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GREEN BAY, Wis. (Dec. 3, 2008) - Catholic Charities USA, of which Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay is a member, announced that it was named the country's top provider of social services in Charity Navigator's Holiday Giving Guide 2008. CCUSA also finished second overall on The NonProfit Times Top 100 list of the country's largest charities.
Charity Navigator, America's most-utilized evaluator of charities, uses an objective, numbers-based rating system to assess the financial health of over 5,000 of America's best-known charities. The goal of Holiday Giving Guide 2008 is to help people navigate the crowded charitable marketplace and make intelligent giving decisions.
The NonProfit Times is the leading business publication for non-profit management and compiles an annual list of the top 100 non-profits ranked by total revenue. Catholic Charities USA was listed fourth in 2007.
"These ranking are invigorating, they speak to the hard work and professionalism of Catholic Charities agencies' staff and volunteers around the country," said Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA, the membership organization for more than 1,700 local Catholic Charities agencies. "It is my sincere hope that this encourages others to join us in our efforts to help those affected by the economic downturn, especially during the holiday season."
In 2007, Catholic Charities served nearly 8 million people nationwide through its nearly 1,700 local agencies and institutions. These services range from providing food, clothing, counseling, disaster relief, financial assistance and an array of vital community-based services.
Each year, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay serves approximately 42,000 people in 16 counties of Northeastern Wisconsin. Among its more than 20 programs are mental health, adoption, family strengthening, budget counseling, immigration, and resettlement. The agency has been continuously accredited by Council on Accreditation for Services to Children and Families since 2000. The accreditation demonstrates that the organization meets the highest professional standards and is delivering the best quality services to the communities it serves.
Catholic Charities has offices in Appleton, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette and Oshkosh. It also has outreach services available in Shawano, Sturgeon Bay, Waupaca and Wautoma. To learn more, call 877-500-3580 ext. 8234. Funding is provided by the Bishop's Appeal; United Way; federal, state and county grants; and client fees. Gifts to Catholic Charities may be sent to Catholic Foundation-Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 22128, Green Bay, WI 54305-2128.
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