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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona is a not-for-profit
corporation of the State of Minnesota. Incorporated in 1947,
Catholic Charities enjoys tax-exempt status under Section
501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 Catholic
Charities is the social service arm of the Diocese of Winona,
which is comprised of the twenty southernmost counties of
Minnesota. The counties include Winona, Wabasha, Olmsted,
Dodge, Steele, Waseca, Blue Earth, Watonwan, Cottonwood,
Murray, Pipestone, Rock, Nobles, Jackson, Faribault, Martin, Freeborn,
Mower, Fillmore, and Houston. In fiscal year 2007, 8.2% of the agency’s funding came from the Diocese of Winona Annual Appeal.
Bishop Bernard J. Harrington is the President of the corporation.
Robert L. Tereba, as Executive Director, is the corporation’s
Secretary. The corporation’s Board
of Directors, appointed by Bishop Harrington, represent
all geographic areas of the Diocese. The Board meets five
times a year. Directors are appointed for a three year term
and their terms can be renewed for one additional three year
period.
Each year the staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities
help children, families in crisis, vulnerable adults and
seniors, immigrants, refugees, the poor, and the unborn - regardless
of race, age, gender, or faith tradition. In fiscal year 2007, Catholic Charities served over 5,300 persons living in
over 2,200 households. Of those households where the annual income was
known, fully 38% of them had incomes at or below $25,000.
The programs of Catholic Charities provide help and create
hope for thousands of people throughout the diocese. Its
programs include Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling;
Pregnancy,
Parenting and Adoption; Court Appointed Services; Adopted Adult and Birthparent Searches; Senior Services; Marriage Preparation; Parish
and Community Social Action;
and Refugee Resettlement. In order to carry out this work
efficiently and effectively, Catholic Charities employs licensed
social workers, licensed
psychologists, caseworkers, and other human service professionals. It employs about 40 staff with an operating budget of approximately $2.2 million.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona conducts its
programs in accord with the principles of Catholic Social
Teaching, which affirm the sanctity of human life and the
dignity of each individual person as a child of God.
It is a member agency of Catholic Charities USA, United Way
of Olmsted County, United Way of Dodge County, United Way
of Freeborn County, United Way of Mower County, United Way
of Steele County, United Way of the Greater Winona Area, Worthington
Area United Way, and Greater Mankato Area United Way.
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