Member - August 13, 2015 - At Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas, our unwavering vision is to create a world where everyone experiences hope and fulfillment. We are committed to dignity, respect, service, advocacy and collaboration, going beyond immediate needs to empower individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. We strive to address systemic issues that perpetuate poverty…

News - May 22, 2019 - Alexandria, Va. (May 22, 2019) –Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is pleased to announce that it has received over $1.2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. The funding will be used to support four national AmeriCorps projects including…

Story - December 11, 2018 - Prior to coming to the United States, Dr. Ali* was a renowned cardiac surgeon in Syria, father of three young children, and the husband of a talented anesthesiologist. As the violence escalated in Syria, Dr. Ali’s brother was tortured to death by Syrian intelligence officers, his father-in-law was killed by a barrel bomb, and his…

Story - October 6, 2020 - Pope Francis writes in his recent encyclical, Fratelli tutti, that even in the midst of the pandemic and other crises “God continues to sow abundant seeds of goodness in our human family” (No. 54), the fruit of which is a sense of hope generated by “all those around us who, in the midst of fear,…

Member - August 17, 2015 - The mission of Catholic Charities–Diocese of Lubbock is to provide our neighbors on the South Plains a path to well-being through support and empowerment. Our services focus on the most vulnerable populations in our community, including the elderly, immigrants, children and families in crisis, and those who are experiencing poverty, homelessness, hunger, crisis and trauma.…

News - December 20, 2018 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is deeply concerned that after Congress recently passed a bipartisan Farm Bill the proposed SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) regulation seeks to cut off access to nutrition assistance without providing support for those impacted. CCUSA in its previous comments to USDA (see comments) has continually called for respecting the ability…

Story - March 24, 2021 - When a person decides to enroll in community college, he or she embarks on a journey— one that often ends prematurely due to non-academic obstacles that make the goal of graduation an ever-distant dream. The fact is only 39% of students receive some degree or certificate within six years of enrolling in community college. There…

Story - June 11, 2020 - For a lot of people, their car is a lifeline. So Steve Hanlon, a parishioner at St. Benedict Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, makes sure that the lifeline stays intact. For 13 years, Hanlon has led a volunteer car care ministry program for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma in the Diocese of Tulsa, helping people…

Member - August 13, 2015 - For over 100 years, Catholic Charities Fort Wayne–South Bend’s mission has been rooted in Christ, providing the hope our brothers and sisters need as they strive for self-sufficiency. That means supporting the vulnerable with something as straightforward as a warm coat or a new job skill, or something as complex as rebuilding an entire life.…

Prayer & Reflection - March 22, 2024 - As I reflect on today’s readings, I am sensing a feeling of hope in troubling times. I believe we are all placed here with a purpose orchestrated by God. However, as we journey through life, we can face incredible opposition that shakes our faith. Thankfully, God can exceed any possibility that our minds can fathom.…

Story - October 5, 2020 - The steep slope, appearing almost as a vertical line, is a stunning mark by the Trump administration on what was once a refugee program recognized around the world as a model to welcome the tyrannized and persecuted masses. Late Sept. 30, the administration announced it would bring the refugee cap — the maximum number of…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Catholic Charities fulfills the church’s role in its mission of charity with love, dignity and respect. Catholic Charities, Guadalupe Community Center, Seton Home, St. PJ’s Children’s Home and San Antonio Birth Doulas serve all people through a network of comprehensive programs including basic needs, family and children’s services, parenting education, counseling, safe shelter, legal services,…