Catholic Charities - Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
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Catholic Charities - Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
officesandfacilities 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 Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Quincy Decatur Beardstown Springfield Mattoon Carlinville Effingham Alton Caring for those who need it most Granite City 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 8Online 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: Despite unprecedented financial challenges over the past year, I am pleased Steven Roach Executive Director, to report that Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in the Diocese of in Illinois Springfield in Illinois has maintained its longstanding and dedicated mission of serving the poor and suffering in our midst. While our overall operating budget has decreased, the number of people we serve on a daily basis continues to be astounding. In fact, the number of clients who were served in our foster care and adoption programs represented only a small fraction of the total number of people Catholic Charities serves on an annual basis. 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 2012 executive director It is important to remember that Catholic Charities still provides food to tens of thousands of children and families through our seven food pantries across the diocese, the St. John’s Breadline and our Meals on Wheels program. Catholic Charities still provides medical and dental services to thousands of children and families through the St. Clare’s Health Clinic. Catholic Charities still provides millions of dollars’ worth of lifesaving medication through our MedAssist program. Catholic Charities still provides housing, guardianship, advocacy and wellness programs for hundreds of needy seniors through our St. Anne Residence, Elderly Guardianship, Eldercare Options and Faith In Action programs. Catholic Charities still provides housing, treatment and education for hundreds of at-risk youth through our Intact Family Services program and the Catholic Children’s Home. Catholic Charities still provides quality mental health services for hundreds of children and families through our Professional Counseling Solutions program. And Catholic Charities still helps over 20,000 people every year through our crisis assistance programs by keeping utilities on and families from being put out on the street. These critical programs and services are delivered through our area offices and facilities located in Quincy, Beardstown, Springfield, Decatur, Mattoon, Effingham, Carlinville, Alton and Granite City; all of which remain open for business. In addition, our rural outreach programs bring services to many more people located in dozens of small towns and communities throughout the Springfield Diocese. Catholic Charities is supremely dedicated to remaining a lifeline to so many people in need. We have been greatly encouraged by the love and support that so many of you have shown us during this transition period. We recognize that without it, we cannot fulfill our mission of love and the directive to care for the least of our brothers and sisters that was given to us by our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please share your time, talent and treasure to support the ministry of Catholic Charities in the years to come. 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” in the Most Rev. Springfield Diocese. Thomas John Catholic Charities Paprocki is the manifestation Bishop, of our Catholic faith Catholic Diocese of that “extends to Springfield in Illinois all the healing and President, empowering presence of Catholic Charities Jesus.” Catholic Charities Board of Directors 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 continued to serve thousands of children and families in need despite transitioning to an agency that has become significantly less reliant on government revenue. While this transition has been very difficult, it was made possible through the