2011-2012 Annual Report - Catholic Charities

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Cover and inset photo by Tatyana Segalina
Mission Statement
The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide services
to anyone in need, regardless of race or religion; to
advocate justice, human dignity and quality of life;
and to call all people to join in these efforts; thereby
reflecting the compassion of God in Christ.
Results
The Jacksonville Regional Office of Catholic Charities
provided services through seven major programs to
18,071 people on the First Coast in 2011–12 under the
guidance and direction of a passionate staff, faithful
volunteers and a dedicated Board of Directors. This
year Catholic Charities - Jacksonville managed three
new programs, Apostleship of the Sea, Immigration
and Legalization Services and Ministry for Persons
with Disabilities. We also began offering English as a
Second Language Instruction through our Refugee
Resettlement Program.
Contents
Budget, Board and Staff ............... 3
Programs ...................................... 4
Our Clients’ Stories ..................... 6
Accomplishments ........................ 7
How You Can Help ...................... 8
List of Donors .............................. 9
Inspiration
Our cover was inspired by Mother Teresa’s words “Help one person
at a time, starting with the one next to you,” because we believe this
is the essence of what we do at Catholic Charities. The person next
to you could be a family member, a neighbor, someone at the grocery
store, or someone you happen to drive past. Her words encourage us to
spread the spirit of compassion as far as we are able, through the diverse
programs that Catholic Charities provides.
We strive to put that compassion into action by serving people in
different ways, and treating each and every individual with dignity and
respect. We respond to the needs of families who are in crisis and may
lose their homes. We care for persons who come to our shores to escape
persecution and help immigrants who want to become legal citizens of
this great country just as our ancestors have done before us. We offer
life-enriching opportunities to children who live everyday with profound
disabilities and comfort seafarers from around the globe. We counsel
women struggling with unplanned pregnancies and support families in
the adoption process. We provide meals for those who do not have the
means to put food on their table.
Our spirit of compassion is matched only by our commitment to fiscal
accountability. We work hard to ensure that every donated dollar
is accounted for and applied in the most efficient manner. It is with
heartfelt appreciation that we acknowledge the generosity of our donors
and the dedication of our board members, volunteers and staff who
provide the means and the resources to achieve our goals.
The people that we serve and the stories they share inspire us to do
our work each day; to continue to provide our services and also to find
new and better ways to help the most vulnerable among us. It is our
hope that you will read or see something here that inspires you, so that
together we can continue to help Mother Teresa’s words ring true.
Lisa Obringer Jennifer Garizio
Chair, Board of Directors 2011-12 Executive Director
Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., Diocese of St. Augustine is accredited
by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
The accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of an
organization’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices
which are measured against national standards. COA has approved the
accreditation of Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. through December, 2015.
COA accreditation establishes credibility that
the organization is effective and professionally
sound. It provides assurance to all of our
stakeholders that Catholic Charities is
delivering needed services in our community,
conducting its operations successfully, and
managing its funds effectively.