September 2021 Quarterly Newsletter | |
A Message From Our CEO-Executive Director | |
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Dear Catholic Charities Supporters,
This issue of our quarterly newsletter highlights remarkable agency and program accomplishments for the latter part of the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2021. It also provides a glimpse of important developments in the first quarter of this year.
Fiscal year 2020-2021 was a highly productive year for our agency, financially, and otherwise. Thanks to the kind support of our donors and funders, we clearly exceeded our revenue goals in contributions and fundraising, and we had the highest dollar volume in grants ever. Our website continued to flourish and gain online presence, as total online donations also increased substantially. The expedited accreditation we received from the Council on Accreditation for the next four years with no critical standards out of compliance reflects the dedication and excellence of our employees and volunteers and the support and guidance from our Board of Directors. Furthermore, Catholic Charities’ reputation and goodwill in the community are at a peak level, as evidenced by unrequested awards of significant funds to fight hunger and prevent homelessness during the pandemic or automatic renewal or expansion of funding in some programs for the current fiscal year.
May the Lord continue to guide us in these difficult times, with your prayers and support, in our collective effort to serve people in need and create hope in all stages of life.
With my deepest gratitude,
Frankie Chevere
CEO-Executive Director
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This summer, Catholic Charities was blessed with several life saving donations. God's Resources, Inc. donated 2 Mercedes Sprinter mobile ultrasound vans (valued at $150,000) to Catholic Charities knowing that we are a trusted pro-life organization and that we would carry on their mission of protecting the unborn. The vans require ongoing TLC just like all new additions to a family, and the need for additional funds became apparent. Thanks to swift action by our Board of Directors, an anonymous donor stepped forward with a check for $50,000. Hearing of the newly acquired vans and envisioning how this would grow the Respect Life Ministry, the Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care Centers and the newly formed Women’s Pregnancy Solutions program, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, matched the anonymous donation with a check for $50,000 from the Diocese of Palm Beach. We are extremely grateful to Bishop, God's Resources, Inc., our anonymous donor and all those who so graciously support our pro-life efforts. If you would like to join Bishop Barbarito with a donation of your own, please call 561-775-9567. Thank you. | |
Employees of Birthline/Lifeline and God's Resources cut the ribbon on a new program for Catholic Charities, Women's Pregnancy Solutions, with Marietta Muina McNulty and Frankie Chevere. | |
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Through our new Women's Pregnancy Solutions mobile units, we will reach abortion minded women throughout the 5 counties of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Often, women think that abortion is their only choice. They are asking friends for advice, searching for resources on social media, turning to the internet seeking answers or they go straight to an abortion clinic to have their questions answered. We want to be visible on all fronts, ready and able to assist them in finding the right solution. A mobile pregnancy van will get noticed and the word will get out. Then, it is the job of our counselors and staff to advise these expectant mothers that they have several options other than terminating a pregnancy. We will educate and empower women to choose life. For more information visit www.ccdpb.org.
“It’s a new day for Catholic Charities. The mobile ultrasound vans expansion is made possible by the generosity of Bishop Barbarito, God’s Resources,
and extremely generous donors. With these vans we will be
protecting the lives of the unborn."
~ Marietta Muina McNulty, Catholic Charities Board of Directors President
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Catholic Charities receives positive accreditation rating | WEST PALM BEACH | With success stories like the ones Ivonne Vadi tells, it's no wonder that Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach recently achieved national accreditation. The Council on Accreditation, an independent accreditor of community-based behavioral health care and social service organizations in the United States and Canada, recently expedited the accreditation after receiving no ratings for the local Catholic Charities agency that were out of compliance. | | | |
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We are so grateful to the National Council of Jewish Women Palm Beach for their help in stocking two apartments that we use to house survivors of human trafficking. They worked to make the apartments welcoming and ready for clients arriving for short term stays. Included in the donated items were welcome baskets with snacks, water, and other comforts.
Thank you to NCJW Palm Beach!
Pictured above holding a welcome basket are Judy Traub from the NCJW, with Carol Rodriguez and Ivonne Vadi from Catholic Charities.
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In June, our Community Service CQI team joined the Friends of Jupiter Beach in their monthly beach cleanup. It was early and hot, but we were out there representing Catholic Charities and left the Earth a little bit cleaner than we found it. Thank you, Friends of Jupiter Beach, for allowing us to join in the fun. | |
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The Bishop's Gala will return on February 10, 2022. We will be following CDC guidelines and expect to have as much fun as we are accustomed to having at The Breakers Palm Beach! Join us for dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and more. Our hybrid event is sure to wow! More details to follow but please save the date.
For more information, please call 561-775-9567.
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Americorps Seniors RSVP Grant: | |
We were fortunate to be awarded $75,000 to Support Senior Volunteer Service in Palm Beach County and are currently recruiting volunteers. Americorps Seniors volunteers will be conducting sessions on topics such as job readiness, resume writing, interview skills, financial literacy and fraud prevention. Volunteers will also be placed at partner agencies, including Dress for Success, Family Promise, Salvation Army, and The Lord’s Place to reach as many people as possible.
To be eligible you must be at least 55 years of age and be able to pass a level 2 background check. We are looking for volunteers of all backgrounds to best serve our community.
To apply or for more information, please contact Sara Haas shaas@ccdpb.org 561-360-3329.
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