2015 - Catholic Social Services

Vol. 19, issue 1 - 2016
Catholic Social Services
2015 Annual Report
PROVIDING HELP - CREATING HOPE
CSS is a division of Catholic
Human Services of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Works of Mercy
THAT RENEW HOPE
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a message from
The Archbishop
IN THIS ISSUE
St. Edmond's Home
for Children
Developmental Programs
Pages 4-5
Mercy Hospice
Housing & Homeless Services
Pages 6-7
St. Gabriel's
Reintegration Services
Youth Services
Pages 8-9
Chester City
Family Services
Community-based Services
Pages 10-11
Immigration Legal Services
Community-based Services
Pages 12-13
2015 Financial Overview
Page 14
2015 Community Impact
Page 15
CSS Board Members
Page 16
Editor: Edward Lis
Graphic Artist: Tina Colvin
Photographer: Sarah Webb
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I am pleased to present the 2015 Annual Report for Catholic Social Services (CSS)
of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, entitled Works of Mercy that Renew Hope.
In this Year of Mercy which Pope Francis has proclaimed for the universal Church,
it is reassuring to witness so many powerful examples in our midst of the People of
God engaged in the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. I am grateful to the men
and women who work for and volunteer with CSS every day for their dedication to
be ambassadors of mercy in the world. Their efforts are truly a source of renewed
hope for so many.
As our Holy Father has stressed from the outset of his ministry as the successor of
Saint Peter, Mercy is the very heart of the Gospel. The simplicity of lifestyle and
genuine humility of Pope Francis give testimony to an ancient title for the papal
office – the Servant of the Servants of God. His example invites each of us to be like
Jesus, the Master who washed his disciples’ feet, and thereby show the tenderness
and compassion of the Father for all of his children, without condition or exception. No one’s feet are too dirty – and no one’s life so broken or distorted – to be
outside the reach of our genuine concern and care. As Francis reminds us,
“God’s mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful love, to become merciful in turn … inspiring each of us
to love our neighbor and to devote ourselves to what the Church’s tradition calls the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.”
Catholic Social Services is an outstanding example of the enduring commitment
of our Archdiocese to the works of mercy, as they daily provide material assistance
and supportive services to people with a myriad of challenges and needs. CSS is one
our Church’s most effective instruments of mercy to those who are hungry, homeless, disabled, addicted, emotionally troubled, financially burdened, or otherwise in
need of help and renewed hope.
In this report, you will read inspiring stories featuring a handful of the nearly
174,000 individuals whose lives have been transformed by works of mercy through
CSS last year. Those good works are possible because of your financial support and
volunteer service. We are grateful for the generous support provided by so many to
CSS programs directly as well as through the annual Catholic Charities Appeal. And
we value the partnerships we continue to enjoy with various governmental agencies
that look to us as a trusted provider of a broad range of social services for people in
our local communities.
May our God, who is ever rich in mercy, bless all of our efforts on behalf of our
brothers and sisters in need.
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
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a message from
The Secretary for Catholic Human Services
In this CSS 2015 Annual Report, we celebrate an
extraordinary year for the Archdiocese with the historic
visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia. His message of
mercy and hope was an inspiration to Catholic Social
Services, and his proclamation of this Year of Mercy
invites all of us to commit ourselves to revive hope for
others through corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
For over 30 years I have served in various CSS programs, and witnessed the transforming impact of
serving people with compassion and dignity. We do this
work every day, round the clock, when funding is sufficient and when resources are not as plentiful. We keep
at it because that is who we are – the Church engaged
in the works of mercy. This edition of CSS Connections
highlights our “mission of mercy” concretely expressed
in the success stories of those we serve.
• The St. Edmond’s Home for Children story features
Jack and his remarkable strength of spirit along with the
ardent support of his family and caregivers. The care he
receives is clothed in tender mercy, affording him a rich
quality of life and his family the reassurance that Jack is
ever in good hands.
• The hunger for wholeness and need for support systems are exemplified in the experience of Kathleen, who
found compassionate caregivers and a safe place for her
recovery at Mercy Hospice. Now, almost ten years later,
she is still sober and actively engaged with her family,
parish, and local community.
