Annual Report 2006 - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New ...

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John J. Phelan, Jr.
Dear Friends:
The extent of the good being done by
Catholic Charities continues to amaze me.
For almost a century, day in and day out,
Catholic Charities has been rebuilding lives
and touching almost every human need.
Unfortunately, I am also amazed by the
number of individuals and families that are
still in need in our society.
To be better prepared to meet these human
needs, Catholic Charities conducted a
significant strategic planning effort. We
sought to ensure that our agencies were
well run and attuned to the changing
requirements of those most in need. We
also looked for the best ways to communicate
the range of good work Catholic Charities
already does. That is what this Annual
Report sets out to do. I invite you to learn
more about the work of Catholic Charities
in helping our neighbors; and nurturing
children and youth; feeding the hungry
and sheltering the homeless; strengthening
families and resolving crises; supporting
the physically and emotionally challenged;
and welcoming and intergrating immigrants
and refugees.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I
thank you for your ongoing support and
commitment to Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of New York. It is through the
generosity of the individuals, foundations
and corporations listed on these pages, and
our partnership with government that the
work of Catholic Charities continues to
provide help and create hope in the lives
of thousands throughout New York.
Permit me to offer a special thanks to His
Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan, who
remains a steadfast ambassador and advocate
for the mission of Catholic Charities. I am
most appreciative of my fellow Trustees and
the members of the Cardinal's Committee
for Charity who made Catholic Charities a
priority in their philanthropic efforts throughout
the past year. I also want to recognize
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, our staff and
volunteers, whose combined efforts enable
Catholic Charities to help solve the problems
of New Yorkers in need – non-Catholics and
Catholics alike.
My role in Catholic Charities and the opportunities
it gives me to serve our communities
is a source of genuine satisfaction. I encourage
you to continue your partnership with your
fellow New Yorkers, as we provide help and
create hope for our neighbors in need.
Sincerely,
John J. Phelan, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
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