MCH 2022 Annual Report

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President and Chair

Mr. Bob DeVita

Vice President Jennifer Doering, PhD, RN

Secretary

Mr. Peter Mullaney

Treasurer

Mrs. Bridget Coffey

Directors

Sr. Mary Kay Brooks, SSND

Mr. Patrick Cannon

Ms. Lora Olenchek

Mrs. Linda Price-Topp

Mr. Rick Schmidt

Dr. Linda Ward, M.D.

Advisory Board

The Most Reverend Jeffrey Haines, Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee

Mr. Christopher Slaats

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. David Fulcher

Nursing Home Administrator

Mr. Patrick Shaughnessy

Our Mission Statement

Rooted in our Catholic tradition and commitment to Christian love and community, Milwaukee Catholic Home provides continuing care services for older adults.

Milwaukee Catholic Home Audited Financials

Audited Balance Sheet - December 31, 2022 and 2021

2022: A Year in Review

2,218

Rooted in our Catholic tradition and commitment to Christian love and community Milwaukee Catholic Home provides continuing care services for older adults

MCH PHILOSOPHY OF SERVICE A LIFE ENGAGED

Engaging the whole person through meaningful and joy-filled experiences and connections that transform, build community, and create a sense of purpose and belonging, belonging to something bigger than self…no matter where one is in their life’s journey.

Donor Circle

The Donor Circle honors those who make an annual gift of $100 or more to enrich the lives of our residents. Members are recognized in our annual report and are invited to special events. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Gift club levels shown below are based on gifts by the donor during 2022. If you are interested in making a gift, please contact Caitlin Elftman at 414-220-3213.

The following gifts were made between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022

 Indicates a donor who is deceased at the time of publication.

FOUNDER ($25,000 +)

• UWM College of Nursing

PHILANTHROPIST ($10,000$24,999)

• Ms. Allison M. Bruce

• The American Cancer Society

• The Catholic Ecology Center

• The Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

BENEFACTOR ($5,000-$9,999)

• Anonymous

• Mr. Richard A’Hearn

• Mr. Richard A. Abdoo

• The Mary Martha and Emmett J. Doerr Charitable Trust

• The Rose A. Monaghan Charitable Trust

HUMANITARIAN ($2,500-$4,999)

• Crescent Grove Advisors

• The Greater Milwaukee Foundation

• Mr. Paul Lucke and Mrs. Joan Lucke

• M3 Insurance

• The Medical College of Wisconsin

• The Rose A. Monaghan Charitable Trust

• Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poehlmann

• Mrs. Carol Wiensch

ALTRUIST ($1,000-$2,499)

• Mr. Marc Anderson

• Mr. Thomas Anderson

• Mr. Martin J. Biller

• Catholic Financial Life

• C.G. Schmidt, Inc.

• Clement Manor

• Fr. James Connell

• Ms. Carole Deroche

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeVita

• Ms. Jill Fahr

• Fifth Third Bank

• Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fulcher

• Ms. Anne M. Goode

• Mr. Michael Handelman

• Miss Marie H. Hasenoehrl

• The Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation

• Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hollmon

• Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Howley

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jay

• Mrs. Jean Jermain

• Mr. William M. Jermain III

• Mrs. Pauline Judy

• Mr. Gail Langenfeld

• Ms. Kathleen Lisa

• Ms. Mary Lucey

• Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Martin

• The Medical College of Wisconsin

• Ms. Sarah Oberhofer

• Ms. Rhonda Oberland

• Mrs. V. Robert Payant

• The Clare M. Peters Charitable Trust

• Mr. Robert A. Regner

• Mr. and Mrs. Roland Rothman

• Ms. Lisa Trost

• Mr. and Mrs. Paul Salsini

• Mr. and Mrs. Philip Santacroce

• The School Sisters of Notre Dame

• Spectrum Wealth Advisors

• Mrs. Rosalie Steiner

• Mr. James Stollenwerk and Mrs. Alice Stollenwerk

• Mrs. Lois Stolz

• Sussex Injection Molding

• Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vandewalle

• Mrs. Ann Wedewart

PATRON ($500-$999)

• The Family of Jeanne Bartz

• Mrs. Marianne Beckman

• The Blackbaud Giving Fund

• Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cannon

• Mrs. Rosemary Cavaluzzi

• Dr. Daniel Collins

• Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Connolly

• Mrs. Margot Cordes

• Jennifer Doering, PhD, RN

• Mrs. Margaret Fennig

• Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Flatly

• Ms. Carol Fibich

• Mrs. Mary Goris

• Mr. and Mrs. Scott Grant

• Mr. and Mrs. Randy Holcomb

• Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes

• Mrs. Carolyn Jahn

• Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kachigan

• Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Lile

• F.W. Madison Medical Associates Inc.