• Our Immigration Legal Services feature exemplifies
the challenges and blessings of new Americans in our
community. With our legal assistance, Soledad and
Gerardo patiently pursued their path to U.S. citizenship
and then worked dutifully to take full advantage of the
opportunity it afforded to reunify their family.
• In our Chester City Family Service Center feature,
Chuck shares how he rebounded from a series of severe
losses in his life. With the assistance of CSS, he has
found new life as he reorders his priorities and gives
back to others through volunteer service.
• The St. Gabriel’s System story featuring Chris reflects
our historic mission of serving vulnerable children.
After running afoul of the law as a juvenile, Chris got a
second chance at St. Gabe’s Hall, and then Reintegration Services helped him gain full-time work, assume
parenting duties for his baby daughter, and establish
plans for college.
These stories show the vital role that we play in fulfilling
the charitable mission of the Church. The vast array of
programs we offer are dependent on our long-standing
partnerships with government as well as the generous
support of our donors past and present, particularly
through the Catholic Charities Appeal and related CSS
annual fund efforts. Thanks to all of you for your partnership as instruments of God’s mercy in the world.
James T. Amato, LSW
Secretary for Catholic Human Services
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Works of Mercy
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St. Edmond's Home for Children
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
Jack has lived at St. Edmond’s since 2005, and was recently blessed by Pope
Francis during his visit. Parents Greg and Moira are faithful Catholics who are
grateful for the excellent care Jack receives, as well as the support that they are
offered as a family.
Moira and Greg Brunk brought their newborn son
home from the hospital feeling like “everything was perfect.” Yet, born with microcephaly, Jack started missing
developmental milestones. Later diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, he soon started having seizures and needed a
feeding tube. His parents enrolled him in early intervention services, special education classes, and took care of
him at home for 10 years. They had two more children
and moved from Chicago to the Philadelphia area.
Greg remembers that as Jack got older and bigger, it
became more difficult to care for him. They sought inhome help before looking at residential facilities: “We
heard about Saint Edmonds, came to visit, and just fell in
love with the place.”
“It was the hardest day of our lives, dropping off Jack at St. Edmond’s, yet they were
wonderful from that first day. As a mother, it
meant so much that they got to know Jack,
and we got to know them. They're our
family now.” - Moira
Both parents feel reassured by how caregivers pay attention to Jack and have learned how he expresses himself
despite being nonverbal. One of his favorites, Dorothy
Johnson, has been at St. Edmond’s for 31 years, and
calls it a blessing to work with children there. She sings
or even dances with Jack in his wheelchair, bringing out
“his beautiful smile” or getting him to “burst out laughing.” Dorothy says simply, “I have grown to love Jack as
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Retired Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. Maginnis lives at St.
Edmond’s Home, and regularly celebrates Mass on
Sundays and Holydays for residents and their families.
if he were my own. Being with him gives me joy, and I go
home with a happy heart.”
The Brunks appreciate how St. Edmond’s offers Jack a
normal life, taking him to baseball games (he’s a Cubs
fan), concerts, museums, even the prom. A highlight
was when the whole family went to Disney World with
8 other children and their families, accompanied by 30
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Clients in
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Programs
1,447
Family
Beneficiaries
L-R: Moira, Mary-Kate, Jack, Leo, and Greg Brunk.
St. Edmond’s staff members. Moira remembers fondly
being all together: “For that time, we were just a normal
family. Jack rode Space Mountain three times in a row!
When he's on a roller coaster, he's free and I think he feels
like we feel.” His sister Mary-Kate wrote her college admissions essay about how Jack has impacted her: “I have
this insight that not a lot of people have, and it has shaped
what I want to do with my life.” She hopes to go into
law or government and influence public policy to help
people with special needs. Younger brother Leo shares
his love of sports with Jack, and is “really grateful just to
have him” in his life.
During challenging times when Jack was very sick or
hospitalized, St. Edmond’s 24-hour nursing care and
support staff helped Jack and his family get through
it all. Denise Clofine, Administrator of St. Edmond’s,
recalls Greg once telling her that, “We are the lucky
ones; our family is truly blessed to have the angels of St.
