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 3, 2020 - Laid off from her information technology job last Thanksgiving, then evicted for falling behind on the rent two months later and having to keep six children fed, Bianca Simone needed options. Even though her boyfriend, Drew Tunnell, still had his job in plumbing sales, the couple faced years-long waiting lists for an apartment. Then the…

Prayer & Reflection - December 9, 2022 - “I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.” Have you ever spoken with a truly transformed person? Many times a truly transformed person is someone who has experienced great trials of adversity, disease, harm to themselves, or harm they caused to another…

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.…

Story - January 10, 2019 - In the summer of 2014, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), under the leadership of Sister Norma Pimentel, established a Humanitarian Respite Center as a response to the substantial increase in families seeking asylum at the U.S./Mexico border. Since then, more than 150,000 individuals, including separated and reunified families, have been welcomed at…

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…

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.…

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,…

Story - January 17, 2020 - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New Ulm and New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women designated October 2019 to launch an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and reduce domestic violence in every diocesan parish.  At all Masses during the second weekend in October, a woman from the parish shared a statement from Bishop John…

Member - August 13, 2015 - For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities in central and southern Indiana has provided help and created hope for those in need. With locations in Indianapolis (www.helpcreatehope.org), Bloomington (www.ccbin.org), Bedford (www.beckysplacebedford.org), New Albany (St. Elizabeth) (www.stecharities.org), Tell City (www.archindy.org/cc/tellcity), and Terre Haute (www.ccthin.org), our agencies offer a variety of programs, including pregnancy and adoption services,…

Story - October 19, 2016 - Bettie has been a widow for 22 years and has struggled with profound loneliness. “It’s just my home and my dog,” she explained. However, as a participant in Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Senior Companion Program, Bettie’s situation has improved dramatically. The Senior Companion Program offers adults ages 55 and older the opportunity to support…

News - December 20, 2018 - Alexandria, Va. — 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…