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2014CCDL Annual Report

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we reflect on the year 2014 at Catholic Charities we see a year of expanded welcome, hospitality and service. In 2014, as a result of the generosity of so many, Catholic Charities was able to create a new space of welcome and more than double the capacity of the La Crosse Warming Center with a move of the Warming Center, the Immigration staff, the St. Lawrence Community Services staff and Representative Payee staff to a new location. We have added extended outreach services in the Prairie du Chien community with our Hands of Hope program which matches volunteers with community members in need. Across the diocese we have continued to reach out in an effort to build relationships and provide service to those in need.

In an echo of Matthew 25 the Holy Father, Pope Francis, teaches, “Poverty is learned with the humble, the poor, the sick and all those who are on the existential peripheries of life. Theoretical poverty is of no use to us. Poverty is learned by touching the flesh of the poor Christ, in the humble, the poor, the sick, in children.” Catholic Charities, through its staff and volunteers, with the generosity of hundreds of good people in our diocesan communities is serving as a visible sign of God’s love to all of mankind regardless of race, religion or background. Catholic Charities’ staff and volunteers are there on our behalf, “touching the flesh of the poor Christ.”

Thank you for your commitment to the work of Catholic Charities. Without the gifts of your time and talents as volunteers and treasure as donors, Catholic Charities would be a noble idea, but the aid to those in poverty and on the margins would remain theoretical.

With personal good wishes and prayers, I am,

Most Reverend William Patrick CallahanBishop of La Crosse

Catholic Charities Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse proclaims Christ’s Gospel of Life and promotes human dignity by alleviating poverty and strengthening individuals and families.

Vision: Believing in the presence of God in our midst and called by the Diocesan bishop, Catholic Charities proclaims the sanctity of human life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the mission of Jesus given to the Church. To this end, Catholic Charities works with individuals, families, and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.

Catholic Charities’ Values Statements are the guiding expression of the vision and mission of Catholic Charities:

Respect Dignity Integrity Compassion Hospitality Excellence Stewardship

A Message from the Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse

A Message from the Executive Director of Catholic Charities

Dear Friends,

When I came into the office this morning, I had a voice mail that said, “I’m an old person and I would like to share an idea with someone.” Her voice and message got my attention and I called her back immediately. During our conversation she said that she felt isolated and helpless because she couldn’t drive and had no way of getting around. She asked if volunteers could help the elderly in the community by driving them to where they need to go. We talked about Catholic Charities “Hands of Hope” program in Prairie du Chien where we connect volunteers with people that need help, whether its a ride to the doctor, supermarket or a meeting. She was so grateful.

What she was talking about was the need to build a community; in other words, people helping each other, listening to each other, sharing our pains, hopes; in short, our lives. Jean Vanier, in his book Community and Growth, mentions the importance of living in a community as a means to be “all we can be” and to be happy. He says that each individual is an indispensable link in a chain; no matter how small the link is it needs to remain strong, because if it breaks, the entire community is at risk and can perish.

At Catholic Charities we strive to serve those members of our community that are vulnerable and need our help. We might think that they are the weak link in our chain, but it may be that they are really the strong link that reminds us that we need to help each other to survive. It may be that our selfishness of our belief that I’m self-sufficient, that I don’t need anyone, is the weak link.

Every day I’m amazed and humbled by the generosity of so many people in our community who give so much of their time and talent to serve and support the people we serve. Without our Volunteers and donors, we could not do His work and establish God’s Kingdom on earth. We live in a place of such natural beauty that is breathtaking, but most importantly, we live in a community that cares. Our job is to discover daily the goodness of God’s creation in each other and in nature. By filling our hearts with joy and Christ-like attitudes, we will discover that we can better solve the serious problems of homelessness, hunger, injustice and evil. Christ has triumphed!

