2019-11-13T13:01:34-06:00 2019-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 3 00 Indianapolis IN 462400977 990 2018-07-01 351038653 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend Inc CATH 2604225625 915 S Clinton St Fort Wayne IN 46802 Gloria D Whitcraft Chief Executive Officer 2019-11-13 true NICOLE BENCIK P00756195 3175698989 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z Gloria D Whitcraft 915 S Clinton St Fort Wayne IN 46802 4695041 false 0928 X www.ccfwsb.org X 1922 IN Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend, Inc. serves those in need as Christ would have us do. 14 13 150 172 0 0 3988092 4446583 137948 207132 54242 41326 0 0 4180282 4695041 742216 773263 0 0 2344921 2551398 0 0 149516 742143 657013 3829280 3981674 351002 713367 2525333 3244058 291377 273401 2233956 2970657 X CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVES THOSE IN NEED WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: THE POOR, DISABLED, IMMIGRANTS, ELDERLY, AND CHILDREN. WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, THE FAMILY, AND THE COMMUNITY. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES THAT CREATE AND BUILD FAMILIES; HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES; PROVIDE A FRESH START FOR HARDWORKING PEOPLE; AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND SENIORS IN PARTICULAR HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES TO PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. OUR VALUES: WE BELIEVE THAT A CHILD SHOULD GROW UP IN A LOVING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILIES ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR SOCIETY AND THEY NEED HELP TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CARE AND INSTILL VALUES. WE BELIEVE IN HELP AND COMPASSION FOR THE POOR AND IMPOVERISHED. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ELDERLY SHOULD BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY. false false 1597143 407389 64662 FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES: RESOURCE & REFERRAL: SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY APPOINTMENT TO PERSONS NEEDING HELP WITH MEETING BASIC NEEDS: FOOD, CLOTHING, LIMITED HOUSING ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, AND PAPER PRODUCTS. AS PART OF THE AGENCY'S PROGRAM, THERE IS A BRIEF ASSESSMENT INCLUDING BUDGETING ACTIVITIES. REFERRALS PRIMARILY COME THROUGH CATHOLIC PARISHES, UNITED WAY'S 211 REFERRAL PROGRAM, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE FORT WAYNE OFFICE PROVIDED SHORT TERM BASIC NEEDS SERVICES TO 393 FAMILIES IN FY 2018-2019 AND THE SOUTH BEND OFFICE SERVED 647 CLIENTS IN A SIMILAR CAPACITY. FOOD PANTRIES: SOUTH BEND AND AUBURN - THE OFFICES OPERATE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES FOR CLIENTS WHO HAVE A HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT OR BELOW 185% OF THE POVERTY LEVEL. HOUSEHOLDS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE ONCE EVERY FOUR WEEKS. THE AUBURN FOOD PANTRY IS A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN INDIANA AND HAS A CONTRACT TO RECEIVE USDA COMMODITIES. THE SOUTH BEND FOOD PANTRY RECEIVES SUPPORT THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS, THE UNITED WAY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, "PEOPLE GOTTA EAT" (PGE) INITIATIVE, ST. MARY'S HERITAGE FUND AND THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE SOUTH BEND FOOD BANK SERVED 9100 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND THE AUBURN COMMUNITY CENTER OF CARING SERVED 14,896 INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS. YOUTH MENTORING: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT DELINQUENCY, TRUANCY, DRUG USE, GANG INVOLVEMENT, TEEN PREGNANCY AND OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES WHILE IMPROVING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE. TARGETED TO AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9 AND 17 WHO LIVE IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY DISADVANTAGE, THE PROGRAM USES TRAINED ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO FORM NURTURING RELATIONSHIP LASTING NO LESS THAN TWELVE MONTHS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES GROUP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND FORM OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM MATCHED MENTORS WHO SERVED 26 AT RISK CHILDREN IN FY 18-19. HISPANIC HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL INTERPRETATION SERVICES TO THE SPANISH-SPEAKING POPULATION IN FORT WAYNE. THIS PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT THE CHANCE OF MISCOMMUNICATION DURING MEDICAL TREATMENT. A CASEWORKER ACCOMPANIES THE CLIENT TO DOCTORS' OFFICES AND INTERPRETS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER AND THE CLIENT. THE PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED 122 INDIVIDUALS AT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS DURING FY 2018-2019. CATHOLIC CHARITIES MOBILE DIVISION: A MOBILE UNIT THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR TARGET POPULATION WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK AND GO TO SCHOOL. THE MOBILE UNIT CONDUCTS ROLLING RESEARCH TO LEARN THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF OUR TARGET POPULATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. THE MOBILE UNIT CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL FUNDING THROUGH COUNTY-SPECIFIC FOUNDATIONS AND INVESTORS; ESTABLISHES COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES, AND BRINGS IN PARTNERS WHO CAN ADDRESS NEEDS THAT DON'T FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF OUR MISSION. IT IS ALSO MEANT TO NURTURE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARISH COMMUNITIES, EXPANDING AWARENESS OF OUR AGENCY'S MISSION AND INCREASING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PARISH MEMBERS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE MOBILE UNIT PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: UTILITY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN ALLEN, NOBLE AND STEUBEN COUNTIES AND MULTIPLE COMMUNITY AND PARISH VISITS AS REQUESTED. DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT: ALONG WITH A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND OTHER LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUP AGENCIES, THE AGENCY PROVIDES DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY ANY TYPE OF DISASTER. SERVICES INCLUDE INTAKE ASSESSMENTS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, CASE PRESENTATIONS, PROVISION OF MATERIAL SERVICES, COORDINATION OF SUPPLIES, REPAIRS AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-19, 12 SOUTH BEND HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RESULTING FROM FLOODS IN 2016. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: A CLINICAL LIAISON WORKS WITH PARISH PRIESTS OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO CONNECT THEIR MEMBERS TO EITHER OUR OWN QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS OR TREATMENT PROVIDERS IN OUR NETWORK, DEPENDING UPON THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF THE PERSON, COUPLE OR FAMILY. CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS BUILT A NETWORK OF HIGH-QUALITY CLINICIANS WITH EXPERTISE IN RESPONDING TO AND TREATING A WIDE VARIETY OF MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH CONCERNS, WITH PROFOUND RESPECT FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIVES OF THEIR CLIENTS. SOUTH BEND AND FORT WAYNE: DUE TO AN INCREASED DEMAND FOR QUALITY COUNSELING SERVICES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS REBUILDING ITS COUNSELING PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN INDIANA MEDICAID PROVIDER AND CONTINUES TO ADD THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO ENABLE US TO ACCEPT MORE REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. THE SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SKILL BUILDING GROUPS, CRISES INTERVENTION, CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO A GROWING NUMBER OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE. IN 2018-19, THE COUNSELORS SERVED 80 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH IN-HOUSE REFERRALS AND PARISH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE DIOCESE. VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING: CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS RESPONDED TO THE NATIONWIDE EPIDEMIC OF SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING BY OFFERING CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO VICTIM SURVIVORS. IN 2019, WE HELPED 10 TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS DEAL WITH THE TRAUMA OF THEIR CAPTIVITY AND ADJUSTMENT BACK INTO THE MAINSTREAM COMMUNITY. Stay the Course: MEANT TO ASSIST COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH A PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY. LOW INCOME STUDENTS ARE PAIRED WITH A "NAVIGATOR" WHO PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOLISTIC, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THAT INDIVIDUALIZES AND SUPPORTS EACH STUDENTS' CAPABILITIES TO REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. IN FY 2018-2019, THE PROGRAM SERVED 98 STUDENTS. EDUCATION CREATES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY (ECHO) - FORT WAYNE & SOUTH BEND: ECHO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS SO THEY CAN STAY IN SCHOOL AND CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. PARTICPANTS RECEIVE SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE MONITORING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND GRADES. ECHO CASE MANAGERS HELP THE STUDENTS SET GOALS, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THEM. ECHO STAFF ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TO KEEP THESE TEENS IN SCHOOL SO THEY CAN GRADUATE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2019, THE FORT WAYNE ECHO PROGRAM SERVED 81 PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS PARENTING 61 CHILDREN AND IN THE SOUTH BEND OFFICE, 40 CLIENTS PARENTING 46 CHILDREN WERE SERVED AND IN BOTH PROGRAMS 91% OF PARTICIPANTS REMAINED IN SCHOOL AND MET THEIR EDUCATION GOALS. IN SOUTH BEND, 44 CLIENTS PARENTING 51 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED SERVICES. IN SOUTH BEND, 30 STUDENTS INCREASED THEIR EDUCATION LEVEL IN HIGH SCHOOL, HSE OR POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM. 75% (6 OUT OF 8) RECEIVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. 