The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that the Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) raised more than $8 million in 2024. CCA is the single largest annual fundraising initiative benefiting hundreds of thousands of people throughout the five-county metropolitan area through dozens of charitable service organizations and ministries.
The 2024 Appeal raised $8,795,846 from 37,111 gifts, supporting and sustaining over 100 vital charitable ministries and programs that serve one in five people across our region. These ministries provide real hope to individuals and families in need, reflecting God’s love through compassionate service to others.
In addition, the CCA annual report spotlights the special events and initiatives that helped achieve this fundraising milestone. It also shares powerful testimonies from those whose lives have been changed and honors parishes that raised more than $100,000, along with generous supporters whose annual gifts ranged from $2,500 to over $50,000.
A full copy of the 2024 annual report for the Catholic Charities Appeal can be found by visiting here.
Background on the Catholic Charities Appeal
The Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important fundraiser, benefiting hundreds of thousands of people through numerous organizations and ministries in the Archdiocese. Each year, CCA helps to ensure the vitality of Catholic ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese. CCA beneficiaries are grouped into five areas of ministries including Special Education; Social Services; Evangelization; Mission Parishes; and Infirm and Retired Priests.
The 2024 CCA was powered by The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, an independent, nonprofit community foundation.
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