Catholic Charities - Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

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Carlinville Catholic Charities
525 W. Second South
Carlinville, IL 62626
217.854.4511
Fax 217. 854.8049
Catholic Charities of Coles,
Douglas and Edgar Counties
4217 DeWitt Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
217.235.0420
Fax 217. 235.0425
Decatur Catholic Charities
247 West Prairie
Decatur, IL 62523
217.428.3458
Fax 217.428.4415
Effingham Catholic Charities
US Route 40 E
Effingham, IL 62401
217.857.1458
Fax 217.857.1481
Madison County Catholic Charities Granite City Office
2266 Madison Ave.
Granite City, IL 62040
618.877.1184
Fax 618.798.4287
FACILITIES
Catholic Children’s Home
1400 State Street
Alton, IL 62002
618.465.3594
Fax 618.465.4023
Quincy Catholic Charities
620 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
217.222.0958
Fax 217.222.8737
The St. Anne Residence
309 E. 9th St.
Beardstown, IL 62618
1-800-745-5194
Fax 217.523.5624
Springfield Catholic Charities
Community Service Office
1023 E. Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217.523.4551
Fax 217.523.8425
St. Clare’s Health Clinic
700 N. 7th St., Suite A.
Springfield, IL 62702
217.523.1474
Fax 217.523.0194
my great pleasure to
bring you the Catholic
Charities Annual
Steven Roach
Report. As I reflect
Executive Director,
on my 15 years as
Catholic Charities
Executive Director
of the Diocese
of Springfield
of Catholic Charities
in Illinois
in the Springfield
Diocese I experience
a wide array of feelings including
gratitude, humility, passion, pride,
love and a never ending sense of
‘we must do more’. Over the years,
I have always sought to honor and
earn the trust that has been given to
me to faithfully steward the mission
of Catholic Charities. This journey
has brought me into contact with
a great number of amazing and
inspiring people who make up our
staff, boards, volunteers and donors
all over the diocese.
Catholic Charities
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Quincy
Decatur
Beardstown
Springfield
Mattoon
Carlinville
Effingham
Alton
Caring for those who need it most
Granite City
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Carlinville Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas and Edgar Counties
Decatur Catholic Charities
Effingham Catholic Charities
Madison County Catholic Charities
Quincy Catholic Charities
Springfield Catholic Charities
Online at www.cc.dio.org
MEMBER
Catholic Charities USA®
Catholic
Charities
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
Dear Friends of
Catholic Charities:
It is once again
St. John’s Breadline
430 N. Fifth St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217.528.6098
Fax 217.528.3605
Administrative Office
1625 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217.523.9201
Fax 217.523.5624
Madison County Catholic Charities Alton Office
3512 McArthur Blvd.
Alton, IL 62002
618.462.0634
Fax: 618.462.3209
2013
executive
director
I only wish it was possible for you
to witness the compassion, sacrifices,
dedication and devotion to Christ’s
calling that I see on a daily basis.
My faith in God, mankind and the
power of love is constantly renewed
through the countless selfless actions
of so many people who desire no
recognition or earthly reward. They
serve out of duty and because to do
so brings them closer to God. Their
example of love is the most powerful
force on earth and I have been lucky
enough to have shared in it.
Inspiration is at an all-time high as
this past year God has blessed all of
us with a new Holy Father. In a very
short time, Pope Francis has become
one of the world’s most influential
leaders. For us at Catholic Charities,
the message from Pope Francis is
a powerful affirmation of our daily
work. We truly believe that our faith
cannot be fully realized until service
to the poor and suffering in our midst
is made a priority by each of us. We
are infinitely motivated by the words
of the Holy Father and here are some
of our favorite quotes:
“To love God and neighbor is not
something abstract, but profoundly
concrete: it means seeing in every
person the face of the Lord to be
served, to serve him concretely. And
you are, dear brothers and sisters, in
the face of Jesus.”
“A way has to be found to enable
everyone to benefit from the fruits
of the earth, and not simply to close
the gap between the affluent and
those who must be satisfied with the
crumbs falling from the table, but
above all to satisfy the demands of
justice, fairness and respect for every
human being.”
“I am thinking of what St Ignatius
told us…He pointed out two criteria
on love. The first: love is expressed
more clearly in actions than in
words. The second: there is greater
love in giving than in receiving.”
