News - June 26, 2019 - Alexandria, Va. (June 26, 2019)–The images and stories coming from the border are heart wrenching. Today I beg all persons of good will to reach out and respond generously to the arrival of newcomers. I also beg Congress and the Administration to provide the necessary aid to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico…

Story - March 3, 2021 - When Antoinette Fallon accepted a part-time, temporary job at Catholic Charities’ Rachel’s Women’s Center in downtown San Diego, she was new to the organization but she was not new to the work. Relocated from New York with decades of experience in social services, she figured 30-days at Rachel’s would put her experience to good use…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston brings hope, comfort and relief to thousands of people in need, regardless of their faith. Families struggling to afford groceries and a decent place to live. New mothers who can’t buy diapers for their babies. Seniors who seek comfort and a nutritious hot meal. We are there for…

News - December 3, 2019 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP USA), and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service’s above-referenced…

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Prayer & Reflection - November 16, 2016 - Opening Prayer Almighty ever-living God, you rule both the living and the dead and are merciful to all. We humbly beseech you, that those for whom we pour out our prayers may obtain pardon for their sins through your tender mercy. May they rejoice together, be blessed in your sight, and praise you without end.…

Story - December 11, 2018 - Aisha*, a young Tanzanian woman, was the victim of a severe form of labor trafficking. After the father of Aisha’s child died of malaria in Tanzania, Aisha and her son struggled to survive. In 2011, Aisha saw an opportunity to work when she was promised a job in the city of Dar es Salaam. Instead,…

Member - August 13, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas serves all 31 counties in northern Kansas, regardless of faith. With offices in Hays, Salina, and Manhattan, and outreach to 26 communities, we provide compassionate support through a variety of programs. Our services include financial assistance, food, hygiene products, diapers, transportation, and other basic needs, as well as thrift stores,…

News - June 18, 2019 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), traveled to Laredo, Texas, to share a message of compassion and hope with migrants and thank staff and volunteers who are serving at La Frontera shelter. She also presented a check for $200,000 to assist with increasing needs. Over 200 individuals are…

Story - March 4, 2021 - Injured and denied disability benefits, this former goldmine worker spent five years homeless in Calexico. The only homeless shelter in the area that helped him get back on his feet. “There’s a lot of gold back in those hills,” says Robert, a native of Westmorland, California, in the Imperial Valley. In 1990, a few years…

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…