1239069 365805 111318 -REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE COMING TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER REFUGEE STATUS AS GRANTED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK ASYLUM ONCE THEY ARE ALREADY IN THIS COUNTRY. CATHOLIC CHARITIES WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, WHICH HELPS NEW RESIDENTS ADJUST TO LIFE IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE PRE-ARRIVAL PROCESSING, ARRIVAL SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL CARE, ACCULTURATION, REFERRALS FOR ESL (ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND-LANGUAGE) CLASSES, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR THE CHILDREN AND OTHER EDUCATION SERVICES AS NEEDED. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 189 REFUGEES IN YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. REFUGEE HEALTH SERVICES: THE AGENCY HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA TO COORDINATE THE PROMOTION OF REFUGEE HEALTH. THE PROGRAM ENSURES REFUGEES OBTAIN MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BEYOND MEDICAL SCREENINGS WHICH INCLUDES ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE CARE. THE AGENCY ALSO DESIGNS AND LEADS EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE HEALTH ACTIVITIES THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS IDENTIFIED PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS AMONG THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY. IT ALSO INCREASES REFUGEE ACCESS FOR LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING REFUGEES. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 382 REFUGEES IN YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. MATCH GRANT PROGRAM: THE MATCH GRANT PROGRAM IS AN EMPLOYMENT-BASED PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN BECOMING INCREASINGLY SELF-SUFFICIENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE BASED UPON THE CRITERIA OF JOB SKILLS, POSITIVE WORK ETHIC, FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS, AND A HEALTH EVALUATION. THE MATCH GRANT PROGRAM IS AN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM TO MONETARY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE THAT IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST REFUGEES IN OBTAINING SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITHIN 4-6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES. CLIENTS ELIGIBLE TO BE SERVED UNDER THIS PROGRAM ARE REFUGEES, CUBAN AND HAITIAN ENTRANTS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 76 REFUGEES IN YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. REFUGEE JOB DEVELOPMENT: CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ALL REFUGEES RESETTLED BY THE AGENCY AND THOSE RESETTLED BY OTHER VOLUNTARY AGENCIES, WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF ARRIVAL INTO THE US. THIS SERVICE IS ALSO OFFERED TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN GRANTED ASYLUM IN THE U.S. SERVICES INCLUDE: JOB READINESS TRAINING, WORK PLACE ENGLISH, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN INDIANA DRIVERS PERMITS AND LICENSING, ASSISTANCE WITH RESUME WRITING AND THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, JOB RECRUITMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, JOB RETENTION, JOB TRAINING, AND JOB REFERRALS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES ACCOMPLISHED 274 PLACEMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019. EXTENDED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: SERVICES INCLUDE CULTURAL ORIENTATION, ADULT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES, LIFE SKILLS, HOME VISITS, PATH TO THE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, LONG TERM INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, HELP WITH OBTAINING FSSA BENEFITS, ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES TO ENHANCE THEIR LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 116 REFUGEES IN YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019. HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM: HOMEWORK HELP PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE TO BURMESE REFUGEE CHILDREN LIVING IN A FORT WAYNE AREA APARTMENT COMPLEX WHERE MANY REFUGEE FAMILIES HAVE SETTLED. WITH THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, TUTORING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT WITHIN SCHOOL SETTINGS AND SOCIAL SKILLS FOR INTERACTING IN THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. IMMIGRATION SERVICES: THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY) RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION SERVICES AS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCURATE AND AFFORDABLE SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS WHO SEEK TO ADJUST THEIR STATUS, REUNITE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION OR FILE PAPERWORK TO MAKE OTHER STATUS ADJUSTMENTS THROUGH U.S.C.I.S. (U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES). CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROCESS OF NATURALIZATION ARE PROVIDED. FROM 