Council On Accreditation (COA) 

Venice—Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Catholic Charities has been recognized as an outstanding human service provider.

 

“The national reaccreditation signifies that Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice is one of the best social service agencies in all of Southwest Florida,” said Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO of Catholic Charities. “It assures our supporters that we meet best practice standards in all areas of operations including programmatically, financially, and ethically. It also is a way of assuring our donors that we are utilizing their donations as they want us to,” he said.

 

"It goes without saying that all of this is not possible without the tremendous dedication continually shown by Bishop Frank Dewane, our board, staff and volunteers," Routsis-Arroyo said.

 

According to Richard Klarberg, President and CEO of COA, reaccreditation is an objective and reliable verification that provides confidence and support to an organization’s service recipients, board members, staff, and community partners. The COA reaccreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of both an organization’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices. All are measured against national standards of best practice.

 

Klarberg said these standards emphasize services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence based, and outcomes-oriented. In addition, they are provided by a skilled and supported workforce and that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

 

“This national accreditation combined with the fact that Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice has consistently received the highest Charity Navigator rating demonstrates our commitment to provide quality services,” Routsis-Arroyo said.

 

In 2010, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice assisted 40,602 people through a variety of programs and services available throughout Southwest Florida. For every dollar donated to the agency, a total of 94 cents goes directly to programs and services. Catholic Charities helps all people in need regardless of race, nationality or creed.

 

For more information, please call 941-488-5581 or visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org