Catholic Charities USA
2009 Family Strengthening Awards

Congratulations to the three winners from San Jose, CA; Green Bay, WI, and Hartford, CT!

The Catholic Charities USA/Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Awards recognize effective service approaches, reward exemplary programs, and celebrate innovative program/service development in family strengthening activities.

With the generous support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Catholic Charities USA honors three outstanding programs within the Catholic Charities network that demonstrate excellence in support of families and the communities in which they live.

Each program will receive $25,000 in recognition of their pioneering efforts.

About the 2009 Winners

The winning programs take a holistic approach to providing services. They support healthy family relationships, improve a family’s overall financial situation, and enhance communities.

		Luther Burbank Family Resource Center Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA The center focuses on self-sufficiency in a high-poverty, under-served community.  » more
		Family Strengthening Program Catholic Charities, Green Bay, WI One of this program's major focus areas is financial literacy. It is well known as a leader in its community on poverty and family strengthening issues.  » more
		El Centro Family Center Catholic Charities, Hartford, CT This program celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage and works to build connections between generations. » more

2009 Site Visits - Learn more about the winning agencies!

Each year, Catholic Charities USA sponsors two-day site visits to winning agencies. The site visits are open to employees and board members of local Catholic Charities agencies or other member agencies in good standing. Stipend support is available. » more

More Information

Read about the 2009 Family Strengthening Award finalists. 

Read about past award winners.