providing help creating hope - Catholic Charities Annual Report

Christmas GivingChristmas is a particularly vulnerable time for thehungry, the homeless, the disabled and the abandonedchild. We owe special thanks to all who partner withus to make this season special, including: Fisher-ParkLane/Fisher Brothers Management; Tishman Speyer;Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, Westy SelfStorage; Walbaum’s and Philips Van-Heusen.Bequests and Planned GivingCatholic Charities welcomes and is grateful to friendsand partners whose legacies live on through theircompassion and generosity. A charitable gift annuitycan yield tax deductions and pay high-interest incomeevery month for life. It can also supplement retirementincome. Other options for giving include charitablebequests and trusts.With thoughtful planned giving, donors can ensurefinancial benefits to themselves while assistingCatholic Charities with its ongoing mission.Catholic RenewalThrough the inspiration and spiritual growth of itsmembers, this organization of Roman Catholicprofessionals in the corporate restructuring industryis committed to building a community and networkthat provides charitable assistance to individualsand groups in need. Catholic Renewal hostsseveral events throughout the year including prayerbreakfasts with speakers addressing contemporaryspiritual issues.Online CommunitiesAs Catholic Charities continues to engage in the worldof social media, increasing numbers of individualsuse the Internet to make donations that support ourwork, sign up as volunteers and raise awareness ofour mission and vision. Please visit us on the web atwww.catholiccharitiesNY.org as well as Facebook,Twitter, YouTube, Crowdrise, Foursquare, Vimeoand FirstGiving.Catholic Charities Junior Board Co-Chair Stephanie Bagley shopswith Timothy Cardinal Dolan for families in need at the annualSt. Nicholas Project Shopping Day at Kmart.Signature EventsSpecial events occur throughout the year to supportthe varied programs and efforts of Catholic Charities.Individuals, corporations, foundations and theCardinal’s Committee for Charity undergird theseevents. This enables Catholic Charities to raiseadditional funds and enhance community outreachto improve understanding of services we provide.For information regarding giving, volunteering andparticipating in the work of Catholic Charities,please contact us at 646-794-2051 or ccinfo@archny.org.Annual Report 2012www.CatholicCharitiesAnnual.org