Catholic Social Services, Inc.

Conclusion

Catholic Social Services, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Purpose

Stated Purpose:
To compassionately serve the poor and those in need, strengthen individuals and families, and advocate for social justice.

Year, State Incorporated:
1966, AK

Also Known As:
Clare House Brother Francis Shelter

Programs

Catholic Social Services helps Alaskans by providing a wide range of human support services related to the basic necessities of life – food and shelter, physical health and safety, and emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Their safety net of programs include two emergency shelters, a food pantry, supportive housing, an adoption and pregnancy support program, services for individuals with disabilities, and a refugee resettlement & immigration program.

Brother Francis Shelter: Brother Francis Shelter, a program of Catholic Social Services, is a low-barrier emergency shelter for men and women in Anchorage without a home. CSS offers guests access to a variety of different services and supportive programs to help them transition out of homelessness. Evening services include overnight baggage storage, dinner, showers, laundry, basic medical care, medicine storage and clothing room access. Five days a week during the day and on a few evenings each week, guests of Brother Francis Shelter can access to health care on site. Currently, the clinics treats acute illnesses, wound care & skin infections, laceration repair, injuries, cough/colds/flu, sore throats, UTIs and more.

Clare House: Clare House provides services that address the basic needs of women and children entering the emergency shelter program. This includes safe, warm shelter, food, water and other necessities for both moms and their children. While families are transitioning out of survival mode, Clare House offers 24-hour support and case management services to help guide families to permanent stability. This program provides our clients with stability, consistency and a positive support system, which works hand in hand in building trust and self-esteem. Clare House provides services that address the basic needs of clients entering the emergency shelter program. This includes safe, warm shelter, food, water and other necessities for both moms and their children. While families are transitioning out of survival mode, Clare House offers 24-hour support and case management services to help guide families to permanent stability. This program provides our clients with stability, consistency and a positive support system, which works hand in hand in building trust and self-esteem.

St. Francis House Food Pantry: St. Francis House Food Pantry is a client choice food pantry that provides families with an emergency supply of food daily, and at no cost to the client. St. Francis House Food Pantry also distributes items for The Emergency Food Assistance Program, senior boxes for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, vouchers for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, and items for the Summer Food Service Program that serves children 18 years of age and younger.

Supportive Family Services: SFS provides services for both children and adults with developmental disabilities through Family Disability Services and provides support for individuals wishing to adopt through the Office of Children’s Services through Wendy’s Wonderful Kids and by conducting Home Studies for the State of Alaska. SFS also provides reunification services and resources to families who we have facilitated an adoption plan with previously.

Homeless Family Services: Homeless Family Services (HFS) is a case management program that helps homeless individuals and homeless families with children. Assistance programs include, shelter-based case management, community-based case management, supportive services for veteran families.

Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services: Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS) provides a bridge for refugees (individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war) from their former life experiences to the new skills required for success in the United States. Through a focus on economic self-sufficiency, community integration, and a respect for unique cultures, history and traditions, RAIS creates an environment of compassion and encouragement for refugees to flourish.

For the year ended June 30, 2021, Catholic Social Services, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Governance & Staff

Chief Executive
Robin Dempsey, CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Stephanie Aicher, Vice President, General Counsel

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Cook Inlet Regional, Inc.

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
137

Fundraising

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing

Tax Status

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

Financial

The following information is based on Catholic Social Services, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2021.

Source of Funds

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 13%