Sincerely yours in service,

Roberto PartarrieuExecutive Director

2014 Catholic Charities Board MembersMost Rev. William P. Callahan, La CrosseRev. Msgr. Francis Abuah-Quansah, La CrosseMarie Fleisner, MarshfieldRev. Michael Klos, CashtonRobert Laubach, Black River FallsSteve Lipowski, WausauJulie Manas, Eau ClaireGary Peckham, Richland CenterTom Tiggelaar, La Crosse

Executive Directors: Deacon Richard Sage Mr. Roberto Partarrieu

Not Pictured: Kevin Brey, Altoona Sr. Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA, La Crosse

Rev. Msgr. Michael Gorman, Chairperson, La Crosse

Christine Heinzl, Vice Chair, Necedah

Brad Sturm, Treasurer, La Crosse Chris Ruff, Secretary,La Crosse

B u i l d i n g H o p e i n o u r C o m m u n i t i e s

We live in a society that is extraordinarily blessed in so many ways. However, there are many in our communities who are most vulnerable, who live their lives on the fringe of society; lives that witness poverty, mental illness, hunger and displacement who don’t benefit from many of these blessings.

Meet Roger. Roger is one of the homeless in our community who came in to our shelter on a cold winter night. When he arrived, he was very quiet and kept to himself. As the nights passed, Roger endeared himself easily to others and many of our guests and staff began to watch over Roger. Staff quickly surmised that while Roger was receiving Social Security, he was not able to cash his checks due to lack of identification. Catholic Charities staff became even more concerned when we learned that others in the community were “helping” him and taking advantage of his kindness with money.

Our Warming Center Staff recognized Roger’s needs and referred him to our St. Lawrence Community Services’ Staff. They worked together to help Roger get an I.D. When Roger did not feel confident going to the bank alone, staff walked with him to help him through the banking process. Our collaboration with others in the community helped us in finding a landlord with an apartment to rent and our Representative Payee Program employee

continues to work with Roger to help him budget his funds and make ends meet.

Roger is just one of the many we continue to walk with and share the journey. We continue to work with guests through the La Crosse Franciscan Hospitality House, our Sojourner House in Eau Claire and our Wausau Community Warming Center. Catholic Charities is available across the diocese. We are there to share the journey with those in need. We are there to build relationships and share hope throughout our diocese!

Catholic Charities continues to work with many individuals, communities, churches and organizations to assist the most vulnerable of our society. We have witnessed many in our community who have been taken advantage of because of the inability to know how to work within societies’ systems. We have stepped up to assist individuals to find a way out of homelessness. Not only do we work with others in our community to provide a place of refuge for those who would otherwise not have a warm meal and a place to sleep, but Catholic Charities continues to work through St. Lawrence Community Services and collaborates with many community organizations to be on hand to work with folks like Roger.

Words from a guest... I would just like to let someone be aware of the terrific staff that was on duty this evening. Unfortunately I can’t give them all the credit because each time I have been here the staff and volunteers have been incredible. The service and dedication not to mention the devotion to what they do is a God send. Please keep up this incredible service that is provided to us; the less fortunate and those down on our luck. You guys are wonderful. Don’t ever lose hope!

$10,000 and above Four Anonymous DonorsBlessed Sacrament Parish, La CrosseEdward and Roseanne BuchbergerCounty of Eau ClaireDeena Hatch FoundationDiocese of La CrosseMarilee BelangerBarbara and Dave Erickson FundFowler & Hammer, La CrosseMaxwell-White, La CrosseMayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Health CareDr. Sheila and David MomontNesnah Ventures, LLCNoel SmithSt. Olaf Parish, Eau ClaireSt. Patrick Parish, OnalaskaThe Newman Parish, Eau Claire

$5,000 to $9,999Anonymous DonorCity of La CrosseDahl AutomotiveKaren and Robert GuggenbuehlRon and Jeanette HammesJohn and Donna HansenPaul and Karla HansenImmaculate Conception Parish, Eau ClaireLa Crosse County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for LutheransBrian LarsonMary, Mother of the Church, La CrosseBarbara MurphyMr. and Mrs. Raymond D. NassEdward and Sheila RileySacred Heart Hospital, Eau ClaireLinda and Sam ScaffidiJim SchaulsR.J. SchindlbeckTom and Amy Hansen-StromSt. Anne Parish, Wausau

$1,000 to $4,999Nine Anonymous DonorsSophia Tirtilli AdamsLaverne and Mary AffeldtRon and Terry AmelMary Kelly AndersonDr. Hans and Margaret AndersonVirgil and Judith Arrowood