generosity of donors and by the tremendous dedication and selflessness of Catholic Charities’ staff, board members and volunteers. Despite significant financial obstacles, all Catholic Charities regional offices throughout the diocese have remained open and are serving the poor and suffering in our midst on a daily basis. Our local Catholic Charities offices would not be able to perform these ministries or respond to these needs without your financial assistance. If you have not taken an opportunity to donate to Catholic Charities, please prayerfully consider doing so. The Mission of Catholic Charities to address the needs of today’s families and to provide hope to the most vulnerable people in our diocese needs your support. 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 Maureen Robinson Springfield Candace Hovey Administrator Catholic Children’s Home Corporate Board of Directors Members Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki President Rev. Msgr. Carl Kemme John Maxwell Marlene Mulford Directors Larry Clark, Secretary Reginald Coleman Thomas Cullen James Graham William Kessler Amy Maher, Vice Chairman Clare McCulla, Chairman Rev. Joseph Ring Robert Schultz, Treasurer Sr. Jomary Trstensky, OSF Andy Watson John Webster Mattoon Catholic Charities Denise Cooling, Secretary Rev. Anne Flynn Mary Anne Hanner Ned Hoppin Fr. Dennis Kohlross, Ex-officio Don Kriesel June Kriesel Donna Martin Mike Metzger, Treasurer Teresa Metzger, Vice President Maria Miller Brian Murphy Michael Ramage Julie Robinson Patty Stiff Fr. John Titus, Ex-officio Linda Wente, President Jolene Young Springfield Catholic Charities John Blean Deacon James Bollman Kevin Broeckling, Vice President Debra Coe Gary Durchholz Cliff Erwin Bonnie Flynn Charles Good, Jr. Michael Greenwood Edward Hart, Finance Officer Betty Horwath Donna Klues Eric Madier James McDermott, DDS, (honorary) Joan Naumovich Chris Peterson, President Sally Petrone Marlyn Shaughnessy David Sorrell Area Office Advisory Boards Carlinville Catholic Charities Peg Broaddus, Secretary Jessie Bumpus, Finance Officer Lige Daley Julie Griffin, President Janis Johns Lee Johns Ann Kibe Jeremiah Kibe Michelle Millard Jill Murphy Cheryl Ogden Eric Ogden, Vice President Dennis Rahe Paula Robinson Denise Roth Paul Roth Erving Shores Charles Theivagt Decatur Catholic Charities Sue Breheny Ann Dawson Kim A. Genenbacher Deacon James J. Ghiglione Bruce M. Huber, Vice President Mary Jane Kefalas Kevin L. Kehoe Joseph S. Kerns Terri Kuhle Tappi E. McLeod William A. McNutt Robert Anthony (Tony) Musick Terry L. Myers Beatriz Perez Donna R Raycraft Dennis L. Reinhart, President Richard T. Smith, Secretary Dawn Sterling Kyle Talleur, Finance Officer Terry R. Taylor Rockanne Wilkerson Effingham Catholic Charities Cindy Gebben Ed Grunloh Andy Hanfland, Secretary Phyllis Jansen Ruth Kerner Lisa Mette Maria Moran John Nava-Sifuentes, Finance Officer Dan Niebrugge Gregory Oseland, President Jody Probst Margie Probst, Vice President Kent Schmidt Annette Schnabel Karla Schumacher Linda Simmons Elaine Stock Nicole Trupiano Diana Vonderheide Nancy Wood-Huels Madison County Catholic Charities Vickie Aldridge Mary Beth (Penny) Bazzell Ruth Birmingham Jack Calve, II Rev. Christopher Comerford Mary Ann Costanza Jean Ervin Rick Faccin, Finance Officer David Gensert Anthony Jacobs John Julian William Keller Gina Clary Loepker Andy Macias Joanne McMurray Sanford McMurray Tim Palermo Stephen Pennell, Vice President Denise St. Peters, President Jon Wooden Quincy Catholic Charities Jolene Beaber, President Tim Brenner Sarah Brigman Sue Chiodini Todd Chiodini Debbie Cramsey Kandi Ehrhart Deacon John Esselman, Finance Officer Diane Frankenhoff Leslie Frese Donna Gail, Vice President Dr. Eli Goodman Dennis Ippensen Katie Ippensen Kathy Jochem, Secretary Lisa Klitz Karen Koenig Lexze Mann R. Mary Matychowiak Nancy Ogle Brian Silverstein Melissa Sorrill Vieve Vieth Catholic Children’s Home Peggy Jo Batson State Rep. Dan Beiser Mark Cousley Vice President Gigi Darr Sue Fitzgerald Richard Gibson Michael Holliday John Hopkins Martha Kane