For every number,
there’s a name.
For every name,
a story.
Catholic Charities | 2007 Annual Report
Dear Friends,
Mission
Mindful of the presence of God in our midst, we serve, empower and advocate
for people in need.
Vision
We will be respected for compassion and excellence in service, strength in
advocacy and leadership in addressing human needs.
Values
We value the dignity of each person and a just, responsive community for all.
Ministry in Action
To the battered woman and her children,
we are shelter and safety.
To the poor, the hungry, the homeless
we are help and hope.
To those faced with unplanned pregnancy,
we are support and guidance.
To the immigrant,
we are a path to acceptance and participation.
To the person immobilized by mental illness and addictions,
we are a road to recovery.
To the troubled family,
we are a way to come together.
Because we see injustice,
we are a voice for social change.
In 2007:
567 women and children found safety using our domestic violence services.
2,860 were cared for in our detoxification program.
63,005 received food from our pantries.
As striking as these numbers are, it’s essential to remember that for every number, there’s a
name — a person in need of help. The stories of the individuals and families who come to
Catholic Charities often begin out of desperation or anger. Thankfully, many end in hope and
achievement.
In our 2007 Annual Report, you’ll meet Joy, who overcame a life on the run from domestic
violence and now exudes a newfound confidence that allows her to raise her young son and
go back to school. Tony rose above injuries and drug addiction to pursue his lifelong passion
— and ended up winning big. Rich, Julie and birth mother LeAnn made room in their lives
for love through the process of open adoption. And Tracy, a single parent, was in need of
our food pantry’s services — and has since made the Dean’s list while working towards her
degree as a medical assistant.
Through our many programs, Catholic Charities reaches out to those in need — whether
they are faced with domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, unplanned pregnancy
or other emergency situations. Our programs provide sanctuary in times of overwhelming
hardship, while opening doors for promising futures.
Catholic Charities offers hope when it’s needed most. Not every story has a fairy tale ending,
but I am in awe when I visit with our clients and hear their stories. They truly are the reason
we do what we do every day at Catholic Charities. And it’s your spirit of generosity that gives
us the chance to provide inspiration to our clients, so they can seek their own independence
and success.
As always, I thank you for encouraging our mission through your prayers, volunteerism and
financial contributions. More than 86,000 people in our Archdiocese live in poverty,
and the number of people in need of Catholic Charities’ unique services is increasing every
day. Please consider a gift to Catholic Charities today, using the enclosed envelope. With your
continued financial support, you can help us strive to make “happily ever after” the ending to
all of our clients’ stories.
God bless,
Jerry C. Pape
Executive Director
“i
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love
love
love
love
love
god,
sobriety,
my family,
my job,
my life.”
tony
Addiction and Recovery services
A T5 paraplegic (paralyzed from the waist down),
Tony suffered this fate at the age of 22 in a
motorcycle accident while under the influence of
drugs and alcohol. Following his diagnosis, Tony
continued his life of excess in order to blanket
the ever-present guilt, shame and hopelessness
that he felt inside. At the age of 37, Tony had
a moment of clarity: he reached out to Catholic
Charities. his is a story that defines our mission.
Today, he is eight years sober and a treatment
specialist at the Omaha Campus for hope,
dedicating his life to helping others find the path
to recovery. And he’s embraced his fate. Along
the way, Tony became the U.S. Open Wheelchair
Tennis champion in 2006, and continues to be a
reckoning force on the court.
“ i’m so grateful.
i now have the
confidence and
peace of mind to
move on to the next
chapter of my life.”
