Our Challenge

Due to the severe economic downturn which began in 2008, demand for services at Marian House increased dramatically – nearly 40% across all programs, straining Catholic Charities’ total budget. Personal finances changed for many, and government and foundational dollars were less available making it more difficult to meet the demand for services.

Dollars going to debt are hindering our ability to do all we can for the community and for families in need. Four percent of the budget goes toward interest on a Construction loan needed to complete the Marian House complex. Catholic Charities has funds from earlier building pledges to make loan and interest payments through May 2012.  At that point there will be a $2.4 million balance on the construction loan.

The Building Futures Together Campaign seeks to fund this balance, allowing Catholic Charities crucial dollars to sustain other services.  Working together, we believe that we can take our self-sufficiency programs to the next level and help our clients break the cycle of dependency.