2017-11-13T12:05:24-06:00 2017-06-30 350921680 CROWE HORWATH LLP 3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 3 00 Post Office Box 40977 Indianapolis IN 462400977 990 2016-07-01 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 2017-11-13 true NICOLE BENCIK P00756195 3175698989 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Gloria D Whitcraft 915 S Clinton St Fort Wayne IN 46802 3995735 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. 12 6 147 195 0 0 4038289 3816219 125987 109031 -1419988 70485 0 2744288 3995735 904205 885806 0 2459545 2427578 0 221060 824785 763204 4188535 4076588 -1444247 -80853 2167511 2112370 250279 251882 1917232 1860488 X ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 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 1603050 477257 94364 REFUGEE SERVICES - RECEPTION & PLACEMENT: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS COMING TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER REFUGEE STATUS AS GRANTED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF POPULATION AND MIGRATION. CATHOLIC CHARITIES WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE US CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS/MIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES (USCCB/MRS) TO PROVIDE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: PRE-ARRIVAL PROCESSING, ARRIVAL SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL INTERPRETATION, ACCULTURATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH ENROLLMENT IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES, ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR THE CHILDREN, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS NEEDED. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESETTLED 264 REFUGEES. REFUGEE HEALTH SERVICES: THE AGENCY HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA TO COORDINATE REFUGEE HEALTH PROMOTION TO ENSURE 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. ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH ST. JOSEPH COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION. MATCH GRANT PROGRAM: THE MATCH GRANT PROGRAM IS AN EMPLOYMENT BASED, SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM. CLIENTS 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, CERTAIN AMERASIANS, CUBAN AND HAITIAN ENTRANTS, ASYLEES, AND VICTIMS OF A SEVERE FORM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ENROLLMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 31 DAYS OF ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 73 REFUGEES IN YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017. 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 400 JOB PLACEMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017. EXTENDED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: SERVICES INCLUDE CULTURAL ORIENTATION, ADULT ESL 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. HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM- HOMEWORK HELP PROVIDES NO COST HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEE CHILDREN LIVING IN A FORT WAYNE AREA APARTMENT COMPLEX WHERE MANY REFUGEE FAMILIES HAVE SETTELED. WITH THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, TUTORING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENHANCE ACACEMIC ADJUSTMENT WITHIN SCHOOL SETTINGS AND SOCIAL SKILL FOR INTERACTING IN THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 79 CHILDREN IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017. IMMIGRATION SERVICES- IMMIGRATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE 14 COUNTIES WITHIN THE DIOCESE. THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE) 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 OTHER PAPERWORK THROUGH THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. ASSISTANCE WITH NATURALIZATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN THE FORT WAYNE OFFICE. THE IMMIGRATION SUPERVISOR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR ACCREDITATION SINCE APRIL 7, 2005 AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR PARTIAL ACCREDITATION BY THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS. THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK WITH IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. TRAININGS INCLUDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE NECESSARY STEPS FOR AN IMMIGRATION PROCESS AND STEPS TOWARDS U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND THE PROCESS FOR CONDUCTING AND FACILITATING U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES. THIS IS A WAY TO SHARE OUR PASSION AND VISION WITH OTHER AGENCIES THAT WANT TO HELP IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES ESTABLISH U.S. CITIZENSHIP. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF "TRAIN THE TRAINERS" IS TO GIVE PERTINENT INFORMATION TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO EDUCATE LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS ABOUT THE INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR SEEKING U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCT CITIZENSHIP CLASSES. FROM 07/01/2016 TO 06/30/2017, THERE WERE 265 IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS COMPLETED INITIAL GUIDANCE TO THOSE SEEKING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. DURING THIS SAME YEAR, 433 IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS WERE FILED WITH THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) AND THE NATIONAL VISA CENTER (NVC), OF WHICH 358 WERE APPROVED AND 75 ARE PENDING FOR APPROVAL. OUR IMMIGRATION PROGRAM ASSISTED 65 STUDENTS THROUGH CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, OF WHICH 56 STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND GRADUATED THE COURSE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS FOR CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND. CATHOLIC CHARITIES STAFF INTERPRETS FOR CLIENTS IN THE OFFICE AS NEEDED AND TRANSLATES DOCUMENTS IN FOUR LANGUAGES: SPANISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH. THE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION PROGRAM IS FEE-BASED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2017 OVER 414 DOCUMENTS EQUIVALENT TO 7010 PAGES WERE TRANSLATED. 