2014 Annual Report

Dear Friends,

It is our pleasure to share with you Holy Cross Ministries’

2014 Annual Report, in which we describe the scope of our

work with the underserved in our community. Recognizing

their widespread needs, our programs provide early

childhood and youth education classes as well as school

counseling; bilingual outreach services to provide prenatal

education, basic health screening, domestic violence

counseling, and community referrals; and legal immigration

assistance, primarily for families and victims of domestic

violence.

The stories we share in the 2014 Annual Report illustrate just

a few of the ways in which over 6,500 lives have been

impacted by Holy Cross Ministries this past year. These

outcomes are made possible by our generous supporters,

talented staff, community partners and collaborators – all of

which allow us to collectively continue Holy Cross’ legacy of

effective programming, driven by the commitment to serve

those in need.

We are proud to further the practice of service established

by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1875, and look forward to

fostering this tradition of compassionate service for years to

come.

Sincerely,

Maria S. Farrington Executive Director

Morris Jensby Chair, Board of Trustees

2014 Board of Trustees

Suzanne Brennan, CSC

President/Executive Director

Holy Cross Ministries

Raymond Dardano

President and CEO

Marlin Business Bank

Monsignor Terrence Fitzgerald

Formerly Vicar General

Diocese of Salt Lake

Stephen Fitzpatrick, Treasurer

Director Community Development &

CRA Credit Risk

GE Capital Bank

Teresa Garrett

Assistant VP, Integrated Care

Management

Intermountain Healthcare

William Gatti

Senior Project Director

3form, Inc.

Ken Jameson, Secretary

Professor of Economics

University of Utah

Morris L. Jensby, Chair

Vice-President, Risk Management

CHG Healthcare services

Catherine Kamphaus, CSC

Superintendent of Utah Diocesan

Catholic Schools

Genevra Rolf, CSC

Associate Superintendent of Utah

Diocesan Catholic Schools

Dee Rowland

Community Volunteer

Joan Marie Steadman

President, Sisters of the Holy Cross

Wes Thompson

Director of Health Care Strategy

Deseret Mutual Benefits

Administrators

Mary Ellen Vaughan, CSC, Vice-Chair

Councilor, Area of North America

Sisters of the Holy Cross

Linda Zimmermann

Attorney, Markus Williams Young &

Zimmermann, LLC

Holy Cross Ministries A Tradition of Caring for our Community’s Future

Our Mission: “We respond to the

underserved community’s needs for health and well

being. We share God-given resources, connect people

to community services, and assist individuals and families to move to

independence and full participation in the

community. We do this to fulfill the mission of Jesus

Christ and in the spirit of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.”

Our history: On June 6, 1875, two Sisters of the Holy Cross

arrived in Utah to establish a hospital for injured miners and railroad

workers. Their pioneering spirit of meeting the healthcare needs of

the growing community was only the beginning. After opening a

Hospital, the sisters also established an innovative prepaid health

plan to increase the accessibility of needed medical care.

Over the years, they continued to find new ways to heal the sick,

educate girls and women, and care for orphans. In 1994, the sisters

decided to create Holy Cross Ministries to expand their outreach

services to the poor and underserved. We carry on their legacy today,

through the innovative programs and services offered by Holy Cross

Ministries.

95.83% of graduating students from Holy Cross Ministries’

School Readiness Program in 2014 performed well enough

on the Kindergarten readiness assessment to no longer be

considered “at risk.”

“They are really fulfilling a

need in our community”