Celine BoxruckerKurtis and Angela BreilingWilliam and Elizabeth BrendelJon and Kimberly BowePaul and Julie BunczakJohn CalvertMark and Minda ChamberlainChris and Reyne CheckCity Grill, WausauDebra and Timothy ColganDr. David and Bettyrose CorserCoulee BankFred CrandallCrossroads Community Services, Inc., WausauHarold Dolan IIIHarry DoweikoRobin and Becky DroutLucille DufeckDr. Joseph DurstM. Thomas and Kathleen EdwardsEnglish Lutheran Church, La CrosseNorman and Mari EricksonFaith United Methodist Church La CrosseRon and Bobbi FarleyRev. Victor FeltesDaniel FilzenFirst Congregational United Church of Christ, Eau ClaireEugene FisherDorothy FrankeAnnette FriedewaldFrancis and Arlene FurlanoThomas and Elizabeth GillettJoan Hamblin and David SchifelingDean and Lori HammesMark and Deborah HansenJohn and Mary HartwigLewis HemstockHoly Family Parish, ArcadiaHoly Trinity Parish, La CrosseHospital Sisters ;of St. Francis, Springfield, ILDavid Hyde, Jr.Janice and Charles GoethelThomas and Maureen KiefferJames and Patricia KirchnerDr. Joseph and Ann Kotnour, DDSVivian KriegSteven KudererL.B. White Co., Inc.La Crosse TribuneEugene Limberg

Jacqueline LindnerJ. Patrick and Lori Johnson LunneyMichael and Carol MaderJames ManeyMarine Credit Union FoundationAngus and Jill MarshallDonald and Leatrice MathisonRev. William J. MatzekRev. Thomas McInnisJill and Duane MeyerMount View Service, Inc., WausauDr. John and Joan MuellerNicolet National Foundation, Inc.Nelleen NoackNorth Presbyterian Church, La CrosseNutrition Matters, Inc., Eau ClaireOlivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church, La CrosseOnalaska United Methodist ChurchOur Savior’s Lutheran Church, La CrossePaul and Ruth Schultz FoundationGary and Elizabeth PeckhamRev. Raymond PedrettiDr. Michael and Mary PriceRaymond and Marie Goldbach Foundation, Inc.Richard RadyRoger and Carol ResarPaul and Mary Therese RinzelRoncalli Newman Center Parish, La CrosseRoot Down Yoga, LLC, La CrosseSacred Heart of Jesus-MondoviDeacon Richard and Mary SageMark and Margaret SchneiderSchneider Heating and Air, La CrossePaul and Diane SilvaDavid and Barbara SkogenDouglas and Mary Koller-SperleSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Holmen St. James the Greater Parish, Eau ClaireSt. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, WausauSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Eau ClaireSt. Michael Parish, WausauDr. Paul and Jane SteingraeberStifel NicolausWalter and Jean Susdorf

The Dirks Group, WausauThe Northwestern Bank, Chippewa FallsFred and Marilyn TillerTrinity Lutheran Church, Eau ClaireDr. John and Roberta UjdaNicholas VeverkaVFW Auxiliary Post ;1530, La CrosseVPP Group LLC, NorwalkMary Jo WernerGeraldine WestabyKathleen and Case WewerkaJoyce and Raymond WicheltJerry and Susan WirtzDuane and Margaret WoldingRev. Eugene WolfJames and Betty WozneyBarbara and Tuenis Zondag

$500 to $999Six Anonymous DonorsAmundson Appliance, Inc. Eau ClaireAssumption Catholic School, DurandDr. Dennis and Jean BardelmeierMary BaronTamara and Allen BeckerBethesda Lutheran Brethren Church, Eau ClaireBlessed Sacrament Women’s Club, La CrosseSteven Bircher and Deborah NissenAmy BollerWilliam Boylan, DDSMarian BraunBreakfast Optimist Club, La CrosseTim and Mary BrennanJames BriggsPatrick BrunetPearl CallahanSandra CarrHenry and Theresa ChaoChart Energy and Chemicals, IncChrist Episcopal Church, La CrosseMichael and Cynthia ClausonCo-op Credit Union, Black River FallsCrucifixion Council of Catholic Women, La Crescent, MN

In grateful appreciation of its benefactors, Catholic Charities is pleased to acknowledge your gifts. It is through this financial support that Catholic Charities is able to continue its care to those in need in the Diocese of La Crosse. We compile the lists in our annual report with care. If you find your name has been omitted or misspelled, please accept our apology. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent and we would be grateful if you will notify us so our records will be correct in the future. Unfortunately space would not allow us to list all of our generous donors. To see a complete list, please go to www.cclse.org.