07/01/2018 TO 06/30/2019, THERE WERE 220 IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS COMPLETED INITIAL GUIDANCE TO THOSE SEEKING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. DURING THIS YEAR, 386 IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS WERE FILED AND APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) AND THE NATIONAL VISA CENTER. OUR IMMIGRATION PROGRAM ASSISTED 41 STUDENTS THROUGH CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, OF WHICH 36 STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND GRADUATED THE COURSE. TRANSLATION SERVICES: CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT HAS EXTENDED ITS SERVICES TO INCLUDE A FEE-BASED TRANSLATION SERVICES PROGRAM. TRANSLATED LANGUAGES INCLUDE SPANISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH. 748808 69 0 OLDER ADULT SERVICES- SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) (TITLE V): SCSEP IS AVAILABLE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN ALLEN COUNTY AND 5 SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST OLDER WORKERS TO ACHIEVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES AND TRAINING. SCSEP PARTICIPANTS ARE PLACED IN HOST AGENCIES WHERE THEY RECEIVE ON THE JOB TRAINING. THE HOST AGENCIES ARE LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND/OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. SCSEP PARTICIPANTS ARE ASSISTED IN FINDING UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE CREATING AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL RESUMES, EMPLOYMENT CLASSES, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, COMPUTER TRAINING, AND OTHER JOB READINESS CLASSES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 110 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP): THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ENGAGES, RECRUITS AND MANAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS AND TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE THAT WILL ENRICH THE LIVES FOR ALL WHO VOLUNTEER. VOLUNTEERS MENTOR AND TUTOR CHILDREN, DELIVER MEALS TO THE HOME-BOUND, ASSIST IN FOOD PANTRIES, LIBRARIES, HOSPITALS AND LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE RSVP PROGRAM WORKED WITH 328 VOLUNTEERS AT SITES IN DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, ST JOSEPH, ELKHART AND STEUBEN COUNTIES. THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM OFFERS FREE TAX HELP TO PEOPLE WHO MAKE $54,000 OR LESS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY AND LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKING TAXPAYERS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING THEIR OWN TAX RETURNS. IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE FREE BASIC INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION WITH ELECTRONIC FILING TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE VITA PROGRAM PREPARED TAXES FOR 961 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES, FILED 1,554 RETURNS TOTALING $719,152 IN REFUNDS. COAT DRIVE: THE RSVP PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CLUBS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS ON OUR ANNUAL COAT DRIVE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES HUNDREDS OF COAT, HATS, MITTEN, GLOVES AND SCARVES TO DEKALB, NOBLE, LAGRANGE AND STEUBEN COUNTIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, 2,397 COATS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. 34010 0 31152 PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND ADOPTION PLANNING: CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS A LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY HAS EXPERTISE IN PROVIDING PRO-LIFE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AS WELL AS HELPING PARENTS WHO CHOSE ADOPTION AS AN OPTION DESIGN THEIR PLAN AND GUIDE THEM THROUGH A LEGAL ADOPTION PROCESS. FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PARENT, BUT FACE CHALLENGES SUCH AS POVERTY, HOME SAFETY, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH CONCERNS, WE ALSO OFFER A MULTITUDE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY PARENTING AND A SAFE AND NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT. 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ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE RELATED TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THIS GUIDANCE REQUIRES THE ORGANIZATION TO RECOGNIZE A TAX BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXAMINED THIS ISSUE AND HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL CONTINGENT TAX LIABILITIES OR QUESTIONABLE TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT JUNE 30, 2019 OR 2018. true FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 351 109822 BOOK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 1 321 BOOK HOUSING ASSISTANCE 339 166792 BOOK UTILITY ASSISTANCE 647 46607 BOOK TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE 420 6162 BOOK FOOD 24519 354847 ACTUAL COST Food HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 573 88712 ACTUAL COST Household Items Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Each program has guidelines regarding financial and other assistance. Assistance for refugees