• Mrs. Mary Mahler

• Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Martin

• Mr. Tim McGrath

• Mr. Stuart Melvin

• Mr. Christopher Mozina

• Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murn

• Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murtaugh

• Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neumann

• Mr. and Mrs. David Olson

• Mrs. JoAnna Poehlmann

• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pickart

• Mr. and Mrs. Jack Prater

• Mr. and Mrs. Mark Prindiville

• Mrs. Susan Roemer

• Mrs. Dolores Jane Schieffer

• Mrs. Bonnie Stephenson

• Stu’s Flooring

• Dr. and Mrs. James Volberding

• Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Walter

• Mrs. Clara Weir

COLLABORATOR ($250-$499)

• Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

• Mrs. Marilyn Blackburn

• Ms. Melissa Bleidorn

• Mrs. Laurie Brahm

• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cardinale

• Mrs. Velda M. Case

• Mr. Leo Crivello

• Mr. John Curtis

• Mr. and Mrs. Julian D’espositio

• Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan

• Mr. Dennis Ferger

• KEB

• Mrs. Mary Ann Kenney

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Kliesmet

• Herb Kohl Philanthropies

• Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kolesari

• Mr. and Mrs. Ian Lambert

• Ms. Celine Larson

• Mr. and Mrs. David Laske

• Mr. and Mrs. David Litzau

• Ms. Ann L. Loder

• Ms. Anne Lucke

• Dr. and Mrs. Robert Madden

• Mrs. Diane McGinn

• Mr. Matthew McNeill

• Ms. Mary Kachoyeanos

• Mrs. Rosemary Kavanaugh

• Mr. John Keil

• Mr. Edward F. Kelly

• Ms. Kathleen Kelly

• Mrs. Gloria Killian

• Mr. and Mrs. Gary Knippen

• Ms. Katie Knudsen

• Ms. Elizabeth W Krupchak

• Mrs. Patricia Laing

• Mrs. Anne LaMastra

• Mr. Jacqueline Lenburg

• Mrs. Maria Lopez

• Dr. David Lucke

• Mr. John Michael Lucke

• Mr. Stephen Paul Lucke

• Mr. William Lucke

• Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Mallin

• Ms. Sally McBride

• Mr. Carl Michleisen

Campaign.

$100,000 AND ABOVE

• Anonymous*

• Mr. Richard T. A’Hearn

• A.W. Asmuth Foundation

• The Estate of Ruth Becker

• Mr. Franz L. Bidinger

• Miss Margaret F. Butler*

• The Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund*

• Dr. Emmett J. Doerr

In Memory of Martha Hatch Doerr*

• The Estate of Rosalie J. Fina

• Greater Milwaukee Foundation

• Miss Marie C. Hasenoehrl

• Mrs. Carolyn M. Jahn

• Mr. William Jermain Jr. and Mrs. Jean Jermain

• Mrs. Mary Alice Klim

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kliesmet

• Mrs. Kathy Knutel

• Mr. John Monroe and Mrs. Rosemary Monroe*

• Clare M. Peters Charitable Trust

• Dr. and Mrs. Glenn and Elizabeth Ragalie

• Dr. and Mrs. Peter M. Sanfelippo

• Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Schmidt

In Memory of Paul J. and Gertrude M. Murtha*

• Miss Lorraine Straszewski

$10,000 AND ABOVE

• Anonymous*

• Anonymous

In Memory of Baptiste & Diane Gardetto*

• Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Howley

• The Glenn and Gertrude Humphrey Foundation*

• Mrs. Marianna B. Ivins*

• Mr. William M. Jermain III

• Johnson Financial Group

• Mr. and Mrs. John Kabara In Memory of Gertrude M. Cobeen*

• Rev. Charles R. Keefe*

• Mr. Thomas J. Kuesel

• Mr. Stewart A. Lamb

• Miss Mary F. Langhoff *

• Lang Companies

• Mr. Joseph Larscheid and Mrs. Joan Larscheid

• Mrs. Della S. Loughran*

• Mr. David M. Lucey

• Ms. Laurie Lucey

• Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lucey

• Mrs. Mary Bernadette Moser

• Mr. and Mrs. Al Mozina

• Dr. Robert Ninneman Jr.