- School Readiness Program parent

Education School Readiness and Afterschool Programs

Many Hispanic children enter Kindergarten with no classroom or reading experience, which continues to impact them as they advance through the education system. In 2013, Hispanic students in the Park City School District were only 68% proficient in Language Arts, compared with their Caucasian peers’ proficiency of 96%. Research shows that an inability to read in third grade is a strong predictor for academic failure later on, which ultimately puts them on the dropout track. In order to combat this trend among at-risk students, Holy Cross Ministries offers academic support for predominately low-income Hispanic students through our School Readiness Program and Afterschool Programs. In 2014, our combined programs served over 250 youth ranging in ages from 3-12 years old. The bilingual teachers in Holy Cross Ministries’ School Readiness Program provide students with the pre-literacy skills in English that they need to begin Kindergarten on a level playing field with their more affluent peers. The program incorporates a wide variety of strategies including: affordable programming, parent engagement, community support, and student education. Our Afterschool Program offers an enriching program for students at Jeremy Ranch Elementary, McPolin Elementary, and Parley’s Park Elementary in collaboration with the Park City School District as part of the United Way Promise Park City partnership. In 2014, we saw increased percentages in learning attitudes, physical activities, self esteem, and interpersonal development of students enrolled in the program. Improving student attitudes in each of these areas increases the chances of student success. This focus on promoting developmental assets is proven to lead to academic gains and to act as a buffer against negative influences in adolescence.

Elena’s Story:

When asked why they

enrolled their daughter in

the School Readiness

Program, Elena’s father

immediately expressed

the value he places on

early childhood education.

“I have three jobs, and I

am breaking my back,

but it is so my family

can have more than I

did.”

His investment is already

paying off – Elena’s

assessment scores nearly

tripled in her first

semester with the School

Readiness Program. Her

teacher remarked that

Elena “was very shy when

the school year began, and

spoke only Spanish, but

now she is starting to

practice English with her

classmates.”

"The work done in our clinic

is enhanced by our strong

collaboration with Holy Cross

Ministries."

- South Main Clinic physician

In 2014, the Promotora Outreach Program at Holy

Cross Ministries made 1,178 referrals for our clients to

various resources in the community.

Health Promotora Outreach, Parish Health and Counseling Programs

Unfortunately, immigrant victims of violence are often

isolated by language and socioeconomic status. These women

need long-term, sustained, and culturally sensitive mental

health services. They are also less likely to have health

insurance, given that 60% of foreign born Hispanics living in

the state of Utah are uninsured, which is a critical factor in

receiving any type of medical care. This is particularly crucial

for Latina mothers, who face many risk factors regarding the

health of their babies.

Recognizing the dynamic needs faced by our clients, our

Family Counseling Program focuses on domestic violence

counseling support and Holy Cross Ministries employs

bilingual, bi-cultural outreach workers—known as

Promotoras—based in low-income clinics throughout

Northern Utah.

In 2014, one of our Licensed Clinical Social Worker served over

50 victims of violence with outcome data indicating that all

clients at the conclusion of their services experienced a

reduction in social distress, interpersonal relationship stress,

and social role stress; our school counseling program served

900 students in three Catholic schools; and the Promotoras

reached over 200 expectant mothers during 145 prenatal

group classes and 108 individual prenatal sessions. As a result

of this prenatal care, the expectant mothers’ feeling of being

prepared for the delivery of their baby increased by 22.23%.

Furthermore, our Promotoras assisted over 300 individuals

last year in obtaining health coverage, and 84% now report

having a primary care physician. They also facilitate a support

group program for Spanish speaking parents of children with

special needs and/or complex medical diagnosis, called Niños

Especiales Familias Fuertes (NEFF).

Rosa’s Story:

Rosa became pregnant at age

13 as a result of statutory

rape. Both terrified and

embarrassed, she dropped out

of school. After assisting Rosa

with her U Visa application,

our legal staff referred her to

the Promotora Program. One

of our Promotoras was able to

conduct several home-visits,

meeting with Rosa and her

mother.

Not only did she receive one

on one prenatal classes, but

after meeting with the school

counselor, Rosa eventually

returned to school.

Rosa has worked extremely

hard to pursue her studies

over the past 4 years, and we

are incredibly proud that she

will be graduating from high

school this year. Holy Cross

Ministries is now doing the

family’s petition for lawful

permanent residency and

Rosa plans to continue her

education.

158 victims of crime were able to obtain legal residency

through Holy Cross Ministries’ U Visa Program in 2014.

"Holy Cross

Ministries helped

open the door of

possibilities for

me and my

children and made

the world a more

hopeful place."

- Legal immigration

client

"Holy Cross

Ministries helped

open the door of

possibilities for me

and my children and

made the world a

more hopeful place."

