GIVING n Mission Statement Reaching Out. Providing Hope. Changing Lives. Motivated by the love of Christ, we seek to improve the lives of the vulnerable by providing quality, compassionate social services which meet local needs. We serve all in need regardless of faith, race or nationality. Our programs are designed to provide intensive case management that helps to put our clients on a path to self-sufficiency. Our programs include: • Disaster Response and Long-Term Recovery • Home Repair and Rebuilding – Natural Disasters, Seniors, Low-Income • LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home • Supportive Services for Veterans • Housing Assistance and Homelessness Prevention • Housing and Financial/Budget Counseling n Service Area We serve the 39 southernmost counties in Missouri with offices in Springfield, Joplin, Van Buren, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston and Cape Girardeau. n Funding We receive funding from a variety of sources including donations from individuals, businesses and foundations, in- kind contributions of goods, fundraising events, and state and federal grants and contracts. n Goals Continue support for survivors of the recent devastating floods until they achieve full recovery, including help to repair their homes. Continue to provide comprehensive services for homeless pregnant women who turn to LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home, as well as their babies and children. Expand Financial Counseling and Budgeting services in order to give more struggling individuals and families the tools to achieve self-sufficiency. Grow Housing Assistance and Homelessness Prevention Program that provides rapid rehousing for the homeless and helps to maintain stable housing for those at risk of homelessness. Engage more volunteers and leverage our resources in order to serve even more neighbors in need. n Annual Events Dinner for Life in support of LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home in September; Golf Tournament sponsored by Knights of Columbus in the fall; Bishop’s Walk-Families Helping Families in April. n How People & Businesses Can Help Make a financial donation. Donate gently used furniture, household items or clothing. Include us or one of our programs in your estate plans. Sponsor one of our events. Volunteer. Invite us to speak to your employees, civic group, church, or school. Attend our annual events. Take advantage of Missouri’s Maternity Home 50% Tax Credit by donating to LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home. n Volunteer Opportunities Many volunteer opportunities are available including but not limited to: transporting residents of LifeHouse to appointments, work and classes; office work; gardening; organizing donated items; and event planning. Skilled and unskilled volunteers are also needed in our Home Repair and Rebuilding Program. n Testimonials A struggling couple’s rural home had been severely damaged by flooding. Catholic Charities staff and volunteers spent a week repairing the damage and priming and painting the inside walls and ceilings. As they left, the wife said, “You know, there are many people who say there is just no good in the world anymore. I’m here to tell you that I know better. I have seen good this week and I will tell everyone that I know how wonderful this experience was for us. I’m just so grateful.” A homeless pregnant woman’s statement after living at LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home for a month: “There’s stability here. I don’t have to worry now about where I’m going to go or if there’s going to be enough food to eat. It feels like I’m starting to get more hope for the future. If I wasn’t here, I would still be on the streets bouncing around from place to place and here I just have one stable place that I can say is mine. There’s help here that I never would have had on my own on the outside.” ADDRESS: 424 E. Monastery St. Springfield, MO 65807 PHONE: 417-720-4213 WEBSITE: ccsomo.org /CCSOMO @ccsomo TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE): 80 ANNUAL REVENUES (MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR): $4,947,137 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Maura Taylor BOARD PRESIDENT: Jim Lawrence, Director of Mission with Saint Francis Medical Center - Cape Girardeau BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mike Cherry, Vice-President (Springfield) Richard Cuba, Treasurer, Cuba Financial Group, Owner (Cape Girardeau) Renee Motazedi, Secretary, SNC Squared, Owner (Joplin) Susy Barr, Community Volunteer (Springfield) Dr. James Bollinger, DDS (Cape Girardeau) Linda Boxdorfer, Community Volunteer (Cape Girardeau) Bill Hennessey, Mercy, Vice-President Mission (Springfield) Vicki Karlovich, Karlovich & Associates, Sacred Rose Healthcare, Owner (Springfield) James Randall, Randall, Masri & Randall, Attorney (Monett) Justin Rone, Attorney/Farmer (Portageville) Tim Roth, The Vecino Group, Partner (Springfield) Rev. Allan Saunders, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pastor (Cape Girardeau) Matt Saunders, iHeart Radio, Market President (Springfield) 22 · 2017 GG SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL