Catholic Charities Annual Appeal 2018

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Annual Appeal 2018 will take place the weekend of Sept. 8-9.

This past year, 12,557 Oklahomans were served throughout 46 counties and six service locations. Through the community’s generous support, Catholic Charities continues to change lives.

The Catholic Charities annual appeal is the yearly opportunity granted to Catholic Charities by Archbishop Coakley to reach parishioners across the archdiocese. Loyal parish support helps Catholic Charities continue day-to-day operations – operations so desperately needed in western and central Oklahoma. Catholic Charities depends on the generosity of our Catholic community to fund approximately 40 percent of our annual budget.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City was founded in 1912 with the goal to help all. Now, 106 years later, Catholic Charities has been able to help Oklahomans each year regardless of race, religion or national origin.

In 2017, 71 percent of clients assisted by Catholic Charities had an annual income less than $15,000. With 14 programs in six service locations, including Ardmore, Enid, Guymon and Lawton, our service model aims to help those who have fallen in the cracks of society by providing support, case management services and tangible skills to help our clients gain independence.

On Sept. 8-9, the Catholic community will, once again, be able to commit to bettering the lives of so many who need assistance. Currently, 91 percent of every dollar raised goes directly toward client services. With the youngest client yet to be born and the oldest at age 92, Catholic Charities spans across generations and through the poverty line. The archdiocese has a unique ability to make a difference in hard-to-reach populations through supporting Catholic Charities.

People who have been beaten down by discrimination, homelessness, division and hopelessness find a bright light toward the future with the assistance provided by Catholic Charities.

On Sept. 8-9, you have an opportunity to help Catholic Charities shine that light for our many clients. With your assistance, Catholic Charities will help our neighbors find the hope and light Jesus Christ promises us all.