986777 407812 3616 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 625 FAMILIES IN FY 2016-2017 AND THE SOUTH BEND OFFICE SERVED 507 CLIENTS IN A SIMILAR CAPACITY. FOOD PANTRIES- SOUTH BEND - THE OFFICE OPERATES AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY FOR CLIENTS WHO HAVE A HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT OR BELOW 185% OF THE POVERTY LEVEL AND RESIDING IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. HOUSEHOLDS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE ONCE EVERY FOUR WEEKS. THE FOOD PANTRY IS A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN INDIANA AND HAS A CONTRACT TO RECEIVE USDA COMMODITIES. THE 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 2016-2017, THE SOUTH BEND AREA FOOD BANK SERVED 11,827 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. AUBURN - THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF CARING FOOD PANTRY IS A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA AND RECEIVES USDA COMMODITIES TO SUPPLEMENT FOOD DONATED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS. CLIENTS WHO HAVE HOUSEHOLD INCOMES AT OR BELOW 185% OF THE POVERTY LEVEL, AS MANDATED BY THE USDA PROGRAM AND RESIDING IN DEKALB COUNTY, ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE ONE TIME PER MONTH. CLIENTS NEED TO HAVE PROOF OF RESIDENCE IN DEKALB COUNTY, I.E. UTILITY BILL OR RENT RECEIPT, AND MAY NEED TO PROVIDE A PHOTO ID CARD. THE FOOD PANTRY RECEIVES SUPPORT THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF DEKALB COUNTY, THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM AND MANY LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS. IN 2016- 2017 FISCAL YEAR, THE FOOD PANTRY SERVED 17,062 INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS. OTHER SEASONAL PROJECTS OFFERED OF THE AUBURN OFFICE INCLUDE: FALL/WINTER COAT BANK * SUMMER BACKPACK PROGRAM * VITA TAX PROGRAM. MENTORING PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND A GRANT THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA. THE PROGRAM IS FOR AT RISK CHILDREN AGES 9 TO 17, WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO OR INVOLVED WITH TRUANCY, PREGNANCY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR GANG RELATED ISSUES. MENTORS ARE RECRUITED AND TRAINED TO WORK 1 ON 1 WITH A CHILD A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS A WEEK FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS MUST AGREE TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE MENTORS AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING UPDATES ON SCHOOL BEHAVIOR AND GRADES. THIS PROGRAM SERVES DEKALB AND NOBLE COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM MATCHED MENTORS WHO SERVED 20 AT RISK CHILDREN IN FY 16-17. HISPANIC HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES- THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INTERPRETATION SERVICES AT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE SPANISH SPEAKING POPULATION IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA. 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 119 INDIVIDUALS WITH 552 APPOINTMENTS DURING FY 2016-2017. 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 IS BECOMING MORE COMMONPLACE AROUND THE DIOCESE. 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 MOBIL 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 2016-2017, THE MOBIL UNIT PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: UTILITY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN ALLEN, NOBLE, STEUBEN AND KOSCIUSKO 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 SOUTH BEND OFFICE PROVIDED DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE FLOODING OF AUGUST 2016. SERVICES INCLUDE INTAKE ASSESSMENTS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, CASE PRESENTATIONS, MATERIAL SERVICES, COORDINATION OF SUPPLIES, REPAIRS AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES. SINCE AUGUST 2016, 824 HOUSEHOLDS WERE CONTACTED BY PHONE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DISASTER ASSISTANCE LOAN PROCESS. IN ADDITON, 523 PHONE CALLS WERE MADE TO VERIFY THAT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WERE NOT NEEDED AND 301 ADDITIONAL PHONE ASSESSMENTS WERE CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE IF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WERE NEEDED. 69 CASES WERE OFFICIALY OPENED AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETING ASSESSMENT AND REPIAR WORK ON DAMAGED HOMES. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING- SOUTH BEND: DUE TO AN INCREASED DEMAND FOR QUALITY COUNSELING SERVICES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS REBUILDING ITS COUNSELING PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE. IN 2016, THE AGENCY ADDED ONE FULL-TIME COUNSELOR IN THE SOUTH BEND OFFICE TO SERVE STUDENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS REFERRED FROM PARISHES AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN ST. JOSEPH AND SURDROUNDING COUNTIES. 