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2010 Caritas Fact Sheet

2010 Poverty Fact Sheet

Mission: Caritas provides a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

Vision: Caritas envisions a community where there is respect for all individuals, hope for those experiencing poverty and opportunities for self-reliance.

Clint Population: Caritas will serve 20,000 adults and children as Travis County’s largest source of nongovernmental assistance for low-income families. Caritas serves the homeless, working poor and documented refugees.

Annual Budget: Caritas’ last audit reported that 92% of the budget directly impacted clients.

In FY 2010, Caritas will provide...

Housing

We will prevent over 2,000 men and women from becoming homeless.

Additionally, we will assist 475 individuals and families access housing.

Food

We will provide enough take-home groceries for 70,500 meals

and serve 100,000 meals in our community kitchen.

Education

We will provide 500 classes to 400 clients

and provide refugee orientation classes to 440 refugees.

Employment

We will place 440 individuals in jobs with over 50 community businesses hiring our clients.

Contact:

611 Neches

P.O. Box 1947

Austin, TX 78767-1947

Administration 512-479-4610, fax 512-472-4164

Client Services 512-472-4135, fax 512-479-4627