- Legal immigration client

Justice Legal Immigration

Utah has a growing immigrant community and yet

there are only four non-profit organizations in the

state that are legally authorized to represent them

in immigration legal matters. This reality makes

immigrants and their families a critically

underserved population in our community.

Holy Cross Ministries is one of only two

organizations in the state to provide low-cost legal

services assisting immigrant victims of violent

crimes and has the largest U Visa Program in Utah,

which helps achieve temporary legal status for

these women and their immediate family

members.

Through our long history of service, Holy Cross

Ministries has become well known as a trusted

resource in the Latino community. Recognizing

that a change in legal status can mean a world of

difference for immigrant families, the main

objective of our legal immigration department is to

offer individuals and families’ affordable legal

counsel and services.

In 2014 alone the program provided legal counsel

to nearly 1,500 individuals and families. Many of

which are able to file with US immigration

services for a change in their legal status.

Jose’s Story:

Jose received his permanent resident

card during the amnesty program

through his tireless work in agricultural

fields. In 1993, Jose began the process

for his 18 year old son, Miguel, to also

obtain a permanent resident card.

11 years later, with the help of one of

our immigration attorneys, Jose learned

that he was eligible to take the

citizenship test in Spanish. Thanks to

Jose’s citizenship status, Miguel was able

to legally marry the mother of his

children without losing the petition that

his father filed for him in 1993.

Over the next 10 years, Holy Cross

continued to represent Jose’s family, and

in December 2014, after 21 years of

waiting for eligibility, Miguel and his wife

received their permanent resident cards.

Three months later Holy Cross Ministries

received the resident cards to give to

Jose’s grandchildren as well.

Donations in Memory Of: Paul Anderson, by Darlene Anderson

Daniel Bauer, by Al Sausedo, Jr.

Patricia Bevins, by Earle & Linda Bevins

Bernard Blazewich, by Patricia Blazewich

Allen Bradley, by Deanne Bradley

Peggy Brennan, by Edward & Angela Brennan

Jack Byrne, by Dorothy Byrne

Sr. Margo Cain, by Deniel & Terri Devlin, Noreen

Sivertson, and Charlene Swagler

Sr. Margo Cain & Dana Slack Hartig, by Paul

Slack

Sr. Marie Camille, CSC & Sr. Marie Bernadette,

CSC, by Grace & Edward McDonough

Gilda Canestrini, by Bob Canestrini

Donald R. Carrick, by Marie Carrick

Charles & Marcela Chapa and Maria Van

Adrighem, by Tillie Young

John S. Chapman, by Peter & Beth Hanlon

Kurt Daenitz, by Theresa Daenitz

Martha & Walter Duing, by Jeff & Mary Jo

Duing

Mary Eagan, by Judith Eagan

Anna EC Embry, by Jessie Embry

Judy Feid & Leah Sturgis, by Charlie & Kathy

Sturgis

Karen Fritsch, by George & Laurie Stortz

Elvira L. Hanson, by Francis & Joan Hanson

Laurice Hashem, by Essaaf McIntire

Nadine Hoffman, by Daniel Hoffman

The Holy Cross Sisters who Served in Utah, by

Monsignor Terrence Fitzgerald

Sr. Mary Honora & the Catechism Teacher in

the Cathedral Basement, by Harriet Lawrence

The Ivers Family, by Sally Ivers

Sr. Francis James, CSC & Sr.Clare Assis, CSC, by

Domini Erz

Sr. Jeremiah Januscka, ROB, by Jean Henkels

Karen Johnson, by Cryce Johnson

Michael Kelliher, by Patrick Kelliher

Joseph A. Kucia, by Gloria Kucia

Cheryl Adamek

Emily Buchi

Marilyn Davies

Robyn Agee Jennifer Buchi Greg & Patrice Deane Virginia & Dominic Albo Kenneth & Karen Buchi Linda Des Barres Robert & Madonna Allen

Kim Buhler Daniel & Terri Devlin

Darlene Anderson Charles & Jean Burchett Janice Diemert Michael & Barbara Andrews

Kathleen Burns Michael & Nancy Dixon

Joyce Butler Katherine Dougherty Walter Arabasz Dorothy Byrne Jeff & Mary Jo Duing Archer Family Charitable Corp.

