Catholic Charities puts faith into action to serve the most vulnerable in our community, advocating for justice, human dignity and quality of life, while reflecting the compassion of God in Christ.
Our Emergency Financial Assistance program provides resources to prevent homelessness in Gainesville and its surrounding counties. This initiative serves those in our community who are struggling to pay utility bills or rent/mortgage payments, as well as those in need of food assistance.
provided to 10,446 individuals through our food programs
From 21 schools enrolled in the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program that provides nutritious meals to children struggling with food insecurity
Benefited from our Bridges to Prosperity poverty reduction program
received emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgages or utilities
“Everything was perfect. Thank you for having a program like this in place to help struggling individuals such as myself.”
Robin
Pope Francis
