officesandfacilities
Carlinville Catholic Charities
525 W. Second South
Carlinville, IL 62626
217.854.4511
Fax 217. 854.8049
Madison County Catholic Charities Granite City Office
2266 Madison Ave.
Granite City, IL 62040
618.877.1184
Fax 618.798.4287
Catholic Charities of Coles,
Douglas and Edgar Counties
4217 DeWitt Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
217.235.0420
Fax 217. 235.0425
Quincy Catholic Charities
620 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
217.222.0958
Fax 217.222.8737
Decatur Catholic Charities
247 West Prairie
Decatur, IL 62523
217.428.3458
Fax 217.428.4415
Springfield Catholic Charities
120 South 11th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217.525.0500
Fax 217.525.0554
Effingham Catholic Charities
US Route 40 E
Effingham, IL 62401
217.857.1458
Fax 217.857.1481
Administrative Office
1625 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217.523.9201
Fax 217.523.5624
FACILITIES
Catholic Children’s Home
1400 State Street
Alton, IL 62002
618.465.3594
Fax 618.465.4023
2011
St. Clare’s Health Clinic
700 N. 7th St., Suite A.
Springfield, IL 62702
217.523.1474
Fax 217.523.0194
St. John’s Breadline
430 N. Fifth St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217.528.6098
Fax 217.528.3605
Catholic Charities
This past year presented many welldocumented challenges for Catholic
Charities. Through it all, we were
guided by the unending leadership,
integrity and spirituality of Bishop
Paprocki. I am very proud of the
effort that we sustained to fight for
our religious principles and identity
and equally disappointed that
Catholic Charities was pushed out of
foster care and adoption by the State
of Illinois after a century of faithful
service. Our mission of caring for
abused, neglected and abandoned
children is a foundational element of
our religious ministry.
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Quincy
Decatur
Beardstown
Springfield
Mattoon
Carlinville
Effingham
Alton
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Catholic
Charities
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
MEMBER
Catholic Charities USA®
Dear Friends of
Catholic Charities:
Please allow me to
present to you the
Catholic Charities
Annual Report for
2011. On behalf
Steven Roach
of Bishop Thomas
Executive Director,
John Paprocki and
Catholic Charities
of the Diocese
the Corporate Board
of Springfield
of Directors, I wish
in Illinois
to express our
sincerest gratitude to all of our staff,
volunteers, advisory board members
and donors who continue to make
Catholic Charities a powerful
example of Christ’s love and an
important community resource for
thousands of people across the
Springfield Diocese.
The St. Anne Residence
309 E. 9th St.
Beardstown, IL 62618
217.323.3228
Fax 217.523.5624
Madison County Catholic Charities Alton Office
3512 McArthur Blvd.
Alton, IL 62002
618.462.0634
Fax: 618.462.3209
executive
director
Caring for those who need it most
Please know that Catholic Charities
continues to help thousands
of children and their families
through the many other services
and programs that are offered
throughout the diocese. Children
of all ages receive food, clothing,
medicine, professional counseling,
back-to-school supplies, family
support services, special education,
residential and independent living
services on a daily basis through
Catholic Charities programs. In
addition, many more children are
helped by Catholic Charities when
their families come to us in need
of financial assistance to help pay
the rent, utilities or medical bills.
Our commitment to strengthening
families remains strong and intact
and will continue to be a priority
into the future. The reality of
today’s economic difficulties has
created a substantial increase in the
demand for these services.
Catholic Charities will continue
to partner with government,
whenever possible, to address these
growing needs. However, we will
never be forced to surrender our
religious beliefs and identity as
a Catholic institution in order to
continue any individual government
partnership. We also realize that
“over dependence” on government
funding is a risky business model
given the huge budget deficits and
imminent social service funding cuts
on both the state and federal levels.
Therefore, it is more important than
ever that Catholic Charities increase
its efforts to improve the private and
philanthropic support we receive for
the services we provide to the poor
and suffering. In order for us to
continue to be a strong presence in
our communities, we must engage
and enlist broader support from
our Catholic community as well
as all people of good will. Please
help Catholic Charities maintain its
presence in our Springfield diocese.
Your generosity will help to ensure
that, in their moment of crisis, the
“least of our brothers and sisters”
will always have a place to turn
where they will be received by
the loving heart and hands of Our
Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sincerely,
of the board
Dear Friends in
Christ,
Executive Staff
Left: Steven E. Roach, Executive Director
This annual
publication is issued
to inform you of the
recent activities and
Most Rev.
programs offered by
Thomas John
our office of Catholic Paprocki
Charities.
