Posted on 1/26/2010

HONOLULU, HI (January 25, 2010) – With $10 million left to raise in its aggressive $28 million capital campaign, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has launched a “10 in ‘10” – $10 million in 2010 – initiative to complete its fundraising goals. The “10 in ‘10” donations will help to fund the acquisition and renovation of the new Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Clarence T. C. Ching Campus, a project that will build an integrated and welcoming permanent home for the organization.

Through tremendous support from government, foundations, corporations and individuals, the organization has achieved over 60 percent of its campaign goal.  To ensure the final goal of $28 million is met, a “10 in ‘10” committee has been formed, spearheaded by business leaders Larry Rodriguez and Roger Wall.

“We’ve already reached many significant milestones in our capital campaign, and are confident we can raise our final $10 million in 2010,” said Jerry Rauckhorst, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i President and CEO. “The new campus allows our organization to consolidate programs and services to increase efficiencies, strengthen and expand efforts, and develop new models and strategies to address the growing needs in Hawai‘i’s communities.”

Once completed, the 2.2-acre campus will house the organization’s Program Center.  The commercial kitchen, 5,000-square foot multi-purpose community hall, and meeting rooms on the property will be made available to other non-profits.  Other resources and amenities will include interview rooms, classrooms, office space, and a 10-unit apartment building for transitional housing programs.

To contribute to the “10 in 10” campaign or for more information, please visit the Catholic Charities Hawai‘i website at www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org.

About Catholic Charities Hawai‘i

Serving Hawai‘i since 1947, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i offers assistance to people in need, regardless of faith or culture. Long trusted in the community for their innovative and professional approach to human services, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i provides services to over 60,000 people each year through over 30 programs statewide. Catholic Charities Hawai‘i is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation. They are a partner agency of Aloha United Way and a member of the nationwide Catholic Charities USA organization. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org.

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