Edmond’s in our lives.” Denise calls Jack blessed to have
such dedicated parents and siblings present and active in
his life. She observes, “Jack has really flourished during his
11 years here, and his relationships with dedicated staff like
Dorothy are truly magical. Jack and his beautiful family
have enriched our lives more than words could ever express.”
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS: (services to individuals with intellectual disabilities)
• Divine Providence Village – residential campus and group homes for women
• Don Guanella Homes – twelve residential community group homes for men
• St. Edmond’s Home for Children – residence for children with multiple disabilities
• Community Outreach Program – in-home support to individuals & their families
• Life Sharing Through Family Living – supporting individuals living in private homes
• Day Programs – adult training facility, work activity center, community employment
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Mercy Hospice
Kathleen with Mercy Social Services Supervisor Iris Elijah
and Faith, current Mercy resident with her son Zayd.
HOUSING & HOMELESS SERVICES
Kathleen was once a successful model and later worked on Wall Street, before cocaine destroyed her career and family. Years in and out of rehab ended when she
arrived at Mercy Hospice four months pregnant. There she got solidly on the road
to recovery, and delivered her “miracle baby.” She is now remarried, a dedicated
mom active in her parish, and will soon regain custody of her autistic teenage son.
It is easy to see how this attractive woman with the
natural smile was once a model who appeared in magazines and TV ads. Kathleen had it all – money, clothes,
jewelry, travel. But her undoing was a substance abuse
problem that started with binge drinking at age 14
and led to heavy drug use during college, where she
nonetheless graduated with a finance degree. While at
a club, scouts from New York invited her to audition
and her modeling career took off, eventually leading
her to Italy. As she reflects back, “I thought that was the
life, but now I see what a horrific life I had.” Her drug
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habit worsened, and while passed out she was a victim
of attempted rape.
Frightened, she quit modeling and returned to New
York, where she met and married a partner at a big investment firm. She got her broker’s license and became
a successful trader on Wall Street, earning six-figures.
They had twin boys, and life seemed good. But she
resumed drinking and her drug habit, and everything
came crashing down. Within months she lost her job,
and her husband kicked her out and eventually di-
vorced her, gaining sole custody of their children due to
her addiction. Stints in rehab yielded little, as she quickly went back to abusing. She hit bottom while dating a
crack addict, by whom she became pregnant. Desperate,
she heard about Mercy Hospice, where women in recovery could stay with their young children. She called and
spoke to Social Services Supervisor Iris Elijah, who told
her there was no room, but would see what she could
do. When Iris called the next day to say “Come on over,”
Kathleen recalls that “those were the most blessed words I’d
ever heard.”
“Mercy Hospice is a sanctuary of
hope, a sanctuary of love and forgiveness.” - Kathleen
Determined to make good on this “second chance that
God gave” her, Kathleen persisted in her efforts to make
recovery stick this time, for the good of the child in
her womb. The care she received at Mercy touched her
heart. She recalls, “They cleaned me up, clothed me, cried
with me. Mercy was my strength when I was weak.” Her
parents came back into her life and helped with her
pregnancy needs, and her Mercy social worker accompa-
nied her during delivery. Her son Joshua spent his first
year at Mercy while Kathleen grew steadily stronger in
her recovery. When she was ready, they moved into her
own apartment, with her father managing her finances
to keep her safe.
A decade later, Kathleen is now remarried to Bruno,
who supports her recovery with his own abstinence
from alcohol, and has accepted Joshua as his own.
Kathleen will soon regain custody of her eldest son
Jarod, who has severe autism, and anticipates the day
he will come to live with them. Kathleen says she found
renewed hope at Mercy, and knows that “were it not
for their care and love, I’d probably be dead and my son
motherless. I owe my life to Mercy, and thank God for them
every day.” Her friend Iris believes that Mercy's success
lies in accepting women like Kathleen for who they are
as “our sisters, our neighbors. When they come through the
doors of Mercy, we want them to
know that hope starts here.”
