Dear Friends of Catholic Residential Services,

At Catholic Residential Services (CRS), we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, filled with joy, purpose, friendship and discovery. For the individuals with developmental disabilities that we are privileged to serve, these opportunities can be life changing. They may come through exploring a new destination, discovering a hidden talent, forming a meaningful friendship, or experiencing the pride of accomplishing something new.

Our mission is to nurture each individual's spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical growth while providing the support and opportunities they need to thrive. Thanks to the generosity of friends like you, we are making these possibilities a reality every day.

This year, our adventures brought us to Universal in Orlando, Cleveland, and Oglebay Resort in West Virginia. Closer to home, we discovered new experiences including visits to the Cincinnati Zoo, the American Sign Museum, the Newport Aquarium, cooking classes, Kings Island, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, and so much more! These outings are about far more than the places we visit. They are about the excitement of trying something new, the laughter shared with friends, building confidence and creating memories that last long after the adventure. Your support helps turn ordinary days into extraordinary experiences.

One of the most exciting milestones this year was the opening of our new activity space! This welcoming environment has allowed us to expand our programming and create even more opportunities for connection, creativity, wellness and growth. This space has become a lively hub for weekly choir, yoga, dance, arts and crafts, community service projects, parties and other engaging activities.

Because of you, individuals have the opportunity to build independence, discover their abilities, form lasting friendships and experience the simple but profound joy of being included. Yours support allows us to go beyond the essentials of care and create experiences that enrich lives in ways that cannot always be measured—but can be seen in a smile, heard in a burst of laughter, and felt in the confidence that grows with every new accomplishment.

We invite you to be part of what comes next. Your gift, in any amount, is more than a donation. It is an investment in brighter days, meaningful experiences, lasting friendships, and a future filled with possibility.

Annual Giving Campaign