Candace Gibson Duncan Electric Supply

Craig & Loretta Archer Carmen Caneda Maureen Dunn Gabriella Archuleta Bob Canestrini Judith Eagan Pamela Atkinson Mark & Kelly Capone Jessie Embry Avis Badami Marie Carrick Dave & Shauna

Engen Ballard Spahr, LLP Center For Strategic

Innovation Bruce Erickson

Melissa Band Robert & Barbara Cherrington

Joy Erickson

John & Marlene Barber Chris & Angie Crossman Domini Erz William & Carol Barber Margaretha Church Eva Escalera Kathleen Bartlett Andy & Lynn Cier Janet Fagre George & Dixie Beaton Catherine Cimos Dona Fairbairn Heath Becker Thomas Clyde Alix Farnell Earle & Linda Bevins Jana Cole Karen & Kent Feltz Douglas & Patricia Black

Mary Coleman Roy & Joann Ferber

Patricia Blazewich Jennifer & Mike Connolly

Walter & Barbara Filipek

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Council of Catholic Women

Sean Corbin Faith & Joel Fine

Russ & Michele Bonacci Joe & Kelly Cronley Linda Fisher Jeffrey Borkowski Mary Cronley Rev. Msgr. J.

Terrence Fitzgerald Deanne Bradley

Ann Crooks Steve & Marsel Fitzpatrick

Clara & Paul Brennan Aimee Cunniff Shawn & Karen Fojtik Edward & Angela Brennan

Jack & Maureen Cunniff Dan & Sandy Foley

Patrick & Mitzi Brennan Maria & Nathan Currier Jennifer Franklin Suzanne Brennan Theresa Daenitz Juliann Fritz Kenneth Bresin Frank & Judith Brusa

Damon & Joseph Salon Raymond & Rolinda Dardano

Todd & Tamara Frohnen Rita Garant & Marie Martz

Thank you to our generous donors for their

support of Holy Cross Ministries’ programs:

Donations in Memory Of: Frances Labasky, by Susan & Richard Labasky Mr. & Mrs. L. Lesar and Mr. & Mrs. H. Dredwell, by Frank & Mary Lesar Charlotte Levy, by Joy Erickson Peter S. Lowell, by Ellen & Dan Lowell Carolyn and John Mabrito, by Tammy Stastny Lois Jean Majka, by Bob & JoAnn Majka Edward McDonough, by Roselee McNamara Bill Melville, by Marilyn Melville Edward Murphy, by Alice Murphy Wendell Murphy, by Sharon Murphy Pat Nickerson, by Bob Canestrini Paul O'Pry, by: John & Marlene Barber, Elizabeth Herbert, James & Arlene Helfand, Maureen & Jim Martin, and Janice Wilson Paul, Andy and Jane O'Pry, by Margaretha Church Nancy Ottoboni, by John Ottoboni Irene P., by Karen & Kent Feltz

John & Bill Pajakowski, by Margy Pajakowski William Pajakowski, by John & Francince Pajakowski Peter M. Rainaldi, by Paul & Penny Rainaldi Thomas Rayfischer, by Margy Pajakowski Margaret Roberts, by Randy & Dixie Spagnoletti George & Genieve Rolf, by Genevra Rolf Ada & George Roper and Grace & Niles Meldrum, by Peter & Cathie Meldrum Alfred Rordame III, by Russ & Michele Bonacci Mary J. Roth, by James & Linda Roth Alfonso, Emilia, and Daniel Sausedo, by Al Sausedo, Jr. Shirley M. Schirack, by John Schirack Howard G. & Linda Schuyler, by Howard Schuyler Lucille Sharon, by Mary Lou Kohout

Sarah Stewart, by Michael Stewart Katie Sullivan & Georgia White, by Richard Sullivan Honesto Torres, by Zenaida Torres Cecilia Ann Trentman, by Richard Trentman Betty & John Tuck & Sr. Margo Cain, by Gerald & Penny Wohlford Carl "Buzz" Van Hecke, by Marietta Umlor, CSC Daniel & Dorothy Wahlen, by Greg & Patrice Deane Mary Catherine Yanni, by Norine Peterson