I ask that you prayerfully consider
the words of Pope Francis and to
hear his ‘call to service’ to the least
of our brothers and sisters. As
you review this Annual Report,
please note the many opportunities
that are available to serve the
poor “concretely” by supporting
the various programs of Catholic
Charities and our mission of love.
I promise that if you join us you
will be inspired by the people you
meet and the stories of the people
we have served. If you already
stand with us, I thank you for your
continued support and compassion
for all of God’s children.
Sincerely,
Steven E. Roach, M.S.
Executive Director
Catholic Charities
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
agencyleadership
president
of the board
Dear Friends in Christ,
For almost 90 years,
Catholic Charities
has reached out with
the heart and hands
of Christ to serve
the “least of our
brothers and sisters”
Most Rev.
in the Diocese of
Thomas John
Springfield in Illinois.
Paprocki
Catholic Charities is
Bishop,
the manifestation of
Catholic Diocese of
our Catholic faith that
Springfield in Illinois
“extends to all the
President,
healing and empowering Catholic Charities
Board of Directors
presence of Jesus.”
Catholic Charities
embodies the corporal works of mercy
by providing programs that support the
young and old, those who are hungry or
sick and those who have been abused or
abandoned.
This past year, Catholic Charities has
expanded its services to include the new
Mobile Food Pantry and Catholic Charities
Legal Services (CCLS) programs. These
new services provide direct relief to low
income families as Catholic Charities
continues to find ways to seek out those
who are suffering and living in relative
obscurity within our society. Our Holy
Father has repeatedly reminded us about
our duty as Catholics to remember the
poor and to do everything in our power to
ease their pain and show them the mercy
of God’s love. Your financial support does
just that as Catholic Charities directly
impacts the lives of literally thousands of
people in our Springfield Diocese every
year.
I ask you to continue your generosity
this year. Please help Catholic Charities in
its mission to address the needs of today’s
families and to provide hope to the most
vulnerable of our brothers and sisters
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Thomas J. Paprocki
Bishop of Springfield in Illinois
The Mission Statement
of Catholic Charities
of the Diocese of
Springfield in Illinois:
To extend to
all the healing
and empowering
presence of Jesus.
Executive Staff
Left: Steven E. Roach, Executive Director
Middle: M. Elaine Perine, CPA, Director of Finance and Administration
Right: Michael P. Sakolsky, Director of Operations
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
Area Directors
Suzanne
Schrage
Madison
County
John
Kelly
Carlinville
Marie
Rademacher
Decatur
Sr. Carol
Beckermann
Effingham
Deborah
Albin
Mattoon
Jackie
Bruns
Quincy
Mark Buttell,
Springfield
Candace
Hovey
Administrator
Catholic Children’s
Home
Corporate Board of Directors
Larry Clark, Secretary
Reginald Coleman
Tom Cullen
Rick Gibson
Jim Graham
Most Revered Thomas John Paprocki,
President
Chris Peterson
Fr. Joseph Ring
Robert Schultz, Treasurer
Sr. Jomary Trstensky, OSF
Andy Watson
John Webster
Cathy Tapscott
Terry Taylor
Kathy Wiesemann
Rockanne Wilkerson
Amy Monahan
Elaine Rynders
Denise St. Peters
Jon Wooden
Mary Rossmiller
Tracy Schlepphorst
Melissa Sorrill
Vieve Veith
Effingham Advisory Board Members:
David Davis
Anita Deters
Ed Deters
Phyllis Jansen
Ruth Kerner
Greg Koester
Maria Moran
John Nava-Sifuentes, Finance Officer
Dan Niebrugge, Vice President
Gregory Oseland
Jody Probst
Margie Probst, President
Stan Probst
Kent Schmidt
Annette Schnabel, Secretary
Linda Simmons
Elaine Stock
Nicole Trupiano
Diana Vonderheide
Nanci Wood-Huels
Mattoon Advisory Board Members:
Denise Cooling, Secretary
Rev. Anne Flynn
Mary Anne Hanner
Ned Hoppin
Sean Kirts
June Kriesel
Donna Martin
Michael Metzger, Finance Officer
Teresa Metzger, Vice President
Brian Murphy
Michael Ramage
Patty Stiff
Linda Wente, President
Jan Wetzel
Jolene Young
Springfield Advisory Board Members:
John Blean
Deacon Jim Bollman
Kevin Broeckling, Vice President
Debby Coe
Gary Durchholz, Finance Officer
Cliff Erwin
Charles Good, Jr.