505
Clients in 7 Residences
for the Homeless
10,498
Day Guests
HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES:
• Saint John’s Hospice – shelter, social services, and meals for homeless men
• Good Shepherd Program – residence for medically fragile men
• Mercy Hospice – residence for women in recovery from substance abuse
• McAuley House – residence for medically fragile women
• Women of Hope – two residences for women with mental health needs
Kathleen visiting with some
current Mercy residents.
• Visitation Homes – transitional housing for women with young children
• St. Mary’s Residence – subsidized independent living for elderly women
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St. Gabriel's Reintegration Services
YOUTH SERVICES
Christopher was a good student who grew up in a single parent household. Despite his mom's best efforts, he got his girlfriend pregnant and was arrested for
theft at 16. Sent to St. Gabriel’s Hall, he worked hard, graduated, and with help
from his Reintegration caseworker got a full-time job, is supporting his daughter,
and plans to attend college.
Christine remembers the call – her son Chris had been
arrested– right before Mother’s Day, and this after
learning that his 16-year-old girlfriend was pregnant.
Mom was shocked at how quickly things had changed.
Chris had been a straight-A student, active in sports,
someone people enjoyed being around. He hung with
good kids from families she knew, although most lacked
a father at home just as he did. Then a few friends started doing “crazy, stupid things” and Chris got caught up
in it. Now he was at the youth detention center, where
mom had to speak with him through thick glass: “I
couldn’t even hug him – it just tore me up.”
Chris remembers feeling mad he had put himself in
this predicament, but knew that he could not run from
responsibility, that he had to deal with it. Things got
worse when he was charged as an adult, and then while
incarcerated learned that his older brother had been
killed as an innocent bystander of neighborhood gun
violence. His mom, who had put herself through school
to become a cardiology technician while raising five
boys on her own, was heartbroken as she delivered the
news to him. He came to the funeral, in shackles.
Eventually, he was adjudicated by juvenile court and
sent to St. Gabriel’s Hall. While there, his daughter was
born, and although not there in person, staff facilitated
him being present by phone during the birth. Later,
when his mom brought the child for a visit, she rested peacefully on his chest, as though she had always
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known him. Chris was at the Hall for 13 months, and
graduated with honors, receiving the leadership award.
“The staff members were like father figures
to me, and if I needed help or just to talk,
they were right there for me. They helped me
turn it around, and taught me to be patient,
humble, and strong.” - Chris
Upon discharge, Chris began meeting weekly with Michael Muldrow, his Reintegration caseworker, who stays
in regular contact with Chris for 6 months while on
probation. The goal is to ensure a positive and permanent return to home and community, assisting young
men like Chris with employment and educational goals,
while fulfilling conditions of probation such as counseling or substance abuse support. Michael is impressed
with the progress Chris has made, due in large part to
the ongoing support and guidance of his mother. As
Michael observes,“reintegration takes the structure, discipline, and life lessons learned at the Hall and continues
them in a home environment. When done in partnership
with the young man’s family, as in this case with Chris and
his mom, the results prove that it works.” Reintegration
Services Director Jim Foley stresses that to be successful requires building a positive relationship with these
young men, and that takes time: “But we stick with
them, helping them gain trust in us and others, social skills,
and a sense of optimism about their future.”
Reintegration caseworker Michael Muldrow
visiting Chris at home after work.
1,967
Clients in
Youth Services
4,131
Family
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YOUTH SERVICES: (Community-Based and Residential)
• Adoption Services – assisting birth mothers and adoptive parents in adoption process
Chris with his mom and
"best friend" Christine.
• Foster & Kin Care – training and support for family-based care of dependent youth
• Catholic Community Services – case management & collaborative care network for at-risk youth
• St. Francis - St. Vincent Homes – group homes, education & treatment for dependent youth
• St. Gabriel’s System – residential, educational & treatment programs for court-adjudicated youth
(St. Gabriel’s Hall, De LaSalle Vocational, Outpatient Treatment, and Reintegration Services)
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Chester City Family Services
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
Chuck was a successful sales executive before becoming a casualty of downsizing, and then was diagnosed with cancer. With savings depleted and battling
depression, he was “couch-surfing” when CSS Family Services helped with rent
for an apartment and food until SSI funds came through. He is now one of many
regular volunteers at their Coffee Club and food pantry.
