what achieving our goal means

WHAT ACHIEVING
OUR GOAL MEANS
The Catholic Charities Appeal is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most
important fundraising initiative. By achieving our 2014 goal, the CCA was able to
make substantial distributions to services and charitable entities that depend
on us – and on you.
Catholic Social Services
CSS helps meet the material and emotional needs of the poorest and most
vulnerable among us. Your support enabled us to distribute $4.8 million to
help provide clothing, a hot meal, a safe place to sleep and more to those
least among us.
The Community Food Program of Nutritional Development Services
serves as a vehicle for parishes, schools, businesses and other community
organizations to provide food for the hungry. Over 850,000 pounds of
food was collected last year and distributed to a network of 40 area food
cupboards located in parishes and Catholic Social Services facilities.
Catholic Special Education
The Catholic Charities Appeal supports Special Education so that families
of special needs children can find a Catholic school education they can
trust. Achieving our goal enabled us to support them with $1.1 million.
Through the Office of Catholic Education and its four schools of special
education special needs students receive specifically designed instruction
that includes supplementary aids and services in the least restrictive
environment, as well as the full benefits of a Catholic education. No other
schools offer this.
Skilled Care for Retired and Sick Priests
Many elderly priests who have given their lives in service to the faithful
of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia now have health issues, physical
disabilities and are in need of care and support. In 2014, the Catholic
Charities Appeal provided $1.3 million of support.
Mission Parishes
Some parishes in under-served areas of the Archdiocese cannot provide
vital programs such as food banks, family assistance, health services and
senior services. The Church must remain in these areas where need is often
the greatest. As their main benefactor, the Catholic Charities Appeal has
been able to support them in 2014 with $1 million.
Life, Family and Laity
The Office for Life and Family offers pastoral and sacramental guidance.
Achieving our 2014 goal meant that the Catholic Charities Appeal could
provide $300,000 to support their vital work.
Cultural Ministries
Philadelphia has long been a destination for immigrants from around the
world. These are Catholics living in a new place, making Philadelphia their
home. To help make sure that these growing Catholic communities have a
home in which to worship and thrive, the 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal
made a $400,000 distribution to The Office of Cultural Ministries.
Foundation Activities
The Catholic Charities Appeal provided $1.1 million for Foundation
Activities. These efforts help the Faithful grow in their love of the Lord,
understand their gifts and talents, and encourages them to participate and
give back to the Church.
All distributions referenced above are based on the stated fundraising goal of $10 million,
and are intended for informational purposes only. Actual distribution amounts may
increase as a result of exceeding the fundraising goal.
GIVING HOPE
ANNUAL REPORT
2014
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2014
82 Parishes achieved or exceeded goal!
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Saint Joseph - Coatesville
Saint Joseph - Spring City
Saint Jude - Chalfont
Saint Katharine of Siena - Wayne
Saint Martin de Porres - Philadelphia
Saint Martin of Tours - New Hope
Saint Mary - Schwenksville
Saint Mary Magdalen - Media
Saint Mary of the Assumption - Phoenixville
Saint Matthias - Bala Cynwyd
Saint Maximilian Kolbe - West Chester
Saint Michael the Archangel - Levittown
Saint Monica - Berwyn
Saint Norbert - Paoli
Saint Patrick - Philadelphia
Saint Paul - Philadelphia
Saint Peter - West Brandywine
Saint Philip Neri - Philadelphia
Saint Philomena - Lansdowne
Saint Richard - Philadelphia
Saint Rose of Lima - Eddystone
Saint Thomas of Villanova - Rosemont
Saint Titus - Norristown
Saint Veronica - Philadelphia
Saint Vincent de Paul - Richboro
Saints Simon and Jude - West Chester
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Our Mother of Good Counsel - Bryn Mawr
Queen of Peace - Ardsley
Sacred Heart - Bridgeport
Sacred Heart - Havertown
Sacred Heart - Royersford
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Philadelphia
Saint Albert the Great - Huntingdon Valley
Saint Aloysius - Pottstown
Saint Alphonsus - Maple Glen
Saint Andrew the Apostle - Drexel Hill
Saint Ann - Phoenixville
Saint Anthony of Padua - Ambler
Saint Charles Borromeo - Philadelphia
Saint Colman - Ardmore
Saint Cornelius - Chadds Ford
Saint Dorothy - Drexel Hill
Saint Frances Cabrini - Fairless Hills
Saint Gabriel - Philadelphia
Saint Genevieve - Flourtown
Saint Gertrude - West Conshohocken
Saint Helena - Philadelphia
Saint Ignatius of Antioch - Yardley
Saint Ignatius of Loyola - Philadelphia
Saint James - Elkins Park
Saint John Baptist Vianney - Gladwyne
Saint John Chrysostom - Wallingford
Saint John the Evangelist - Philadelphia
Saint Joseph - Aston
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Annunciation B.V.M. - Philadelphia
Assumption B.V.M. - West Grove
Blessed Virgin Mary - Darby
Church of Saint Andrew - Newtown
Corpus Christi - Lansdale
Holy Angels - Philadelphia
Holy Cross - Springfield
Holy Saviour - Norristown
Holy Trinity - Morrisville
Immaculate Conception - Jenkintown
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer - North Wales
Nativity B.V.M. - Philadelphia
Nativity of Our Lord - Warminster
Old Saint Joseph’s - Philadelphia
Old Saint Mary’s - Philadelphia
Our Lady of Fatima - Bensalem
Our Lady of Good Counsel - Southampton
Our Lady of Grace - Penndel
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Doylestown
Our Lady of Hope - Philadelphia
Our Lady of Lourdes - Philadelphia
Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Doylestown
Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Philadelphia
Our Lady of Peace - Milmont Park
Our Lady of Ransom - Philadelphia
Our Lady of the Assumption - Strafford
Our Lady of the Rosary - Coatesville
Our Mother of Consolation - Philadelphia
Catholic Social Services/Mercy Hospice
Dear Friends in Christ,
God invites us every day to love unselfishly, give freely and to
share our gifts without counting the cost. It is the mission of
the Catholic Charities Appeal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
to Give Hope to the most vulnerable and needy. We’re all
called to join in the mission. Your support of the 2014 Catholic
Charities Appeal did just that. You helped the Appeal surpass its
ambitious $10,000,000 goal for the second year in a row.