AddiCtion And ReCoVeRy seRViCes — 5,066 seRVed in 2007
oMAhA Adult seRViCes:
Campus for hope
Adult residential: 599 individuals
Detox and Protective Custody:
2,860 individuals
3,459 individuals total
outpatient Mental health
and substance Abuse
Outpatient: 474 individuals
Assessments: 410 individuals
884 individuals total
total clients served in omaha
in 2007: 4,343
ColuMbus Adult seRViCes:
Residential/outpatient Mental health
and substance Abuse
Residential: 32 individuals
Outpatient: 376 individuals
Assessments: 134 individuals
total clients served in Columbus
in 2007: 542
oMAhA AdolesCent seRViCes:
Journeys
Residential: 47 kids
Outpatient: 63 kids
Assessments: 71 kids
total adolescents served in omaha
in 2007: 181
Campus for hope
402.827.0570
1490 North 16th Street
Joy
domestic Violence services
Growing up in Europe, Joy never envisioned
that her life in the United States would find
her pregnant, alone and on the run, escaping
a physically abusive husband. She took a huge
leap of faith in deciding to leave — not only
for herself and her unborn child, but for the
thousands of women who fear for their lives
every day in this country. To see Joy today is
to bear witness to her faith, in a life free of
domestic violence and denial — one filled with
love, laughter and happiness. Through our
Emergency Shelter, she was able to find the safety,
housing, tools and encouragement necessary
to begin rebuilding her life. She is now living at
Family Passages, our transitional housing, and is
well on her way to receiving her nursing degree.
She is able to enjoy every minute spent with her
healthy baby boy.
sheehan Center
402.554.0520
3300 North 60th Street
Kelligar house
402.827.3495
4430 South 33rd Street
doMestiC ViolenCe seRViCes — 5,755 seRVed in 2007
Columbus Center
402.563.3833
3020 18th Street
Columbus
Crisis calls received: 4,876
Individuals admitted to emergency and transitional housing:
259 women/308 children
Individuals receiving counseling: 312
Journeys
402.898.4135
8255 South 42nd Street
domestic Violence
Crisis hotline
402.558.5700
Family passages
402.827.3688
(location undisclosed)
the emergency shelter
402.554.0520
(location undisclosed)
latina Resource Center
402.898.6760
5211 South 31st Street
Follow our dreams. Most everyone is encouraged
to do this in life. Tracy often thought that her
day-to-day struggles as a single parent raising
four children and a grandchild in North Omaha
meant that her lifelong ambitions had to be put
on hold, at best. When her sister told her about
the services of St. Martin de Porres Center, Tracy
saw hope. Our emergency food pantry allowed
her to put food on the table. And through our
Family Enrichment program, she found a solid
support system that challenged her to set goals
and reprioritize her life. Tracy is now well on her
way to envisioning even bigger things for herself
and her family. With a GPA to be proud of and
graduation right around the corner, Tracy will
soon begin her new career as a medical assistant.
And most important to her — she is setting a
wonderful example for her children.
“ our kids know leAnn
is not just Abby’s birth
mom, she’s our birth
leAnn + Abby
Children’s services
mom. leAnn’s just a
really special part of
our family.”
— Julie
“ the people at st. Martin
were my support system,
my sounding board,
tracy
my mentors, my friends
Community outreach services
and my worst enemy.
they never let me get
off track.”
CoMMunity outReACh seRViCes — 65,670 seRVed in 2007
Food pantry
16,552 families/63,005 individuals
Family enrichment/Christmas program
396 families/1,818 individuals
Microbusiness training and development
Total participation: 538 individuals
Graduation rate: 82%
Businesses opened: 34
Jobs created: 55
immigration legal Assistance
309 clients
When Rich and Julie decided to adopt for the
second time, they knew they wanted their second
child to understand his or her roots. Their first
daughter, Grace, had come from a semi-closed
adoption — leaving them with more questions
than answers. Meanwhile, LeAnn, a 17-year-old
high school senior, faced an unplanned pregnancy.
Catholic Charities provided her with counsel and
guidance, so she could choose the path that
was right for her. She decided an open adoption
would give her the chance to pursue her goals
while enjoying a lifelong, loving relationship with
her child. LeAnn scoured hundreds of parent
profiles before finding Rich and Julie. They clicked.
