2008 Annual Report - Catholic Social Services Washtenaw County

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Fifty Years Serving the Community The Marnee and John DeVine Foundation Board of Trustees Susan Edwards President Dr. Ronald Cresswell Margaret DeVine Mumby Darlene Eagle Marilyn Geiger Ian Glassford Tony Glinke Pamela Jones-Sexton Brian Kelley James Libs Debbie Locke-Daniel Cynthia Masini Michael Schork Judy Turner John DeVine, President Emeritus Marnee DeVine, Trustee Emeritus Dorothy Farhat, Trustee Emeritus Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County Board of Directors Rebecca Figura Chair Richard Badics Vice Chair Anna Schork Secretary Michael Reid Treasurer Susan Edwards Kristen Gagnon Karen Falahee Ian Glassford Jay Hughes David Mengebier Sharon Redmer Chris Root, ex-officio Lawrence Voight Father Brendan Walsh When the Diocese of Detroit and community leaders established Catholic Social Services in 1959, the mission was to extend a helping hand to struggling families regardless of their faith, race or economic background. We salute the legacy and foresight of these remarkable individuals who understood the value of their undertaking. Embracing the tenets of Catholic social teaching, the new agency dedicated itself to changing the lives of our neighbors in the most vulnerable circumstances. That is as true today as it was 50 years ago. Certainly, Washtenaw County was a much different place in 1959. The Big Three automakers were the only players in town—what was good for GM truly was good for the country. A gallon of gas cost 25 cents. Barbie Dolls and Motown launched that year while families gathered around their black and white TVs watching the antics of Beaver Cleaver. Americans feared the threat of nuclear war made all the more ominous by Fidel Castro’s Cuban revolution. As you would expect, the mindset of the 1950’s also influenced how CSSW approached the issues of the day. The discourse surrounding out-of-wedlock pregnancies was uttered, if at all, in hushed, disapproving tones; no one would have encouraged an unmarried mom to parent or openly communicate with her child’s adoptive family. Divorce was blamed for nearly all family dysfunction. Domestic abuse was years away from public scrutiny and growing older typically meant growing feeble. The Agency’s founding philosophy of family preservation affirmed these deeply held beliefs, which by contemporary standards may seem quaint, naïve or even dogmatic. Today’s vision—to help people live safe, meaningful and independent lives, in a more just community—is much broader, reflecting the increasing diversity of our contemporary culture. In addition to the Adoption and Counseling programs first offered in 1959, CSSW currently has more than two dozen services designed to help people at all stages of life. As the Agency has grown in size and reputation, the community is responding. In 2008, we increased the number of clients served by nearly 30 percent. Without a doubt, CSSW has come a long way. Though subtle, our role as an agency has evolved from helping clients achieve social parity to promoting personal empowerment. That being said, we would never be where we are today if it wasn’t for the commitment of our founders from the Diocese, local parishes and the community at large. They put into action the teachings of the Catholic Church to support those most in need. Catholic Social Services Larry Voight, President Management Team Kathy Bonds David Garvin Janette Kawachi Cathi Kelley Jill Kind Leah Ann Kleinfeldt Christina Rivest Amy Ross Jan Wisniewski Selected photos courtesy Catholic Charities USA, Alexandria, VA All prints remain the property of Catholic Charities USA. With gratitude and a good dose of humility, let us honor those board members, staff and volunteers who came before us as CSSW looks forward to starting its second 50 years. Clearly, there is much work yet to be done, needs new and timeless, that are still unmet. It is a tall order, but one we enthusiastically embrace. Because changing lives— then, now and forever—is what we do. Lawrence Voight, LMSW Rebecca Figura Susan Edwards President Chair President Catholic Social Services Catholic Social Services The Marnee & John of Washtenaw County of Washtenaw County DeVine Foundation
Programs Families Adoption and Post-Adoption • Behavioral Health Services (BHS) • Emergency Food Program • Families First • Father Patrick Jackson House Healthy Families • Pregnancy Counseling • Supervised Parenting/Exchange • Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center (WCAC) Older Adults Adult Day Services ~ “The Oaks” • Grandparents as Parents (GAP) • Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers • Medicare/Medicaid Assistance • RSVP • Tax Assistance AGE Adults Alternatives to Domestic Aggression (ADA) • Housing Support Services • Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW) • Parish Outreach ¨ Substance Abuse Treatment Income Race/ethnicity % Gender % RACE Income White 55 African American 36 Hispanic/Latino 2 Asian 2 Native American 1 Other 4 Age % Preschool (0-4) 2 School Age (5-19) 6 Young adults (20-24) 5 RACE Adults (25-64) 53 Older Adults (65+) 34 RACE AGE AGE Religion Income AGE Income AGE Religion Gender Religion % Catholic 12 Protestant 41 Jewish 1 Islam 1 Non Denominational 45 Income Gender Religion Gender 1959 3 2009 RACE Religion Gender Male 44 Female 56 Income % Under $5,000 35 $5,000-9,999 24 $10,000-14,999 15 $15,000-24,999 12 $25,000-34,999 6 $35,000-over 8 Total Clients served: 8,863 percentages rounded to the nearest whole number
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