is governed by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations. Assistance provided is monitored within the client's file, and documentation is maintained within the file and/or with checks disbursed. X 99309 Market value X 95 255441 Market value X Discounted Fuel Voucher 1 8945 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Food inventory - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Clothing and household goods - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - Discounted Fuel Voucher NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 34,010 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 31,152) PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND ADOPTION PLANNING: CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS A LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY HAS EXPERTISE IN PROVIDING PRO-LIFE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AS WELL AS HELPING PARENTS WHO CHOSE ADOPTION AS AN OPTION DESIGN THEIR PLAN AND GUIDE THEM THROUGH A LEGAL ADOPTION PROCESS. FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PARENT, BUT FACE CHALLENGES SUCH AS POVERTY, HOME SAFETY, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH CONCERNS, WE ALSO OFFER A MULTITUDE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY PARENTING AND A SAFE AND NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT. IN 2018-2019, THE PROGRAM SERVED 37 CLIENTS. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMPLOYEES - 55, SCSEP CLIENTS - 95, (SCSEP CLIENTS ARE COMPENSATED WITH FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDING - NO AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO COMPENSATE SCSEP CLIENTS.) Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION DETERMINATION A COMPLETE REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN MARCH 2017, THEREFORE THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN MARKED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS INSTRUCTIONS (SINCE THE PROCESS DID NOT TAKE PLACE DURING FY19). Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b OTHER OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION DETERMINATION THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES . PER IRS INSTRUCTION, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN MARKED "NO" ACCORDINGLY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The organization has three members: the Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (Diocese) and two other persons designated by the Diocesan Bishop. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body The Organization's directors are elected by majority vote of the members and serve at the sole discretion of the members. Any director may be removed, with or without cause or notice, by a majority vote of the members at any time. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders powers include: a) the establishment of and adherence to the philosophy according to which the organization operates; b) any amendment of the Articles of Incorporation or any amendment or repeal of the bylaws; c) the appointment or removal of any individual to the board of directors; d) the purchase, lease, sale, transfer, exchange, or encumbrance or real estate for or on behalf of the organization; e) the sale, lease, exchange, or any form of disposal of any corporate assets other than real estate, in other than the usual and regular course of the organization's activities, except as specifically provided in the organization's bylaws; f) the pledge, dedication to repayment of indebtedness, or any other form of encumbrance of the organization's assets, other than real estate, whether or not in the usual and regular course of the organization's activities; and g) the merger or dissolution of the organization. Any actions taken by the board of directors related to the above described reserved powers of the members require written approval of the members. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The organization's management personnel and board of directors review a final draft of the full Form 990, including all applicable schedules, before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Each year, every board member and employee is required to fill out a conflict of interest disclosure. The organization's Chief Executive Officer review the disclosures for any potential conflicts of interest. If an actual conflict is determined to exist, the organization's attorney also reviews the disclosure. Where an employee has a conflict, that employee is not allowed to approve any related expenditures. If applicable, work must be inspected by another employee of equal or greater rank in the organization. If a board member has a conflict, the member is required not to vote or have any input on anything related to the stated conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's annual report is published in the organization's newsletter. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not available to the public at this time. DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND PO BOX 390 FORT WAYNE IN 46801 350876373 RELIGIOUS IN 501(c)(3) 1 NA false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false