She knew they would give her child a safe and
special home. Today, Rich, Julie, Grace — and their
newest addition, Abby — frequently get together
with LeAnn for holidays, outings and quiet times.
They enjoy each other’s company. And Rich and
Julie have since reconnected with Grace’s birth
family — giving both daughters the chance to
bond with their birth moms.
st. Martin de porres Center
402.341.4004
2417 Burdette Street
Juan diego Center
402.731.5413
5211 South 31st Street
Microbusiness training and development
402.933.0756
5211 South 31st Street
immigration legal Assistance
402.731.5413
5211 South 31st Street
ChildRen’s seRViCes — 450 seRVed in 2007
pregnancy Counseling
68 individuals
Mentoring Moms:
18 mentors/18 new moms/23 children
Adoption services
Placements: 6 children
Counseling: 40 couples/80 individuals
Post-adoption/Search and reunion:
46 clients/92 individuals
Other related services: 145 individuals
Adoption services
pregnancy Counseling
Mentoring Moms
402.554.0520
1.800.403.2435 (outside Omaha)
3300 North 60th Street
2007 Board of Directors
Anne Steinhoff
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Omaha and Catholic Charities Foundation
Combined Statement of Activities for the
year ended December 31, 2007
Sources of Revenue
2007 Foundation
Board of Directors
President
Anne L. Nelson
Vice President
Jerry Pape
Secretary
Roger Hermsen
Treasurer
Archbishop Elden Curtiss
Chairman
Directors
Kathy Bertolini
Patrick J. Borchers
Fr. Harold Buse
Mary M. Carnazzo
Henry Davis
Louis A. D’Ercole
Kathy Gates
Joe Gerstandt
Stacey Gottsch
Bradley S. Grubb
Michael M. Hupp
Lonnie Janecek
Daniel F. Koraleski
Terri L. McFarland
Daniel B. Owens
Ray Pape
Frank Partsch
Ronald N. Quinn
Jose R. Romero, M.D.
Robert F. Rossiter, Jr.
Sue Seline
Nancy Shirley, Ph.D., R.N.
Rhonda Stratman
Britt A. Thedinger, M.D.
Franklin T. Thompson, M.D.
Jerry Pape
Revenue
Public Support
General contributions
Legacies and bequests
Archdiocese of Omaha
Gift annuities and other
United Way organizations
Allocations from related organizations
Government grants and contracts
Program service fees
Investment income
Unrealized loss investments
Miscellaneous
Total revenue
1,713,347
173,765
529,999
93,225
856,442
1,176,976
6,905,328
476,870
209,904
(304,333)
89,802
$11,921,325
Expenses
Children’s Services
Community Outreach Services
Domestic Violence Services
Addiction and Recovery – Outpatient
Addiction and Recovery – Residential
Addiction and Recovery – Columbus
Addiction and Recovery – Journeys
Total program service expenses
229,067
980,615
823,132
1,223,576
3,977,736
1,381,183
753,198
$9,368,507
Administrative services
Administrative services
Fundraising costs
Total administrative services
1,151,118
581,498
$1,732,616
President
Other Expenses
Depreciation
$259,704
Total expenses
$11,360,827
Increase in net assets
Government Grants and Contracts
Public Support including United Way
Allocations from Related Organizations
Fees and Other Earned Income
Chairman
Mary Dobleman
Secretary
John Kuehl
Treasurer
Program Expenses
Archbishop Elden Curtiss
Ex Officio
Directors
Karen Meginnis
Betsy Reed
David Slattery
Kurt Tjaden
Children’s Services
Community Outreach Services
Domestic Violence Services
Addiction and Recovery – Outpatient
Addiction and Recovery – Residential
Addiction and Recovery – Columbus
Addiction and Recovery – Journeys
2007 SERVICE LEAGUE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rhonda Stratman
President
Karen Stander
President Elect
Cindy Shimerda
Secretary
Total Expenses
Barbara Greene
Treasurer
Shirlee Goaley
Volunteer Coordinator
$560,498
A copy of the Independent
Auditor’s Report is available
for review from the Catholic
Charities Finance Department.
