The Catholic Charities Network At a Glance

Working to reduce and eliminate poverty, support families, and empower communities, Catholic Charities across the nation provided help and created hope for 7,449,119 (unduplicated) people regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds in 2005.* In all, 173 main Catholic Charities agencies and their 1,500 branches and affiliates provided a myriad of vital, community-based services 12,643,199 times. For more information about the Catholic Charities network, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

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Provided Food Services to 5,677,257 people

Food banks and food pantries 2,349,333
Soup kitchens 1,266,246
Congregate dining 1,156,308
Other food services 644,180
Home delivered meals 261,190

Provided Services that Build Strong Communities to 3,411,470 people

Social support services 1,638,256
Education and enrichment 768,428
Socialization and neighborhood services 533,293
Services to at-risk populations 300,720
Health-related services 170,733

Provided Services that Strengthen Families to 1,150,226 people

Counseling and mental health services 539,990
Immigration services 339,872
Addiction services 104,026
Pregnancy services 80,691
Refugee services 69,958
Adoption services 42,852

Provided Housing Related Services to 591,757 people

Temporary shelter 251,837
Housing services 191,129
Supervised living 90,958
Permanent housing 39,139
Transitional housing 18,694

Provided Other Basic Needs Services to 1,578,579 people

Other basic needs assistance 654,296
Clothing Assistance 532,289
Emergency Financial Assistance(not rent, mortgage, etc.) 189,531
Utilities Assistance 162,795
Medication assistance 39,668

Personnel

In 2005, 263,739 people worked with Catholic Charities, including 48,680 paid staff, 204,957 volunteers, and 6,532 board members.

Total Income: $3,363,106,510

Government Revenue 65%
Program Fees 12%
Community Support 11%
Diocesan and Church Support 3%
United Way and CFC 2%
Investment, Business, Other 4%
In-kind Contributions 3%

Total Expenses: $3,320,433,179

Program Costs 90%
Management and General 9%
Fundraising 1%

Other Facts about Catholic Charities

• In 2005, Catholic Charities agencies reported that half of the people they serve live below the poverty level, compared to 46 percent in 2004, 40 percent in 2003, and 43 percent in 2002.
• Every Catholic Charities agency is as unique as the communities it serves. However, they all share a common goal of providing the services and programs that address their communities' diverse and changing needs.
• Nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to Catholic Charities agencies goes directly to programs and services, making the Catholic Charities network one of the most efficient in the country.
• The Catholic Charities network traces its origins back more than 275 years ago when in 1727 the French Ursuline Sisters opened an orphanage in New Orleans.

* The totals reported in this summary include only those from Catholic Charities USA member agencies that submitted reports for the 2004 Annual Survey.