• Mr. and Mrs. Paul Noelke

• Mr. Peter Pantarotto

• Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Patros

• Mr. and Mrs. John Plummer

• Mr. Bill Scobey-Polacheck

• Mr. and Mrs. Skip Poliner

• Mr. and Mrs. William Schleicher

• Mr. Askel Sidem

• Mrs. Muriel B. Slater

• Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sommer

• Mrs. Patricia Suminski

• Mr. and Mrs. Richard Talsky

• Mrs. Jane Thoma

• Mrs. Mary Ellen Waldoch

• Mrs. Marilyn Wiseman

• Mr. Anthony Ziebert

FRIEND ($100-$249)

• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baratta

• Mr. and Mrs. John L. Beck

• Mr. Michael K. Benton

• Ms. Diane Bliese

• Mrs. Linda Bruss

• Mr. David Buechel

• Mrs. Mary Cherniack

• Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coffey

• Ms. Linda Commer

• Mr. Daniel Conley

• Mr. and Mrs. James Connolly

• Mrs. Rohini Desai

• Ms. Kathleen Desmond Short

• Mr. David Ewanowski

• Mr. Michael Faber and Mrs. Chriss Laemmar Faber

• Mr. Jay Farrar

• Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Flood

• Mr. and Mrs. David Fulcher

• Ms. Bonnie Gauger

• Mr. James Glad

• Mr. David Grunke

• Ms. Marta Haas

• Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hart

• Mr. Carl Hedman

• The Gordon Henke Family Foundation

• Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hinz

• Mr. John Hobbs

• Ms. Barbara Holt

• Mrs. Jean Honan

• Ms. Morgan Johnson

• Mr. Gene Mihleisen

• Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Muth

• Mr. and Mrs. John O. Myers

• Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neumann

• Ms. Becky Osborn

• Ms. Barbara Pelton

• Dr. and Mrs. Brian Peters

• Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perrow

• Ms. Carol Rottcamp

• Ms. Angela Schallhorn

• Ms. Imogene Schley

• Mrs. Margaret Schrank

• Mr. Stephen Schulz

• Mr. and Mrs. George Schwei

• Mrs. Margaret Scott

• Sr. Janet Senderak

• Mrs. Nellette M. Seymour

• Sigma Resources

• Mrs. Margaret Spoerl

• Ms. Patricia Spoerl

• Ms. Virginia Stacey

• Mrs. Susan J. Stinson

• Mrs. Lois Stolz

• Mr. and Mrs. Roger Strode

• Ms. Bonnie Sutherland

• Theta Chi Chi Chapter

• Mr. Jack Wahlig

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wellenstein

• Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wolf

• Mr. and Mrs. William Wuesthoff

For over 100 years, the foundation of Milwaukee Catholic Home has been rooted in benevolence. Our generous donors continue this tradition by being part of the spirit of giving that has made this community such a wonderful place in which to live.

We acknowledge the kindness of benefactors and recognize our lifetime donors who have contributed over $10,000 to our mission throughout their giving history.

 Indicates a donor who is deceased at the time of display.

Current as of June 30, 2023

*Indicates the donor made a contribution to the expansion of the Health and Rehabilitation Center during the 1996 Seasons of Life

In Memory of Dr. H.J. and Margaret Farrell*

In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. William M. Jermain*

• Miss Audrey Komarek

• Mrs. Barbara La Boule*

• Camille A. Lonstorf Trust*

• Mrs. Julia A. McKale*

• The Messmer Foundation

• The Rose A. Monaghan Charitable Trust

In Memory of James L. Monaghan Family*

• UWM College of Nursing

• Mr. Jim Wudi

$50,000 AND ABOVE

• The Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

• Mr. Albert C. Gehl*

• The Family of Ruth Harvey

• The Fund for Lake Michigan

• The Susan G. Komen Wisconsin Affiliate

• Mr. Robert Regner and Mrs. Mary Alice Regner

• Mrs. Laverne Rossi

• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas VanHimbergen

$25,000 AND ABOVE

• Walter (Red) and Maggie Andrews*

• Anonymous*

• The Helen Bader Foundation

• Mrs. Viola A. Bell*

• Bernice C. Blenker Trust

• Catalyst Foundation

• Catholic Financial Life

• C.G. Schmidt, Inc.