Heidi & Peter Gatch

Sue Kapis

Bob & Judy Marasco

Jane Gendron Jim & Pat Kastens John Marasco Melvin Gortatowski Lillian Keegan Madison Marasco Patricia Graham Keen Law Offices Morgan Marasco Tierney Groy Patrick Kelliher Maureen & Jim Martin

Carol Gurevitz Dennis Kelsch & Kathy Hoenig

Peter & Margaret Martin

Monica & David Gustafson

Margene Kelsey Carol Martz

Lauren Hanley Amy Kennedy Norma Matheson Peter & Beth Hanlon Shauna Kerr Joanne Mayne John & Maura Hanrahan

Thomas Keyse Grace & Edward McDonough

Francis & Joan Hanson Gary & Jane Kimball Essaaf McIntire

Brian Hanton Sarah Klingenstein Roselee McNamara John & Tracy Harden Mary Lou Kohout Kathleen Mears Gecole Harley Sharon & Gerald

Burkard Kolber Cynthia Medes

Elizabeth Hebert Gloria Kucia Peter & Cathie Meldrum

James & Arlene Helfand Elliott & Roxanne Kulakowski

Marilyn Melville

Jean Henkels Richard & Carolyn Kunz Michaela Mohr

Zachary & Pam Hildebrand

Susan & Richard Labasky

Paula Monroe

Daniel Hoffman Christine & David Larson

Carolyn Morrow

Henry & Julie Holt Harriet Lawrence Joan Mosch Gary & Jean Huang LCA Bank Corporation Dan and Helen Moser

William Humbert Debbie Leech Eamon & Beverly Murnin

Peggy Hunt Frank & Kathleen Leonard

Alice Murphy

Dinh & Jane Huynh Frank & Mary Lesar Sharon Murphy Jolie Iacobelli David & Rosemary

Lesser Janelle Nickell

Elsa Ingersoll Mean Lim Tom & Laurie Niederee, M.D.

Sally Ivers Derek & Kim Losee Leonel Nieto Ken & Penny Jameson Ellen & Dan Lowell Michael O'Brien

Rex Jameson John Lundberg Tim & Lisa O'Brien Morris & Mary Jane Jensby

Michael & Patricia Lundin

Patricia Offermann

Bryce Johnson Bob & Jo Ann Majka Dennis & Kate O'Keefe Maxine Kaiser Mary Manley Janice Olson Marie Kane Amy Marasco Ellen Oshinsky

Thank you to our generous donors for their

support of Holy Cross Ministries’ programs:

