Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio
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On July 1, 2008, Catholic Social Services changed our name
back to Catholic Charities, our original name. This change allows us to join efforts with
Catholic Charities USA for national branding. However, all operations stay the same with all
donations being used locally as they are intended.
MISSION
Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio responds to the teachings of Christ by providing
services to advance the human dignity & welfare of people in need.
VISION
Catholic Charities is committed to improve the
quality of life for people; engaging community support; and keeping a
particular commitment to serving families and those most vulnerable.
BELIEFS
Children should grow up in a loving and nurturing environment.
Families are the cornerstone of society and need help to fulfill their responsibility to provide care and instill values.
Providing help and compassion to the poor and vulnerable.
Elderly should be able to live with dignity.
Advocating for change in systems that cause human suffering.
To serve others is to serve Christ.
VALUES
RESPECT: Treating
others, as we want to be treated. Accepting all persons for their
unique gifts, circumstances and needs. Believing in the inherent
worth and sacredness of each person.
INTEGRITY:
Seeking to effect wholesomeness in all our relationships - individually
and organizationally. Keeping our word, and being faithful to who we say we are.
COMPASSION:
Caring and comforting in a personalized manner through our diverse presence
as social service providers.
HOSPITALITY:
Welcoming all, especially those most vulnerable and in need, to an environment
of dignity, safety, warmth and a sense of being "at home".
EXCELLENCE:
Consistently aiming to achieve highest quality outcomes while striving for innovation,
collaboration and continuous quality improvement.
STEWARDSHIP:
Making use of all our human, material, environmental and financial resources in a
responsible and accountable manner.
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| Catholic Charities
SouthWestern Ohio
is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Services for Families
and Children, Inc. |
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| As a member agency of United Way
organizations throughout Ohio, Catholic Charities
works to identify community concerns and provide programs and services
to address needs in the locations it serves. |
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| Catholic Charities of Springfield
is a member of Catholic Charities USA. The national organization
provides leadership, advocacy and technical assistance to 1,640
independent
local agencies and organizations across the United States. |
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| The Second Harvest Food bank
is a national member of Feeding America. This network of over 200
food banks and food rescue organizations
nationwide gets food to hungry children and families who need
it most. Feeding America is the nation's largest non-governmental,
domestic hunger relief organization. |
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Second Harvest Food Bank is one of the twelve operations that
comprise the Ohio Association
of Second Harvest Foodbanks. This group lobbies within the state and
brings Ohio grown fresh produce to our doors that would have otherwise
been plowed under at the end of the growing season through the Ohio
Agricultural Surplus Production Alliance. Additionally the egg
farmers have made a large donation annually at Easter and the pork
farmers are now donating! Together we represent Ohio's largest
charitable response to hunger! |
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ADVISORY BOARD 2010 |
Stephanie
McCuiston
Administrative Director, The Center for Civic & Urban Engagement, Wittenberg
Univ.
Executive Committee(Board President)
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Charlie McFarland
Controller, Turner Foundation
Executive Committee
(Board Treasurer) |
Steve Moody
Springfield City Chief of Police.
Executive Committee
(Board Vice President) |
Steve Gordin
Retired, WPAFB |
Theresa Preston
Realtor, Link-Hellmuth |
Rob Kampman
Funeral Director, Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory
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Keith Williamson
Regional Director
Catholic Charities
SouthWestern Ohio and Second Harvest Food Bank
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Advisory Board Meetings:
Bi-Monthly
(times TBD)
Location:
Springfield Service Center Conference Room
701 E. Columbia St., Springfield, OH 45503
In addition to Board opportunities, we have specialized committees
for
- Event Fundraising
- Food Bank
- Finance
- Educational Outreach
Each committee meets about once per
month If interested in serving or getting more information, contact us
today at (937)325-8715!
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