Resources
2011 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.
Client 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 90% of the
budget directly impacted clients.
In FY 2011, 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 460 refugees.
Employment
We will place 500 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
Caritas Directors:
Beth Atherton, Executive Director
Susan Hartenstein, Chief Financial Officer
Adelita Winchester, Director Integrated Services
Carol Thomas, Director of Development and Community Outreach
Jo Kathryn Quinn, Director Housing Services
