Catholic Charities Mission

Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.

In order to remain faithful to our mission, Catholic Charities is guided by these core values:

• Respect
• Compassion
• Competence
• Stewardship

Catholic Charities Fact Sheet

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Awards and Accreditations

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White Paper

Since the introduction of welfare reform legislation in America more than 10 years ago, Catholic Charities has endeavored to be a voice for the people we serve by preparing a yearly paper on issues such as housing, the working poor and hunger. In releasing the 2007 paper: "Honor Your Father and Mother: The Devastating Effects of Poverty on Seniors," Catholic Charities calls further attention to the issues of aging and poverty and the moral outrage they represent. The paper was released at Catholic Charities' 90th Annual Board Meeting held in October.

Annual Report

This commemorative Annual Report describes services and activities rendered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago between July 1, 2006 and July 30, 2007. Furthermore, it celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the founding of Catholic Charities and honors its service to the poor with compassion and respect. The pages of this report detail how the agency has grown with each passing decade, expanding its horizons to meet the changing needs of the Chicago community in various ways: preventing crises, building and strengthening families, feeding the hungry, defending our heroes, welcoming the strangers among us, restoring dignity and safeguarding justice.

Keenager News

Keenager News is a free monthly paper for senior citizens, containing news, opinion, human interest, how-to, and travel articles, along with humor, puzzles, and recipes. Our "Readers' Corner" provides a forum for readers' own memories, and poems. Keenager News is published as an outreach ministry of Catholic Charities, a non-profit, social service organization that helps people of all faiths.

Spirit Magazine

Spirit Magazine is published four times yearly in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago for its friends, clients and benefactors. The publication is intended to educate donors about the work of Catholic Charities. In addition, the magazine provides a forum for Catholic Charities to keep the public abreast of developments and changes within the agency.