The Catholic Community Foundation, through the generosity of people like you, is making a difference in this Archdiocese and around the world. Our grants – totaling $67 million since our inception in 1992, and $6.7 million in 2009 – often are a lifeline for parishes, schools and small nonprofits struggling to serve the frontline needs of the homeless, hungry, at-risk youth and families, and the elderly. In 2009, the Catholic Community Foundation:

- Granted $6.9 million to nearly 700 nonprofits serving critical spiritual, educational and social needs including education of future priest, programming for at-risk kids, and services for the elderly.

- Ensured that 945 students could continue their Catholic education by giving $660,000 in tuition support to 78 schools in this Archdiocese.

- Managed assets for more 125 Catholic parishes and schools in Minnesota, ensuring that gratefully-given stewardship gifts grow to become a sustainable source of income.

Please help us continue this good work by making a gift to our Operating Fund today. Your contribution will enable us to continue to support God’s work in our Catholic community. The needs are many, especially in these challenging economic times. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful generosity, and may God bless you in abundance.