$500 to $999 continuedGregory and Ann DachelDonald DeleboBill and Linda DobbeCarl and Barbara DrakeDorothy DroutClarence and Sandra DurrFaith Lutheran Mission Church, Inc., Eau ClaireRenee FeightGerald and Evelyn FeitFidelity Charitable Gift Fund - Robert SeifertFirst Presbyterian Church, La CrosseFirst Presbyterian Church, WausauSusan GallagherShirley GiblinGibson’s Watercare Service, AltoonaDonald and Karen GradeKenneth Graves Edward and Barbara GrygleskiCharles and Janet HaggSteve HenryJudith HoehnBetsy HollandRobert Hollern Hope Lutheran Church, EdgarInstitute of Christ the King, WausauKenneth and Diane JereczekJohn A. Kaiser Law Firm, Eau ClaireScott and Donna Johnson

Timothy and Regina JohnsonThomas and Mary JonesBetty JustenDavid and Donna Reichwein KampaKnights of Columbus, SenecaKohl’sKathy KovellJoseph and Barbara Kruse Thomas and Nancy KryshakKaren KuczynskiLa Crosse Area Realtors AssociationJohn LeinfelderGraebel Van Lines, WausauRobert LinzmeierAloysius and Marge LueckRev. Delbert MalinRalph and Norma MarkingConnie MarshallPatricia MarsnikMary, Mother of the Church Men’s Club, La CrosseMary, Mother of the Church PCCW, La CrosseMayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchLaurel McEllistremRev. Michael MertensBeverly MillerDamian and Jeanne MillerJean and Randall MundtEugene and Lois MurphyNeil and Mary NelsonCharlotte and John Nesseth

New Hope Community Church, WausauJames NovakJim and Donna OmernikOur Redeemer Lutheran Church La CrosseOur Savior’s Lutheran Church WELCA, West SalemMark and Pamela Outzen Peoples State Bank, WausauVicki PeroutkaJames and Charlyn PetersonPreston Chiropractic Office, MenomonieRed Balloon Child Care, La CrosseRegis Catholic School, Eau ClaireJerome and Kathryn ReineckeDaniel and Nancy RobinsonRonald and Darlene RogoskiSister Rosemary RombalskiAlan RossSaint Andrew Lutheran Church, WausauSaint Jude Hospice, La CrosseJuliana Salwach-FranzenCharles and Patricia Sans CrainteEugene SchallerSteven and Donna Schmidt Family FundRick SchneiderGeorge and Mary SchrabeckJames and Tamara SchreinerMr. and Mrs. W.A. SchulenbergJames and Ann SeubertPeter and Mary Kay Skemp

Thomas and Judith SleikGeorge and Marita SmithSt. Henry Parish, Eau GalleSt. Joseph Parish, Stevens PointMark and Amy SteigerwaldJohn and Kay StellpflugDr. Richard and Jo StelmachBradley and Lynn SturmBrian and Diane SullivanThe Benevity Community Impact FundMatthew and Christine ThillThomas StengerJeffrey Thompson and Sandra Romagnoli-ThompsonCharles and Becky ThurnerTrinity Lutheran Church, Eau ClaireTrinity United Church of Christ La CrosseTruistValleybrook Church, Eau ClaireViterbo University, La CrosseMichele WallusScott WegnerFrank WeilerDr. Timothy WengertWesley United Methodist Women WausauDaniel and Mary WieserWisconsin Elks Association, Inc. MukwonagoWise Managers, Inc., La CrosseDavid Zurcher

Frank BernardKenneth DobbsCatherine EutingNancy FotlandMary Jane Fowler

Chuck and Diane KolkindBob KrockerMikeMichael SageSophie Sicklinger

The Homeless who have diedRichard WalshJack WhiteThomas Wildrick

Bill and Linda Dobbe: in honor of Jordan’s Adoption and Baptism

L.B. White Co., Inc.: in honor of John Tomlinson’s Retirement

GrantorsAbbotsford Story Inc.Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc.American Family Mutual Insurance CompanyAnnMarie Foundation, Inc.Arnold and Lois Domer FoundationB.A. and Esther Greenheck FoundationB. A. Mason TrustBlanche M. Walsh Charity TrustCapital One ServicesCatholic Campaign for Human Development Catholic Charities USACitiCity of Eau ClaireCity of La CrosseCity of Wausau

Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentEau Claire Community Foundation Koehn Family EndowmentEdward & Hannah M. Rutledge CharitiesEmergency Food and Shelter Program (FEMA)Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual AdorationGundersen Health SystemHansen Family FoundationHillview Urban Agriculture CenterLa Crosse Community Foundation- Gillette Fund La Crosse Kiwanis FoundationMinistry Health Care

National Foundation for Credit Counseling Otto Bremer FoundationRichland County United Givers FundRobert & Eleanor Franke Charitable Foundation, Inc.Rotary Works FoundationRussell L and Vera M. Smith Foundation, Inc.State of Wisconsin-Domestic Abuse ProgramState of Wisconsin-Homelessness FundsState of Wisconsin-Post Adoption State Shelter Subsidy Grant The ShopKo FoundationThe W. O'Neil FoundationUnion Pacific Foundation

United Way of Greater Chippewa ValleyUnited Way of Marathon CountyUnited Way of Prairie du ChienUS BankWells Fargo FoundationWells Fargo Homeownership GrantWilliam and Gertrude Casper FoundationWisconsin Public Service FoundationWisconsin Trust Account Foundation Women in Action (Wausau)Women's Fund of Greater La CrosseXcel Energy

In Memory of... In Honor of...

REVENUEProgram Fees 2,029,832Contributions & Grants 2,807,961Investment & Other Income 241,874TOTAL 5,079,667

ASSETS Current Assets 1,077,735 (cash, accounts receivable, prepaids)

Property & Equipment 939,263 (net of depreciation)

Other Assets 1,615,282 (assets whose use are limited) Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trust 4,006,543

TOTAL ASSETS 7,638,823

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Current Liabilities 1,116,571 (accounts payable, deferred revenues)

Unrestricted Net Assets 1,689,492

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 821,659

Permanently Restricted Net Assets 4,011,101

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 7,638,823

PROGRAM EXPENSES

Adoption Services 512,177Community Homeless Facilities 558,613Disability Services 1,469,400Domestic Abuse 59,494Fundraising & Development 371,331General & Administration 27,196Legal & Immigration Assistance 262,187Disaster Assistance 10,167St. Lawrence Community Services 1,245,312TOTAL 4,515,877

Catholic Charities by the Numbers

Birth parents supported through pregnancy to live birth through our pregnancy support program.

Children found forever families through our birth parent, relative adoption and international adoption programs.

Immigration clients from over 31 different countries received legal services in their quest for U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Individuals received confidential and supportive assistance with budgeting their fixed income to meet their basic needs while planning for future goals through our Representative Payee Program.

Families and individuals benefited from the encouragement and instruction received through our Post Adoption Program.

Individuals and families received assistance with charitable outreach, advocacy or financial education and enrichment through St. Lawrence Community Services.

Sheltered nights of service were provided to the many poor, hurting, homeless, and often “faceless” people in our communities through our La Crosse and Wausau Warming Centers and the Sojourner House in Eau Claire.

Hours of service were provided to students with behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities to help them stay in their homes and be successful in school with the help of our Disability Services Program.

Volunteer hours were provided to the various programs and offices across the diocese that help Catholic Charities provide help and hope to those in need.

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We invite you to join us in serving others! Visit our website at www.cclse.org or call 1-888-212-HELP today to learn how you can become involved. Donate and/or volunteer today!

OFFICE LOCATIONS

EAU CLAIRE448 N. Dewey St.Eau Claire, WI 54703(715) 832-6644

EAU CLAIRESojourner House618 S. Barstow St.Eau Claire, WI 54701

LA CROSSE3710 East Ave. SouthLa Crosse, WI 54601(608) 782-0710

LA CROSSE DOWNTOWN413 Third Street SouthLa Crosse, WI 54601(608) 782-0710

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN104 East Blackhawk Ave.Prairie du Chien, WI 53821(608) 326-1616

WAUSAU540 S. Third AvenueWausau, WI 54401(715) 849-3311