Catholic Charities - Diocese of Cleveland announced today (December 18, 2014) that the Annual Appeal for 2014 exceeded its goal. Over 50,000 faithful donors across Northeast Ohio pledged more than $11 million to provide services and programs to the most vulnerable people in the region. Due to the increasing needs and reductions in other funding sources, the goal for the 2014 Appeal was increased from $10.5 million to $11 million, the first increase in five years.
The Annual Appeal supplements other funding sources for its programs and services throughout all eight counties of the Diocese, providing help and creating hope for the elderly and disabled, the hungry and homeless, children and families in need, and persons with disabilities, including
? 3,608,425 meals served
? 63,097 nights of shelter provided
? 21,709 older adults receiving help through services and care
? 15,709 individuals served by Disability Services
Bishop Richard Lennon expressed his appreciation to donors and volunteers. ?We are very grateful to the dedicated donors and volunteers who continue to generously share their blessings with others. Catholic Charities has a rich history in the Diocese of Cleveland for taking care of people, regardless of race or creed,? he said. ?Our Catholic community, in partnership with others who share our concern for the poor and vulnerable, shows a great respect for the dignity of each person through the success of this Appeal.?
The need throughout Northeast Ohio is great and there is still time to make a gift to this year?s Appeal before December 31st. Over 86 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to support programs and services. Donors may give online at www.catholiccommunity.org/ccdonate or by calling Meghan McGuan at 216-696-6525, ext. 1049.
Catholic Charities follows Christ?s mission by serving over 394,000 people each year throughout northeast Ohio. A network of more than 150 health and human services programs at more than 60 locations in eight counties is available to people of all faiths and nationalities throughout the community, including all parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. For more information on Catholic Charities, visit www.ccdocle.org.