President Deb Kasten Matt Kelly Ryan Lister Don Norton Finance Officer Dee Oller Secretary Fr. Steven Pohlman Mary J. Powell Minnie Stalker Mary Terry Larry Thompson Thank you to all our donors. We are so grateful for your generosity. Individual donors Deborah and Mike Albin John and Nichelle Alley William Awerkamp William Becker William and Dawn Becker M.G. Bedford Larry Bennett Lee Bertagnolli Thomas and Mary Beth Binder Dean and Colleen Bingham Gary Birschbach W.S. and Mary E. Blalock Mike and Phyllis Bodine Brian and Lisa Bohnhoff Randall Bono Dennis and Janice Booker Edwina Boone Dr. Ruben and Mrs. Emily Boyajian Theodore Bracco Mary Brahler Neil and Carmen Breer Kevin and Sue Breheny Aaron and Kari E. Brewer Dr. Richard and Mrs. Colleen Brown Richard Brummer Robert and Sarah Bunn Sandra Bushby Dennis and Kathy Bushur Leonard Bushur Jack and Janice Butler Dr. Luis Caceres Lance Callis Edward Campbell Randy Cannady Ray and Anne Capestrain Larry Clark Daniel and Patricia Clasby Debra Coe James and Mary Comerford Richard Conlin Gery Conlin John and Kelly Conlon Timothy and Lynn Connelly John and Helen Cornell Timothy and Susan Costigan Donald and Theresa Couch Tom and Lori Cullen Don and Joette Curtis George and Hilda Dallmier Patrick Dawson Henry and Mary Ann Deters Keith and Sandra Deters Serena Pelletier and Chris Dickerman Alfred Dierkes Roger and Linda Distlehorst Albert O. Eck Jr. Doris Edwards Jeff Egizii Lynn Eldridge Joseph and Patricia Emmerich Robert Engelhart JB Esker Shawn Faloon Anita Figge Alan and Elizabeth Frigy Roger and Mary Frances Fruin Timothy and Aimee Fyke Mike and Cindy Gaddis Patricia Galle Gary and Kim Genenbacher Albert and Marian Giacomini Bernard Giannell Jr. Louis Gietl Patricia Giganti Carolyn Gnaedinger Golfing Friends of Esper Figueras James and Carolyn Graham Maria Granzotti Dr. Timothy and Mrs. Diane Gray Rita and Fred Greenwald Bishop Ronald Greeson Paul Hafel Aileen Hagan Sen. William and Anna Haine Jack Hake Kevin and Jean Harder Michael and Sue Ramage Raymond Harney Andrew Rathsack Rosalind Harris Dr. D. Obul Reddy Beverly Hart Dr. Christopher Reid Jim Hausman Steven and Cara Reid Robert J. Hayward John and Judy Rice Gerald and Donna Hecht Carol Ries Dennis and Julie Heim Sen. Dale Righter Mark Henn R. Michael Roach James and Carol Henrichs William and Barbara Rogers Margaret E. Herman Dr. Ronald and Mrs. M. Therese James and Jennifer Hilgard Romanelli Bradley and Camille Hill Darryl and Diane Rosser Thomas and Bonnie Hill Bernard and Grace Runde Michael and Kimberly Hoffmann Carl and Nancy Saladino Jr. Floyd and Debra Holkenbrink Danny and Margaret Sartore Carl Horine Trust Kent and Elizabeth Schmidt Stanley and Nancy Wood-Huels Dr. Jeffrey Schopp and Dr. Pamela Norma Huelsing Rundle Bradley Huff Debbie Schulte Kay Jansen Roger and Colleen Schulte Michael and Maryanne Jenner Steven and Kathleen Schulte Marcella Jennings Colby and Sue Schwarze Don Johannes Willa Senger Gary and Joyce Johnson David Shafer Barry Julian Michael and Joyce Shively Ben Julian Rick and Diane Siemer Kevin and Jan Kast Bruce and Marguerite Simon Dr. John and Mrs. Ingrid Kay Steve and Carol Skasick Dr. John and Mrs. Mary Jane Kefalas Dr. Richard Smith Tony and Valerie Dust Kemme LL and RW Smith Eugene Kennedy Richard T. and Sue Smith Joe and Ann Kerns Paul and Cynthia Soebbing John Kinnear Joseph and Carolyn Spraul Joseph and Marjorie Kloba Mark Staley John Kohlrus Jeff and Sheri Stauffer John and Mary Ann Koucky Charles and Martha Stevens Ferne Kruger Andrea Stonecipher Thomas and Joan Layzell Timothy C. Sullivan Dr. Eric and Mrs. Marivic Lohse Timothy L. and Joyce Sullivan Robert and Mary Kathleen Thomas and Billie Swift Lombardi Christopher Swing Anthony and Constance Lorenz Stephen and Neta Tagge Austin and Linda Luckett Jerald Tarble Claudia Madding Roseanne Tarro Peter and Toni Martin Terry Taylor Dan Martini Chris and Lynn Thomason Darin Mathis David Titone R. Mary Matychowiak Fr. John Titus Marjorie May Michael Tomao Therese Maze Patrick Tracy Michael and Lucinda McClain Don and Wanda Tracy Jim and Annette McDermott