“It’s really a miracle that I’m still alive today,” Chuck
proclaims with evident gratitude and wonder. His peacefulness as he speaks of the twists and turns in his life is
in marked contrast to just a few years ago. Originally
from nearby Media, Chuck had struggled for years after
being laid off from his job and diagnosed with advanced
stage cancer. Experimental surgery and chemo put him
in remission, but the mounting burden of medical bills
and lack of steady income led to a heart attack, anxiety,
depression and alcohol abuse. Amid these challenges he
became estranged from his family, and ultimately faced
home foreclosure and the risk of being homeless. At that
point someone referred him to Catholic Social Services.
He met with Rick Pytlewski, Administrator of CSS
Chester City Family Services, which covers all of Delaware County. Given Chuck’s dire situation and immediate needs, they provided some emergency financial
Honor Blackburn Grant, who coordinates the Coffee Club, with volunteers Chuck and Fr. Anthony Orth.
41,463
Clients in
Community-based
Services
87,072
Family
Beneficiaries
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Chuck and Sheila serving the daily patrons of the Coffee Club.
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR GENERAL POPULATION:
• Family Service Centers – referral, material assistance & case management, parenting & life skills classes
• Out of School Time Programs – afterschool academic enrichment & recreation for children & youth
• School Social Work – case management for Catholic high school students & their families
assistance to get him into a small apartment he could
afford. With their support, he staved off foreclosure, sold
his home and finally got approved for social security disability insurance. He also got into recovery and has been
sober for over a year.
Father Anthony Orth, pastor of St. Gabriel’s parish in
Norwood, also volunteers there, as a welcoming and
friendly pastoral presence among the 80 or so people
that come daily – some homeless, others in shelters,
many in recovery and needing social interaction. Fr.
“Everyone was so kind, they were there
Shortly thereafter he began
when I needed them most, they put a roof Orth says simply, “They’re
my friends. I enjoy being with
volunteering where he him- over my head and gave me hope. I got
them. We provide a space where
self had received help. Four
connected with the Church again, and
they can be safe with friends
days a week he serves those
things miraculously started to straighten
who visit Coffee Club each out. I have no idea where I would be with- and people who care.” While
there, they can access shower
morning for something to eat out Catholic Social Services.” - Chuck
and laundry facilities, clothes
and some ‘fellowship time.’
and food pantries, and referChuck’s mission now is to
give back to people who have likewise experienced hard- ral for other services. As Chuck says, it’s all based on a
ship and suffering: “I am repaying that debt by doing what simple concept: “caring people caring for people.” Fellow
volunteer Sheila, who also received help from CSS, feels
I can to help my friends here. When I look into their eyes I
“very at home with everybody here … it’s just one big family
see what I once saw in my own eyes. This is an opportunity
to be a part of something that benefits others, and I’m proud of God.”
of how far I’ve come and what I’m doing now.”
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Immigration Legal Services
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
Soledad came here from Mexico when she was 21, and by virtue of her father being a U.S. citizen, was able to be naturalized as well. When she married Gerardo,
here on a temporary work visa, she petitioned for his residency, and Gerardo also
later became a citizen. They now have two children and another on the way, and
have brought their parents to live here as legal permanent residents.
In this compact apartment, a tight-knit multi-generational immigrant family mirrors a former era of
Catholic immigrants who flocked to this country. Like
those European newcomers who populated the neighborhoods and urban parishes of the early 20th century,
Soledad and Gerardo came from Mexico in search of
new opportunities and a better life. They represent an
ever greater percentage of faithful practicing Catholics
in the U.S. Church today.
This young couple is grateful to CSS Immigration
Legal Services for their expert help in handling the
necessary paperwork and petition process, in pursuit of
their dream of building their family life here. They first
turned to CSS as newlyweds facing prospects of being
separated due to Gerardo’s need to renew a temporary
work visa. With a child on the way, they feared complications would prevent his return in time for the birth.
Kristin Taranath, an experienced Accredited Immigration Representative, petitioned for Gerardo’s permanent
residency and eventually his citizenship, based on his
marriage to Soledad, a U.S. citizen through her father.