Bishop,
Catholic Diocese of
For close to
Springfield in Illinois
nine decades,
President,
Catholic Charities
the professionals at
Board of Directors
Catholic Charities have
provided much-needed
services to families in the Springfield
diocese. In a time when Catholic
Charities’ presence in Illinois has been
greatly diminished, I ask you to take
this opportunity to see how Catholic
Charities of the Diocese of Springfield
continues its work to aid the poor, the
hungry, the sick and suffering of all
ages, races and faiths.
Catholic Charities needs your
generosity and support more than ever.
Its area offices continue to provide
critical services to the most vulnerable
population – needy children and
famililes—through its food pantry, crisis
assistance, health care, counseling and
senior services programs. We in the
Springfield Diocese must ensure that
this vital community asset can continue
its mission to provide help and hope to
our brothers and sisters who are most
in need.
Please do all you can to support this
important part of our church’s ministry
in the coming months and years.
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:
Steven E. Roach, M.S.
Executive Director
Catholic Charities
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
agencyleadership
president
To extend to
all the healing
and empowering
presence of Jesus.
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
Taryn
Markezich
Carlinville
Marie
Rademacher
Decatur
Sr. Carol
Beckermann
Effingham
Deborah
Albin
Mattoon
Jackie
Raleigh
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
Reginald Coleman
Thomas Cullen
Deanna Demuzio
Ted Eilerman
James Graham
Michael Hoffmann, Chairman
Bridget Hogan
William Kessler
Michael Ludvigsen
Amy Maher, Secretary
Clare McCulla, Vice Chairman
Rev. Joseph Ring
Robert Schultz, Treasurer
Sr. Jomary Trstensky, OSF
Andy Watson
John Webster
Denise Cooling, Secretary
Don Dawson
Duane Deters
Jayne Genta
Mary Anne Hanner
Carolyn Harmon
Ned Hoppin
Heather Kuykendall, Finance Officer
Jim Littleford
Donna Martin
Mike Metzger, President
Teresa Metzger
Maria Miller
Tim Monahan
Ben Ragle
Michael Ramage
Julie Robinson
Linda Wente, Vice President
Jolene Young
Karen Koenig, Secretary
Lexze Mann
R. Mary Matychowiak
Dorothy Parn
Area Office Advisory Boards
Carlinville Catholic Charities
Jessie Bumpus
Connie Dunn
Julie Griffin, President
Barbara Hagelstein, Secretary
Ed Hagelstein, Finance Officer
Janis Johns
Lee Johns
Audrey Kates
Robert Kates
Cheryl Ogden
Eric Ogden, Vice President
Charles Theivagt
Decatur Catholic Charities
Sue Breheny
Ann Dawson
Kim A. Genenbacher
Deacon James J. Ghiglione
Maria T. Granzotti
Bruce M. Huber
Sue M. Jess
Mary Jane Kefalas
Kevin L. Kehoe
Joseph S. Kerns
Daniel J. McGuire, Finance Officer
Tappi E. McLeod
William A. McNutt
Robert Anthony (Tony) Musick
Terry L. Myers
Donna R Raycraft
Dennis L. Reinhart
Theresa J. Rutherford
Richard T. Smith, President
Sean E. Streaty, Vice President
Terry R. Taylor
Christopher Tietz
Effingham Catholic Charities
Cindy Gebben
Ed Grunloh
Andy Hanfland, Secretary
Mark Hemmen
Dave Jansen
Phyllis Jansen
Lisa Mette
John Nava-Sifuentes, Finance Officer
Dan Niebrugge
Gregory Oseland, Vice President
Jody Probst
Margie Probst
Kelly Sager
Kent Schmidt
Annette Schnabel
Karla Schumacher
Linda Simmons
Nicole Trupiano
Diana Vonderheide
Nancy Wood-Huels, President
Madison County Catholic Charities
Vickie Aldridge
Mary Beth (Penny) Bazzell
Ruth Birmingbam
Rose Marie Chadwick
Rev. Christopher Comerford
Mary Eckhouse
Rick Faccin, Financial Officer
Michelle Felisky, President
David Gensert
Anthony Jacobs
Penny Jestes, Secretary
John Julian
William Keller
Gina Clary Loepker
Andy Macias, Vice President
Tim Palermo
Stephen Pennell
Denise St. Peters
Mary Pat Vernardos
Mattoon Catholic Charities
Kathy Augustine
Kathryn Clapper
Quincy Catholic Charities
Chris Altmix
Jolene Beaber, Finance Officer
Tim Brenner
Sarah Brigman
Sue Chiodini, President
Todd Chiodini
Mary Courty
Kandi Ehrhart
Deacon John Esselman
Diane Frankenhoff, Vice President
Leslie Frese
Donna Gail
Dr. Eli Goodman
Dennis Ippensen
Katie Ippensen
Kathy Jochem
Mary Ann Klein
Lisa Klitz
Springfield Catholic Charities
Kevin BroecklingFinance Officer
Cliff Erwin
Bonnie Flynn
Sally Grieme
Edward Hart
Betty Horwath
Eric Madier
James McDermott, DDS (honorary)
Joan Naumovich
Chris PetersonPresident
Mary Jo SeizSecretary
Catholic Children's Home
