Mission
Motivated by faith, Catholic Social Services helps poor and vulnerable seniors and families reach their potential.
Vision
Catholic Social Services envisions a world in which all who are in need are able to meet their potential to live with dignity, hope, and purpose.
Values
Everything we do at CSS is guided by our core values of impact, compassion, courage, and excellence. Click on each icon to learn more.
Our History
Catholic Social Services was formed by the Catholic Diocese of Columbus 75 years ago to respond to the need and suffering of people in central and southern Ohio.
We were established as the Catholic Welfare Bureau in 1945 under the leadership of the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Ready to serve women and children in Columbus. We expanded our services and our reach with sites in Zanesville in 1948, Newark in 1949, and Portsmouth in 1957. As our programs grew, we were separately incorporated on August 4, 1966 and renamed Catholic Social Services.
While our services have changed with the needs of the community, our commitment to the highest standard of excellence, respect, trustworthiness, and compassion in our client and community care has never wavered. In 1982, CSS was first accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), and has maintained continuous accreditation since.
Our People
Catholic Social Services’ board and staff is deeply connected to the mission and values of the organization. It is the lens by which we provide our services. We are proud of all our team and would like to highlight their commitment to our clients and our positive outcomes over the years.
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Mr. Joseph Miller
Attorney/Partner
Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease
Board ChairMr. Joseph Miller
Attorney/Partner
Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease
Board Chair -
Dr. Mary Ann Abrams
Clinical Asst. Professor
Nationwide Children’s HospitalDr. Mary Ann Abrams
Clinical Asst. Professor
Nationwide Children’s Hospital -
Mr. John Barker
CEO
Ohio Restaurant AssociationMr. John Barker
CEO
Ohio Restaurant Association -
Mr. Paul do Forno
Managing Director
DeloitteMr. Paul do Forno
Managing Director
Deloitte -
Ms. Kimberly Dorniden
President & CEO
Siemer InstituteMs. Kimberly Dorniden
President & CEO
Siemer Institute -
Mr. Brandon Dornier
OSU Fisher College
Board MemberMr. Brandon Dornier
OSU Fisher College
Board Member -
Mr. Brian Elliott
Managing Director, Global Tech. Infrastructure
JP Morgan Chase & Co.Mr. Brian Elliott
Managing Director, Global Tech. Infrastructure
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Mr. Paul Heller
Senior Executive VP
HuntingtonMr. Paul Heller
Senior Executive VP
Huntington -
Ms. Erin Herbst
Attorney/Director
Kegler, Brown, Hill + RitterMs. Erin Herbst
Attorney/Director
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Ms. Patty Hill-Callahan
VP of Medical & Health
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Board Vice ChairMs. Patty Hill-Callahan
VP of Medical & Health
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Board Vice Chair -
Mr. Mark Huddy
Episcopal Moderator,
Catholic Charities & Social Concerns Office,
Diocese of ColumbusMr. Mark Huddy
Episcopal Moderator,
Catholic Charities & Social Concerns Office,
Diocese of Columbus -
Ms. Jill S. Kirila
Attorney/Partner
Squire, Patton, BoggsMs. Jill S. Kirila
Attorney/Partner
Squire, Patton, Boggs -
Mr. John Mackessy
Partner
HMB, Inc.Mr. John Mackessy
Partner
HMB, Inc. -
Ms. Natalie McCord
Vice President of Safety and Health
American Electric PowerMs. Natalie McCord
Vice President of Safety and Health
American Electric Power -
Mr. Jim Negron
President
Corna Kokosing ConstructionMr. Jim Negron
President
Corna Kokosing Construction -
Dr. Anahi Ortiz
Coroner
Franklin County CoronerDr. Anahi Ortiz
Coroner
Franklin County Coroner -
Mr. Jeff Powell
Market President
First Financial BankMr. Jeff Powell
Market President
First Financial Bank -
Mr. Robert A. (Tony) Ruscilli, Jr.
President
Ruscilli Construction CompanyMr. Robert A. (Tony) Ruscilli, Jr.
President
Ruscilli Construction Company -
Ms. Angela Savino
Attorney
Perez MorrisMs. Angela Savino
Attorney
Perez Morris -
Ms. Erin Shannon
Corporate Relations Manager
White Castle System, Inc.Ms. Erin Shannon
Corporate Relations Manager
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Ms. Jennifer Tipton
Vice President, IT
NiSource Corporate Services CompanyMs. Jennifer Tipton