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 SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM IS PROVIDING COUNSELING, SKILL BUILDING GROUPS, CRISES INTERVENTION, CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO A GROWING NUMBER OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE. 758114 345 OLDER ADULT SERVICES- SCSEP (SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM) (TITLE V) SCSEP IS AVAILABLE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN ALLEN COUNTY AND THE 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 115 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)- THE RSVP PROGRAM ASSISTS ADULTS AGES 55 YEARS AND OVER WITH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. CATHOLIC CHARITIES STAFF RECRUITS, MONITORS AND SUPPORTS THESE SENIOR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE PLACED WITH LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, HOSPITALS, PARKS AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES. IN DEKALB, NOBLE, LAGRANGE AND STEUBEN COUNTIES VOLUNTEERS COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE GENTLY USED COATS FOR THOSE IN NEED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THERE ARE NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COATS. IN DEKALB AND NOBLE COUNTIES BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR "PACK A BACKPACK" PROGRAM, WHERE CHILDREN ON THE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM CAN RECEIVE A BACKPACK FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. RSVP IN DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE AND STEUBEN ALSO OFFERS THE VITA TAX PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE IN FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL 10. THE RSVP PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, AND STEUBEN COUNTIES OF THE AGENCY'S SERVICE AREA. THE RSVP PROGRAM RECEIVES FUNDING THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE DEKALB COUNTY UNITED WAYS. THE RSVP PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED OVER 269 VOLUNTEERS AT 32 DIFFERENT SITES. THE RSVP PROGRAM HAS ALSO PROVIDED OVER 53,687 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, ST JOSEPH, ELKHART AND STEUBEN COUNTIES, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS $1,296,000. 266779 392 11051 ADOPTION & PREGNANCY SERVICES: PREGNANCY SERVICES - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO WOMEN AND MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING AN UNTIMELY PREGNANCY. CLIENTS MAY BE SINGLE OR MARRIED. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION ON PROLIFE OPTIONS, AND REFERRALS TO MEET NEEDS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF OUR SERVICE ARRAY. PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ABLE TO EXTEND PRO-LIFE SUPPORT AND SERVICES AFTER THE BIRTH OF THE CHILD THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE ONGOING WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD. WHILE ADOPTION IS DISCUSSED AS A VIABLE OPTION, THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS CHOOSE TO PARENT THEIR CHILDREN THEMSELVES. IN 2016-2017, THE PROGRAM SERVED 8 CLIENTS WITH 2 PLACING THEIR INFANTS FOR ADOPTION. ECHO (EDUCATION CREATES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY): FORT WAYNE & SOUTH BEND: THIS SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENTING SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS. WHILE INDIVIDIUAL GOALS ARE SET BY THE TEENS, THE GOAL OF SUPPORTING THEM TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THE PROGRAM. CURRENTLY, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A GROWING NUMBER OF SCHOOLS ACROSS THE DIOCESE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2017, THE FORT WAYNE ECHO PROGRAM SERVED 65 PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS, AND 13 OF 15 ELIGIBLE CLIENTS RECEIVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS. IN THE SOUTH BEND OFFICE, 34 CLIENTS PARENTING 37 CHILDREN WERE SERVED AND 4 OF 5 ELIGIBLE CLIENTS MET THEIR EDUCATION GOALS. 266779 392 11051 3614720 true true false false false false false false false true true true false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 41 0 true 147 true false false false false false false false false false false X 12 6 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false IN X X X Gloria D Whitcraft 2604225625 915 S Clinton Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 Most Rev Kevin Rhoades Chairman of the Board 1.0 40.0 X X 0 23696 0 Michael Handlin President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Flores Vice-President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Patrick Houlihan Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Rev Glenn Kohrman Secretary 1.0 40.0 X X 0 23696 0 Msgr Robert C Schulte Member/Ex-Officio 1.0 40.0 X 0 23696 0 Joseph Ryan DIRECTOR 1.0 40.0 X 0 95540 0 Leonard Sanchez DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rev Peter Dee De DIRECTOR 1.0 40.0 X 0 23696 0 Paulette Davis DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rev Shomaker Thomas DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 23696 0 Dr Greg Schmitt DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA FOX DIRECTOR (UNTIL JULY 2016) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gloria Whitcraft Chief Executive Officer 40.0 0.0 X 78948 0 16183 78948 214020 16183 0 false false false 0 206107 460658 1216495 1932959 433021 3816219 Older Adult Services 624100 3616 3616 Pregnancy, Adoption & Family Services 624100 11005 11005 Immigration & Refugee Resettlement Services 624100 94410 94410 0 0 0 0 109031 14503 14503 0 0 55982 55982 0 55982 55982 0 0 0 0 0 3995735 109031 0 70485 885806 885806 95131 95131 1786114 1703111 29616 53387 84873 76422 5110 3341 322416 290313 19413 12690 139044 123124 11467 4453 875 382 47 446 34165 14925 1825 17415 173610 75842 9275 88493 12907 11606 868 433 160504 107196 32316 20992 156370 141807 8859 5704 45614 32664 9454 3496 20817 10961 3104 6752 6163 5085 620 458 104976 6132 98844 2493 2398 70 25 VEHICLE EXPENSE 35416 24776 8367 2273 MEMBERSHIP DUES 4864 4336 382 146 RECOGNITION 