James and Jil Tracy Susan Meuth Bart and Virginia Troy Terrill and Penny Meyer Harry Van Houdnos Marlyn Micheletto Ken and Marilyn Vogt Robert and Michelle Mihlbachler Tom and Barb Vonderheide Christopher and Michelle Millard Jeron and Mackenzie Walker Thomas and Joan Monahan Jean Moss and Ralph Walter Mary Monckton-Blickhan Tom and Megan Walters Michael and Barbara Morrissey- Martha Weis McGrew Gail Westendorf Michael and Michelle Mulligan Robert and Kathy Wiesemann Mike and Debra Murbarger Robert and Helen Wise Robert and Shirley Murphy Linda and Michael Wrincik Robert Musick John and Kathy Wuellner Terry and Connie Myers Lubeth Young Laimutis Nargelenas Mary Zitzlsperger Scott and Carol Neudecker Todd and Cheryl Zoellner Billy Ngo Mike and Kathy Nolan Corporate donors and Greg and Deana Nuxoll foundations Peter A. (Tony) and Signe Oakley ADM Grain Co Fred and Regina O'Connor Agracel, Inc David and Carol Olejniczak Akra Builders, Inc. Dr. Paul Oltman All Service Contracting Corp. Dr. Paul and Mrs. Myra Oltman Alton Foundation Michael Pals Alton Gaming Co. Matt Pals Ameren The Very Reverend Thomas John Amstead Rail Paprocki Anderson Legislative Consulting Ed and Megan Peck Andes Health Mart Dr. Larry and Mrs. Beverly Penning Andreas Foundation DW and Rosalie Poland Applebees Bar & Grill Nancy Prosser ASF-Keystone, Inc. Dr. Mark Puczynski Balda Dental Office Marie Rademacher Becker, Schroader & Chapman, P.C. Victor and Carrie Raleigh Blessing Hospital Boy Scout Troop 77 Mattoon Brumleve Industries, Inc. Busey Bank Campos Family Dental Catholic Charities USA Catholic Daughters of the Americas CCUSA/Walmart Cellini Family Fund Trust Clary Steel Transport COHIHO Foundation Continental Carbonic Products Corporate Action Care for Elderly Assn Inc. Crossroads Truck Cullen and Assoc. Decatur Community FoundationWSOY Food Drive Designs Unlimited, Inc. Diocesan of Council of Catholic Women Donovan Trust DOT Foods Dreyfus Foundation Effingham Builder Supply Effingham Fire Fighters Association Local 3084 Effingham Monument Co. Effingham Truck Sales, Inc. Eisenberg Foundation First National Bank of Dieterich Friends of William Haine Gateway Regional Medical Center Gilbert, Metzger, & Madigan LLP Gill Family Foundation Gollings Trust Green Family Charitable Foundation Grunloh Construction Harper Oil Co. Heartland Center for Aesthetic Dentistry Hickory Point Bank Hitachi Metals Automotive Components Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Howard Buffett Foundation HWC Concrete IL Department of Agriculture Illinois Tool Works Foundation Incarnate Word Grant Independent Charities of America International Assoc. of Firefighters #37 Jansen Cable Construction, Inc Jerger Dentistry JGTEK, Inc John and Louisa Marx Family Foundation John Hopkins & Associates P.C. John Meuth Jr. Fund John Webster, LTD JP Morgan Jun Construction Co. Kane Mechanical, Inc. Koboldt Charitable Trust Koerner Distributors, Inc. Kohls Ladies of the Elk Jerseyville Lawler Foundation Lifestream Services Inc Living Centers, Inc. Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Martin's IGA McLeod Express, LLC Merck Merck Partnership in Giving Meyer Oil Co. Mid-America Advertising Miles Chevrolet Morrissey Construction NARTS: The Association of Resale Professionals Niemerg's Steak House Northstar Memorial Group LLC P.H. Broughton and Sons Paris Machine Co People's State Bank Phillips 66 Phone Masters Quincy Ladies of Charity Quincy Medical Group Foundation Raycraft and Jones LLC RFE Management Corporation Romano Co., Inc. Rotary Club of Springfield South Sara Bush Lincoln Health System Siemer Milling Co, Skeff Distributing Co. Inc Smith, Moore and Co. Soy Capital Bank Springfield Township St. Louise deMarillac Guild St. Mary's Hospital Stevens Industries Tate and Lyle Americas LLC Teutopolis Elementary School Teutopolis High School volunteers Teutopolis Lions Club The L.E. Myers Co. Total Grain Marketing Tracy Family Foundation United States Steel Co. US Bank Village of Forsyth Walmart WAND-TV Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Wellspring Resources Western Catholic