Donations in Honor Of: All who Work Tirelessly for Immigrants, by

Sister Marietta Umlor, CSC

Sr. Suzanne Brennan, by: Virginia & Dominic

Albo, William & Carol Barber, Douglas &

Patricia Black, Kenneth & Karen Buchi,

Michael & Cindius Romeny, Wesley

Thompson, and James & Linda Zimmermann

Sr. Suzanne Brennan & Sr. Mary Ann

Pajakowski, by John & Paula Wright

Candy Erickson Fund for the Betterment of

Park City, by Bruce Erickson

John Diemert, by Janice Diemert

Lila & Helen Diemert, by Janice Diemert

Sr. Celine Dounes & Sr. Karla McKinnie, by

Richard & Carolyn Kunz

Monsignor Terrence Fitzgerald, by Jean Henkels

Sr. Miriam Joanne Frankenfield, by Richard &

Carolyn

Jane Ann Hall, by Richard & Jane Hall

Emmanuel Hebert, by Victoria Randall

Father Stan Herba, by Dennis & Kate O'Keefe

The Sisters of the Holy Cross, by Maxine Kaiser

Sr. Catherine Kamphaus & Sr. Kathleen

Moroney, by Frank & Kathleen Leonard

The Keegan Family, by Lillian Keegan

Keen Law Offices, LLC

Shannon, Meaghan, & Michael Kelliher, by

Patrick Kelliher

Monsignor Terence Moore, by St. John the

Baptist Parish

Janice Olson, by Kim Buhler

Sr. Mary Ann Pajakowski, by Sr. Suzanne

Brennan

Jeanmarie M. Piacsek, by Nicholas Piacsek

Kathy Rodman, by Dianne Stewart

St. John the Baptist 6th Grade Teachers, by

Debbie Leech

Sr. Joan Marie Steadman, by Marliyn Davies

Sister Karen Stern, by Michael & Barbara

Andrews

Fred Strasser, by Joe & Kelly Cronley

Linda & Jim Zimmermann, by Henry & Julie Holt

Mary Zimmermann, by James & Linda

Zimmermann

Jane Osterhaus & Raymond

Townsend

Salt Lake Deanery Council

of Catholic Women

Summit Sotheby's

International Realty

Caring Fund

John Ottoboni Kate Sattelmeier Charlene Swagler

Michael Page Al Sausedo, Jr. Nancy Tallman

John & Francine Pajakowski John Schirack Travis Terry

Margy Pajakowski Stephen & Elizabeth Schirf Wesley Thompson

Mary Pajakowski Ron & Sandy Schmitt Tillie Young

William & Carole Pariseau Howard Schuyler Tony Zimmer

Maunsel & Ann Pearce Joe & Maureen Sgambato Zenaida Torres

Norine Peterson Jess & Bernadette

Shackelford

Richard Trentman

Tim & Laura Petracca Daniel Sheinberg Jeffrey Turbeville

Michael & Karen Petroff Noreen Sivertson Victoria Turner

Nicholas Piacsek Paul Slack Paul & Bennette

Turpanijan

Virginia Picard Robert & Kim Slizeski Marietta Umlor, CSC

Joy Pierce Charles & Jean Slusher Utah Center

Matthew & Rachel Nance Kathy Sly Janet Van Hartesvelt

Paul & Penny Rainaldi William & Margaret

Smythe

Mary Ellen Vaughan,

CSC

Victoria Randall Armando & Christina

Solorzano

Richard & Mary Ann

Vennett

Lonn & Michelle Rasmussen Randy & Dixie Spagnoletti Fanny Vernal

Nicole and Daniel Reilly Christine St. Andre & Cliff

Hardesty

Lynda Viti

Richard & Jane Hall St. John the Baptist Church Anne Wallace

Evelyn Richards St. Lawrence Catholic Church Laura Williams

Richard & Sylvia Rickard St. Mary's Catholic Church Janice Wilson

Charles & Maura Robbins Kathy Stanton John & Florence

Wilson

Marie Roberts Tammy Stastny Msgr. Winterer

Phyllis Robinson Dianne Stewart Gerald & Penny

Wohlford

Mike & Kathy Rodman Michael Stewart Ruby Womack

Genevra Rolf Judy Stockwell Paul & Charlyne

Wozniak

Michael & Cindius Romney George & Laurie Stortz Diana Wright

Allison & Jeff Ross Fred & Pam Strasser John & Paula Wright

James & Linda Roth Charlie & Kathy Sturgis Paul Anderson

John & Dee Rowland Richard Sullivan Peter & Mary Wright

Daniel & Carla Salemi Richard & Karen Sullivan Diego Zegarra

James & Linda

Zimmermann

Thank you to our generous donors for their

support of Holy Cross Ministries’ programs:

Financial Review

Total 2014 Expenses: $1,869,581

Grant Name Ally Bank Kroger Foundation Sisters of the Holy Cross

American Express Marlin Business Bank Fund for the Poor And Justice for All McCarthey Family Foundation Telemachus Foundation

ASPIRE Kids Park City Community Foundation The Whitney Foundation CIT Bank Park City Mountain Resort Legacy Fund United Way of Salt Lake

GE Capital Bank Park City Municipal Utah Arts Council

George S. and Dolores Park City Rotary Club Utah Bar Foundation

Dore Eccles Foundation Park City Sunrise Rotary VAWA

Kennecott Charitable Foundation R. Harold Burton Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Koch Foundation Select Health Zions Bank

Thank you to our funders! Holy Cross Ministries received the following grants in 2014:

In 2014,

94 cents of

every dollar

donated to

Holy Cross

Ministries

went directly

to programs

and services.

Counseling: 5%

Parish Health: 3% General & Administrative: 6%

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