Diocesan Information Night Catholic Charities Diocese of Syracuse 2016

Catholic charities motivation “When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me, and when I was naked, you gave me clothes to wear. When I was sick, you took care of me, and when I was in jail, you visited me.” Then the ones who pleased the Lord will ask, “When did we give you something to eat or drink? When did we welcome you as a stranger or give you clothes to wear or visit you while you were sick or in jail?” The king will answer, “Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.” … The King. Matthew Chapter 25: 35-40 Contemporary English Bible

Creating Hope. Transforming Lives. Our Mission Catholic Charities of the Roman Diocese of Syracuse is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration and the elimination of poverty and injustice. We strive to empower those served to transform their lives in the spirit of God’s love and compassion. Our Brand Creating Hope. Transforming Lives.

The history of catholic charities is one of service In 1923, under the direction of Bishop Daniel Curley, the ministry of Catholic Charities was founded. At the time called “House of Charity,” Bishop Curley wanted to establish an organization that would be able to carry out the Corporal works of mercy in Central New York that the parishes alone could not do. The first office of Catholic Charities was opened in Onondaga County in 1923. From here the ministry expanded to the other parts of the diocese and to the needs of their communities.

Broome ~ 1937 Chenango ~1970 Cortland ~ 1975 Oneida/Madison ~ 1937 Today, catholic charities is in every county of our diocese and serves 150,000 men, women and children annually Broome ~ 1937 Chenango ~1970 Cortland ~ 1975 Oneida/Madison ~ 1937 Onondaga ~ 1923 Oswego ~ 1930

Our commitment Our Catholic commitment to our communities around the Diocese serving the poor and vulnerable: We are agents who organize love and mercy as a Corporate ministry in our church. We consider ourselves the social arm of the Catholic Church.

Here are 5 ways catholic charities exemplifies its ministry We seek to motivate others who want a shared vision of mercy and justice in their communities. We aspire to model the way for others by engaging the least among us; the poor and vulnerable. We challenge the process of existing structures by advocating for a more just society with compassion and creative practices. We engage the hearts of our staff, volunteers, donors, policy makers, partners and especially the people we serve. We cannot do this by ourselves, therefore we engage others to act together as we create hope and transform lives.

What does catholic charities do? Our programs and services have been designed out of need or demand for our involvement. All of our services are available to anyone regardless of their situation. Residential Services: Includes supportive housing, special needs housing, homeless shelters (men, women and children), low income housing, independent living apartment programs, substance abuse housing Children/Family Services: Counseling (individual/group), parenting education programs and support, Universal Pre-K programs, after school programs, recreational programs, care coordination, care management, runaway and homeless youth services, recreational (CYO) summer camps

What does catholic charities do? Continued Mental Health Services: Housing, case management, transportation, peer services, drop-in-center, psychosocial club activities, care management, community habilitation, Medicaid service coordination, respite Emergency Services: Food, shelter, clothing, medication assistance, financial assistance to prevent homelessness, infant care, relocation services, information and referral services Employment/Training Services: Social enterprise-Project Joseph, culinary arts, education, job training, supportive employment Elderly Services: Volunteer opportunities, transportation, case management, counseling and support, information and referral

How are we funded? Resources that allow catholic charities to operate its ministry Amount Percent Government Funding $24,928,979.00 44.64% Program Service Fees $24,403,353.00 43.70% Bequest/Contributions $2,514,237.00 4.5% United Way $1,501,844.00 2.69% Investments/Management $1,197,797.00 2.15% Diocesan Support $810,492.00 1.45% Special Events/Fundraising $482,329.00 0.86% Total $55,838,921.00  

Current examples of collaboration Broome County: Centralized food pantry, volunteers, holiday food/gift programs, CYO sports and youth recognition programs, disaster relief assistance/centers, lease space for programs, host confirmation classes for service projects. Chenango County: Lease space for programs, local parish food drives, support local soup kitchens, volunteers, provide training for VIRTUS for parishes/schools Cortland County: Lease program space, parish food drives, holiday programs, support for emergency services Oneida/Madison County: Various drives to help support the emergency services program and their residential programs Onondaga County: Prepare meals for our Men’s/Women’s shelters, provide meeting space, volunteers, pantry donations, school supply drives, assist in relocation efforts for refugees, holiday programs Oswego County: Food/clothing drives to support emergency services, holiday food/gift programs, provide program space, back to school supply drives, volunteers, host special luncheons

Our vision As Catholic Charities, our labor is in the streets inviting and serving those who have been left out…to know and experience the tremendous and abundant love of God through Jesus Christ. We commit ourselves to break down walls of division that keep sisters and brothers separated from one another, excluded or rendered disposable by our society. With joy we resolve to build bridges of hope, mercy and justice toward the creation of a culture of communal care, responsive to the cries of those who are poor and destitute.

Pope Francis quote year of mercy “Jesus tells us what the “protocol” is on which we will be judged. It is the one we read in Chapter 25 of Matthew’s Gospel: I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was in prison, I was sick, I was a stranger and you helped me, clothed me, visited me, took care of me. Whenever we do this to one of our brothers, we do this to Jesus. Care for our neighbor; for those who are poor, who suffer in body and soul, for those who are in need. This is the touchstone of charity and our church.” ●●●

Facebook page of ccusa "You cannot be a Christian without living like a Christian. You cannot be a Christian without practicing the Beatitudes. You cannot be a Christian without doing what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 25,” [which lists the corporal works of mercy].  ~Pope Francis, at a meeting with Catholic and Lutheran pilgrims from Germany in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct 13

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