Because of you
During the 2023 fiscal year, our dedicated staff, generous donors, devoted volunteers, and steadfast advocates continued to be the glue that holds this organization together. The work that I saw across our agency reminded me of a quote from Dorothy Day, in which “a pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions.” I believe that together we can improve lives and build a community where everyone has opportunities to thrive.
One strong outcome was the 2023 State Legislative Session that made historic investments in the areas of housing and homelessness. Accomplished through robust advocacy and partnerships, this funding supported unique Catholic Charities programs like our Homeless Elders team and helped with pandemic-related deficits. As we enter a new year, I am confident that we will rise to meet the challenges we face and provide the best possible services to our neighbors in need.
Thank you for your commitment to Catholic Charities and the people we serve!
Michael Goar, CEO
Mission and values
Catholic Charities Twin Cities is there in the hardest moments. For more than 150 years, our organization has served the most vulnerable members of our community. We recognize the dignity and worth of every person, regardless of faith, background, or circumstance.
Those most in need deserve our very best response – compassionate, high-quality, research-based services to meet immediate needs and to lay a foundation for a better future. Founded in 1869, Catholic Charities is a critical part of the region’s social and civic infrastructure. We are committed to serving those most in need because it is the right thing to do, the smart thing to do and strengthens our entire community. We seek a community where race is no longer a predictor of outcomes.
Governance and Senior Executive Leadership
A fully independent nonprofit/tax-exempt organization: Voting board members are elected by executive committee and include an ex-officio representative of the Archdiocese; nonvoting members are the President/CEO and Archbishop. Board includes 31 voting members as of June 30, 2023.
- Michael Goar – President/Chief Executive Officer
- Richard Johnson – Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
- Elizabeth Knight – Chief Legal Officer
- Keith Kozerski – Chief Program Officer
- Wendy Underwood – Chief Advancement and Public Engagement Officer
- Jessica Meyerson – Chief Accountability Officer
- Michael Rios-Keating – Director of Culture and Belonging
Your gifts in action
By the numbers
703,169
Nights of housing and emergency shelter
1.01 million
Meals served
25,220
Men, women and children served
12,700
Private donors
45,510
Volunteer hours
5,000
Social justice advocates
Financials
Direct services areas:
- Individuals Experiencing or at risk of Homelessness
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Older Adults and People with Disabilities
- Children and Families.
- Committed to enhancing trauma- informed practices in all areas of operation.
Get involved
Board of Directors
Catholic Charities’ Board of Directors are dedicated to serving those most in need.
For fiscal year ending June 30, 2023:
Term January, 1 2023 – December 31, 2023
Desirae Butler, Chair
Director
Norwest Equity Partners
Michael Goar (non-voting)
President & CEO
Catholic Charities
Nick Alfano
Executive VP & Gen Mgr.
Ecolab
Keith W. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
American Well
Heather Anfang
Vice President, Ebusiness
Land O’ Lakes
Barb Baumann
Vice President, Service and Operations
Securian
Fr. Christopher Collins
Vice President for Mission
University of St. Thomas
Kris Cotrone
VP, Human Resources
North America Retail General Mills
Chris Dufresne
Vice President, Digital Experience
Allina
Lynette Dumalag
Senior Vice President
JLL
Michael Elliott
Chief Investment Officer, Olympus Ventures LLC
Schulze Family Foundation
Christine Esckilsen
Chief Human Capital Officer
Piper Jaffray & Co
Obi Ezekoye
Partner
McKinsey and Company
Chad Faul
Senior Vice President / Commercial Banking Manager- Nonprofit / Government / Professional Services
Bremer Bank
Victor Fields
Health Plan Chief Executive Officer
United Health Care Community Plan of MN
Jazz Hampton
Chief Executive Officer/General Counsel
TurnSignl
Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda (non-voting)
Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Randy Kahnke
Partner
Fargre Drinker
Tim Kosiek
Vice President of Strategic Growth
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Rev. Charles Lachowitzer
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Ann T. Lenczewski
State Government Relations
Lockridge Grindal Nauen
Paul Narog
Director, Separation Management Office – EHS
3M
Amanda Norman
Community Volunteer
Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa
Author
Molly Porter
Senior Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability
Wells Fargo
Keenan Raverty
Vice President
Bell Bank Mortgage
Jodi Richard
Chief Risk Officer
US Bank
Sr. Stephanie Spandl
Vocation Minister
School Sisters of Notre Dame North American Vocation Team
Jamez Staples
CEO
Renewable Energy Partners
Jonathan Van Wyck
Partner and Managing Director
Boston Consulting Group
Steven Wells
Partner
Dorsey & Whitney
Nate Wenner
Partner / Private Wealth Management
Creative Planning
Officers of the Corporation:
Michael Goar
President & CEO
Elizabeth Knight
Secretary
Keith Kozerski
Assistant Secretary
Dick Johnson
Treasurer
Thomas Krolak
Assistant Treasurer