Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Public Information Office
Connie Blaney, Director, Public Information
405-523-3000
August 5, 2008
Information about the Annual
Appeal
As you do for others, you do
for Christ.
2008 Annual Appeal Goal is $2.4 Million
Catholic Charities’ ministry unites us in our journey of faith to
help others in need. Your sacrificial gifts- prayers, volunteer
time, and financial support are appreciated. Thank you for
participating in our ministry and helping Catholic Charities meet
its 2008 Annual Appeal goal of $2.4 Million.
- The Annual Appeal provides 57% of the total budget of
Catholic Charities.
- 2008 Annual Appeal Theme: As you do for others, you do for
Christ.
- Catholic Charities’ revenue sources include the Annual
Appeal, United Way designated funds, fees and grants, special
events, and other contributions.
- The money raised from the 2008 Catholic Charities Appeal
stays right here in Oklahoma to help people in need throughout
the Archdiocese (central and western Oklahoma).
- Please consider pledging one hour’s salary per month to the
CC Appeal.
- Catholic Charities employees are available to speak to
church groups and community groups about the agency’s programs
and services.
Why Give to Catholic Charities?
- All that we have is a Gift and to follow Christ we are
called to share with each other.
- The gap between the wealthy and the poor is steadily
increasing. There are many persons in our community who do not
have the basic things required for human decency: food, housing,
health care, jobs.
- Support of this Annual Appeal goes to people in Oklahoma —
our neighbors. This money is used to support more than 50
different programs and services. The work is overseen by a
voluntary board of directors that helps ensure that money is
directed to the areas of greatest need, and that administrative
expenses are minimal.
- Family Support Services provided case management in 2007 to
986 individuals and responded to 9,740 telephone
requests for help.
- Catholic Charities’ revenue sources include the Annual
Appeal, fees and grants, United Way, special events, and other
contributions.
- Catholic Charities continues to raise money for its homeless
services. Proceeds form the St. Patrick’s Day Ball benefitted
homeless day services in downtown Oklahoma City.
2008-09 Pledge Card
(en español
forma del
compromiso)