Mark Treinen
Total Program Service Expenses
Administrative Services
Fundraising Costs
Depreciation
Thank You
Catholic Charities wishes to extend our deepest thanks to our many supporters
throughout 2007. We received more than $2,450,000 in donations this past year
from our generous constituents. Your support and commitment to our mission
allows us to continue to provide much-needed services throughout Eastern
Nebraska. The areas of greatest support this past year include:
General donations, memorials and tributes
Our general donations come from people of all walks of life and range from $1 to more than
$10,000. In 2007, we received memorials honoring more than 200 individuals from the families
and friends of those who have passed away. Our tributes are provided by people honoring people.
They are given for a variety of special occasions including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Mother’s
Day and Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or “just because.”
Dollars raised: $1,112,000
Number of donors: 3,200
United Way Donor-Designated funds
These funds are provided through the United Way by the many constituents that selected
Catholic Charities as their designated charity.
Dollars raised: $235,000
Number of designated donors: 801
Irish Fest
Irish Fest, our annual fundraising event, always raises significant dollars that help to support our
operating budget. In 2007, we exceeded all expectations. Many thanks to our chair people: Amy
and Todd Feltz, Tami and Tom McNeil, and Ursula and Mark Treinen, along with the numerous
volunteers who worked so hard to make the 2007 Irish Fest a big success.
Dollars raised: $631,000
Attendees: 1057
Wills and Bequests
Our many supporters and constituents continue to acknowledge Catholic Charities in their will. In
the last 15 years, 65 individuals have given bequests totaling more than $2,500,000 to Catholic
Charities. In 2007, we received bequests from 6 individuals. Their remembrance and commitment
to supporting Catholic Charities is truly invaluable.
Dollars raised: $174,000
Number of bequests: 6
Capital Campaign
Our capital campaign focuses on raising much-needed funds for project-specific growth and
expansion. Catholic Charities began this program in the fall of 2007.
Dollars raised: $299,000
Number of supporters: 21
Volunteers
Each year, Catholic Charities is blessed with many, many people who so generously give their
valuable time to support our programs and projects.
Number of volunteers: 636
Volunteer hours: 10,189
Wills and Bequests
There are many people who remember Catholic Charities in their will. These donors are
truly dedicated to our mission and inspire others to support our continued efforts to
help those in most need. Thank you for your support.
Helen Bayer
Anita C. Force
Jean M. Hayes
Ladislav F. Mach
Edmund J. Matras
Viola Weiland
Memorials
The following is a listing of individuals whose families requested memorials to Catholic
Charities in their honor. We sincerely appreciate the tremendous support we’ve received
from the families and friends who gave in honor of their loved ones in 2007.
Ann Abariotes
Leo Adams
Bertha Melinda Allen
Lee Allen
Andreasen family
members
Lillian Archer
Joseph A. Badura
Russell Baker
Jeremy Barowsky
Grace M. Barry
Larry Bartosh
Mr. and Mrs. Baye
Audrey Beebe
Clara Beecham
Verne Beers
Edward Beitenman
Dominic A. “Nick”
Bellino
Rebecca Bercovici
Millie Billesbach
Adrienne E. Bonacci
Carissa Bond
Louis Bonner
Helen Bourke
Patrick W. Brennan
Ralph Buglewicz
Don Buskirk
Bill Butters
Kevin and Elizabeth
Cahill
Catherine Car
Minnie Choyeski
Michael J. Churchich
Marie Collins
Francis & Dorothy
Conrad
Dorothy Dean Conway
James A. Conway
Carol Copple
Clara Costello
Kim Cox
Joseph Crnkovich
Collette Croker
Lewis E. Darnell
Mary Deloske
Dennis Dickman
William Dillon
Ed Domalakes
Robert Doran
Tony Duboise
David Duffy
Doris Durbin
Tyler Dush
Norbert H. Ebel
Phyllis Erway
Gary Ferryman
Gert Fleischacker
Woodie Flood
Sebastiano Floridia
Victoria Fortune
James W. Fowler
Frank Fowler, Jr.