Union Whinnery Trust Y Yard Auto and Truck Zerrusen Family Foundation Religious Organizations 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Blessed Sacrament Church, Springfield Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield Central Baptist Church, Springfield Christ the King Church, Springfield Church of St. Jude, Rochester Church of the Little Flower, Springfield Church World Services Douglas Ave. United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church, Hillsboro First United Methodist Church, Springfield God's Outreach of Sherman Holy Family Church, Decatur Hope Evangelical Free Church, Springfield Knights of Columbus Laurel United Methodist Church Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Decatur Rochester Christian Church Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Decatur St. Agnes Church, Springfield St. Aloysius Church, Springfield St. Anthony's Church, Effingham St. Elizabeth Church, Granite City St. Elizabeth Holy Name Society, Granite City St. Francis Cabrini Church, Springfield St. Francis Church, Teutopolis St. John Vianney, Sherman St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Springfield St. Joseph Church, Springfield St. Joseph the Worker, Chatham St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Carlinville St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Louisville St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Decatur St. Vincent De Paul Societies West Side Christian Church, Springfield 2012highlights Madison County Faith in Action Volunteer earns statewide honor A volunteer with the Madison County Catholic Charities’ Granite City office has earned statewide recognition for her work with older adults. Ms. Millie Clements, of Madison County Catholic Charities’ Tri-Cities Faith in Action Program in Granite City, recently received the Outstanding Caregiver Award for Older American Act Services. with the grant allocation. These refrigerated trucks will be stocked with donated food items to be distributed throughout the eastern and southern rural counties of the diocese. They will also enable Catholic Charities to pick up large quantities of food from food banks, businesses and from generous donors to help stock Catholic Charities food pantries year round. “Catholic Charities has experience in developing rural outreach programs. We will use our existing Pictured with Millie Clements is Tri-Cities Faith in Action local contacts and seek out new Ms. Clements was presented the Program coordinator Carol Ann Worthington and Illinois partnerships in rural communities award at the Governor’s Conference Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D. where we believe there is a need on Aging, a conference held in for this service,” said Roach. Chicago where advocates and experts from across the state gathered to focus on issues that affect the aging population. The funding came from a $1 million charitable grant Wal-Mart awarded Catholic Charities USA to combat nationIllinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D wide hunger. After a detailed application process, Catholic presented awards to individuals and organizations whose Charities USA awarded only a dozen Catholic Charities agencontributions in assisting older adults merit recognition. Ms. cies each a portion of the award to help already-established Clements has volunteered with the Retired Seniors Volunteer food assistance programs. Catholic Charities in the Diocese Program for eight years. of Springfield in Illinois offers seven different food pantries “Some of the phrases used to describe Mille are ‘compaslocated in Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Mattoon, sionate’ and ‘takes caregiving duties seriously,’” said Susie Quincy and Springfield. Schrage, Area Director of Madison County Catholic Charities. ‘I would also like to add ‘dedicated’ and a true example of the ‘faith’ in our Faith in Action program. We are truly blessed by Millie’s contributions to our mission.” Catholic Charities joins the world of social media In an effort to reach out to more