In Memory of Shirley M. Schmidt*

• Mrs. Aurelia R. Diel*

• Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dreyer

In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. William M. Jermain*

• Mr. Bernard A. Flatley

• General Electric Foundation

• Miss Alice Hoffman

• Mrs. Betty P. Juergens

• Mr. James Kaufmann

• Mrs. Jean Kelley

• Mrs. Arlene Kennedy*

• Anonymous

• Mrs. Patricia Adlam

In Memory of Gertrude M. Cobeen*

• Rev. Dennis Andrews*

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Andrews

• The Estate of Raymond N. Arens

• Associated Bank*

• Robert W. Baird & Company*

• Mr. James T. Barry, Jr.

• The Family of Jeanne Bartz

• Mrs. Ellen J. Benton

• The Estate of Laura Bisek

• Dr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Boulanger*

• Miss Tusella K. Brand*

• The Ralph E. Brownlee Family*

• Ms. Allison Bruce

• Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bruce

• Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Burgess, Jr.*

• Mr. Carl Burghardt

• Mrs. Nannette Cherek

• Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cole

• Mrs. Rosemary Cole

• Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Connolly

• Mr. Paul J. Connolly, Jr.*

• Mrs. Mary D. Crowley Ewens

• Mrs. Mary Ann De Groat*

• Mrs. Janet Johnston Desmond*

• Mrs. Margot Diekermann

• The Mary Martha and Emmett J. Doerr Charitable Trust

• The Earl Dunst Estate

• Mr. Robert DuPuy and Mrs. Mary Dupuy

• The Ralph Evinrude Foundation*

• Dr. Sue Ewens

• First Business Bank

• Firstar Milwaukee Foundation*

• Mr. and Mrs. David and Christine Fulcher

• Mr. And Mrs. Jack and Joanne Fulcher

• Miss Edith M. Glocke

• Miss Miriam E. Glocke

• Mrs. Jessie Hall*

• Mr. and Mrs. WIlliam Harvey

• Helms Charitable Gift Fund of Fidelity Insurance

• Mrs. Marion D. Luick

• Marsh & McLennan Agency

• MJ Care

• Ms. Marilyn E. Miller

• Mrs. Adella Millman

• Mrs. Kathleen Mulaney

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mulcahy

• Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Robert Murray

• Mrs. Jeanne B. Normoyle

• Ms. Sarah Oberhofer

• Mrs. Elaine N. Peterson

• Mr. and Mrs. Skip Poliner

• The PPC Foundation

• The Frank and Mary Prochazka Trust

• The Frank and Lucille Puncer Foundation

• Dr. Ruth M. Ritter

• Mr. and Mrs. John D. Roethle

• Mr. And Mrs. Paul Salsini

• Dr. and Mrs. Michael Sanfelippo

• Mrs. Elizabeth Sauerland

• The Catherine L. Schmidt Fund

• The Trust of Catherine J. Sands

• The Sorgi Family Trust

• The Stackner Family Foundation,Inc.*

• Mr. Anton G. Stephanek

• Vitas Hospice Services, LLC

• Mr. and Mrs. Rollin D. Weary

• Miss Gyneth E. Welton*

• Mr. and Mrs. Jude Werra

• Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler, Jr.*

• Mrs. Jane H. Williams

• Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Worcester

• Ms. Diane T. Wright

• The Kathryn and Walter Wriston Family Fund

Milwaukee Catholic Home acknowledges those generous donors who have made our organization part of their legacy through their will or other estate gifts.

• Bernice C. Blenker Trust

• Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Catherine Hoelter

• Judge V. Robert Payant and Mrs. Virginia Payant

Milwaukee Catholic Home began its journey over a century ago, with a group of visionary women from the Marquette Women’s League. Led by founder Anna Marie Hackett, this group saw the need for a new residential community for older adults, and incorporated the new Milwaukee Catholic Home for the Aged in 1913, opening its doors for the first time on Astor Street in downtown Milwaukee in 1915.

Over the next several decades, Milwaukee Catholic Home developed a reputation for providing excellent, compassionate care and an authentic community for older adults. Today, our organization offers a full continuum of care for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services, as well as many active partnerships with parishes, schools, and community organizations.