“Thanks be to God, she successfully petitioned
for my husband, which meant we could stay
together and have our first child here without
him having to return to Mexico.” - Soledad
When Gerardo received his permanent residency, he
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felt something was still missing. He was motivated to
become a U.S. citizen, and hoped to bring his elderly
parents to live here, so he could care for them in their
advancing years. Once a citizen, he did so, again with
the help of CSS. Also, Soledad worked with CSS to
obtain a medical waiver for her mother, who suffers
from dementia, to streamline her path to citizenship.
As Kristin remarks, “This is the epitome of the immigrant
family. They have a lot of love for each other and are very
dedicated to supporting one another.” She is impressed
with how readily they have become financial sponsors
for their loved ones, often at great personal sacrifice.
They both work full-time, Soledad at St. Mary Medical
Center and Gerardo in construction. Their daughter
Jazmin is quickly learning English at school, and they
are improving their own language skills on the job.
Still, they speak Spanish more often at home, so that
their children appreciate their family’s cultural heritage.
They go to mass in Spanish nearby at Our Lady of
Fatima worship site, and celebrate Mexican feasts and
American holidays with equal enthusiasm. As Soledad
says, “We love the interchange of cultures and traditions
in this country, and appreciate so much all that we have
to be thankful for here.” Gerardo values being respectful
of the laws here, and is grateful for the guidance and
persistence of CSS in helping them unite their families.
In his words, “CSS really cares; they have been there to
advocate for and support us every step of the way.”
Kristin Taranath, CSS Immigration Representative, with Soledad, Gerardo and family
Soledad and Gerardo with Gerardo Jr. and Jazmin
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR PARTICULAR GROUPS:
• Immigration Legal Services – legal assistance for residency and citizenship issues
• Operating Base Cecilia – supportive services for homeless or at-risk Veterans and their families
• Fatima Outreach Center – programs for Latino community in partnership with St. Mary Medical Center
• Real Alternatives – assisting pregnant women in crisis to choose life, deliver and nurture healthy babies
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 2015
Expenditures
(year ending June 30, 2015)
Revenue
45.6%
9.9%
81.0%
16.9%
5.8%
1
2
0.5%
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
$ 55,951,336
Divine Providence Village
Don Guanella Homes
St. Edmond’s Home for Children
Community Outreach and Day Programs
3
1.6%
4
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING
$ 99,421,303
Phila. Dept. of Human Services
Community Behavioral Health
PA Office of Developmental Programs
PA Department of Education
Other government contracts
ARCHDIOCESAN SUBSIDY
Catholic Charities Appeal
Donations & Bequests
Program-based Annual Funds
Trust Fund Disbursements
$ 20,719,087
FEES FOR SERVICE
$
UNITED WAY
Total Sources of Revenue
YOUTH SERVICES
$ 47,550,042
St. Gabriel’s System
St. Francis-St. Vincent Homes for Children
Catholic Community Services
Foster Care & Adoption Services
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
$ 12,166,973
Family Service Centers (includes Veterans,
Real Alternatives & School Social Work programs)
$
Out of School Time (OST) Programs
Immigration Legal Services
2,016,350
601,050
HOUSING & HOMELESS SERVICES $ 7,089,439
Saint John’s Hospice
Mercy Hospice
Good Shepherd Program
McAuley House
Visitation Homes
Women of Hope
St. Mary’s Residence
$122,757,790
Catholic Social Services Corporations
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Catholic Community Services (CUA #4)
Divine Providence Village
Don Guanella Village
St. Edmond’s Home for Children
St. Francis - St. Joseph Homes for Children
St. Gabriel’s System
Saint John’s Hospice
The following fund operations of the above corporations:
St. Joseph Homes for Children
St. Joseph House
St. Vincent’s Home, Tacony
St. Vincent’s Services for Women & Children
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38.7%
Total Expenditures
$122,757,790
Expenditures Compared to FY 2014
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W
S
$5.6 million for Developmental Programs (+11.1 %)
$3.8 million for Youth Services (+8.6%)
$ 1.3 million for Community-Based Services (-9.5%)
Revenue Compared to FY 2014
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W