Because of your generosity, the Catholic Charities Appeal is
able to help mothers provide food for their children, the elderly
receive the medical care they need, developmentally disabled
children receive the proper tools to suit their special needs,
students in struggling neighborhoods have a safe place to
learn after school, retired priests who have served our faith
communities obtain much needed care and immigrant families
call the Church in Philadelphia home.
Please know that I am very grateful to you for your generous
support of the Catholic Charities Appeal. You made an
immeasurable difference in the lives of many. As our Holy
Father, Pope Francis reminds us, “Today, amid so much
darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and
women who bring hope to others.” Through your continued
support, we can fulfill the Mission of the Church, Giving Hope
to those who need it the most.
“Mercy Hospice helped me to know that I wasn’t alone; that I am
loved unconditionally. Mercy was my foundation; without the
women I met there I wouldn’t have made it, I wouldn’t be the
person I am today. It made me determined to do the right thing
with the help of God. Life looks great now, I look forward to
getting up every day. I thank God for Mercy, because I know that
my life is worth something. I found peace, happiness, and a sense
of purpose there – I’m just grateful and I hope they never close
that place.” – Marion Cooper
Last year, the lives of thousands of our neighbors and friends
were changed for the better because of your kindness – it
truly matters.
I THANK GOD
FOR MERCY,
BECAUSE I
KNOW THAT MY
LIFE IS WORTH
SOMETHING.
May God bless you and those you love.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
GIVING HOPE 2014
Augustine Riley grew up in an abusive family that caused her to
run away and abandon school after 8th grade. She began using
drugs at 15, living in abusive relationships herself, and had
multiple children who were all taken away from her. She lived in
abandoned houses, and despite treatment, always resumed her
drug habit. When her mother died of AIDS, she considered suicide.
When her son Marc was born three years ago, she asked God to
“please let me be a good mother, at least to him.” She successfully
completed a treatment program, and came to Mercy with Marc
last November to cement her recovery. She would recommend
Mercy “to anyone who wants to really change their life. I never
experienced the kind of love that I found here – God’s love is the
heart and soul of this place. Now I want to keep living right and
taking good care of my son. Mercy gave me courage and wisdom,
and inspired me to keep doing the right thing and moving forward.
I am truly grateful for what they have done for us.”
Catholic Social Services Chester City Food Cupboard
Fr. Anthony Orth, pastor of St. Gabriel’s Church in Norwood,
Delaware County visits the Coffee Club at the Catholic Social
Services Chester City Food Cupboard a few times a week to provide
a pastoral presence to the visitors. Father Orth says, “Most of these
folks are transient, some are literally on the streets or in shelters,
they are really up against it. Yet they’ve grown used to seeing me
there, and we enjoy each other’s company. I just try to bring some
joy and gladness to them and they in turn give me joy – I guess you
could say we’ve become friends. They are a blessing to me and some
of the folks will ask me for a blessing before they leave.”
St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments
“Shannon is thriving at St. Lucy Day School for Children with
Visual Impairments. She is using the latest in assistive technology
for the blind to educate her while the loving, Christ centered staff
tends to her spiritual development. Focusing on the coping skills
and the peace she will need to prepare for a future in a sighted
world. St. Lucy has continued to be a resource for our family
in which we gain hope, acceptance and love from the families
and staff. Shannon is an excellent 4th grade student who loves
swimming and gymnastics lessons. She has recently joined a
program called Acting Without Boundaries and will be performing
in her first play this spring! We have been truly blessed.”
– Trish DiGiuseppe
I JUST TRY TO BRING SOME JOY AND GLADNESS
TO THEM, AND THEY IN TURN GIVE ME JOY...
LAST YEAR, THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS
AND FRIENDS WERE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER BECAUSE
OF YOUR KINDNESS – IT TRULY MATTERS.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL COMPARATIVE RESULTS
2014
$11,054,513
110%
2012
$9,520,237
95%
2013
$10,031,743
100%
2013 APPEAL
2014 APPEAL
GOAL
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
TOTAL RAISED
$10,031,743
$11,054,513
100%
110%
$121.92
$145.28
$1,033,559
$2,038,822
PERCENT OF GOAL
AVERAGE GIFT
BEQUESTS
Catholic Charities Appeal funds aer deposited into an account maintained and governed by a separate
501(c)3 Catholic Charities Appeal charitable organization. Funds given to the Catholic Charities
Appeal will be used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the case for support.