James Begnel
State Rep. Dan Beiser Finance Officer
Mark CousleyVice President
Gigi Darr
Sue Fitzgerald
Richard Gibson
David Hayes
John Hopkins
Martha KanePresident
Deb Kasten
Matt Kelly
Don Norton
Dee Oller
Fr. Steven Pohlman
Mary J. Powell
Alice ReineckeSecretary
Minnie Stalker
Mary Terry
Larry Thompson
Bonnie Vega
agencyspotlight:
Catholic Charities Children's Programs and Services
Catholic Charities provides services throughout the Springfield Diocese
that focus on children and families in need. Services to children are an
important part of the family programs in all offices, from supplementing
their basic food and physical needs to enhancing their emotional and
social lives.
School Counseling
Catholic Charities helps children who
need assistance in regaining emotional
wellness through counseling and
student assistance programs in area
schools.
• Caring, licensed professionals are
available to guide families and
children through difficult times.
• Through Catholic Charities
programs in the Decatur, Quincy
and Effingham area offices, licensed
counselors work with schools to
provide individual counseling,
group and classroom meetings, and
classroom presentations with a focus
on stress management, substance
abuse, family issues, and peer
relationships. Referrals can be made
for individual and family counseling
at local Catholic Charities or other
counseling facilities if additional
services are needed. Last year, 62
children and 6 classes were served by
these programs.
Intact Family Services
This program provides professional social work
and therapeutic services to help troubled
children and their families resolve conflict and
develop healthy relationships.
• Parenting classes, counseling and case
management are just some of the tools used
to keep children in a stable family unit.
• Last year, the Intact Family Services program
offered in the Springfield, Quincy and
Carlinville offices helped 75 families work to
stay together.
Back To School Rural Outreach
Helping children start the school year off right is the
mission of this outreach program, which operates in
the Effingham and Mattoon area offices.
• Catholic Charities vehicles make scheduled stops
in many diocesan rural communities to distribute school supplies
and clothing prior to the start of a new school year to ensure that kids
have what they need to be successful.
• The Mattoon distribution program reached 605 children, and the
Effingham program reached 1,626 children with new school supplies
before school started last fall
• Many Catholic Charities food pantries also provide school supplies
and backpacks for area kids at the beginning of the school year, as
well as cold weather accessories such as mittens, scarves and coats.
St. Clare’s Health Clinic in Springfield
Children are offered a variety of health services including school physicals,
vision and dental services, and hearing and vision screenings for preschool
age children.
• Volunteer doctors from the Springfield community along with staff
from St. Clare’s Clinic provide these valuable services.
• St. Clare’s Clinic treated 2,153 children in Fiscal Year 2011.
Family Centered Services in Carlinville
This program collaborates with local schools and community agencies
to identify students with issues that impact school attendance and
performance.
• Any student who is truant, suspended or expelled is eligible for these
services. Students will also be considered for the program if they have
social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that make them at risk
for school attendance issues.
• Catholic Charities creates a specialized plan of interventions to
positively impact the student’s academic progress. Most commonly
approved plans include individual tutor/ mentors, funding for
specialized counseling, camps, extracurricular activities and funding
to meet basic needs.
• Last year, this program successfully identified 75 at-risk
youth in the school setting and implemented strategic
interventions and services to promote their academic
success.
Crisis Assistance
Meeting critical basic needs, the crisis assistance
programs of Catholic Charities help thousands of children
and their families through their daily struggles brought on
by poverty, unemployment, hunger and lack of health
insurance. These programs include Financial Assistance,
Clothing Vouchers, Food Pantries and MedAssist.
