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Generosity Takes Many FormsCatholic Charities PhilanthropyGenerosity of individuals,corporations and foundationsenables Catholic Charities to servethe needy in this environmentof increasing demand. CatholicCharities gratefully acknowledgesthis generosity and, in particular,the volunteer leadership of itsfundraising efforts.The New York TimesFoundationFor nearly a century, The New YorkTimes Foundation has supportedthe work of Catholic Charities,providing significant funding andpublicity by profiling in its annualNeediest Cases Campaign peoplehelped by our federation.Cardinal’s CommitteeFor Charity (CCC)The Cardinal’s Committee forCharity is a membership of caringleaders of the New York businesscommunity who support CatholicCharities at the request of the MostReverend Archbishop Timothy M.Dolan. Members provide financialresources and counsel to helpsolve the problems of New Yorkersin need without regard for race,ethnicity, religion or ability to pay.Similarly, the diverse membership ofthis committee reflects the breadthand depth of New York and thebusinesses located here. This widecircle of committed New Yorkersensures the long-term future of thebusiness community’s tradition ofphilanthropy and concern.CCC business divisions includeFinance, Hospitality and Tourism,Real Estate, Accounting andLawyers and its newly formedJunior Board. Its emergingHispanic division recognizes thecontributions and needs of thenation’s largest minority population.Junior BoardFormally established in February2008, the Junior Board offersvolunteer and philanthropicopportunities to a new generationof caring New Yorkers. Over 200members engage in social events,networking and volunteeractivities that support CatholicCharities in serving those in needin our community.The generosity of CCC membersenables tens of thousands ofindividuals and families to livein greater dignity throughthe compassionate help ofCatholic Charities.Generosity Takes Many FormsSupporting Catholic Charities’response to nearly every humanneed takes many forms: cashgifts, gifts of marketable securities,planned gifts, gifts of retirementplan assets, gifts of life insuranceand real estate and volunteeringtime and talents.Chorus of Angels Giving ClubIndividuals interested in supportingthe work of Catholic Charities canmake their annual giving easier byjoining the Chorus of Angels GivingClub. Donors become Angels bymaking gifts through automaticmonthly credit card payments.St. Nicholas ProjectThe St. Nicholas Project carrieson the tradition of generosityand charity characteristic of St.Nicholas, the third century Bishop[L-R] Junior Board co-chairs Sean Gorman and Kate Sweeney; Florence D’Urso, Rusty Staub and other generous donors sponsorCatholic Charities Thanksgiving turkey-and-all-the-trimmings distribution in Harlem. [Seated, L-R] Beth Dannhauser, DonnaD’Urso, Florence D’Urso, Joan Zaccaro. [Standing, L-R] Michael Troise, Hannele Troise, His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan,Rusty Staub, Nicole Zaccaro (child in front of Rusty), Lisa D’Urso, Michael Zaccaro, Jr., Michael Zaccaro, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan.8 Annual Report 2008
Cardinal Egan joined benefactors Ann T. Mara and John K. Mara and the New York Giants as they held the VinceLombardi Super Bowl Trophy at the 72nd Annual CYO Club of Champions gala event. [L-R] Kevin Boothe, RichSeubert, Justin Tuck, Mrs. Ann T. Mara, John K. Mara, Cardinal Egan, Osi Umenyiora, Grey Ruegamer, Lawrence Tynes.of Myra. While associated withChristmas, St. Nicholas serves thepoor throughout the year. Similarly,Catholic Charities helps those inneed year round. At Christmas time,donors from our Adopt-A-Familyprogram and volunteers foster ablessed holiday by partnering withKmart, UPS, and others to providecoats, gloves, blankets and toys tomore than 3,200 individuals.Wills and BequestsCatholic Charities welcomes andis grateful to friends and partnerswhose legacies live on throughtheir compassion and generosity.Charitable bequests should specifythat they are for The Catholic Charitiesof the Archdiocese of New York.Catholic Charities lost a dear friendon October 8, 2008, with thesudden passing of Marity BrodySmith, wife of Catholic CharitiesBoard member Michael P. Smith,President of the New York BankersAssociation. In her memory, Mr.Smith established the Marity BrodySmith Fund at Catholic Charities.FoundationsThe Catholic Charities of theArchdiocese of New Yorkgives thanks to foundationswhose investments in CatholicCharities enable us to providehelp and create hope for NewYorkers in need.Catholic Charities also gratefullyrecognizes the generous gift madein memory of Domenica AmeliaArra Carrella, deceased wife ofPasquale Carrella, by the DomenicaAmelia Arra Carrella Charitable Trust.Business LeadersKPMG, LLP has long served as a leadsupporter of Catholic Charities andits many initiatives. Spearheadedby Robert P. Garrett, the KPMGAnnual Campaign for the Cardinal’sCommittee for Charity this yearprompted significant donationsfrom more than 100 KPMG partnersand matching funds from theKPMG Foundation.Special EventsSpecial events occur throughoutthe year to support CatholicCharities’ varied programs andefforts. Individuals, corporations,foundations and the Cardinal’sCommittee for Charity undergirdthese events, enabling CatholicCharities to raise additional funds.Events also enhance communityoutreach and understanding ofservices we provide.The Club of Champions TributeDinner raises money to supportthe Catholic Youth Organization(CYO), serving tens of thousandsof young people each year throughathletic, social, spiritual and culturalactivities and services. Funds raisedat this annual dinner providecritical resources for our inner-citycommunity centers, parish-basedathletic programs, summer campfor disabled and minority youth,teen leadership and youthministry programs.Cardinal’s Golf Classic annuallyraises funds to support CatholicCharities’ work and mission.Cardinal’s Committee forCharity Hospitality and TourismReception jointly supported byhospitality and tourism labor andmanagement celebrates the broadethnic range of Catholic Charitiesand the community we serve inthis national and internationaltourist destination.Cardinal’s Committee for CharityWall Street Breakfast held annuallyin the New York Stock ExchangeBoard Room raises funds andheightens Catholic Charities’visibility among leaders in NewYork City’s corporate, banking andbusiness-finance sectors.Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheonin conjunction with the Ladies ofCharity annually raises funds tobenefit women and children servedby agencies and programs affiliatedwith Catholic Charities.www.catholiccharitiesny.org 9
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