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GENERAL  INFORMATION

CORE  VALUES
We follow the way of the Gospel as we are led by these values.  We believe in:
  • The commitment to the needs of people who are poor, vulnerable, and alienated.
  • Family as the basis of a healthy society.
  • Respect for life and the dignity of the human person.
  • The fundamental right to basic human needs.
  • Having the responsibility to work for the common good.
  • Upholding the dignity of work and the rights of workers.
  • Respect for the natural environment.
  • Opportunities for empowerment.
  • Advocacy for social justice.
MISSION  STATEMENT

Catholic Charities of Salina, Inc. is a social service agency of the Catholic Diocese of Salina, Kansas.  We promote the Gospel by providing quality services to those in need and ministering to, for, and with all God's people.

VISION  STATEMENT

Inspired by the social teachings of the gospels and respect for the sanctity of life, Catholic Charities pursues quality services on behalf of people in need, working toward eradicating the root causes of such social realities as poverty, racism, and oppression; develops effective alliances with parishes and the communities at large; and strives to build the organizational and resource capacity to empower people to participate in the mission of Catholic Charities.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Catholic Charities of Salina, Inc. is governed by a 15 member Board of Directors representing the 31 county region of the Diocese.  Board members serve for a 3-year term with eligibility to serve for a second consecutive 3-year term

The Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the election of board members.  The Committee requests nominations from members to ensure that is has the broadest pool of candidates from which to assemble a ballot.

TERM 2009-2010

President
Gary Hunter
Salina, KS

Vice-President
David Kreller
Manhattan, KS

Secretary
Katie Platten
Solomon, KS

Treasurer
Leon Boor
Abilene, KS

Members
Rev. Dana Clark
Colby, KS

Katie Platten
Salina, KS

Norman Kelly
Salina, KS

Robert Butts
Salina, KS

Dr. Richard Loftus, DDS
Oakley, KS

      (Members Continued)
Rev. Don Zimmerman
Manhattan, KS

Larry Triplett
Salina, KS

Mary Jo Boor
Abilene, KS

Victor & Mary Lyczak
Russell, KS

Edwin Splichal
Belleville, KS

Advisor to the Board
Shawn Crawford
Salina, KS
 

Ex-Officio Member
Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley
Salina, KS

Chief Executive Officer
Karen S. Hauser, Ed.D.
Salina, KS