providing help creating hope - Catholic Charities Annual Report

Catholic Charities PhilanthropyThe generosity of individuals,corporations and foundationsenables Catholic Charitiesto serve those in need in thisenvironment of increaseddemand. Catholic Charitiesgratefully acknowledges thisgenerosity and, in particular,the volunteer leadership ofits fundraising efforts.The Cardinal’s Committee for CharityThe Cardinal’s Committee for Charity is a membershipof civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders fromthe New York metropolitan area who supportCatholic Charities at the request of His Eminence,Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop ofNew York. Funds raised enable Catholic Charitiesto assist tens of thousands of individuals and familiesto live in greater dignity without regard to religion,race, ethnicity or ability to pay. Membership beginswith an annual gift of $5,000 or more and offersparticipants special benefits throughout the yearbased upon the level of commitment.The Cardinal’s Committee for Charity is chairedby Trustees of the Board of Catholic Charities.The Chairs and Stewards serve as the Catholic CharitiesDevelopment Committee and meet quarterly toprovide strategic direction to its fundraising efforts.Junior BoardThe Junior Board offers volunteer and philanthropicopportunities to a new generation of caring New Yorkers.A network of more than 500 young professionalsengage in social, fundraising, volunteer and faith-basedactivities to support Catholic Charities with servingthose in need.• Junior Board GalaThe springtime Annual Gala hosted by the JuniorBoard supports fundraising efforts for the CatholicCharities Junior Board.• St. Nicholas ProjectThe St. Nicholas Project carries on the tradition ofgenerosity and charity characteristic of St. Nicholas,the third century Bishop of Myra. At Christmas time,donors from our Adopt-a-Family program andvolunteers organized by the Junior Board foster ablessed holiday by partnering with Kmart and othersto provide coats, gloves, blankets and toys to nearly4,000 individuals. Volunteers and donors continueto help Catholic Charities serve those in needthroughout the year.Catholic Charities Junior Board members at their annual gala.www.catholiccharitiesNY.org