Michael Greenwood
Ed Hart, President
Betty Horwath
Donna Klues
Eric Madiar
Joan Naumovich
Sally Petrone, Secretary
Marlyn Shaughnessy
David Sorrell
Msgr. Carl Kemme
Deacon Bill Kessler
John Maxwell
Clare McCulla, Chairman
Marlene Mulford
Area Office Advisory Boards
Carlinville Advisory Board Members
Peg Broaddus
Jessie Bumpus, Finance Officer
Lige Daley
Janis Johns
Lee Johns
Ann Kibe
Jeremiah Kibe
Michelle Millard
Jill Murphy
Sr. Linda Sue Noe, Secretary
Eric Ogden
Cheryl Ogden
Dennis Rahe
Paula Robinson
Denise Roth, Vice President
Paul Roth, President
Erving Shores
Charles Theivagt
Decatur Advisory Board Members:
Sue Breheny
Laura Brown
Mary Ann Fawcett
Kim Genebacher
Deacon James Ghiglione
Bruce Huber, President
Mary Jane Kefalas
Kevin Kehoe
Joseph Kerns
Terri Kuhle, Secretary
Tappi McLeod, Vice President
William McNutt
Terry Myers
Beatriz Perez
Donna Raycraft
Dennis Reinhart
Dawn Sterling
Charles Stone
Kyle Talleur, Finance Officer
Madison County Advisory Board
Members:
Mary Beth “Penny” Bazzell
Ruth Birmingham, President
Rev. Christopher Comerford
Mary Ann Constanzo, Vice President
Jean Ervin
Rick Faccin
David Gensert
Anthony Jacobs, Finance Officer
William Keller
Andy Macias
Joanne McMurray
Quincy Advisory Board Members:
Jolene Beaber, President
Tim Brenner
Sarah Brigman
Sue Chiodini
Todd Chiodini
Debbie Cramsey
Kirstin Craven
Jackie Dreyer
Kandi Ehrhart
Deacon John Esselman, Finance Officer
Diane Frankenhoff
Leslie Frese
Donna Gail, Vice President
Eli Goodman
Kathy Jochem, Secretary
Matt Meglan
Nancy Ogle
Catholic Children’s Home Board
Members:
Peggy Jo Batson
Rep. Dan Beiser
Mark Cousley, President
Gigi Darr
Sue Fitzgerald
Michael Holliday
Martha Kane
Matt Kelly
Ryan Lister, Vice President
Don Norton, Finance Officer
Fr. Steven Pohlman
Mary Powell
Minnie Stalker
Mary Terry, Secretary
Thank you to all our donors. We are so grateful for your generosity.
Individual donors
John & Nichelle Alley
Ronald & Terry Appelt
Jerald Barkmeier
JoAnn Barnett
Tom Bayer
Mary Bazzell
Mike & Beth Beasley
William & Dawn Becker
Dr. Calvin Bell
Andrew & Ann Bensman
George Bentley
Lee & Julie Bertagnolli
Dean & Dr. Colleen Bingham
Ruth Birmingham
Dr. Ruben & Emily Boyajian
Neil & Carmen Breer
Kevin & Sue Breheny
Dr. Richard & Colleen Brown
John & Rose Brunsman
Richard Buening
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Sandra Bushby
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John Crowder
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Dr. Urbano & Dr. Virginia
Dauz
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Keith & Sandy Deters
Dan Doerfler
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H. Carol & David Doring
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Patricia Ellingson
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Dan & Mary Ernst
David Faller
John & Shawn Faloon
Marvin & Mary Farmer
Michael Farmer
Anita Figge
Rosalino Figueras
Pat Flaugher
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Karen Fuqua
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Fr. Thomas Gallenbach
Paul & Joan Gewartowski
Albert & Marian Giacomini
Bernard Giannell, Jr.
Patricia Giganti
Marvin & Barbara Gillam
Carolyn Gnaedinger
Sara & Victor Goeckner
Michael Gorman
James & Carolyn Graham
William Grant, Jr.