clients, volunteers, donors or others looking for information on Catholic Charities programs and locations, the agency has launched an agencywide Facebook page to make an instant and wider audience connection. Serving the Granite City area since 2001, Tri-Cities Faith in Action became a Catholic Charities program in July 2010. Volunteers like Ms. Clements provide carereceivers aged 55 or older with transportation assistance, friendly The page, which can be visiting, companionship, phone found at www.Facebook.com/ conversations, yard cleanup, batCatholicCharitiesDiocese Pictured with the new refrigerated truck to be used tery and light bulb changes, and ofSpringfield, provides posts on as a mobile food pantry in Madison County Catholic holiday cards and gifts. Last year the fundraisers and other events at Charities is Sanford McMurray, who donates over 25 Tri-Cities Faith in Action program Area offices, upcoming service hours a week to the pantry. provided services to 76 clients in events at facilities, descriptions of Granite City, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Mitchell and Venice. programs offered at different locations, and photos sent in by staff of office celCatholic Charities awarded funding for ebrations, milestones and awards. Mobile Food Pantries from Wal-Mart Foundation Catholic Charities in Springfield was one of 12 agencies nationwide to be awarded a $78,000 grant from the WalMart Foundation to help end hunger in rural areas of the Springfield diocese. The funds will go towards purchasing two refrigerated trucks to be used as mobile food pantries. “We are honored to be one of only a dozen Catholic Charities agencies across the country to receive this grant,” said Catholic Charities Executive Director Steven Roach. “We have struggled for years to address the issue of rural hunger in our diocese, and a mobile pantry is a real opportunity to reach out to those who cannot access services at our regional offices.” The Madison County Catholic Charities and Effingham Catholic Charities offices have each purchased a new vehicle “We hope that people who check out our Facebook page maybe just out of curiosity will find that it tells some compelling stories of what our agency does for the communities we serve,” said Meredith Curtin, Facebook administrator. “The goal is that those people will ‘like’ our page, and will share our information with others.” In addition to providing information on its own events the Catholic Charities Facebook posts links to news clips, articles and details on other area events that could be helpful to its friends. “Facebook has more than a billion users,” said Curtin. “It has the potential to bring people together with Catholic Charities – and ultimately to connect with those who most need our help,” she said. agencyactivity agencyfinancials Statement of Activities 2012 PROGRAM Totals COUNSELING All Counseling Programs 803 Clients Adoption and Pregnancy *Adoptions (completed) Post-Adoption Services Supportive Pregnancy Services 27 Cases 22 Clients 602 Clients 311 Children 26 Children 88 Families 7 Families 54 Children 133 Children Senior Outreach Elderly Guardianship Eldercare Options Strong for Life Faith in Action Meals on Wheels St. Anne Residence 79 183 94 271 386 25 C Supportive Pregnancy Service Clients Clients Clients Clients Clients Clients Community Services and Health Assistance Crisis Assistance 17,753 Clients Rural Outreach 2,226 Clients Education and Advocacy 37,727 Clients Food Pantries 95,249 Served Resale Stores 124,785 Customers Resale Stores (Voucher Assistance) 13,739 Clients St. John’s Breadline 195,381 Meals Summer Lunch Program 2,260 Meals MedAssist 1,782 Clients St. Clare’s Health Clinic Adults (18+) 442 Clients Children (18 and under) 1,864 Clients *These programs were eliminated from Catholic Charities by the state of Illinois during FY2012 Totals are for the year ended June 30, 2012 Faith in Action Volunteers are matched with homebound seniors, age 55 and older, in Macon County and the Granite City area, to provide companionship and non-medical assistance. Meals on Wheels Lunches