Associated Catholic Charities Inc

“The organizations's by-laws states the Board of Trustees shall submit a list of nominees to the Archbishop of Baltimore to fill the positions of those trustees whose terms have expired.The Archbishop of Baltimore has the authority to appoint or remove trustees as he sees fit.”

“The organization's Form 990 was reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and a copy was provided to all Board members before it was filed. The by-laws of the organization delegate broad authority to the Executive Committee.”

“Upon election, each director signs a conflict of interest statement requiring disclosure of conflicts of interest and signs a conflict of interest statement annually thereafter during their term. The organization's management continuously reviews and monitors to identify any area of conflict.The agency's conflict of interest policy is included in the employee handbook. Employees are provided an explanation of the conflict of interest policy during orientation and acknowledge in writing receipt of of the policy at that time.”

“A compensation committee annually reviews the compensation level of the executive staff. Additionally, an independent firm is retained to evaluate the appropriateness of the compensation level. Minutes of the compensation committee meetings are recorded.”

“The combined audit report of Associated Catholic Charities and Affiliated Organizations is provided online on the agency's website. Year-end financial and statistical information is provided in summary form in the organization's annual report, which is widely distributed to donors, employees, and businesses and is provided online on the agency's website and made available upon request. Governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are also available upon request.”

“In FY16, in its efforts to expand services in West Baltimore, the organization opened the St. Edward's Workforce Development Center, a program that provides training for West Baltimore residents interested in careers as automotive and general service technicians. It has already impacted lives, as more than 30 people have been trained, certified, employed or in the process of being employed as automotive technicians. In February 2016 the organization launched Safe Streets Baltimore to curb violence on the streets of the Sandtown-Winchester community. In partnership with the Baltimore City Health Department, the No Boundaries Coalition, St. Peter Claver Parish and others, Safe Streets Baltimore is a visible presence in this neighborhood that has been disproportionately affected by gun violence.”

“Through an Articles of Merger dated June 2, 2016 The Children's Fund, Inc. merged with Associated Catholic Charities, Inc.”