News - July 13, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), in collaboration with FareStart’s Catalyst Kitchens program, announced that it has selected Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Louisville, Diocese of Rochester and the Archdiocese of Washington to participate in the Food Service Social Enterprise (FSSE) Accelerator program, a year-long intensive program to help CCUSA’s member agencies begin or…

News - October 20, 2016 - Alexandria, Va. — In an effort to mitigate the devastating impact of natural disasters, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) hosted a Resilience AmeriCorps Training Academy at its office in Alexandria, Va. The training follows upon the May 2016 announcement by the Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan and the Corporation for National & Community…

News - February 22, 2024 - Catholic Charities USA, Habitat for Humanity International, Interfaith America and YMCA of the USA officially launch the Team Up Project, a collective commitment to bridge building  ALEXANDRIA, Va. — To counteract rising polarization, horrifying acts of violence fueled by hate, increasing feelings of loneliness, and growing ideological rifts across the nation, Catholic Charities USA, Habitat…

News - February 20, 2024 - Luz Tavarez, a legislative advocacy expert and an experienced leader within the Catholic Charities network, has joined Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) as vice president for government affairs. In this critical role, Tavarez will direct CCUSA’s ongoing efforts to urge national policymakers to recognize the needs of the most vulnerable and to adopt measures that support…

Story - January 19, 2021 - By Daria Earley, Family Strengthening Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA 50,000 refugee clients set to benefit from generous seed donation Five years ago, in his encyclical letter, Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home, His Holiness Pope Francis entreated all humans to become better stewards of both one another and our burdened planet. In response to this…

Through strategic partnerships, Catholic Charities agencies and local parishes work together to address poverty, promote life and dignity, advocate for change and foster parish social ministry.

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,…

Member - August 17, 2015 - As missionary disciples, Catholic Charities labors in our communities, inviting and serving those who have often been left out or feel alone to know and experience the tremendous and abundant love of God through his son, Jesus Christ. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, we provide mental health counseling, financial counseling, adoption and…

Member - August 14, 2015 - Catholic Charities Boston supports communities throughout eastern Massachusetts by providing services to the most vulnerable populations. Our programs include family and youth services, basic needs, refugee and immigrant services and adult education and workforce development. We are one of the largest social service, nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts and serve all our neighbors, regardless of religion…

Member - August 13, 2015 - The mission of Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is to be Christ’s merciful love to those who suffer. We have a flexible and dedicated staff that serve 5 civil parishes in Southwest Louisiana: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis. Our regular services include: food assistance, SNAP applications, Rent and Utility assistance, Prisoner re-entry services,…

Member - August 13, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Central Florida, serving the Diocese of Orlando, embraces those in need with hope, transforming their lives through faith, compassion and service. Ministries focus on preventing homelessness, providing affordable housing, comprehensive refugee and immigration services, behavioral health services, disaster preparedness and response, dental and medical clinics, senior wellness services and others.

Prayer & Reflection - February 23, 2023 - Have you washed the ashes off your face yet? Has the dust reminding us of our most important life-journey left your heart as well as your face? What have the ashes left on your countenance? What do you face when you look in the mirror? Today’s readings urge us to make choices on a daily…