•Financial assistance funds for temporary housing,
transportation, utilities, etc., are available to families
who are faced with a crisis and need a helping hand.
•Through a voucher program, Catholic Charities
staff works with families in need to ensure that they
receive the small household goods or clothing they
need at no cost at its resale stores. Resale store are
located at the Carlinville, Decatur,
Effingham, and Mattoon area offices.
Last year, a total of 15,475 referrals
were issued for vouchers to resale
stores.
• Those in need can supplement their
food budget and receive a variety of
foods to help keep their children and
families nourished at Catholic Charities
food pantries, available at the Alton,
Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Mattoon,
Quincy and Springfield area offices.
• Springfield Catholic Charities offers food
assistance at St. John’s Breadline, which
serves meals twice a day to the hungry. These
meals are especially valuable to children in the
summertime, when school is out and free
breakfast and lunch programs are not offered
nearby.
• Effingham Catholic Charities sponsors a sixweek Summer Food Service Program for
Effingham-area children that served 1,862
lunches last summer. In addition to providing
lunch there is always an enrichment activity
sponsored by a local business or organization. A playground and
toys are also provided so kids have a place to learn and play in a safe
environment.
• The MedAssist program, which is offered at all Catholic Charities
locations, helps children and families by making prescription
medications available at no or low cost. This program, which works
with the pharmaceutical companies, provided more than $7.4
million of prescriptions to 1,804 clients last year.
Catholic Children’s Home in Alton
Catholic Charities continues to manage the Catholic Children’s Home
(CCH), which was founded as an orphanage over 130 years ago in the
Springfield Diocese by the Precious Blood Sisters of Ruma.
• The CCH Residential Program provides a home for boys ages 11
through 18 who are victims of physical and sexual abuse and wards
of the State of Illinois. Intense clinical, behavioral and social skills
training are provided around the clock for these youth.
• The CCH LIFT Program, which prepares young men from ages 16-20
for successful community living by teaching life skills and providing
support and supervision as they transition to adulthood.
• The CCH Special Education School provides an accredited, positive
academic environment special needs students (K-12) referred from
local public school districts. The CCH students learn educational and
social skills while their therapeutic needs are also being met.
• In Fiscal Year 2011 there were 108 children enrolled in special
education and 57 children served in the residential programs at
CCH.
2011highlights
Buffet Foundation, St. Mary’s
Hospital, Neuhoff Media support
Meals on Wheels program
Community effort raises more than
$102,000
Decatur Catholic Charities has operated the Macon County Meals On Wheels
program since 2002, and has served more
than 600 homebound senior citizens in
the Macon County area. In the summer of
2010, the Meals on Wheels program was
providing almost 79,500 hot, nutritious
meals per year to program participants,
many of whom live alone and leave their
homes only on a limited basis.
On July 1, 2010, the state of Illinois
eliminated funding to the Meals on Wheels
program, impacting the program and its
clients by more than 50,000 meals.
Greg Fritzgerald, senior services
supervisor for Decatur Catholic Charities,
applied for grants and researched other
areas of funding while putting the word out to the community that the
Meals on Wheels programs needed help.
“The program continued to operate on a smaller scale, serving as
many clients as possible, until a community partnership was formed to
support the Meals on Wheels program and to draw attention to the problem of hunger in the Decatur area,” said Fritzgerald
In February 2011, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, St. Mary’s
Hospital, and Neuhoff Media each pledged $45,000 to the Decatur
Catholic Charities’ Meals on Wheels program, and in addition, the
Howard G. Buffett Foundation pledged to match any community donations specified for veterans. The Buffett Foundation also pledged to
donate proceeds from crops grown on its farms in a five-year, $1.25 million commitment.
“Howard Buffet saw the problem of hunger in his community, especially
among older and disabled veterans, and helped us bring it to light and find
a way to combat it with local resources,” said Fritzgerald. “Combined with
the assistance we received from partners like St. Mary’s Hospital and Neuhoff
Media, we were able to get this message out to members of the public, who
responded very generously.”
The community match portion of the Buffet Foundation’s pledge asked
people to “Buy a Senior a Meal” for $7 a day. The campaign raised a total of
$102,116.
“We want to express our gratitude to the Decatur community for its generous response to fill a need through funding of the Meals on Wheels program,” Fritzgerald said. “Catholic Charities will be able to continue its role in
providing warm and nutritious meals to those who need it most.”
