CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCES 2022 APPEAL GOAL

On January 19th, Catholic Charities announced their goal for the 2022 Appeal. The goal for this year is $9.5 million with the theme once again of “Hope”. Through the annual Appeal, we can foster Hope and strength for those who need it most. Programs and services provided by catholic Charities supported more than 125,000 individuals, children and families in 2021. These included basic emergency assistance such as food from food pantries, educational and vocational advancement, family stabilization services, immigration and refugee assistance, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and youth and family support services.

Bishop Michael Fisher stated: “There continues to be a great need in our communities, and many new ones created by this prolonged pandemic. The personal loss experienced by so many has been tragic and the financial hardship it has caused is very real”.

The aim of the appeal is to reach the goal by June 30th. “This new goal strikes a balance as it is more than the Appeal raised last year, but lower than last year’s goal,” said Thomas Beecher, Jr. (a St. Louis Parishioner) and Appeal 2022 Co-Chair. He continued: “with the pandemic still a driving force, the goal recognized the challenge of raising such a significant amount of money in today’s environment, and it affirms the ongoing need for the critical programs and services Catholic Charities provides.”

Early results from new efforts begun on behalf of the Appeal have proven fruitful. $1.1 million has already been raised with the support of generous donors. This reflects a 12% start to the Appeal.

Soon you will be receiving a request to support the Catholic Charities Appeal 2022. St. Louis parishioners have been very generous in the past and have done a great deal to make each Catholic Charities successful.