% 17% 14% 1% Enterprise, Education Adult and Children Housing and Family, Parish and Developmental and Employment Clinical Services Homeless Services Community Outreach Disabilities Services Pages 6-9 Pages 10-13 Pages 14-15 Pages 16-19 Pages 20-21 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 FOR EVERY $1 DONATED, MORE THAN 86¢ WENT DIRECTLY TO HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED REVENUES TOTAL REVENUE : $96,735,000 EXPENSES 100% 100%80% 80%60% Service Fees 60% $9,214,000 40% Service Fees $9,214,000 40% 20% $9,810,000 2,488,000 $3,139,000 1,837,000 $ Food Sales $82,432,000 Miscellaneous $ Special Events $1,554,000 20%0% $9,810,000 2,488,000 Archdiocese of Washington $1,270,000 Foundation Grants $1,119,000 $3,139,000 1,837,000 $ Legacies & Bequests Food Sales $82,432,000 $448,000 Investment Gain $410,000 Gov’t Grants & Contracts $36,324,000 In-kind Contributions $24,782,000 Contributions $17,289,000 Miscellaneous $ % % % Special Events $1,554,000 0% 86.42 10.29 3.29 Archdiocese of Washington $1,270,000 Foundation Grants $1,119,000 Legacies & Bequests $448,000 Investment Gain $410,000 Program Management Fundraising Gov’t Grants & Contracts $36,324,000 % In-kind Contributions $24,782,000 % Contributions $17,289,000 % % % % % % % % % % % % 37.56 25.62 17.87 9.52 2.57 1.90 1.61 1.31 1.16 0.46 0.42 86Services.42 &10.29 General 3.29 % Program Management Fundraising 37.56 25.62% 17.87% 9.52% 2.57% 1.90% 1.61% 1.31% 1.16% 0.46% 0.42% Services & General TOTAL EXPENSES : $95,381,000 Audited Increase Summary statement of activities (without donor restrictions) of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington for in Net Assets $1,354,000 the year ended June 30, 2020. Audited financial information is available at:www.catholiccharitiesdc.org (without donor restrictions) : SERVING THE COMMUNITY THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS • 3.5 million meals were served to the hungry and food insecure • 8,517 individuals made donations • 1,451 clients received employment support and job training • 110,000 volunteer hours were contributed by 6,852 people • 7,862 people were provided with medical and dental assistance • $24.8 million in pro bono services were provided to clients 6 | ENTERPRISE, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS people were enrolled in ESOL courses, which were supported by 18 volunteers 183 who provided 1,926 hours of teaching. Enterprise, Education & Employment 3 million pounds of food were OUR PROGRAMS distributed to local pantries. • AbilityOne/Anchor Enterprises • Cup of Joe and St. Maria’s Meals • Food Services • Immigration Support Services • SHARE Food Network • Professional Counseling Education Program • Southern Maryland Food Bank • Refugee Services • Trafficking Victims Assistance Program ANNUAL REPORT | 7 33,639 7,246 meals were served meals were served to homeless, seniors by the mobile food van and families with Meals & Hope. children through the weekly St. Maria’s Meals program. 12,254 52 school-age children students and homebound graduated from seniors in Southern the Latinos in Maryland received Finance job Snack Saks. training program. When I arrived, I didn’t even know how to write my name. I had never used a computer, and here I have used one for the first time. I have learned mathematics. I feel happy with what I have learned! I am very grateful. - José / Adult Spanish Literacy Program 8 | ENTERPRISE, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT In Finding Help, A COUPLE BECAME PART OF A FAMILY OF SUPPORT Cindy and Marvin arrived in the “My story starts when I met the staff of Catholic Charities when I was working as a volunteer in United States from El Salvador food distribution, and I learned about services four years ago with big plans for they provide for the community,” Cindy says. their future. The family was embraced by the staff of the They both had jobs at restaurants, working hard Spanish Catholic Center, who worked quickly to to provide for their two teenage children. They connect them to support services. They advised also were saving whatever money they could to Cindy and Marvin on filing unemployment one day buy a house. But their dreams came to a claims, filling out job applications and managing screeching halt when the pandemic hit and shut their finances. More importantly, they provided down restaurants across D.C. They were laid off the couple with weekly food packages to ensure and didn’t know how they would pay the rent on the family wouldn’t go hungry. their apartment or feed their children, let alone save for a house. “I feel like we are part of a family,” Marvin says of the community he and Cindy found at Alone in a new country without family to help, the center. “In the beginning, we didn’t know they didn’t know how they would make it what to do. But now we’ve been given so much through the crisis. support and guidance.” ANNUAL REPORT | 9 Grateful for the support they received, the couple and they helped me with my resume,” Cindy said of continues to volunteer at the center, helping staff the bank teller training program. Marvin is working organize the 1,000 pounds of food it receives from as a courier for a restaurant while exploring the Capital Area Food Bank every Friday to stock opportunities in construction. the shelves of the center’s food pantry. The couple has become a support system for their Julieta Machado, director of immigrant support friends and neighbors in need, sharing information services, also tapped them to serve as unofficial they receive and referring them to Machado for taste testers, asking them to review food items she help. is considering for grocery packages at the center’s Wednesday food pantry distribution. Despite the challenges they’ve faced during the pandemic, Cindy and Marvin remain positive Machado says that Cindy and Marvin are excellent, because they’re healthy, happy and very well fed. collaborative volunteers. Their actions illustrate a strong desire to move their lives forward to become self-sufficient, she says. Cindy has completed the center’s Latinos in Finance program. “They gave me advice about what I have to do in a job interview, We are thankful to have help and people to show us the way.