The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has provided $136 million for agricultural production advancements for small-scale and resource-poor farmers and
$74 million for water development, delivery and management in overlapping
geographical areas. The Foundation has focused on integrated approaches,
including adoption of no-till farming techniques, improvement of soil fertility, agronomic training, participatory farmer research and development of
drought-tolerant and virus-resistant crop varieties to increase crop yields.
Neuhoff Communications operates 12 radio stations in Springfield,
Decatur, Champaign and Danville, along with four television stations in Twin
Falls, Idaho. Its focus is on local programming and a commitment to the communities they serve.
St. Mary’s Hospital was founded in 1878 by three Hospital Sisters of St.
Francis. It is a 355-bed, all-private room health care facility that combines
modern technology with the caring spirit of the original founders.
Effingham Catholic Charities Celebrates 30 Years
In 1981, a young social worker, Sr. Catherine Mary Norris of the
Daughters of Charity, established Effingham Catholic Charities to serve
the needs of the poor and struggling in the southeastern area of Illinois
surrounding Effingham.
Aided by the efforts of a dedicated board, volunteers and donors,
as well as her Daughters of
Charity predecessor Sr. Beth
Ruder, Sr. Catherine Mary
led the way for Effingham
Catholic Charities’ growth to
include adoption, foster care,
counseling, a food pantry, a
resale store, a pharmaceutical assistance
program, and crisis assistance.
Heading into the 21st century,
Effingham Catholic Charities was highly
regarded as a well-managed human services agency with respected leadership and
solid relationships with its communities.
In addition to the usual social services,
Effingham Catholic Charities also offered
innovative programs to assist its unique
population, such as the Ramblin’ Rose, a
bus that brings needed school supplies and
clothing to children in the rural communities within its service area.
By 2003, Effingham Catholic Charities
had doubled the original size of many of
its programs and staff, causing the need
for a new facility. In July 2003, the agency
embarked on “The Jabez Project” to raise
money for a new facility. This capital campaign would prove to be highly successful:
it surpassed its initial goal of $1 million
and reached the $1.4 million mark by
January 2005, which allowed the office to buy and renovate the building
at its current location, 1502 E. Fayette St. in Effingham (U.S. Route 40 E).
The former Keller’s Furniture building is 30,000 square feet on 2.5
acres, which allowed Effingham Catholic Charities to consolidate all
its programs under one roof, provided on-site storage for the Ramblin'
Rose bus, and offered more parking and storage space for the pantry and
resale store. The Open House to celebrate the new headquarters was
held in April 2005.
In 2008, Effingham Catholic Charities recognized the Daughters of
Charity at its Annual Benefit Dinner Dance by presenting to them its
Vineyard Award. Four of the eight Daughters of Charity who served at
Effingham Catholic Charities were in attendance to receive the award,
which is presented annually to those who have shown exemplary efforts
in promoting the mission and ministries of Catholic Charities.
As the office celebrates its 30th year of service, Area Director Sr.
Carol Beckermann thanks all those who have donated their time and
resources to the mission of being Jesus to the clients served through
Catholic Charities. “With Catholic Charities, you become the presence of
Christ in so many lives
and provide us with
the means to serve the
large number of people
who come to us for
help,” she said.
“We thank all of
you and our staff for
your great work in
being Christ to all.”
Madison County Catholic Charities’ New
Granite City Location
The staff at Madison County Catholic Charities celebrated a new
chapter in its six-decade history of service to the Granite City community
when it opened the doors to its new Area Office headquarters in early
2011. Although a January blizzard during moving week caused a few
challenges, staff members were able to complete the transition of materials and programs from the Granite City Area Office’s former location
at 2105 State Street to its new site on Madison Avenue with minimal
service interruptions.
Jun Construction of Godfrey completed the three-month remodel of
the former Lombardi Furniture & Interiors at 2266 Madison Avenue. In
addition to being completely handicapped accessible, the new Granite
City Area Office is also located directly on a public bus route, a feature
not offered at its old location. The Granite City office will continue to
serve the community through the same programs it did at its former location: the Crisis Assistance Program, the Professional Counseling Solutions
Program, and the Faith in Action Program for seniors who need assistance with transportation and other tasks. Office hours remain the same,
as well: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
During the Open House, which was held in April 2011, Fr.