Andre & Maria Granzotti
Rita & Fred Greenwald
Bishop Ronald Greeson
Jeanette Greving
Dr. David & Sue Griffen
Ed & Lori Grunloh
The Honorable Judge William
Haddad
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J. Nicholas & J. Charleen
Hamilton
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Hoffmann
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Gary Klingele
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Lombardi
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Robert Mundy
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Martha Weis
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Cory & Vicki Wermert
Dr. Patrick Niebrugge
Della Wesselink
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Mike Nolan
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Janice Wickenhauser
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Howard & Pam Will
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Steven & Judy Woods
Michael O'Neill
Richard & Angie Workman
Rev. James O'Shea
Linda & Michael Wrincik
Michael Pals
Dr. John & Kathie Wuellner
The Most Rev. Thomas John
LuBeth Young
Paprocki
David Zemans
Michaela Passalacqua
Mary Zitzlsperger
Dr. Larry & Beverly Penning Corporate donors and
Fr. Sylvano Pera
foundations
Teresa Phillips
ADM Grain Co.
Robert Plocher
Agracel Inc.
Carol Proffitt
Akra Builders, Inc.
Nancy Prosser
All Service Contracting Corp.
Dr. Mark & Sandra Puczynski
Alton Gaming Company
Juleann & Jack Randles
Ameren Illinois
Ed & Donna Raycraft
Amsted Rail
Rick Renner
Andreas Foundation
John & Judy Rice
B.G. Habing & Company
Carol & Steve Ries
BKD Foundation
Karen Rodgers
Blessing Hospital
William & Barbara Rogers
Bon Eau Foundation
Ray & Mary Ruder
Bonutti Orthopeadic Clinic
Barbara Runde
Campos Family Dental
Bernard & Grace Runde
CNB Bank and Trust,
Dr. Gerald & Karen Runde
Carlinville
Carl & Nancy Saladino
Community Foundation for
Danny & Margaret Sartore
the Land of Lincoln
Veronica & Mark Savage
Community Foundation of
Brad & Mary Scherer
Macon County
Kate Schmidt
Consolidated Community
Kent & Elizabeth Schmidt
Medical Centers
Elaine & Marvin Schrieber
Continental Carbonic
Debbie Schulte
Products Inc.
Roger & Colleen Schulte
Crossroads Cancer Center
Steven & Kathleen Schulte
Crossroads Truck Equipment,
Allen & Karla Schumacher
Inc.
Colby & Sue Schwarze
Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota
John Sennezy
Dan's Glass & Tinting, Inc.
RJ & Kathy Shaffer
Dempsey, Dempsey &
Matthew Sharpe
Mollring
Rick & Diane Siemer
Don Curtis Properties
Kevin & Linda Simmons
DOT Foods
Dr. Richard & Sue Smith
E & F Distributing Company
Paul & Cynthia Soebbing
Effingham Builders Supply
Anita St. Ledger
Effingham Truck Sales, Inc.
Mark Staley
First Mid-Illinois Bank and
Virginia Stannard
Trust
John & Mary Staudt
First National Bank of
Jeff & Sheri Stauffer
Dieterich
Martha Stevens
First State Bank of Beecher
John & Hope Sudkamp
City
Timothy Sullivan
Food Fantasies
Thomas & Billie Swift
Forsyth Sunrise Rotary Club
Stephen & Neta Tagge
George M. Eisenberg
Terry Taylor
Foundation
Sharon Tempel
Gill Family Fund
Fr. John Titus
Golden K Kiwanis Club of
Michael Tomao
Decatur
James & Jil Tracy
Grunloh Building, Inc.
Mark Tracy
Hanson Engineers
Patrick & Jane Tracy
Hanson Professional Services
Your Electronic Warehouse
Health Alliance Medical Plans
Y-Yard Auto & Truck Parts
Heartland Center for Aesthetic
Zerrusen Family Foundation
Dentistry
Hickory Point Bank and Trust Religious Organizations
Argenta Presbyterian Church
Hitachi Metals USA
Blessed John Paul II Church
Automotive Comp.
Blessed Sacrament
Housing Authority City of
Cathedral of the Immaculate
Alton
Conception
Illinois Medical Care
Cherry Hills Baptist Church
Associates, LLC
Christ the King Parish
Independent Charities of
Church of St. Jude
America
Church of the Little Flower
International Association of
Douglas Avenue United
Firefighters
Methodist Church
J & J Ventures, Inc.
Farmingdale Presbyterian
J.B. Esker & Sons
Church
Jansen's Seed Sales
First Christian Church
Jerger Pediatric Dentistry
First United Methodist Church
JGTEK Inc
Franciscan Friars
John Boos & Company
Gods Outreach of Sherman
John J. Hopkins & Associates
Grace Community Church
Kane Mechanical, Inc.
