 | Catholic Charities USA Named Top Provider of Social Services by Charity Navigator, Ranked #2 Overall in NonProfit Times Top 100 Alexandria, VA— Catholic Charities USA, the nation’s largest social services network, was named the country’s top provider of social services in Charity Navigator’s Holiday Giving Guide 2008 and finished second overall on The NonProfit Times Top 100 list of the country’s largest charities. Charity Navigator, America’s most-utilized evaluator of charities, uses an objective, numbers-based rating system to assess the financial health of over 5,000 of America's best-known charities. The goal of Holiday Giving Guide 2008 is to help people navigate the crowded charitable marketplace and make intelligent giving decisions. The NonProfit Times is the leading business publication for non-profit management and compiles an annual list of the top 100 non-profits ranked by total revenue. Catholic Charities USA was listed fourth in 2007. “These ranking are invigorating, they speak to the hard work and professionalism of Catholic Charities agencies’ staff and volunteers around the country,” said Rev. Larry Snyder, President of Catholic Charities USA, the membership organization for more than 1700 local Catholic Charities agencies. “It is my sincere hope that this encourages others to join us in our efforts to help those affected by the economic downturn, especially during the holiday season.” In 2007 Catholic Charities provided services to 7,736,855 people nationwide. In all, 171 main Catholic Charities agencies, which included 1,668 branches and affiliates, provided food, clothing, counseling, disaster relief, financial assistance and an array of vital community-based services 13,919,070 times last year. Download the Catholic Charities Network At a Glance for a more detailed breakdown of services provided by Catholic Charities. -30- | |