Catholic Charities USA Awards Centennial Medal to FADICA

Network of Philanthropists Honored for Its Dedication and Leadership

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has presented its specially commissioned Centennial Medal to the philanthropic network FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities).

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"This Catholic Charities USA Centennial Medal is a tribute of our high regard for FADICA as a ministry of faith," said CCUSA President, Rev. Larry Snyder, in presenting the medal to FADICA Chairman of the Board Will Raskob. "Your care, leadership and dedication to our Gospel mandate of compassionate care, especially for the least among us, is a continuing witness to our Church today," Fr. Snyder said.

Since its founding in 1976, FADICA has worked to strengthen and promote Catholic philanthropy by identifying approaches to giving that have lasting impact.

The Centennial Medal, a symbol of Catholic Charities' first 100 years, recognizes the valuable contributions of individuals and organizations to the reduction of poverty in the United States and the work that Catholic Charities staff and volunteers perform in service to the least among us.

Catholic Charities USA, which last year celebrated its 100^th anniversary, is committed to reducing poverty in America. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing. In 2010, Catholic Charities USA celebrated its centennial anniversary and introduced new federal legislation – the National Opportunity and Community Renewal Act (NOCRA) – to transform the nation's approach to poverty.

SOURCE Catholic Charities USA

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