Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2025

CEO TRANSITION IN FISCAL YEAR 2025

“I am proud to have had the honor of leading such an exemplary organization both in times of plenty and times of crisis, growing both the depth and the breadth of our services to help even more people meet their needs.”

Greg Kepferle, CEO (Retired December 2, 2024)

Read a Q&A with Greg Kepferle

“Social justice is at my core and guides how I live my life. This deeply aligns with my Catholic faith and shapes my leadership approach.”

Don Taylor, CEO (Became CEO December 2, 2024)

Read a Q&A with Don Taylor

OUR IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITIES

(July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)

107,960 individuals of all ages and backgrounds received help through our anti-poverty initiatives and services.

FOOD
6,371,996 meals were provided through neighborhood based locations including diocesan parish sites, senior nutrition, family resource centers, and programs serving youth and children.

HEALTH

The Rotary Mobile Medical Clinic – launched in late 2024 – offers free and low-cost healthcare to underserved communities throughout Santa Clara County, addressing medical access barriers. Partners include Rotary Club of San Jose, RotaCare Bay Area and The Order of Malta.

Through our Behavioral Health Clinical Services and Wellness, 95% of adults maintained or improved higher engagement and recovery levels, and lower levels of mental health risk.

HOUSING

Charities Housing is advancing more than 2,000 new affordable apartment homes across Santa Clara County, in partnership with public and private stakeholders, to expand access to safe and stable housing in the years ahead.

EDUCATION

3,618 students and their families were served through our CORAL Afterschool Learning Program at 27 public school sites across the county. 88.25% of parents surveyed said CORAL keeps their child safe, allowing them to work or attend school.

82.4% of teens and young adults in our Refugee Foster Care are currently enrolled in post-secondary education after graduating from high school.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY

Assisted enrolling 521 low-income individuals to navigate and apply for public benefits—such as CalFresh and Medi-Cal—to meet essential needs like food and health care.

Generated $1,713,149 of tax savings or income tax refunds to the 1,012 low-income families served through our free and volunteer-staffed Tax EZ program.

Supported 631 adults – many of whom are formerly incarcerated or referred by mental health providers –through our Employment Network with job coaching, interviewing skills, job placements, and receiving work-appropriate clothing.

“Footsteps: Pathways to Self-Sufficiency:” Launched in 2022, Footsteps provides long-term, neighborhood-based support to help families achieve economic mobility.

Now active in Santee and Seven Trees in San Jose, and in South County, it connects families to integrated services tailored to their needs.

In FY25, Footsteps served 7,299 families in Santee and Seven Trees and 2,787 in South County. Of these, 108 worked with service guides to create self-sufficiency plans addressing multiple factors that influence well-being. Guided by respect for each family’s dignity, Footsteps helps families reach their goals while strengthening the communities where they live.

Building community: 
our clients, volunteers and donors

“When I called the first time, I heard the sweetness in Nancy’s voice and it calmed me down. We thank God that Catholic Charities was there for us.”

Victor and Noemi, Kinship Program

Read about Victor and Noemi’s experience with the Kinship Program.

“With Catholic Charities, I felt I would be embraced by people who would care for me. And I was.”

Diijei, Employment Network Program

Read about Diijei’s experience with the Employment Network Program.

“It’s truly amazing how many people we impact – regularly – across a wide variety of needs. It feels rewarding to support our terrific staff and volunteers who meet these needs.”

Lisa Kloppenberg, Member of the CCSCC Board of Directors, Chair of the Development Committee of the Board

Read Lisa’s reflection on why she volunteers for CCSCC.

Jim and Joan Downey, Donors to CCSCC through their Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

OUR MISSION
Changing Lives for Good - One Family at A Time

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County serves and advocates for individuals and families in need, especially those living in poverty. Rooted in gospel values, we work to create a more just and compassionate community in which people of all cultures and beliefs can participate and prosper.