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Catholic Charities Spokane, began in 1912, when representatives from eight parishes came together to do collectively what none could achieve alone. The following year a constitution and bylaws were adopted for this new organization that called itself the Catholic Social Betterment League. The League's goal was to assist families and individuals to self-support, to health, to better living and self respect.
Reorganized in 1940, the League was licensed by the State of Washington to become Catholic Charities Spokane. Today, Catholic Charities is the largest sectarian social service organization between Seattle and Minneapolis, providing service to people of all religious faiths in the 13 counties of Eastern Washington. Catholic Charities employs 225 people and has an annual budget of $12 million.
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities Spokane is a network of agencies, institutions, parishes, and individuals, united in Gospel spirit, who are servants to the poor, supporters for families and aides to parishes and communities in meeting the social service needs of people in eastern Washington.
Statement of Values
Inclusive of many cultures, faiths and traditions, Catholic Charities is committed to integrating these values throughout the organization.
Respect: We believe that each person is a child of God with innate dignity.
Compassion: We believe in a ministry of love and service to those in need.
Collaboration: We believe in the transformative power of partnerships among participants, colleagues, and community.
Justice: We believe in ethical, honest, and equitable relationships among all people.
Catholic Charities administers 15 programs which provide food, shelter, clothing, education, counseling and support to those in need, regardless of creed:
Bernadette Place
Childbirth & Parenting Assistance (CAPA)
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Catholic Relief Services
Christmas Bureau
Counseling
House of Charity
Housing
Parish Social Ministry
Refugee and Immigration Services
Regional Offices
Respect Life
St. Anne's Children and Family Center
St. Margaret's Shelter
Senior Services
CATHOLIC CHARITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Karlene Arguinchona
Physician, Sacred Heart Medical Center
Term began September, 2006
Mary Helen Black
Publisher, Kids Newspaper
Term began July, 2008
Rev Victor Blazovich, Vice-Chairperson
Pastor, St. Patrick and St. Francis Xavier Parishes
First term began July 2003
Susan Bloom, Chairperson
Educator, Volunteer Advocate
First term began July, 2001
VaLena Curran
Attorney
First term began July, 2001
Ron Deming, Treasurer
CPA
Term began September, 2006
Tomas Garcia
Community Advocate, Retired State of Louisiana Governor's Office
Term began July, 2008
Maureen Healy, O.P., Secretary
Dominican Sisters
Term began July, 2003
Peggy Sue Loroz
Professor, Gonzaga University
Term began September, 2006
Dr. Robert J. McCann, President
Executive Director, Catholic Charities Spokane
ongoing
Jon McFarland
Director, Milton-Freewater Chamber of Commerce
Term began July, 2001
Mark Murphy
President, Central Pre Mix
Term began September, 2006
William S. Skylstad
Bishop of Spokane
ongoing to 2010
Jon Andrus
Catholic Charities Finance Director
Mike Miller
Diocesan Business Director
CATHOLIC HOUSING SERVICES OF EASTERN WASHINGTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Robert J. McCann
Executive Director, Catholic Charities Spokane
President
Timothy Quirk
Paine Hamblen
Secretary/Treasurer
MEMBERS
Mary Helen Black
Publisher, Kids Newspaper
Monique Kolonko
Associate Director, Catholic Charities Spokane
Robert H Lamp
Witherspoon Kelley
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS 2010
Dr. Robert J. McCann
Executive Director, Catholic Charities
President
Timothy W Quirk
Paine Hamblen
Vice-President
Robert H Lamp
Witherspoon Kelley
Secretary-Treasurer
MEMBERS
Mary Helen Black
Kids Newspaper
Garrick A Dung
Structural Design Northwest, Inc
Msgr. Frank Bach
Retired Pastor and former Catholic Charities Spokane Director
Monique Kolonko
Associate Director, Catholic Charities
Charles J. Murphy
Vice President of Finance, Gonzaga University
Mike Miller
Secretary for Business Affairs, Diocese of Spokane
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