The Catholic Charities Appeal
Each year, the Catholic Charities Appeal raises much needed funds to support social service programs provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Through your generous support, the Appeal provides hope and gives help to almost 250,000 people each year. And, 100% of the funds raised in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia benefit the people in the five-county region.
The Appeal traces its roots back to 1915 with the establishment of the Catholic Charities Bureau. In 1958, the first coordinated appeal effort raised over $2.1 million for various social services. Since 2000, the Appeal raises and average of $8.5 million each year. Today, the Catholic Charities Appeal funds over 80 social service organizations.
Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services embraces God’s people in their time of need. Serving over 135,000 people each year, Catholic Social Services makes the mercy and love of God for those often overlooked by society a reality, including the homeless, isolated seniors and the developmentally disabled.
Please help.
There are several ways you can participate.
· Donate to the Appeal
· Volunteer in your parish
· Tell your friends and neighbors about the Appeal
Ways to Contribute
· Personal checks are accepted
· Major credit cards are accepted
· Online donations can be made here
· Give through the United Way with donor number 00233
Planned Giving
Catholic Charities Appeal receives planned gifts such as:
· Estate bequests
· Charitable gift annuities
· Charitable remainder trusts
· Donations of stocks and securities
To make a planned gift call 215.587.5650.
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