March 10, 2006 - Catholic
Charities, Archdiocese of Boston Fact Sheet
| DESCRIPTION: |
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston, assists
children, teens, families and seniors in need throughout Eastern
Massachusetts regardless of age, race or religion through
approximately 135 programs. It is among the largest private providers
of social services in the Commonwealth. |
| MISSION: |
Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate
society rooted in the dignity of all people. |
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITE: |
Central Office
75 Kneeland Street, 8th Floor
Boston, Mass. 02111
P: 617.482.5440
F: 617.451.0337
www.ccab.org |
| SERVICES INCLUDE: |
Adult and youth education, basic needs services,
behavioral health, child care and after-school programs, counseling,
transitional housing, parent support services, refugee and
immigration services |
LOCATIONS OF MAJOR SERVICE SITES: |
Brockton, Dorchester, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn,
Natick, Salem, Somerville, South Boston |
| NUMBER SERVED: |
More than 200,000 in 2005 |
| KEY OFFICERS: |
Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, President
Jeffrey Kaneb, Board Chair |
| FOUNDED: |
1903 by Archbishop John Williams |
| MEDIA CONTACT: |
Virginia Reynolds
Public Relations Manager
617.451.7939
virginia_reynolds@ccab.org |
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