2025 Impact Report

Guided by Christ, Catholic Charities accomplished so much this fiscal year. When choosing our annual Impact Report theme, we landed on Hope Comes Home Through the Light of Christ because, as St. Josemaria Escriva reminds us, “We are not the source of light; we only reflect it.” True hope has only one source: Christ. By living out His mission to serve the most vulnerable in our community, we can reflect His hope into the hearts and homes of our clients. 

You too are reflecting Christ’s light through your generosity. With every dollar raised, we are able to bring the light of Christ into the lives of our neighbors, meeting essential needs like food, housing, and Christ-centered mental health support. We provide immigration legal services, assist with pregnancy and parenting, and help people find meaningful employment—all to ensure every member of our community can reach their God-given potential.

As you’ll see in the income and expense statement at the end of the report, over 45% of our income comes directly from benefactors like you. And because we are committed to making every dollar count, 86% of the funds we receive go directly to supporting our programs. This report is full of moments of impact and sparks of hope. We hope you enjoy seeing how your donations directly affect the most vulnerable among us.

If nothing else, I encourage you to read Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ letter about Catholic Charities Services and how it relates to the Jubilee Year and the Synod.

God bless you,

Matt Smith, PhD

Chief Development Officer