4016 2703 757 556 SUBSCRIPTIONS & PUBLICATIONS 414 414 0 0 0 0 4076588 3614720 240808 221060 16804 11210 772881 658667 274050 161249 0 0 0 39260 45529 1445954 1066165 390005 379789 0 636780 719209 0 37731 136717 2167511 2112370 228604 237007 21675 14875 250279 251882 X 1798005 1695247 119227 165241 1917232 1860488 2167511 2112370 X -80853 24173 -64 X false true X true true true X 4109880 4199578 4060700 4038289 3816219 20224666 310363 292871 307768 125987 109031 1146020 10716 10716 0 0 4430959 4492449 4368468 4164276 3925250 21381402 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21381402 6674 9608 14641 16086 14503 61512 0 6674 9608 14641 16086 14503 61512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4437633 4502057 4383109 4180362 3939753 21442914 0.9971 0.9964 0.0029 0.0036 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1788009 101793 216289 100000 632 2005459 2003657 -50228 165000 420 1788009 1996543 18832 -10840 878 2003657 1879727 94874 22374 432 1996543 1889984 0 -9889 0 0 368 1879727 0.0 1.0 0.0 608266 579896 28370 278036 61449 216587 559652 424820 134832 379789 Funds invested in Diocese Pool of Securities 719209 F 719209 Due from Affiliate - Diocese 136717 136717 Capital Lease Obligation 14875 14875 X 4182892 24173 162984 0 187157 3995735 0 0 3995735 4239636 162984 0 162984 4076652 -64 -64 4076588 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON INCOME FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING STATE TAX LAW. 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, 2017 OR 2016. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements WRITE OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES - -64 true FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 533 124032 BOOK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 2 720 BOOK HOUSING ASSISTANCE 925 172477 BOOK UTILITY ASSISTANCE 704 55584 BOOK TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE 573 6788 BOOK OTHER FINANCIAL/NEEDS ASSISTANCE 29241 376850 FMV Food FOOD/CLOTHING 829 149355 FMV 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 155157 Market value X 115 270144 Market value X Cementary Plots 2 7420 Market value X Discounted Fuel Voucher 1 300 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Cementary Plots 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 $ 266,779 including grants of $ 392)(Revenue $ 11,051) ADOPTION & PREGNANCY SERVICES: PREGNANCY SERVICES - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO WOMEN AND MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING AN UNTIMELY PREGNANCY. CLIENTS MAY BE SINGLE OR MARRIED. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION ON PROLIFE OPTIONS, AND REFERRALS TO MEET NEEDS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF OUR SERVICE ARRAY. PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ABLE TO EXTEND PRO-LIFE SUPPORT AND SERVICES AFTER THE BIRTH OF THE CHILD THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE ONGOING WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD. WHILE ADOPTION IS DISCUSSED AS A VIABLE OPTION, THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS CHOOSE TO PARENT THEIR CHILDREN THEMSELVES. IN 2016-2017, THE PROGRAM SERVED 8 CLIENTS WITH 2 PLACING THEIR INFANTS FOR ADOPTION. ECHO (EDUCATION CREATES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY): FORT WAYNE & SOUTH BEND: THIS SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENTING SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS. WHILE INDIVIDIUAL GOALS ARE SET BY THE TEENS, THE GOAL OF SUPPORTING THEM TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THE PROGRAM. CURRENTLY, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A GROWING NUMBER OF SCHOOLS ACROSS THE DIOCESE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2017, THE FORT WAYNE ECHO PROGRAM SERVED 65 PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS, AND 13 OF 15 ELIGIBLE CLIENTS RECEIVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS. IN THE SOUTH BEND OFFICE, 34 CLIENTS PARENTING 37 CHILDREN WERE SERVED AND 4 OF 5 ELIGIBLE CLIENTS MET THEIR EDUCATION GOALS. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES CATHOLIC CHARITIES EMPLOYEES - 48, SCSEP CLIENTS - 99, (SCSEP CLIENTS ARE COMPENSATED WITH FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDING - NO AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO COMPENSATE SCSEP CLIENTS.) 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 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The organization takes part in the Salary Survey of Catholic Charities Agencies. The survey compares the compensation of all management employees to salaries of similarly-situated employees in the Midwest. The organization's board of directors uses the Salary Survey of Catholic Charities Agencies to review and approve the Chief Executive Officer's compensation. The Chief Executive Officer's compensation was last reviewed in March 2015 and was documented in the board meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The organization takes part in the Salary Survey of Catholic Charities Agencies. The survey compares the compensation of all management employees to salaries of similarly-situated employees in the Midwest. The organization's CEO uses the Salary Survey of Catholic Charities Agencies to review and approve the Senior Administrative Officer's compensation. The Senior Administrative Officer's compensation was last reviewed in October 2016. 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. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Wirte off of uncollectible pledges - -64; DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND PO BOX 390 FORT WAYNE IN 46801 350876373 RELIGIOUS IN 501(c)(3) 1 NA false true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false