Joe Friend
Leander Fritz
Stanley & Antonia
Garbina
Mary & Paul Garro
Vera Gau
Peter J. Gillespie
George Gossan
Phillip J. Gulizia
Louise “Gert” Hallam
Joe Haller
Mary Madonna
Harman
Phil Harnden
Donald Harner
David Hayek
Michael Healey
Anna Held
George & Shirley
Higer
Harold & Agnes
Higgins
Jenny Horacek
Therese Huerter
Chris Hungerford
Maureen Huston
Bob Ingalls
Orestes Inguanzo
Sarah Jensen
Joseph Kaplan
Albert & Fern Keiser
William L. Kelligar
Bernice Kennelly
Florence Kracl
William Kreitz
Alvin Kremer
Gerry Krim
Kuhfahl family
members
Frances Langdon
Simon Langel
Alvina Laska
Sal Laska
Daniel “Ed” Laughlin
William Lindsay, Sr.
Mike Little
Amy Longo
Herman J. Lund
Joan MacNamara
Eulalia Maly
Eileen Masilko
Auguste Maude
Elsie May
Michael J. McAlister
Jane Slough McCollum
Charles McEvoy
Clement and Sheila
McGill
Delores Merwald
Roman Metz
Lorraine Miklas
Anne R. Millea
Grace Miller
Paul and Genevieve
Miller
Leland J. Minarik
Joseph Mohanna
Thomas J. Monaghan
Joseph Montag
Elizabeth Moznar
Jack Nealon
Colleen Neis
Daniel Nelson
Dorothy Nelson
Jeanne M. Nicotero
Jerome Noecker
James North
Jose Novoa
Leo O’Brien
Michael O’Brien
A. L. O’Connor
Chris O’Day
Richard O’Kane
Tim O’Kane
James O’Leary family
Donald Ostrand
Greg, Hilda & Ronald
Pape
Ralph Parisot
Kitsy Parker-Miksovsky
Daniel Parr
Jack Parr
Louis G. Perito
Hal Perrin
Gerald Phelps
Angie Placzek
Kay Plendl
Dacy F. Poe
Rosemary Ptak
Luella Rasmussen
Herman Rath
Michelle M. Ratigan
Mary Raynor
Gary Reding
William Reedy
Ed Richter
Thos L. Roddy
Martha Rohrbach
Dave Roseland
Lou Roslund
Karen J. Rozmarin
Ed Ruskamp
Dell Schill
Helen Schoenberger
William Schram
Siedik and Tworek
families
Carole Sheets
John A. Sherbondy
Carl Sinovic
Lottie Sklaney
Laurie Sok
Mary and Richard
Soukop
Emil Soukup
Sparano Family
Elizabeth Steffen
Norbert & Eleanore
Stencel
Mark and Ray
Stratman
Judge Hugh Stuart
Chas and Sophie
Sturek
Theresa M. Sturek
Laurence Sullivan
Elden D. Svec
Louis Syslo
Monte Taylor
Leonard & Agnes
Tejral
Nick Tippery
Connie Tomes
Daniel Trainer
Linda Tranisi
Tyrone James Tyler
Frank Uhlenbrock
Sandra Van Horne
Richard P. Varnes
Vincent Vasile
Von Maur victims
Julie Wallace
Ernest Wegman
Elizabeth Weigel
Robert Welsch
Elizabeth West
Ambrose & Margaret
Whittle
Marvin Willenborg
Lillian Wojtowicz
Flora Mae Zach
Timothy Zagozda
Catherine Zdan
John F. Zeleny
Daniel E. Sheehan Center
3300 North 60th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68104
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