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Mission Statement

The staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities Indianapolis are called by the Gospel to uphold the dignity of all people. Guided by Catholic social teaching, we consider it a privilege to deliver compassionate and caring service to help and empower those in need.

Values: Created in the image and likeness of God and grounded in our faith, we value:

Justice
Stewardship
Diversity
Action
Self-Determination
Personal Growth
Respect

Catholic Charities Indianapolis was founded in 1919 to serve the poor and hurting of the Indianapolis community. Our programs provide quality services in counseling, child, youth and family support, eldercare, emergency and specialized services, and pregnancy and adoption services.

In 2021-22, Catholic Charities Indianapolis programs served over 69,500 people. Among those served, the majority are women and children, who live below the federal poverty level. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteers we can provide quality services to more individuals and families in need.

Catholic Charities Indianapolis Agency Council

The Agency Council is a group of community volunteers that assists the Executive Director in the areas of planning, policymaking, development and community needs assessment.

President: Jacqueline Pimentel-Gannon
Vice President: Tiffanie A. Ditlevson
Treasurer: Matthew Mohlman
Secretary: Jan L. Kilies
Members:
Jean Boeglin
Paul Brumleve
Robert (Louie) Jorczak
Mariana Lopez-Owens
Jeffrey Scott

Ex-Officio:
David J. Bethuram - Executive Director, Catholic Charities Secretariat
Craig Fall - Associate Director, Catholic Charities Indianapolis
Tim Winn - Director of Financial Reporting, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Cheri Bush-Director of Mission Advancement, Catholic Charities Secretariat

Catholic Charities Indianapolis

Mission Statement

Catholic Charities Indianapolis Agency Council

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