Archdiocese to launch new fund drive
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia plans to announce next Tuesday this year's fund-raising goal for its annual Catholic Charities Appeal, which supports the archdiocese's Catholic Social Services programs in the region.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia plans to announce next Tuesday this year's fund-raising goal for its annual Catholic Charities Appeal, which supports the archdiocese's Catholic Social Services programs in the region.
In each of the last two years, the appeal's goal of $10 million was met, officials said. More than 50,000 poeple donated last year. In 2013, there were 73,806 gifts totaling $10.03 million. An official figure for 2014 was not available.
The appeal supports 80 charitable programs - including educational programs for children and youth with disabilities, soup kitchens for the homeless, senior centers and hospices - that provide services to more than 200,000 people a year, regardless of their faith, the archdiocese said.
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, which was launched in 2013, will manage the appeal.
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