Story - January 19, 2021 - By Luz E Acosta, Supervisor at the Center for Working Families, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan When Elvia Lopez arrived in Michigan she had two kids, she was feeling very alone. Even though she had some acquaintances in town, Elvia felt lost. She didn’t speak English and didn’t know anything about this new country. It was…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio serves and empowers people through God’s love in their times of vulnerability. We do so through a full range of local services that engage the community in building solidarity. Our mission is enabled by the generosity of donors and volunteers. Together, we serve and bring hope to more than 19,000 people…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Services Adoption services, adult literacy classes, case management services, chronic medical services for low-income and uninsured families, disaster response and recovery services, early childhood education, food distribution services, humanitarian aid for migrants, immigration legal services, maternity home for homeless pregnant women, parenting classes, parish social ministry services, permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals, personal…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Services At Catholic Charities Fort Worth, we relentlessly end poverty through holistic, research-based solutions. Founded in 1910, CCFW serves tens of thousands of people in North Texas, and across the nation, each year. Our organization has empowered over 20,000 people to break free from poverty through our five Out of Poverty Pathways: Beyond these poverty-ending…

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 of the Diocese of Raleigh traces its history of serving families in North Carolina to 1899. Since that time, the agency has expanded, providing help and creating hope for people of all faiths or no faith tradition by offering direct services and collaborating with community partners to ensure our vulnerable and isolated neighbors…

Member - August 13, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social service ministry of the Archdiocese of Louisville, serving 24 counties and 110 parishes in central Kentucky. Our programs include anti-human trafficking, urban farming and refugee resettlement, among others. We serve anyone in need, regardless of race, status or beliefs. And what a need there is! Kentucky has the…

Member - August 13, 2015 - For more than 40 years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach has served people in need throughout the five counties of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Palm Beach. We serve the homeless, people at risk of homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, immigrants, refugees, people suffering from mental health issues, families with…

News - June 27, 2023 - Catholic Charities USA President and CEO Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, wrote to congressional leaders in support of the Reentry Act (S. 1165). The Reentry Act will assist justice-impacted individuals in their effective reintegration into society while promoting healthcare equity and potentially reducing healthcare costs. By facilitating successful reentry, this bill strengthens communities, reduces recidivism…

News - June 27, 2023 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, wrote to congressional leaders today in support of the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2023 (HR 3662). This legislation would make the current adoption tax credit fully refundable, offsetting the costs of adoption for all adoptive families, including those with low-and middle-incomes.…

News - June 21, 2023 - Catholic Charities USA, in service to the network of Catholic Charities agencies throughout the country and the U.S. territories, urges Congress to increase funding in fiscal year 2024 for DOJ grant programs that serve youth, families and communities impacted by crime and the criminal justice system. Read the full letter.