Holy Family Parish Decatur
Katherine Gollings Donovan
Hope Evangelical Free Church
Trust
Hospital Sisters of St. Francis
Kiwanianne Club of Decatur
Knights of Columbus
Koerner Distributors, Inc.
Laurel United Methodist
Kohl Wholesale
Church
Kuester Tool & Die, Inc.
National Christian Foundation
Landmark Ford
of Kentucky
Liberty Bank Alton
New Hope Church
Living Centers Inc.
Our Lady Of Lourdes,
Los Tres Amigos
Decatur
Martins IGA
Our Lady of Lourdes St
McLeod Express, LLC
Vincent Depaul
Mercantile Bank
Society
Miles Chevrolet
Religious Education Mission
Morrissey Construction Co.
Activities
Niemergs Steak House
Rochester Christian Church
Northstar Memorial Group
Sacred Heart Church, Virden
LLC
Sisters of St. Francis
Oratech Laboratories, Inc.
Oldenburg
P. H. Broughton & Sons, Inc.
St. Columcille Church
Phillips 66
St. Pauls United Church of
Phone Masters
Christ
Professional Resource
St. Thomas Church
Development
St. Agnes Altar Society
Quincy Medical Group
St. Agnes Church Springfield
R.W. Troxell
St. Ambrose
Raycraft and Jones LLC
St. Edward
Robert H. O'Neil Family Trust
St. Elizabeth Church
Romano Company Inc.
St. Elizabeths Ladies Sodality
Sandschafer Electric
St. Frances Cabrini Parish
Schwartzkopf Printing Co,.
St. Francis Church
Servpro of Effingham, Mattoon
St. Francis Church, Effingham
& Charleston
St. Jerome Church
Siemer Milling Co.
St. John Vianney Church
Sikich LLP
St. John Vianney Knights of
Skeff Distributing Co. Inc
Columbus
Smith, Moore & Company
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
Soy Capital Bank
Church
Speedy 1 Mufflers and Brakes
St. Joseph Church
Springfield Ski Club
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
St. Marys Hospital
St. Louis Church, Nokomis
St. Aloysius School
St. Louise deMarillac Guild
St. Anthony High School
St. Pauls United Church of
St. Anthony Memorial
Christ, Carlinville
Hospital
St. Peter Church
Stevens Industries
St. Thomas the Apostle
Tate and Lyle Americas LLC
Church
Telecard Distribution
St. Vincent De Paul Society,
Teutopolis High School
Alton
The Howard G. Buffett
Sts James and Patrick Parish,
Foundation
Decatur
Top Cats Chill & Grill
Ursuline Convent
Tracy Family Foundation
Western Catholic Union
United States Steel
Westminister Presbyterian
Corporation
Church
US Bank Foundation
Westside Christian Church
Vanguard Plastics
Wal-Mart
Washington Savings Bank
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
West & Company LLC
Whinnery Trust
Donors who gave $500 or more in 2013
2013highlights
Mobile Food Pantry hits
the road in 2013
tion process involves a thorough
examination of the agency’s
compliance with the best practice
standards.
Sara Edwards of Ramsey, IL,
is the mother to three young
boys, and she’s no stranger to the
words, “Mom, I’m hungry.”
“Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
is proud to belong to COA’s
Community of Excellence that
includes more than 1,800 private
and public organizations that
serve over 7 million children, individuals, and families in the USA
and beyond,” said Steven Roach,
Executive Director of Catholic
Charities of the Springfield
Diocese. “COA accreditation
attests that Catholic Charities
meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best
quality services in communities
where we serve.”
Dana Bailey of Fieldon, IL, lives
on a modest income, and struggles
to afford basic necessities, including food.
Food insecurity is real and it is
happening right here in central
Illinois. Therefore, in an effort to
address the thousands of people
living in the Springfield Diocese
who are unsure where their next
meal is coming from, Catholic
Charities initiated the Mobile Food
Pantry program last August.
Since August of 2013, the
Mobile Food Pantry delivered
31,605 pounds of food to 1,577
individuals living in rural communities throughout the southern and
eastern regions of the Diocese.
agencyactivity
Volunteers help unload and distribute food during the first
Mobile Food Pantry run held in Shobonier on Aug. 16,
2013. Front row, left to right: Mary Davis, Brother Mark
Scheckells, OFM, and Molly Jansen. Back row: Lonnie Jansen
and Jim Meyer.
