TABLE OF CONTENT S A Word from Leadership
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Board of Trustees
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Our Programs and Services Basic Needs
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Child Care
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Children & Youth Support
28
Counseling
30
Education and Training
32
Elder Services
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Family Support
36
Haitian Multi-Service Center 38 Housing
40
Refugees and Immigrants
42
Teen Center
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Post Adoption
46
2008: Year in Review
47
Our Generous Supporters
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Our Locations
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Reflections on the First Year as President
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Our Financial Report
70
Who we served in 2008 by the Numbers
71
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Catholic Charities
For 105 years, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston, has continued its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. The agency offers approximately 140 programs and services for children, teens, families, and elders of all faiths at 40 locations across Eastern Massachusetts. We’re here to meet the needs of the poor and working poor. We’re here to provide support to children and families. We’re here to welcome refugees and immigrants to our neighborhoods and help them become active participants in their communities. We’re here to help those who may have no one else. We invite you to discover some of the ways Catholic Charities has made a difference in the lives of members of your community. As you turn each page, we guarantee you’ll learn something new about Catholic Charities and those we serve.
Contributing Writer Edward “Tripp” Underwood Cover Photo Suzanne Ouellette Contributing Photographers Harry Brett, Eric Johnson, George Martell, Suzanne Ouellette, John Rich, Kristen Sladen, Dan Vine
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