Catholic Charities
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Homelessness and Housing Services
Thirteen (13) programs in San Francisco, California provide a variety of services, including stable housing, case management, resource and referral, and community activities to formerly homeless, low-income families, and disabled adults. Programs are:
• Catholic Charities 10th & Mission Family Housing
• Catholic Charities Assisted Housing & Health
• Catholic Charities Derek Silva Community
• Catholic Charities Edith Witt Senior Community
• Catholic Charities Hazel Betsey Community
• Catholic Charities Homelessness Prevention
• Catholic Charities Peter Claver Community
• Catholic Charities Rita da Cascia Community
• Catholic Charities SF Home
• Catholic Charities St. Joseph’s Family Center
• Catholic Charities Star Community Home
• Catholic Charities Treasure Island Supportive Housing
Children and Youth Services
Thirteen (13) programs located in San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties, California, provide a wide range of services, including housing and emotional and behavioral therapy for abused and neglected youth; reading intervention for low-income children; athletic, physical education and outdoor education programs; summer camp and retreat facilities; child development activities; and transportation services. Programs are:
• Catholic Charities CYO Athletics
• Catholic Charities CYO Camp
• Catholic Charities CYO Outdoor Environmental Education
• Catholic Charities CYO Physical Education
• Catholic Charities CYO Retreat Center
• Catholic Charities CYO Transportation
• Catholic Charities Maureen & Craig Sullivan Youth Services
• Catholic Charities Boys’ & Girls’ Homes
• Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s School for Boys
• Catholic Charities Treasure Island Child Development Center
Aging Support Services
Our four (4) programs in San Francisco and San Mateo counties, California, provide seniors and disabled adults with daily physical, mental and emotional support in engaging communities. Caregivers are also provided with respite, education and support. Programs are:
• Catholic Charities Adult Day Services San Francisco
• Catholic Charities Adult Day Services San Mateo County
• Catholic Charities Aging Case Management
• Catholic Charities OMI Senior Center
Behavioral Health Services
One (1) program, Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services, operates in San Francisco County, San Mateo County, and Marin County, California. All locations maintain much needed psychotherapy services for poor and stressed families, collaborate with mental health providers, and educate high-risk populations on mental health issues, coping skills and resources.
Refugee and Immigrant Services
One (1) program, The Center for Immigration Legal & Support Services, operates in San Francisco and San Mateo counties, California. Both locations provide low-income immigrants with affordable legal services and accurate information about eligibility requirements. The Center in San Mateo provides support services to undocumented, unaccompanied minors (UUMs) as well.
Where we work
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of households that obtain/retain permanent housing for at least 6 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Homelessness and Housing Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
3301 Individuals safely housed in FY 2021.
Number of low-income families housed in affordable, well-maintained units as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Homelessness and Housing Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Each year, more than 1,700 people reside in Catholic Charities supportive housing; this decrease in homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues allows individuals to thrive.
Number of older adults being supported to live at home through home care, assistive technology, and/or personal support plans
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors
Related Program
Aging Support Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
More than 1,500 seniors age with dignity through Catholic Charities programs; this decreases taxpayer dollars going toward more expensive alternatives, such as skilled nursing facilities.
Number of students receiving homework help
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Children and Youth Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Students experiences a 65% increase in reading at grade level at Canal Family Support.
Children and Youth Experiencing healthy growth and development
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Children and Youth Services
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of consultations and new cases for immigrant clients
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Immigrants and migrants
Related Program
Refugee and Immigrant Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1. Strengthen the model for sustainability.
2. Clarify and communicate Catholic Charities' brand and vision.
3. Explore a more prominent advocacy and leadership role.
4. Clarify outcomes and impacts and embrace continuous improvement.
5. Improve systems and technology.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Strategies vary by Service Area and by individual Program, but all strategies are filtered through Catholic Charities' mission, brand and messaging to achieve stated goals for each program.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
In each Service Area, issue knowledge and community expertise is present at the Program level. All Programs benefit from support from centralized fundraising and administration.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Collective client outcomes are measured throughout the year and collected in reports that are posted on Catholic Charities website.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Catholic Charities
Board of directorsas of 11/12/2021
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Stephen A. Molinelli
Sharon McCarthy Allen
Kathleen Cardinal
Maura Markus
Robert McGrath
Ann Gray Miller
D. Paul Regan
Simon Manning
Gregory Bullian
Jerilyn Gelt
Steven Kane
Hugo Kostelni
Kathleen McEligot
Michael Pautler
Pierre Theodore
Maureen McInerney, O.P.
Mike Selfridge
George Sundby
Reverend Kenneth Westray
Theodore Borromeo
Lori Whitney
Peter Wilch
David Hultman
Paula Bennett
Joseph Boerio
Martha Brigham
Timothy Connors
Kathleen Grogan
Jay Leupp
Lori Mirek
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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