Sara Edwards and Dana Bailey
are just two of the people who consider the program a lifeline.
“If it was far away, I wouldn’t be able to go,” said
Edwards.
In only five months, the Mobile Food Pantry program
served 448 families in 13 different rural locations, including Fieldon, Shobonier, Jerseyville and Ramsey. Catholic
Charities’ two refrigerated food trucks are stationed at area
offices in Alton and Effingham and deliver to rural communities in the surrounding counties.
As more funding becomes available, the Mobile
Food Pantry will expand to serve additional areas in the
Springfield Diocese.
“We are trying our best to survive. If it wasn’t for the
Mobile Food Pantry, I don’t know how we’d make it in our
household. I really don’t,” said Bailey.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as the recent experience of not knowing where you will
get your next meal. “The government estimates that there are
over 140,000 people in the Springfield Diocese who fall into
this category,” said Catholic Charities’ Executive Director
Steven Roach. “The Mobile Food Pantry provides the opportunity to seek out our neighbors in the surrounding rural
communities who cannot get to us. If people who are suffering cannot get to us, we must find ways to reach them.”
“I promise you, without this, we wouldn’t make it,” said
Edwards.
Catholic Charities recognized by COA for
Quality and Service Excellence
Roach indicated that Catholic
Charities was first accredited by
the Council on Accreditation in
2000.
Catholic Charities Legal
Services launched
Catholic Charities Legal Services (CCLS) was established
in 2013 with the mission that, regardless of a person’s ability
to pay, every human being has the right to competent legal
counsel.
“‘Liberty and Justice for All’ is one of the foundational
principles of the United States, and access to the courts is
a great benefit of our free society. But, in reality, access to
the court system is often limited to, or tilted greatly in favor
of, those who can afford legal representation,” said CCLS
Director Amy Maher. “Catholic Charities initiated the program to provide representation to indigent clients in civil
matters.”
CCLS offers underprivileged individuals in the Springfield
Diocese the best legal counsel area lawyers can offer, as
well as compassion, empathy, and a listening ear to all who
come seeking help. In its first few months of service, the
program already has a strong client base and is actively seeking lawyers for its volunteer panel to
help assist people through the confusing
maze of the legal system.
The goal of CCLS is to provide assistance in civil areas in all of Catholic
Charities eight area offices.
“To face the legal system alone and
unrepresented by counsel is a frightening and disheartening venture,” Catholic
Charities’ Executive Director Steven Roach said. “We hope
to liberate people from hopelessness to peace and justice
through the law.”
The Council on Accreditation (COA) has approved the
reaccreditation of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Springfield in Illinois through June 30, 2017.
The program was pioneered by Bishop Thomas John
Paprocki last October with $1.5 million in cash proceeds
from the sale of stock set aside ‘to benefit the poor’ by the
late Arthur Robinson.
The COA’s commitment to maintaining the highest level
of standards and quality improvement is designed to identify
providers that have set high performance standards for themselves and have made a commitment to their constituents to
deliver the highest quality of services. The COA accredita-
“The impact of this program will depend greatly on our
partnerships with the legal communities of the Diocese and
the generosity of our donors,” Bishop Paprocki said. “We
need people to stand with us in this noble cause of giving a
voice to the voiceless and empowering the powerless.”
2013 PROGRAM
Totals
Family-Based Services
Extended Family Support
5 Clients
Intact Family Services
235 Clients
Post-Adoption Services
10 Clients
Professional Counseling Solutions 520 Clients
Residential Care
40 Residents
Special Education
79 Students
9 Clients
Eldercare Options
181 Clients
Elderly Guardianship
82 Clients
Faith in Action
297 Clients
Meals on Wheels
375 Clients
St. Anne Residence
25 Residents
Strong for Life
45 Clients
Community Services and
Health Assistance
Crisis Assistance
29,873 Clients
Education and Advocacy
28,738 Clients
Food Pantries
MedAssist
Mobile Food Pantry
Resale Stores
Rural Outreach
C
atholic Charities is privileged to touch the lives of thousands
of individuals and families throughout the Springfield Diocese
every year. We reach those at the very beginning of life, those
nearing the end of life’s journey, and everyone in between. Each of
our programs is designed to meet real needs, while our caring, compassionate staff strives to treat each person with dignity and respect.
