2014 Impact Report

Moving children, youth and families fromCrisis to

Stability toProsperity

Our MissionRooted in compassion and human dignity for all, Catholic Charities of the East Bay works with youth, children and familiesto promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families and pursue safety and justice.

The Shahzad family is Christian, a small, persecuted religiousminority in Pakistan. Two of Ghaffor Shahzad’s brothers weremurdered for their religious beliefs, and Ghaffor himself wasseverely beaten. Fearing for the safety of his wife, Teressa, andtheir 4 young children, he left everything behind and fled tonearby Thailand. “It was better to flee, and to keep my familytogether and alive,” he explained.

Life in Bangkok was difficult. His family was ineligible for permanent residency, and shared a cramped one-room apart-ment, but at least they were safe from persecution. The Shahzadsapplied for refugee status in the United States, and after a long3-year wait, they were finally approved.

A Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement case worker wel-comed the family at Oakland International Airport, part of the long journey all refugees take toward self-sufficiency. Weimmediately found them affordable housing and assisted themwith their social security applications, health screenings, andother social service appointments. We also enrolled the threeyoungest children in high school.

Over the next several months, we helped the Shahzads acclimate to their new home. Ghafoor and Teressa enrolled inCatholic Charities’ Refugee Employment Services to preparefor work in the US. The Shahzad family was accepted intoFamily to Family, a program that creates a relationship

From Persecution to FreedomHow you helped the Shahzads start a new life inthe East Bay

The Shahzad family are finally safe after their long journey to religious freedom. Herethey enjoy a beautiful day by Lake Merritt, though their eldest son, Naaman, had to missthe outing due to his new job.

between a low-income family and a team of volunteers withina parish. As a result of that partnership, the family has foundconnection in their new home. Just as importantly, by helpingGhaffor find a good job with benefits for his entire family, hehas a sense of empowerment that he hasn’t felt since he fledPakistan.

I am very thankful to God and Catholic Charities,” he ex-plained. “We are connected to community through CatholicCharities. God has blessed us, and we are safe.”

Thank You!Catholic Charities is grateful to all of our donors. Because ofyour gifts, both large and small, you are transforming lives inthe East Bay. No two gifts are alike, but every gift transforms lives. Onemother of 4, on a very limited budget, captures the spirit ofsacrificial giving. She heard our appeal during Mass and was so moved she contributed the last $20 in her purse – themoney that was to last her the remainder of the week. Storieslike this inspire us to continue our work.

Thank You!

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71%

Fundraising $731,975

General & Administrative $1,205,579

Program Services $4,950,289

17%

11%

Expenses | $6,887,843

72%

Program Fees $661,869

Grants $1,039,154

Other $1,265,742

Contributions $2,558,476

Government Contracts $2,394,10530%

16%

13%

9%

Revenue and Support | $7,919,346

32%

Vision & LegacyAs Catholic Charities of the East Bay celebratesits 80th Anniversary, we have embraced PopeFrancis’ call to be “Christ’s church in the street.”It has also been a year of growth as we focusedon the ever-changing needs of our community,and on our strengths as an agency. As a result,we have applied for and received significantlymore funding through government contracts.That has had a direct impact on our ability tofund crucial services and meet the needs of theworking poor and marginalized in the East Bay.

1. Our nationally recognized Restorative Trauma-Informed Practices program (RTIPs) continued to transform thelives of youth in the West Contra Costa Unified School District over the past 4 years. We are now poised to expand our RTIPs program into the Oakland Unified School District.

2. We opened the new West County Service Center in Richmond, which will allow us to provide a wider array of services to one of the East Bay’s most underserved communities.

3. We have responded to the wave of un-accompanied minors fleeing violence and persecution in their homeland. We secured government funding to create a new legal practice area devoted to protecting the most vulnerable in our society, and have success-fully represented our first cases.

4. We have completed over 60 policies and procedures as we seek agency accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA).This mark of excellence ensures that we continue to provide a high level of service to youth, children, and families.

Statement of ActivitiesFor the Year Ending April 30, 2015

SUPPORT

Contributions

Grants from foundations and other organizations

Bequests

Special events

In-kind services

Other

Total Support

REVENUE

Government contracts

Program fees

Interest and dividends

Gain on investments

Miscellaneous income

Total Revenue

Total Revenue and Support

EXPENSES

Program services

General and administrative

Fundraising

Change in net assets

Net assets, beginning of year

Net assets, end of year

$ 2,558,476

1,039,154

340,640

129,662

198,049

12,990

$ 4,278,971

$ 2,394,105

661,869

102,757

343,292

138,352

$ 3,640,375

$ 7,919,346

$ 4,950,289

1,205,579

731,975

$ 6,887,843

1,031,503

7,166,528

$8,198,031

Take the Tour, Learn More & Get InvolvedTo attend, contact Debra Gunn at 510.768.3142 or

dgunn@cceb.org

OfficersThe Most Reverend Bishop

Michael C. Barber, SJPresident

Chuck FernandezCEO and Secretary

Mary FairBoard Chair

Christa FairfieldBoard Vice Chair

Vito MaglianoAssistant Treasurer

MembersRonald CortezFrank H. Dunne

Juan “John” EspinozaJames B. Jones

Michael W. KellyFr. Jesús Nieto-RuizMargaret PetersonFrances Rojek

Fr. George E. Schultze, SJClaudia Velasco

Chuck Fernandez, MA, MBA, MSChief Executive Officer

Debra Gunn, CFREDevelopment Director

510.768.3142

Elaine Zhang, MA, MBAChief Financial Officer & Treasurer

510.768.3130

Diana M. Pascual, MAChief Administrative Officer

510.768.3153

Christopher MartinezChief Programs Officer

510.768.3159

Emma Jones, Ph.DDirector of Grants510.768.3121

Rose ReeserExecutive Assistant to the CEO

510.768.3139

2015Board of Directors

Your support allowed Catholic Charities of the East Bay to transform the lives ofover 14,820 Alameda and Contra Costa County residents in 2014. Through ourwelcoming the stranger, healing trauma and fostering self-sufficiency programareas, we are able to make a sustainable impact in youth and families.

In the United States, 654,949 immigrantsseeking hope for a better life became

naturalized US citizens in 2014. Your donation helped 1,618 people enter the pathway to

citizenship. Together we were ableto instill a spirit of empowerment so

that they can be leaders in their home,community and work.

The average youth suspension rateacross 16 West Contra Costa UnifiedSchool District (WCCUSD) second-ary schools is more than twice the California average. Your donation helped reduce thesuspension rate in 11 WCCUSDsecondary schools by 69%.Together, we are breaking the school-to-prison pipeline.

The average monthly, one-bedroom rentin the East Bay is $1,704. In Contra

Costa County, it costs approximately10 times more to house a family

who becomes homeless than tokeep them in their home. Your

donation kept 356 families together in their homes.

You’re Our Hero!

Thank You!

2015Executive Team