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$4.7 million in Governmental Funding (+5%)
$3.6 million in Archdiocesan Subsidy (+21%)
Overall Budget Increase of $ 8.2 million (+7.2%)
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2
3
Meals Served
at homeless shelters, afterschool
& residential programs for youth
and the intellectually disabled
in
Financial Assistance
provided to individual
households
1,210,583
$584,704
Client Distribution across the Region
26,459 (44%)
Philadelphia
34,978 (56%)
Persons trained in
such as financial literacy,
job search, prenatal
care and parenting
Children Educated/
Tutored
in specialized school or
afterschool settings
210,597
117,050
4 Suburban Counties
Life Skills
COMMUNITY IMPACT 2015
5,892
3,431
Volunteers
who served
2,310
Volunteer Hours
45,871
56,965
32,909
5,166
2,966
Clothing Items
distributed to the homeless
and needy families
Baby Care Items
Distributed via Family Service
Centers,St. Vincent Homes,
and Foster Care
Individuals received
Food & Groceries
Beneficiaries of
Social Work,
Case Management,
& Referral Assistance
Clients & their
families receiving
Counseling &
Behavioral Support
Clients benefiting from
Residential Care,
In-Home Support or
Housing Assistance
Residences for Dependent/Delinquent Youth............699
Households received furniture,
small appliances and other
Home Goods
1,949
Housing Relocation and /or Support...........................635
Shelters and Residences for Homeless Persons......... 505
Children and Youth in Foster or Kin Care....................485
Residences for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities..342
Individuals whose lives were
Positively Impacted
173,930
In-Home Support Services for At-Risk Youth...............310
Clients.........................................................62,589
Family Beneficiaries.................................111,341
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Catholic Social Services Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre (President) - Archdiocese of Philadelphia
James T. Amato (Exec. V.P.) - Secretary, Catholic Human Services
John P. Delaney, Jr., Esq. (V. P.) - Deputy District Attorney, Philadelphia
Tara G. La Fiura, Esq. (Secretary) - Associate, Blank Rome, LLP
Maura B. Kelly, CPA (Treasurer) - Pinnacle Realty Services
MEMBERS
Peter T. Ancona - Director, Utility Integration, Exelon Corp./PECO
Yemele Ayala - Sr. Director, School Support Services, Aspira, Inc. of PA
Robert F. Byrne - NE Phila. Program Director, Interfaith Hospitality Network
Marion Corbin - Director (ret.), Archdiocesan Office of Black Catholics
Michael Crofton - President / CEO, Philadelphia Trust Company
Msgr. Edward M. Deliman - Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo (Bensalem)
Christopher Gigliotti, Jr. - Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley
Denise D. Hodgson - Chair, Walnut Street Theatre Board of Trustees
Dr. Dennis Kennedy - Associate Professor, LaSalle University
Teresa V. Lamore - Medical Education Consultant, Merck & Co., Inc.
Vince Liuzzi - Executive Vice President, DNB First
Manus J. McHugh - Director, Retail Strategy, Constellation Energy/Exelon
James E. Randolph - Deputy Commissioner (ret.), Philadelphia DHS
Thomas P. Sholes - Managing Director, Pershing / BNYMellon
Works
of Mercy
THAT RENEW HOPE
Among my many blessings is the chance to assist in
the vital work of Catholic Social Services (CSS).
I know best the wonderful work being done by the
staff of the Developmental Programs Division, who
daily serve men, women and children with intellectual disabilities. They recognize and promote the
dignity of each person. They bring God's mercy to
every individual, child or adult, in their residential
and community programs. They make ours a more
loving and more just world. CSS sees the face of
Jesus in every face, and brings the love of Jesus to
all they serve. Truly, they are daily about the work
of the angels!
John P. Delaney, Jr.
Julian Staniec - Director (ret.), Bucks County Assistance Office
2015 Annual Report
From my perspective:
Thoughts of a CSS Board Member
Deputy District Attorney, City of Philadelphia
Vice President, CSS Boards of Directors
Chair, Developmental Programs Committee
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It is my burning desire that, during this
Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Christian people
may reflect on the corporal and spiritual
works of mercy…. let us enter more deeply
into the heart of the Gospel
where the poor have a
special experience
of God’s mercy.
- Pope Francis