Our programs and services are as follows:
Adoption Services
Our staff provides search and outreach services to individuals who have
made an adoption plan or have been adopted through Catholic Charities.
113,445 Served
1,720 Customers
1,577 Clients
107,282 Clients
2,603 Clients
Meals on Wheels
Lunches are delivered on weekdays by caring volunteers to
homebound seniors in Decatur and Macon County.
The St. Anne Residence
A new 23-unit apartment community in Beardstown for
seniors meeting age and income requirements. Opened in
2005 and still welcoming leasing applications.
Catholic Charities Legal Services
This community-based, quality legal services program helps
people with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal
assistance in civil matters from area lawyers in specialized
fields. Through CCLS, a program director matches a client’s
legal needs with a volunteer lawyer who agrees to represent
the client in the court of law.
Investment
Income
8%
Year Ended June 30, 2013
Private Grants
3%
RevenuE
Sales to the
Public
7%
Govt. Fees &
Grants
48%
United Way
8%
The Alton-based home provides special education and therapeutic services
for students ages 5-21 and residential services to boys ages 11-18.
Contributions
23%
Our therapists offer professional, compassionate services to individuals,
couples and families striving for emotional wellness. We also provide counseling to foster children, students and women in crisis pregnancies.
Through this hunger relief effort, a refrigerated truck delivers a two-week supply of food to pre-registered individuals
and families in rural communities throughout the Springfield
Diocese. Clients receive not only nourishment, but also pamphlets on healthy eating guidelines, recipes, and information
on other hunger relief resources.
Service Fees - Programs
3%
MedAssist
Advocates assist eligible clients with chronic health conditions in obtaining
maintenance medicines free of charge from major pharmaceutical companies. Many clients have no health or drug coverage.
Referral Services
Catholic Charities is part of a close-knit network of agencies in each community. We are knowledgeable of other agencies’ services and refer people for
help when we are unable to assist with a particular need.
Resale Stores
Private Grant
385,078
392,350
Sales to the Public
780,672
Investment Income
985,951
$11,934,407
Health
Services
6%
Crisis
Assistance
6%
Residential
17%
Elderly
Services
2%
Resale Stores
7%
Food Services
12%
Counseling
6%
Intact Family
Services
9%
Expenses
Program Services
Special Education
Residential Services
1,906,671
Intact Family Services
1,002,954
Counseling
$2,177,920
677,088
Food Services
Resale Stores
761,408
Health Services
726,345
Elderly Services
263,091
Crisis Assistance
629,300
1,327,363
Total Program Services
9,472,140
Our stores are ideal places to find gently worn clothing, housewares and
furniture at nominal costs, and much is given away free. Volunteers and
community donations help keep our stores going strong.
Supporting Services
Management & General
St. Clare’s Health Clinic
Fund Raising
Preventative and basic health care is provided to families in Springfield who
could not otherwise afford it. Includes physicals, dental services, vision
exams and glasses, and hearing and vision screenings.
5,748,563
Service Fees
Total Revenue
Special
Education
19%
Support
Services
16%
Intact Family Services
Our staff serves the nutritional needs of families by helping with immediate
problems and searching for future solutions. Donations of food, time and
money are necessary in order to respond to local hunger.
924,634
EXPENSES
We provide emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities, as well as
providing basic necessities including food, medicine, and clothing.
Food Pantries
United Way
Crisis Assistance
This program’s goal is to keep troubled families together by offering them
intense case management and education in parenting, and linking them with
related services in their communities.
Contributions$2,717,159
Fees & Grants Government
Catholic Children’s Home
Total Support Services
Total Expenses
1,673,429
232,462
1,905,891
$11,378,031
St. John’s Breadline
Nestled in Springfield, our Breadline serves more than 600 meals a day to
the low-income and homeless at no charge.
Eldercare Options
Mobile Food Pantry
Statement of Activities
REVENUE
Professional Counseling Solutions
Senior Outreach
A Matter of Balance
agencyfinancials
We assume guardianship of seniors and assess, counsel and determine the
need for guardianship for disabled and aged adults.
Financial data includes Catholic Charities and Catholic Children's Home.
Copies of audited financial statements are available for review at the
Administrative Office of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield
Faith in Action
Volunteers are matched with homebound seniors, age 55 and older, in
Macon County and also in Granite City, to provide companionship and nonmedical assistance.
The Mission Statement of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois:
“To extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”