The Valley Catholic September 10, 2019 | Page 11

Annual Newsletter 2019 B uilding the F uture oF our F aith ... S tarting t oday a l etter From the Ceo and B oard C hair Dear Friends, The theme of our newsletter this year is “Building the Future of the Church.” As we navigate through challenging times, we see unlimited opportunity for growth of sacraments, stewardship and outreach. At the Foundation we work with generous families in support of effective organizations and programs. We build funds that facilitate family philanthropy and institutional strength. People ARE generous. We see examples every day. This is true as we build the Patrick J. McGrath Endowment for Ministry and grow endowments for parishes and schools. Through our Donor Advised Funds we witness “givers” becoming “philanthropists” - thinking strategically about giving and impact. We encourage others to grant alongside us to effective programs in outreach, faith formation, and music. And we see results. Last year we granted $3 million, a record for the Foundation. Through our grant making, we seek to strengthen ministry and inspire others to be involved. The greatest gift that we can give to future generations is hope. Through our work in support of strong and effective ministry, we seek to give hope – hope for a strong and meaningful Church. This is the face of Catholic philanthropy in Silicon Valley and beyond. We answer our Gospel call in service to others through action, advocacy and prayer. Join us! Charmaine Warmenhoven Board Chair Mary Quilici Aumack Chief Executive Officer Who is the Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County? The Catholic Community Foundation is focused on strengthening our local Catholic community through fund development and grantmaking. We are a partner in Catholic philanthropy, matching donor intent with unmet needs. We create FOREVER VALUE for organizations and ministries through Endowments, Donor Advised Funds, and Legacy Planning. www.cfoscc.org 408.995.5219 [email protected]