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CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER OF THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY
WHITE PLAINS, NY · EIN 133964508 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P46 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · engagedencounterny.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$17K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TRAINING ENGAGED COUPLES FOR MARRIAGE

profile · synthesized from sources

Marriage preparation organization serving engaged Catholic couples through weekend retreats in the lower Hudson Valley. The program is designed to fulfill diocesan requirements and deepen couples' understanding of sacramental marriage. Retreats focus on communication, intimacy, and shared values, using presentations by married couples and guided couple reflection.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend Retreat
Two-day retreat for engaged couples featuring presentations by married couples, couple reflection, and Mass; covers themes including communication, intimacy, and sacramental marriage
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 3 activities
    • Distributes educational materials to retreat participants
      Provides two workbooks per couple during the retreat to support engagement with program content, both during and after the event.
    • Hosts marriage preparation retreats for engaged Catholic couples
      Organizes and conducts in-person weekend retreats multiple times per year to provide marriage preparation for engaged Catholic couples, including structured programming and facilitation.
    • Issues certificates of participation upon retreat completion
      Provides a formal certificate to couples who complete the marriage preparation retreat, documenting their participation in the program.
  • Wedding Financial Assistance for Needy Couples 1 activity
    • Offers financial assistance for retreat fees
      Provides limited financial aid to couples who require support to attend the marriage preparation retreats, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial circumstances.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$2K12%
Program service revenue$18K88%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +52.3%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Archdiocese of New York Government — Recognizes Catholic Engaged Encounter weekends as fulfilling marriage preparation requirements.
  • Mount Alvernia Retreat Center Partner — Hosts Catholic Engaged Encounter weekends in Wappingers Falls, NY.
  • Pontifical Council for the Laity Government — Officially recognizes Catholic Engaged Encounter as a program.
  • The Center at Mariandale Partner — Hosts Catholic Engaged Encounter weekends in Ossining, NY.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Lived-Experience Sharing Model
    methodology: lived-experience_sharing
    By using the shared lived experiences of married couples as the primary teaching method, we foster relatable and authentic learning, because peer modeling increases engagement and trust more than formal instruction.
  • Ongoing Marriage Commitment Framework
    methodology: ongoing_marriage_commitment
    By framing marriage as an evolving relationship requiring continuous effort, we promote long-term stability, because sustained commitment practices reduce attrition and deepen relational resilience.
  • Reflective Couple Dialogue Approach
    methodology: reflective_couple_dialogue
    By guiding couples through thematic presentations followed by private reflection and dialogue, we deepen marital connection, because internal processing and couple-led discussion strengthen relationship bonds more than group instruction.