are delivered on weekdays by caring volunteers to homebound seniors in Decatur and Macon County. A 23-unit apartment community in Beardstown for seniors meeting age and income requirements. Opened in 2005 and still welcoming leasing applications. RevenuE Contributions Miscellaneous 14% Fees & Grants - Gov. 47% United Way 8% Located in the Quincy area, this service offers crisis material assistance consisting of baby diapers and formula, as well as a parenting series for new and expecting parents. The series addresses issues such as baby care, family values and support, and bonding with baby. It is free of charge to all new families. Catholic Children’s Home Professional Counseling Solutions Service Fees - Programs 4% * Excludes Permanently Restricted Revenue. Continuing Operations only. We provide basic necessities including food, clothing, vouchers for household goods, and utility and rent assistance. EXPENSES Support Services 18% Residential Services 18% Counseling Special Education 22% 5% 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. 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 prescription 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 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. St. Clare’s Health Clinic 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. St. John’s Breadline Eldercare Options We assess, counsel and determine the need for guardianship for senior adults who no longer have the ability to make sound judgments. Staff strive to find alternatives to guardianship as well as secure legal decision makers for disabled adults. Elderly Guardianship We assume the role of Guardian for Seniors who lack decisional capacity concerning their health, well being and safety. Staff provide 24 hour case management, decision making and advocacy for these individuals. 897,187 Special Events 387,956 Private Grant 241,772 Community Services 33% *Continuing Operations only. Intact Family Svc. 4% 5,337,886 Service Fees 446,923 Sales to the Public 787,159 Investment Income 445,926 29,839 $11,424,804 Expenses Food Pantries MedAssist 748,031 Total Revenue Intact Family Services 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. Legacies & Bequests Miscellaneous Income Crisis Assistance $2,102,125 United Way Fees & Grants Government Contributions 27% Our therapists offer professional, compassionate services to individuals, couples and families striving for emotional wellness. We also provide counseling to students and women in crisis pregnancies. Nestled in Springfield, our Breadline serves more than 600 meals a day to the low-income and homeless at no charge. The St. Anne Residence REVENUE The Alton-based home provides special education and therapeutic services for students ages 5-21 and residential services to boys aged 11-18. Family-Based Services *Foster Care *Foster Aftercare Intact Family Services Extended Family Support Residential Care Special Education Year Ended June 30, 2012 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: Program Services Special Education $2,604,641 Residential Services Intact & Extended Family Services 504,813 Counseling & Supportive Pregnancy 590,660 Post-Adoption Services Breadline & Pantry 846,819 Resale Stores 774,071 2,093,480 8,317 MedAssist 450,246 Elderly Services 239,803 St. Clare's Health Clinic 273,676 Meals on Wheels 381,006 Crisis Assistance Total Program Services 707,163 9,474,695 Supporting Services Management & General Fund Raising Total Support Services Total Expenses 1,949,887 206,083 2,155,970 $11,630,665 Copies of audited financial statements are available for review at the Administrative Office of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield Excludes Permanently Restricted Revenue & Discontinued Operations Strong for Life An evidence-based program for homebound seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is an exercise program that improves gait, mobility and activities of daily living. The Mission Statement of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois: “To extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”