Vice President, IT
NiSource Corporate Services Company -
Mr. David White
VP, Chief Information Officer
BattelleMr. David White
VP, Chief Information Officer
Battelle -
Mr. Chad Wilson
Associate VP, Government Relations
NationwideMr. Chad Wilson
Associate VP, Government Relations
Nationwide -
Mr. Adam Zaller
Vice President of Learning & Development
Cardinal HealthMr. Adam Zaller
Vice President of Learning & Development
Cardinal Health
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Rachel Lustig
President & CEO
614-857-1203
[email protected]Rachel Lustig
President & CEO
614-857-1203
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Dave Desender, M.Ed., LSW
Regional Director, Eastern Region
740-452-5057 (Zanesville)
740-345-2565 (Newark)
[email protected]Dave Desender, M.Ed., LSW
Regional Director, Eastern Region
740-452-5057 (Zanesville)
740-345-2565 (Newark)
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Nazree Gore
Controller
614-857-1223
[email protected]Nazree Gore
Controller
614-857-1223
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Debbie Hilliard, MSW, LISW-S
Senior Director, Quality Assurance
614-857-1230
[email protected]Debbie Hilliard, MSW, LISW-S
Senior Director, Quality Assurance
614-857-1230
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Amy Jones
Executive Assistant
614-857-1203
[email protected]Amy Jones
Executive Assistant
614-857-1203
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Tameko Martin
Program Director, Foster Grandparent Program
614-857-1246
[email protected]Tameko Martin
Program Director, Foster Grandparent Program
614-857-1246
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Barbara McKenzie
Regional Director, Southern Region
740-353-3185
[email protected]Barbara McKenzie
Regional Director, Southern Region
740-353-3185
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Julie Naporano
Director of Development and Communications
614-857-1236
[email protected]Julie Naporano
Director of Development and Communications
614-857-1236
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Tony Parks
Program Director, Senior Companion
614-857-1211
[email protected]Tony Parks
Program Director, Senior Companion
614-857-1211
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Ramona Reyes
Director, Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
614-274-0109
[email protected]Ramona Reyes
Director, Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
614-274-0109
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Angela Stoller-Zervas
Program Director, Service Coordination
614-857-1249
[email protected]Angela Stoller-Zervas
Program Director, Service Coordination
614-857-1249
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Dr. Amy VanDyke, MSW, LSW, PHD
Vice President of Programs
614-857-1221
[email protected]
“Charity that leaves the poor person as he is, is not sufficient. True mercy, the mercy God gives to us and teaches us, demands justice, it demands that the poor find the way to be poor no longer.” -Pope Francis

CSS is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), which certifies that all operations and programs meet best practice standards for professional service. Founded in 1977, COA is an independent, nonprofit organization that partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting appropriate best practice standards. COA Standards reflect current best practices in the field as determined by extensive literature reviews and a rigorous, multi-stage development and vetting process. Over 2,000 organizations — voluntary, public, and proprietary; local and statewide; large and small — have either successfully achieved, or are in the process of, accreditation. Implementing COA standards mean our organization is among the best in the field. We are proud to be a part of this community of excellence.

CSS is a member of Catholic Charities USA. CCUSA supports and enhances the work of Catholic Social Services by providing networking opportunities, national advocacy, program development, training and consulting and financial benefits.

As a member agency of United Way and the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organization, CSS is held to high standards of integrity and accountability. United Way gives CSS access to crucial planning resources, such as community needs assessments, to determine how our programs can best serve the public.

CSS is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.