Christopher Comerford blessed the office and about 30 people toured
the newly renovated building. For more information on Madison County
Catholic Charities Granite City Area Office, call 618-877-1184.
agencyactivity
2011 PROGRAM
Totals
COUNSELING
All Counseling Programs
700 Clients
Adoption and Pregnancy
Adoptions (completed)
Post-Adoption Services
Supportive Pregnancy Services
18 Cases
22 Clients
464 Clients
Family-Based Services
Foster Care
Foster Aftercare
Intact Family Services
Extended Family Support
Residential Care
Special Education
340 Children
49 Children
75 Families
7 Families
57 Children
108 Children
Elderly Guardianship
Eldercare Options
Strong for Life
Faith in Action
Meals on Wheels
St. Anne Residence
82
173
117
214
428
25
Clients
Clients
Clients
Clients
Clients
Clients
Community Services and
Health Assistance
Crisis Assistance
24,717 Clients
Education and Advocacy
22,915 Clients
Food Pantries
79,340 Served
Resale Stores
115,627 Customers
Resale Stores (Voucher Assistance) 15,475 Clients
St. John’s Breadline
190,679 Meals
Summer Lunch Program
1,862 Clients
MedAssist
1,804 Clients
St. Clare’s Health Clinic
Adults (18+)
513 Clients
Children (18 and under) 2,153 Clients
Totals are for the year ended June 30, 2011
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.
*Adoption
We provide permanent homes for children who cannot remain in or return
to their birth parents’ home. Our staff prepares loving families to adopt and
supervises the placement until adoption is finalized.
Supportive Pregnancy Services
Our staff assists expectant parents during unplanned pregnancies by offering
practical help, material assistance, education and counseling and adoption
planning.
Catholic Children’s Home
The Alton-based home provides special education and therapeutic services
for students ages 5-21 and residential services to boys aged 11-18.
Professional Counseling Solutions
REVENUE
We provide basic necessities including food, clothing, vouchers for household goods, and utility and rent 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.
RevenuE
Miscellaneous 12%
Fees & Grants Gov. 64%
United Way 6%
Miscellaneous 12%
Contributions 15%
Fees & Grants Gov. 64%
United Way 6%
Contributions 15%
Contributions$2,278,148
Legacies & Bequests
943,918
Special Events
420,769
Private Grant
Service Fees Programs 3%
Service Fees Programs 3%
224,441
Counseling
4%
Support Services
13%
458,453
Sales to the Public
746,362
Investment Income
822,477
Foster Care &
EXPENSES
Adoption
10,566,248
Service Fees
Miscellaneous Income
Support Services
13%
28,269
United Way
Fees & Grants Government
Crisis Assistance
Total Revenue
47,076
$16,536,161
27%
Residential Services
13% Expenses
Foster Care &
Adoption
27%
Residential Services
13%
Program Services
Foster Care & Adoption
Special Education
2,467,472
Residential Services
2,112,107
Intact & Extended Family Services
518,899
Counseling & Supportive Pregnancy
542,803
Breadline & Pantry
894,690
Resale Stores
739,480
MedAssist
487,833
Elderly Services
221,642
St. Francis Community Clinic
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.
St. Clare’s Health Clinic
290,313
Meals on Wheels
358,181
Resale Stores
Crisis Assistance
752,621
Food Pantries
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.
*Foster Care
Children receive compassionate foster care through traditional, relative and
treatment programs. We license and support foster families who give of
themselves to provide security to children.
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 prescription coverage.
Referral Services
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
Nestled in Springfield, our Breadline serves more than 600 meals a day to
the low-income and homeless at no charge.
Eldercare Options
Meals on Wheels
The St. Anne Residence
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.
A 23-unit apartment community in Beardstown for seniors meeting age and income requirements. Opened in 2005 and still
welcoming leasing applications.
Year Ended June 30, 2011
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.
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.
Lunches are delivered on weekdays by caring volunteers to
homebound seniors in Decatur and Macon County.
Statement of Activities
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:
Intact Family Services
Senior Outreach
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Elderly Guardianship
Counseling
4%
Community Services
24%
Community Services
24%
Intact Family
Services
3%
Intact Family
Services
3%
Special Education
16%
Special Education
16%
Total Program Services
$4,200,393
12,429
13,598,863
Supporting Services
Management & General
Fund Raising
Total Support Services
1,933,914
137,373
2,071,287
Total Expenses
$15,670,150
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
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 state of Illinois will terminate these programs in 2012.
The Mission Statement of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois:
“To extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”