CHARITABLE CARE

Milwaukee Catholic Home’s philosophy of service, which focuses on whole-person wellness, ensures our residents have a variety of opportunities for engagement which support all aspects of one’s being. We believe that an engaged life is a full life, and that the more aspects of your life that you engage, the happier and healthier you age. In addition to benevolent assistance, Milwaukee Catholic Home participates in the Medicaid program, accepting reimbursement rates far below the actual costs of care, for enrolled residents living in skilled nursing. In 2022, we provided over 15,667 Medicaid bed days, or, on average, 42 people a day.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Partnership with Cristo Rey Work Study Program

Part of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s academic program involves having all students work to learn about different jobs in the community and gain valuable on-the-job experience. All students work and learn skills that will serve them well in college and future careers while dedicating one day every academic week working for businesses through greater Milwaukee.

At Milwaukee Catholic Home, Cristo Rey students helped with crucial tasks in the Finance, Human Resource and Fund Development departments. They especially enjoyed relationship building with residents when assisting with events and programs. Cristo Rey students were also at Trinity Woods and Our Lady of the Angels Convent as part of their work study program in 2022.

Partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools

In 2022, Milwaukee Catholic Home welcomed seven students during the spring semester and eight students during the fall semester as part of the School-to-Work Transition program (STWTP). With a history of more than thirty years in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), the STWTP provides a continuum of transition services to MPS students to develop their skills and help them achieve their highest level of independence. By providing social and vocational opportunities in a real-world setting, STWTP focus on abilities and on promoting and supporting the highest capacities of MPS students in their personal and professional development.

For Earth Day,  MCH staff experienced sun, rain, sleet, hail and snow while participating in Riverkeeper’s Earth Day Cleanup.

Our residents recently made over 150 sandwiches for the Guest House of Milwaukee as part of our Faith in Our Lives program!

The Nurse Aide Training Program

The Nurse Aide Training Program through Milwaukee Catholic Home is letting people start their healthcare career now! This 80-hour course over five weeks includes 40 hours of online, self-paced learning and 40 hours of in-person skills lab and hands on training. Scholarships which pay for the Nurse Aide Training Program are available to students who wish to work for Milwaukee Catholic Home for a minimum of one year.

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Almsgiving Benefits Cristo Rey

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school that nurtures each student’s intellectual development through rigorous academic coursework, rich classroom dialogue, and studentcentered academic support. Cristo Rey Jesuit students are provided the opportunity to develop their faith in God and recognize how they can utilize their unique God-given talents to create a more just and loving world. Students are challenged to become leaders by the high standard of excellence they strive for in the classroom and beyond.

Capuchin Community Services’ Holiday Food Box Program

Residents, staff, and friends of Milwaukee Catholic Home certainly got into the charitable spirit by participating in the Capuchin Community Services’ Holiday Food Box Program. The annual Holiday Food Box Program provides central city families in need with food baskets that contain all the fixings for a festive meal during both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

During the month of November, MCH staff and residents worked diligently to promote the Capuchin’s charitable appeal. While the initial goal was to fill and donate 50 food boxes, their efforts were clearly successful, as 75 food boxes were filled and returned to the Capuchin’s for distribution.

Ladies of Charity Winter Clothing Drive

The Milwaukee Ladies of Charity is a group of 120 women volunteers who work to clothe children in need in our city. In 2022, the Pastoral Care Team at Milwaukee Catholic Home hosted two unique drives to call special attention to this local organization and the great work they do-and our residents and staff members rose to the occasion!

While The Residence at 2462 had a “Mitten Tree” on display during the holiday season, the Health and Rehabilitation Center hosted a “Stuff the Chimney” fundraiser. These unique and festive appeals filled 5 large boxes with hats, mittens, gloves, and winter coats.

Annual Retreat

“One in Christ: Living in Peace in Divided Times” took place over two days in September 2022. Led by Fr. Tim Kitzke, retreat participants reflected on the crazy brokenness of a world that can only be matched by the incredible nature of God’s love uniting us and healing us. God has done it before and always promises to do it again.

Residents and staff at Trinity Woods live, work, and thrive together.

As part of the Growing Garden’s Together series at the Catholic Ecology Center, participants learned all about prepping and planting vegetables.

The MCH family filled over 75 boxes of food to support The Capuchin Community Services’ Holiday Food Box program this past November.